http://nugs.com nugs - Guide News http://nugs.com/custom/domain_1/content_files/img_logo_rss.gif http://nugs.com http://nugs.com/article/cannabis-warrior--michelle-lamay.html Interview with Michelle LaMay the author of Colorado Initiative 40 Relief for Possession of Cannabis. http://nugs.com/article/cannabis-warrior--michelle-lamay.html http://nugs.com/custom/domain_1/image_files/sitemgr_photo_1131.jpg 90 83 http://nugs.com/article/presidential-doublespeak--obama-on-cannabis.html Article about The President's statements in a recent Rolling Stone article, as well as his statements at the Summit of the America's, and how all the president's statements concerning medicinal cannabis has been doublespeak. http://nugs.com/article/presidential-doublespeak--obama-on-cannabis.html http://nugs.com/custom/domain_1/image_files/sitemgr_photo_1123.jpg 100 65 http://nugs.com/article/denver-420-rally--weed-not-greed.html This 420 in Denver saw another rally, but this time the voices for change were ringing louder than ever. With potentially three cannabis amendments on the ballot, this November in Denver should be interesting and potentially historic. http://nugs.com/article/denver-420-rally--weed-not-greed.html http://nugs.com/custom/domain_1/image_files/sitemgr_photo_1111.jpg 100 80 http://nugs.com/article/los-angeles-high-times-medical-cannabis-cup-2012-visit.html Our intrepid reporter Ryan K at the 2012 Los Angeles Medical Cannabis Cup. http://nugs.com/article/los-angeles-high-times-medical-cannabis-cup-2012-visit.html http://nugs.com/custom/domain_1/image_files/sitemgr_photo_1097.jpg 100 56 http://nugs.com/article/colorado-amendment-64--marijuana-history-in-the-making.html In depth interview with Brian Vicente, a principal author of Colorado Amendment 64, Campaign to Regulate Marijuana Like Alcohol. Mr. Vicente talks at length about the finer details of the legislation. Vital reading for all, especially voters in CO. http://nugs.com/article/colorado-amendment-64--marijuana-history-in-the-making.html http://nugs.com/custom/domain_1/image_files/sitemgr_photo_1077.jpg 100 76 http://nugs.com/article/raid-on-oaksterdam-and-richard-lee-trying-to-cut-down-the-tallest-blade-of-grass.html The raid of Oaksterdam University and Richard Lee, and the telling signs such a raid conveys about the Federal Government's intentions with the crackdown. http://nugs.com/article/raid-on-oaksterdam-and-richard-lee-trying-to-cut-down-the-tallest-blade-of-grass.html http://nugs.com/custom/domain_1/image_files/sitemgr_photo_1053.jpg 91 83 http://nugs.com/article/mile-high-mmj-meet-and-greet-in-denver-colorado.html How flexibility, improvisation and a close eye for legal details allowed Denver medical marijuana patients to get together in public to share their favorite medicine. http://nugs.com/article/mile-high-mmj-meet-and-greet-in-denver-colorado.html http://nugs.com/custom/domain_1/image_files/sitemgr_photo_1047.jpg 94 83 http://nugs.com/article/new-jersey-medical-marijuana.html Where is New Jersey with medical marijuana today? http://nugs.com/article/new-jersey-medical-marijuana.html http://nugs.com/custom/domain_1/image_files/sitemgr_photo_1033.jpg 87 83 http://nugs.com/article/medicinal-cannabis-from-a-patient-perspective.html Profile of a patient who uses cannabis to treat his conditions. How it was before he started using cannabis and how his life is now that he is using cannabis. http://nugs.com/article/medicinal-cannabis-from-a-patient-perspective.html http://nugs.com/custom/domain_1/image_files/sitemgr_photo_1001.jpg 100 65 http://nugs.com/article/cbd-for-you-and-me.html Cannabis contains more than just THC you know... http://nugs.com/article/cbd-for-you-and-me.html http://nugs.com/custom/domain_1/image_files/sitemgr_photo_925.jpg 100 71 http://nugs.com/article/down-but-not-out-colorado-will-get-the-chance-to-vote-for-legal-marijuana.html Colorado joins the leading fringe of MMJ and in introduces legislation to regulate cannabis like alcohol. Despite the CO Att Gen's best attempts to reject the large number of signatures, organizers were able to deliver enough names just in time. http://nugs.com/article/down-but-not-out-colorado-will-get-the-chance-to-vote-for-legal-marijuana.html http://nugs.com/custom/domain_1/image_files/sitemgr_photo_911.jpg 99 83 http://nugs.com/article/the-true-history-of-420.html Have you ever