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NORML's Weekly News Bulletin -- July 21, 2005
Posted by CN Staff on July 21, 2005 at 15:26:20 PT
Weekly Press Release
Source: NORML
Wives Influence Husbands' Pot Use, Study SaysJuly 21, 2005 - Buffalo, NY, USABuffalo, NY: Wives tend to strongly influence their husband's decision to use or not use marijuana during the first two years of marriage, according to survey data published in the spring issue of the Journal of Drug Issues. Conversely, husbands' attitudes toward cannabis use do not significantly influence wives' marijuana use habits, the study found.
Nearly 500 couples participated in the longitudinal study, which assessed spouses' marijuana use at the time of marriage, and then again at the couples' first and second year wedding anniversaries.For both men and women, self-reported prevalence of marijuana use decreased over the transition to marriage. Among women, self-reported cannabis use fell from 20 percent at the time of marriage to 12.5 percent two years later. Among men, self-reported cannabis use declined from 25.5 percent to 19 percent.However, among respondents whose wives used marijuana at either of the first two assessments, husbands "were more likely to start using marijuana at the next assessment." Spouse's cannabis use "did not play a significant role in their wives' initiation of marijuana use," researchers found. Overall, authors concluded, "In both cessation and initiation, wives appear to affect their husbands' [cannabis] use more often than the converse."Researchers also noted that individuals who used cannabis were commonly married to partners who also used it.For more information, please contact either Allen St. Pierre or Paul Armentano of NORML at (202) 483-5500. Full text of the study, "Changes in marijuana use over the transition into marriage," is available in the spring issue of the Journal of Drug Issues.DL: http://norml.org/index.cfm?Group_ID=6609NORML Unveils 2005 "Truth Report" - Comprehensive Report Refutes White House's Top Marijuana MythsJuly 21, 2005 - Washington, DC, USAWashington, DC: Government claims regarding cannabis are misleading, exaggerated, and undermine the administration's ability to effectively educate the public on the issues of illicit drugs and drug policy, concludes a comprehensive report issued today by The NORML Foundation.The report, entitled "The 2005 NORML Truth Report: Your Government Is Lying To You (Again) About Marijuana," is a detailed analysis and refutation of the White House's more prominent allegations regarding marijuana and marijuana policy.Among the government's claims examined in NORML's extensive report:* "Nationwide, no drug matches the threat posed by marijuana."* "The addiction to marijuana by our youth exceeds their addiction rates for alcohol ... and all other drugs combined."* "Marijuana and violence are linked."* "Marijuana is a gateway drug."* "As a factor in emergency room visits, marijuana ... now surpasses heroin."* "Marijuana is not medicine, and no credible research suggests that it is."* "Smoked marijuana leads to changes in the brain similar to those caused by the use of cocaine and heroin."* "Marijuana legalization would be a nightmare for America."NORML Executive Director Allen St. Pierre said that the "The 2005 NORML Truth Report" relies on peer-reviewed science and federal statistics to refute the government's anti-marijuana claims, and accused the Bush administration of "purposely misrepresenting the available research in an attempt to justify federal and state policies that result in the arrest of more than 650,000 Americans annually on minor marijuana possession charges."He continued: "NORML believes there is nothing to be gained by exaggerating claims of marijuana's harms. On the contrary, by overstating marijuana's potential risk, America's policy-makers and law enforcement community undermine their credibility and ability to effectively educate the public of the legitimate harms associated with more dangerous drugs."It's time to begin an honest public education campaign about the minimal risks presented by marijuana," St. Pierre concluded. "Let's allow science, not rhetoric, to dictate America's public policy regarding marijuana. As you will see, the facts speak for themselves."For more information, please contact either Allen St. Pierre or Paul Armentano, at (202) 483-5500. Read the report online at:http://www.norml.org/index.cfm?Group_ID=5513 (HTML version) orhttp://www.norml.org/pdf_files/NORML_Truth_Report_2005.pdf (PDF version).DL: http://norml.org/index.cfm?Group_ID=6608Federal Judge Rules Agents Don't Have To Return Property To Authorized Medi-Pot PatientJuly 21, 2005 - Denver, CO, USADenver, CO: A US District Court judge ruled yesterday that federal law enforcement officers cannot be held in contempt for failing to follow a state judge's order to return medical cannabis and grow equipment seized from a state-licensed patient."I find that (the agents) were performing acts that were authorized or that they reasonably believed were authorized by valid federal law," US District Court Judge Walker Miller decided.In 2003, six federal law enforcement agents raided the home of Donald Nord, seizing three cannabis plants and marijuana paraphernalia. A county court judge later dismissed state charges against Nord, who is authorized by the Colorado Department of Public Health to possess and use medical cannabis to treat chronic pain and other symptoms related to cancer and diabetes, and ordered his property returned. Federal law enforcement officials denied the court's order, and petitioned the US District Court to dismiss the criminal contempt of court citation.Refusing to return Nord's cannabis and other items is consistent with federal law, the US District Court ruled.For more information, please contact Allen St. Pierre, NORML Executive Director, at (202) 483-5500.DL: http://norml.org/index.cfm?Group_ID=6610Source: NORML Foundation (DC)Published: July 21, 2005Copyright: 2005 NORML Contact: norml norml.org Website: http://www.norml.org/CannabisNews NORML Archiveshttp://cannabisnews.com/news/list/NORML.shtml
