SAN FRANCISCO — Several dozen protesters gathered in downtown Berkeley Wednesday afternoon to fight federal action against one of California’s oldest medical marijuana dispensaries, targeted for closure by the Justice Department. “The Obama administration’s ongoing war against patients is despicable and has to stop,” Steph Sherer, executive director of Americans
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Report cites pot, methadone in councilor’s case
By Jack Moran The Register-Guard PUBLISHED: 12:00 A.M., MAY 4 Springfield City Councilor Dave Ralston’s blood-alcohol content registered a tick below the so-called “legal limit” on the night of his intoxicated driving arrest, but authorities suspect he also ingested drugs that contributed to his alleged impairment, according to newly filed
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Eugene area hit with DUII sting operation
Be aware of organized efforts by law enforcement to capture DUII drivers. See full story below: Joint Efforts Lead to DUII Arrests by Stacey Kafka Published February 9, 2013 video preview image EUGENE, Ore. — Local police departments and state troopers collaborated during the weekend to crack down on drunk
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Mental health conditions finally being considered for medical marijuana
After years of medical marijuana only being prescribed in Oregon for physical pain, lawmakers are now considering how it may benefit mental health conditions such as anxiety and PTSD. See full story below: PTSD may join Oregon medical marijuana list Oregon advocates call it a more effective treatment for veterans
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