wanted to know how "420" came about? If so, this article would be of interest to you as it is a researched historical account of us stoners favorite day. http://nugs.com/article/the-true-history-of-420.html http://nugs.com/custom/domain_1/image_files/sitemgr_photo_895.png 80 83 http://nugs.com/article/breaking-down-the-bud.html A closer look at the intricate parts of a Cannabis Bud/Nug. http://nugs.com/article/breaking-down-the-bud.html http://nugs.com/custom/domain_1/image_files/sitemgr_photo_861.jpg 100 75 http://nugs.com/article/new-study-reveals-lower-obesity-for-marijuana-smokers.html Results from two national surveys show the correlation between smoking marijuana and obesity. http://nugs.com/article/new-study-reveals-lower-obesity-for-marijuana-smokers.html http://nugs.com/custom/domain_1/image_files/sitemgr_photo_859.jpg 100 75 http://nugs.com/article/nations-cost-of-imprisoning-criminals-for-marijuana-offenses.html Nearly one in every six prison inmates in the federal prison in the United States is serving time for marijuana related offenses. This is a very significant statistic and it reflects on the economic burden that marijuana control has placed on .... http://nugs.com/article/nations-cost-of-imprisoning-criminals-for-marijuana-offenses.html http://nugs.com/custom/domain_1/image_files/sitemgr_photo_853.jpg 100 77 http://nugs.com/article/baby-boomersseniors-untapped-resource-in-medical-marijuana-legalization.html There is a growing trend among Baby Boomer/Seniors to use marijuana as a drug of choice. A driving force in the 60's could become a driving force for the legalization of marijuana today. http://nugs.com/article/baby-boomersseniors-untapped-resource-in-medical-marijuana-legalization.html http://nugs.com/custom/domain_1/image_files/sitemgr_photo_851.jpg 83 83 http://nugs.com/article/history-of-medical-cannabis-in-the-united-states.html This article intends to provide the reader with a brief history of MMJ in the U.S. while allowing room for further, personal research. http://nugs.com/article/history-of-medical-cannabis-in-the-united-states.html http://nugs.com/custom/domain_1/image_files/sitemgr_photo_815.png 82 83 http://nugs.com/article/will-colorado-be-the-first-state-to-decriminalize-marijuana.html WILL COLORADO BE THE FIRST STATE TO DECRIMINALIZE MARIJUANA? By Comfortably Numb Recent polls show that support for the decriminalization of marijuana is steadily gaining ground. In my opinion, it is not a matter of IF it could happen, but WHEN and wh http://nugs.com/article/will-colorado-be-the-first-state-to-decriminalize-marijuana.html http://nugs.com/custom/domain_1/image_files/sitemgr_photo_803.jpg 100 66 http://nugs.com/article/turning-up-the-heat.html Article on the Federal Governments efforts to stomp out medicinal cannabis. As well about the governments efforts to sway public opinion away from the idea that cannabis is medicine. http://nugs.com/article/turning-up-the-heat.html http://nugs.com/custom/domain_1/image_files/sitemgr_photo_807.jpg 81 83 http://nugs.com/article/constant-struggle--marijuana-decriminalization-in-colorado.html A piece about the progression towards decriminalization in Colorado and the road MMJ had to take to get to this point. http://nugs.com/article/constant-struggle--marijuana-decriminalization-in-colorado.html http://nugs.com/custom/domain_1/image_files/sitemgr_photo_757.jpg 100 66 http://nugs.com/article/does-ganja-promote-long-life.html Could marijuana be related to living a wonderful and long life? http://nugs.com/article/does-ganja-promote-long-life.html http://nugs.com/custom/domain_1/image_files/sitemgr_photo_749.jpg 100 71 http://nugs.com/article/how-medical-marijuana-works-in-the-brain.html Medical marijuana causes predictable and natural changes in your central nervous system in a way that can be beneficial in times of pain or emotional distress. Scientists have a new understanding of how medical marijuana mimics chemicals already pres http://nugs.com/article/how-medical-marijuana-works-in-the-brain.html http://nugs.com/custom/domain_1/image_files/sitemgr_photo_745.gif 81 83 http://nugs.com/article/coming-out-of-the-cannabis-closet.html The more exposed we are, the more likely we know more about the level of use and get real numbers etc. http://nugs.com/article/coming-out-of-the-cannabis-closet.html