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Comment #7 posted by ekim on July 21, 2005 at 19:58:47 PT
Jul 22 05 "Seminars at Steamboat: 
Jul 22 05 "Seminars at Steamboat: Dialogues on Public Policy" 05:00 PM John Kane Steamboat Springs Colorado USA 
 Speaker Judge John Kane will participate in "Seminars at Steamboat: Dialogues on Public Policy" to discuss the the war on drugs and its effects on the criminal justice system. Judge Kane, one of LEAP's newest speakers, is a senior judge of the U.S. District Court in Denver. In its third year and growing in popularity each year, the event will be held at Centennial Hall. As the date gets closer, visit http://www.steamboatpilot.com/ for more information. Jul 22 05 Wisconsin Public Radio 09:00 AM Howard Wooldridge Madison Wisconsin USA 
 Board Member Howard Wooldridge is interviewed by Catherine Brand on Wisconsin Public Radio in Madison, WI. Howard returns to WPR as per their request when he was on the air in February talking about his tour. This time he'll be in person, having completed 2100 miles of his 3400 mile trek. Vist http://www.wpr.org for a WPR station in your area or to listen online. Jul 23 05 Madison Farmers Market 06:00 AM Howard Wooldridge Madison Wisconsin USA 
 Board Member Howard Wooldridge is right at home when he visits the Madison Farmers Market. Howard, with his faithful horse Misty, will be talking to visitors to the market about the failure of America's war on drugs. Topics may include the DEA's prohibition of farmers to grow hemp as an industrial product, medical marijauna, Canada's drug laws in comparison to America's, and of course, Howard's cross country journey to end America's failed war on drugs. Location: Capitol Grounds, Madison WI. Follow Howard on his cross country journey at http://www.LEAP.cc/Howard Jul 24 05 National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives (NOBLE) 29th Annual Tr 09:30 AM Jason Fisher Atlanta Georgia USA 
 Speakers Jason Fisher and Garry Jones are welcomed guests to the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives (NOBLE) 29th Annual Training Conference and Exhibition. This year's event is expected to draw approximately 3,000 visitors, giving LEAP some good exposure and the opportunity to explain LEAP's mission and why America's war on drugs is a complete failure. Location: Marriott Marquis International. 
http://www.leap.cc/events
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Comment #6 posted by FoM on July 21, 2005 at 19:45:44 PT
Thanks The GCW
I have the article posted now!
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Comment #5 posted by The GCW on July 21, 2005 at 18:12:50 PT
The price of prohibition
The price of prohibitionhttp://www.boulderweekly.com/libertybeat.htmlJuly 21, 2005
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Comment #4 posted by runruff on July 21, 2005 at 17:48:24 PT:
Oh yes....
Let us not forget the ever important major interest the Bush clan have in Eli Lilly Co. They will fight tooth and nail to keep cannabis, a backyard medicine better than any pharm. from compeating with Family profits.
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Comment #3 posted by FoM on July 21, 2005 at 17:47:34 PT
runruff 
I don't know if I can answer your questions but it has been this administration that has been the most hostile towards Cannabis. Look at how they are treating really sick people when it comes to the right to use Cannabis as medicine.
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Comment #2 posted by mayan on July 21, 2005 at 17:42:35 PT
Science Vs. Rhetoric
"It's time to begin an honest public education campaign about the minimal risks presented by marijuana," St. Pierre concluded. "Let's allow science, not rhetoric, to dictate America's public policy regarding marijuana. As you will see, the facts speak for themselves."Real science and truth are things of the past. As long as the RepubliCrats are in control there will only be rhetoric and lies. The Constitution is dead and State's rights are dead. This country is dead.THE ONLY WAY OUT...Leading 9/11 Widows Declare 9/11 Commission "Failure" - Ask Indie Media for Help:
http://www.911truth.org/article.php?story=20050721082040972Rep. McKinney to Hold All Day Briefing on 9/11 -- Exposing Sham of 9/11 Report - FRIDAY:
http://911citizenswatch.org/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=592&mode=thread&order=0&thold=0Paul Thompson to be on The Randi Rhodes Show Friday:
http://www.911blogger.com/2005/07/paul-thompson-to-be-on-randi-rhodes.htmlFormer Auxiliary NY Fireman Is 'A One-Man Investigative Team' When It Comes To Finding The Truth About 9/11:
http://www.arcticbeacon.citymaker.com/articles/article/1518131/29736.htmD.C. Emergency Truth Convergence - July 22-24:
http://www.truthemergency.us/
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Comment #1 posted by runruff on July 21, 2005 at 17:34:45 PT:
Cannabis vs. Bush clan interest.
Is just me or is this monetary tug of war between 
cannabis and Bush interest the leading spearhead in this insane war?The Bush clan has major interest in British Oil Inc.
The major reciepients of Iraqie oil.About 10 years ago the Bush clan bought Miller Highlife
Brewing Co. In the Name of Neil Bush but it is all family
buisness.With money embesseled from Silverado Develeopments Inc.
Neil bought the Pacific Redwood Lumber Co. in northen California. With his daddy's Polititcal clout he immediatly started cutting the old growth redwoods at Headwaters.
An inviormentally important stand of old growth trees no 
one previosly could even touch. He sold them to the Japanese at a premium price. Judy Bary lost her life fighting this crime and she is now all but an unsung hero, forgotten.
I remember her. Always will!The list is much longer but then I start to sound redundant.The Bush clan is the bain of the planet which is why I can't understand why they have not been tried for their crimes
against mankind and the planet?Am I too extreem? Am I crazy? When lies become the norm the truth sounds crazy. Call me crazy.
 
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