Welcome to
Iowa Medical Marijuana
Every review conducted by the federal statute that makes marijuana
illegal has recommended legalization.
The first review, conducted by a commission authorized by the
statute and published in 1972, found that, "No conclusive evidence
exists of any physical damage, disturbances of bodily processes or
proven human fatalities attributable solely to even very high doses
of marihuana."
The last review, conducted by the U.S. Drug Enforcement
Administration and published in 1988, found that, "Marijuana, in its
natural form, is one of the safest therapeutically active substances
known to man."
Why is the Supreme Court of Iowa telling medical marijuana users
they cannot present evidence of medical use to a jury? Here's why:
Why is the Federal Government prosecuting medical marijuana users in
states that have passed medical marijuana legislation? Here's why:
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Arkansas Times - Joycelyn Elders - December 17, 1992
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Study Finds No Link Between Marijuana Use and Lung Cancer
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AFSCME Supports Legalizing Medical Marijuana
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The Role of Cannabis in Moderating Disease Progression
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United States v. Oakland Cannabis Buyers Cooperative (2001)
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Conant v. Walters, 309 F.3d 629 (9th Cir. 2002), cert. denied, 540
U.S. 946 (2003)
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Department of Health and Human Services - Patent on Cannabinoids (2003)
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MAPS/Craker/DEA hearing documents (2005)
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Gonzales v. Raich (2005)
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Gonzales v. Oregon (2006)
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Legal Analysis of Gonzales v Oregon by Dean Petkanas (2007)
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Raich v. Gonzales (2007)
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ASA Data Qaulity Act (DQA) Complaint (2007)
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Americans for Safe Access (ASA) DQA Complaint (2007)
- DEA,
Proposal to add natural THC products to Schedule III (9/24/2007)
- Lancet,
Abuse potential of various substances (2007)
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Endocannabinoid System Handbook (April 2008)
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Medical Marijuana Guidelines, California Attorney General (August 2008)
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Ohio Study - Alzheimers Research (2008)
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American College of Physicians - Medical Marijuana (2008)
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Craker - DEA Rejection of Application (2008)
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Mikos - On The Limits of Federal Supremacy (2009)
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Craker - Motion for Reconsideration (2009)
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Craker - Congressman Oliver and Congressman Farr (4/15/2009)
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UN Office on Drugs and Crime - World Drug Report (2009)
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ACLU of Iowa Marijuana Flyer - July 4, 2009
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Veterans Administration acknowledges state medical marijuana laws (2010)
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Sunil Aggarwal - Denver University Law Review (2010)
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Russo - Taming THC (2011)
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DEA Proposal for Marihuana Extract (2011)
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ATF Open Letter to Firearms Licensees (2011)
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Rand Corporation - Marijuana Dispensaries (2011)
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DHHS Exclusive Cannabinoid License (2011)
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Medical Marijuana, Traffic Fatalities, Alcohol Consumption (November 2011)
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Medical Marijuana: Medical Necessity versus Political Agenda (12/1/2011)
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Craker - Petitioner's Opening Brief (12/15/2011)