http://nugs.com/custom/domain_1/image_files/sitemgr_photo_739.jpg 83 83 http://nugs.com/article/arizona-medical-marijuana.html A 2012 Arizona Medical Marijuana piece by Kristen Hood. Governors Court Case Dismissed, Will AZ Medical Marijuana Dispensaries Receive Permits? http://nugs.com/article/arizona-medical-marijuana.html http://nugs.com/custom/domain_1/image_files/sitemgr_photo_733.png 100 64 http://nugs.com/article/is-marijuana-a-gateway-drug.html The myths and facts about marijuana being a gateway drug by Vince from Academic Collective. http://nugs.com/article/is-marijuana-a-gateway-drug.html http://nugs.com/custom/domain_1/image_files/sitemgr_photo_723.jpg 82 82 http://nugs.com/article/ancient-roots-of-medical-marijuana.html Medical marijuana has been around since the dawn of time, literally. Before the days of big pharmaceutical companies, healers treated patients with potent herbs, including cannabis. 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The study revealed that smoking marijuana does not ca http://nugs.com/article/marijuana-smokers-breathe-easy-says-the-university-of-alabama.html http://nugs.com/custom/domain_1/image_files/sitemgr_photo_695.jpg 80 83 http://nugs.com/article/how-dangerous-is-smoking-weed.html Marijuana Facts and Myths, How dangerous is smoking weed? http://nugs.com/article/how-dangerous-is-smoking-weed.html http://nugs.com/custom/domain_1/image_files/sitemgr_photo_679.jpg 82 82 http://nugs.com/article/an-apple-a-day-home-made-pipe-tutorial.html In need of a smoking piece? Grab an apple and read on. http://nugs.com/article/an-apple-a-day-home-made-pipe-tutorial.html http://nugs.com/custom/domain_1/image_files/sitemgr_photo_659.jpg 49 83 http://nugs.com/article/snoop-dogg-arrested-in-texas.html Snoop Dogg Arrested in Texas by Nugs.com's Soilent Green. http://nugs.com/article/snoop-dogg-arrested-in-texas.html http://nugs.com/custom/domain_1/image_files/sitemgr_photo_671.jpg 100 73 http://nugs.com/article/crackpot-pot-policy-in-defense-of-dispensaries.html Crackpot Pot Policy: In Defense of Dispensaries - An editorial opposing opinions about Councilman Jose Hulzar’s recent call to ban Los Angeles dispensaries outright. http://nugs.com/article/crackpot-pot-policy-in-defense-of-dispensaries.html http://nugs.com/custom/domain_1/image_files/sitemgr_photo_593.jpg 79 83 http://nugs.com/article/an-open-letter-to-prohibitionists.html An Open Letter To Prohibitionists by Dan "PhunnyGuy" Friedman for Nugs.com http://nugs.com/article/an-open-letter-to-prohibitionists.html http://nugs.com/custom/domain_1/image_files/sitemgr_photo_669.jpg 83 83 http://nugs.com/article/the-northern-lights-phenomenon.html The Northern Lights Phenomenon by David A. http://nugs.com/article/the-northern-lights-phenomenon.html http://nugs.com/custom/domain_1/image_files/sitemgr_photo_645.jpg 100 58 http://nugs.com/article/the-economics-of-legalizing-marijuana.html The Economics of Legalizing Marijuana in the USA. A look at the potential tax revenues and regulation of marijuana products. http://nugs.com/article/the-economics-of-legalizing-marijuana.html http://nugs.com/custom/domain_1/image_files/sitemgr_photo_607.jpg 77 83 http://nugs.com/article/the-similarities-and-disparities-between-the-ca-and-co-medical-marijuana-systems.html The Similarities and Disparities between the CA and CO Medical Marijuana Systems. An article for Nugs.com by: Ben Jantzen http://nugs.com/article/the-similarities-and-disparities-between-the-ca-and-co-medical-marijuana-systems.html http://nugs.com/custom/domain_1/image_files/sitemgr_photo_603.jpg 100 77 http://nugs.com/article/the-2012-high-times-medical-cannabis-cup-in-la.html A story about the upcoming 2012 High Times Medical Cannabis Cup that will be held in LA, this Feb 11th & 12th. http://nugs.com/article/the-2012-high-times-medical-cannabis-cup-in-la.html http://nugs.com/custom/domain_1/image_files/sitemgr_photo_587.jpg 66 83 http://nugs.com/article/california-2012-ballot-initiatives-marijuana.html California 2012 Ballot initiatives for marijuana. http://nugs.com/article/california-2012-ballot-initiatives-marijuana.html http://nugs.com/custom/domain_1/image_files/sitemgr_photo_563.jpg 87 83 http://nugs.com/article/colorado-voters-to-face-legal-marijuana-issue-on-november-ballot.html Legal marijuana moved a step closer to reality in Colorado this week when supporters of a move to put a legalization initiative on the ballot this year produced more than 160,000 signatures. http://nugs.com/article/colorado-voters-to-face-legal-marijuana-issue-on-november-ballot.html http://nugs.com/custom/domain_1/image_files/sitemgr_photo_545.jpg 100 66 http://nugs.com/article/will-az-medical-marijuana-dispensaries-receive-permits.html With governors court case dismissed, will Arizona medical marijuana dispensaries receive permits? http://nugs.com/article/will-az-medical-marijuana-dispensaries-receive-permits.html http://nugs.com/custom/domain_1/image_files/sitemgr_photo_519.jpg 100 66 http://nugs.com/article/with-a-new-year-comes-opportunities-for-cannabis-in-2012.html As one year begins its close the New Year promises to be big for cannabis reform. For more reasons than one 2012 will deliver into the hands of voters ballot initiatives they can pass and begin to reverse the position of cannabis and hemp in America. http://nugs.com/article/with-a-new-year-comes-opportunities-for-cannabis-in-2012.html http://nugs.com/custom/domain_1/image_files/sitemgr_photo_495.jpg 76 83 http://nugs.com/article/is-medical-marijuana-really-legal.html The contradictions of legal medical marijuana in California and Colorado accompanied by increaased raids. http://nugs.com/article/is-medical-marijuana-really-legal.html http://nugs.com/custom/domain_1/image_files/sitemgr_photo_475.jpg 100 66 http://nugs.com/article/marijuana-high-points-of-2011-july-december-part-2.html A list of the greatest in medical marijuana for the second part of 2011. http://nugs.com/article/marijuana-high-points-of-2011-july-december-part-2.html http://nugs.com/custom/domain_1/image_files/sitemgr_photo_467.jpg 67 83 http://nugs.com/article/marijuana-high-points-of-2011-january-june-part-1.html A list of the greatest in medical marijuana for the first part of 2011. Part two coming soon. http://nugs.com/article/marijuana-high-points-of-2011-january-june-part-1.html http://nugs.com/custom/domain_1/image_files/sitemgr_photo_439.jpg 83 83 http://nugs.com/article/governors-stances-on-mmj-issue-vary-yet-promising.html Governor’s Lincoln Chafee (I) of Rhode Island and Christine Gregoire (D) of Washington have added their signatures to a petition of the DEA and the President’s Administration to reschedule cannabis from schedule I to schedule II.This move by Gover... http://nugs.com/article/governors-stances-on-mmj-issue-vary-yet-promising.html http://nugs.com/custom/domain_1/image_files/sitemgr_photo_411.jpg 85 83 http://nugs.com/article/marijuana-character-and-identity-a-non-scientific-look.html On the character and localization of outdoor grown marijuana, foreign and domestic. http://nugs.com/article/marijuana-character-and-identity-a-non-scientific-look.html http://nugs.com/custom/domain_1/image_files/152_photo_409.jpg 100 75 http://nugs.com/article/delivery-vs-dispensary-4eecce69734ab.html A closer look at the two best ways to obtain your medical marijuana, delivery versus dispensary. http://nugs.com/article/delivery-vs-dispensary-4eecce69734ab.html http://nugs.com/custom/domain_1/image_files/sitemgr_photo_403.jpg 96 83 http://nugs.com/article/cannabis-cup-winners-2011.html The 2011 HIGH TIMES Cannabis Cup Amsterdam winners. http://nugs.com/article/cannabis-cup-winners-2011.html http://nugs.com/custom/domain_1/image_files/sitemgr_photo_393.jpg 61 83 http://nugs.com/article/chicago-joins-marijuana-decriminalization-efforts.html At the City Council meeting, Danny Solis along with eight supporting alderman, presented information of Chicago’s unreasonable number of minorities arrested for marijuana possession over the last ten years. Solis released ward by ward statistics .... http://nugs.com/article/chicago-joins-marijuana-decriminalization-efforts.html http://nugs.com/custom/domain_1/image_files/sitemgr_photo_391.jpg 100 82 http://nugs.com/article/man-denied-organ-transplant-due-to-use-of-medical-marijuana.html Story on 63 Year Old Norman Smith, A Cancer Patient Who Was Prescribed Medical Marijuana by a Los Angeles Hospital, Then Denied A Liver Transplant For Using Medical Marijuana. http://nugs.com/article/man-denied-organ-transplant-due-to-use-of-medical-marijuana.html http://nugs.com/custom/domain_1/image_files/sitemgr_photo_383.jpg 83 83 http://nugs.com/article/mmapa-needs-your-help-today.html The MMAPA or Medical Marijuana Assistance Program of America is one of many organizations helping protect the rights of patients and furthering of Medical Marijuana legislation around our country. They also go a step beyond what others are doing.... http://nugs.com/article/mmapa-needs-your-help-today.html http://nugs.com/custom/domain_1/image_files/sitemgr_photo_357.jpg 83 83 http://nugs.com/article/police-raid-on-amsterdams-cannabis-cup.html For the first time in 24 years there was a police raid on the second to last day of the cannabis cup... http://nugs.com/article/police-raid-on-amsterdams-cannabis-cup.html http://nugs.com/custom/domain_1/image_files/sitemgr_photo_351.jpg 62 83 http://nugs.com/article/nugscom-exclusive-interview-with-hip-hop-recording-artist-ditch.html A Nugs.com exclusive interview with world famous hip hop recording artist and lyrical genius Ditch by Heady Eddie. http://nugs.com/article/nugscom-exclusive-interview-with-hip-hop-recording-artist-ditch.html http://nugs.com/custom/domain_1/image_files/sitemgr_photo_345.jpg 100 56 http://nugs.com/article/blocking-a-study-of-cannabis-for-veterans-with-ptsd.html NIDA and how they blocked providing MAPS with cannabis for a privately funded study of cannabis to treat veterans suffering from PTSD. http://nugs.com/article/blocking-a-study-of-cannabis-for-veterans-with-ptsd.html http://nugs.com/custom/domain_1/image_files/sitemgr_photo_299.jpg 83 83 http://nugs.com/article/attorney-general-threatens-michigan-cops-with-marijuana-distribution.html On Thursday, Attorney General Bill Schuette warned Michigan law enforcement officers, who return medical marijuana back to patients, that they could be prosecuted as street drug dealers... http://nugs.com/article/attorney-general-threatens-michigan-cops-with-marijuana-distribution.html http://nugs.com/custom/domain_1/image_files/sitemgr_photo_288.jpg 96 83 http://nugs.com/article/losing-an-entire-generation.html At a hearing on November 2nd a House subcommittee on crime, terrorism, and homeland security members of congress were adamant about the federal government’s role and oversight about grants programs... http://nugs.com/article/losing-an-entire-generation.html http://nugs.com/custom/domain_1/image_files/sitemgr_photo_286.jpg 100 66 http://nugs.com/article/ridiculoud-marijuana-public-service-announcements.html A few examples of how ridiculous marijuana public service announcements are broken down. http://nugs.com/article/ridiculoud-marijuana-public-service-announcements.html http://nugs.com/custom/domain_1/image_files/sitemgr_photo_264.png 99 67 http://nugs.com/article/thats-some-fine-butt-hash-he-has-there.html A man in North Carolina by the name of Keenen Ratchford was stopped for having a broken tail light and was subsequently arrested for driving on a revoked license... http://nugs.com/article/thats-some-fine-butt-hash-he-has-there.html http://nugs.com/custom/domain_1/image_files/sitemgr_photo_262.jpg 55 83 http://nugs.com/article/lets-give-marthas-vineyard-a-run-for-their-money.html Imagine a world where marijuana is as openly used as, say, wine. Now, we all know by now, even if the government won't admit it, that marijuana is a wonderful alternative to opiates and other pain management drugs. But can you really imagine a time.. http://nugs.com/article/lets-give-marthas-vineyard-a-run-for-their-money.html http://nugs.com/custom/domain_1/image_files/sitemgr_photo_256.jpg 100 75 http://nugs.com/article/whos-to-blame-for-the-medical-marijuana-crackdowns-in-california.html Now that the heat is rising in response to the crackdown in California by the United States Attorney’s they are trying to make clear that the President’s administration is not at fault for the federal level move to shutdown dispensaries in Cali...... http://nugs.com/article/whos-to-blame-for-the-medical-marijuana-crackdowns-in-california.html http://nugs.com/custom/domain_1/image_files/sitemgr_photo_212.jpg 100 75 http://nugs.com/article/fed-threats-somewhat-effective-were-they-justified.html Two weeks ago, the Federal Government sent letters to some property owners that rent to Medical Marijuana Dispensaries, threatening them if they did not evict their tenants. Today, most of the 38 locations have closed down. http://nugs.com/article/fed-threats-somewhat-effective-were-they-justified.html http://nugs.com/custom/domain_1/image_files/sitemgr_photo_192.jpg 92 83