Huge Sumter-Based Marijuana Grow Operation Shut Down A Sumter, SC resident was arrested after police found a large marijuana growing operation along with at least 2 pounds of marijuana, worth $35,000. Gobe Dean McElveen, 50, was arrested and charged for manufacturing marijuana, as well as … [Read more...]
SC Lawmakers Hold Hearing on Medical Marijuana Legislation
November 18, 2014 by Leave a Comment
South Carolina Lawmakers to Discuss Medical Marijuana Legislation After passing very limited medical marijuana legislation in June this year, allowing some patients with extreme medical conditions to use CBD oil, a panel of South Carolina lawmakers has begun investigating the possibility of … [Read more...]
Mid-Term Elections See Passage of Recreational Marijuana
November 7, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Oregon, Alaska, DC Legalize Recreational Marijuana, Florida Rejects Amendment 2 Although Florida did not pass its medical marijuana amendment – Amendment 2 – four other areas legalized recreational use of marijuana. Oregon, Alaska, and Washington DC all legalized the recreational use of marijuana, … [Read more...]
More States See Recreational Marijuana on Ballot
October 31, 2014 by Leave a Comment
As Midterm Elections Near, Two More States and DC Will Vote on Recreational Marijuana In 2012, Colorado and Washington State became the first two states in the US to legalize recreational marijuana use. Although many states have passed medical marijuana legislation, which can be especially … [Read more...]
Prescription Painkiller Addiction Down, Heroin Addiction Up
October 24, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Prescription Painkiller Addiction and Death Dropping, but Heroin Addiction on the Rise New federal data from the Centers for Disease Control show that prescription painkiller addiction and death tolls are finally dropping for the first time since 1999. However, another opioid addiction is on the … [Read more...]
Colorado Officials Warn About Pot Candy this Halloween
October 22, 2014 by Leave a Comment
In a State with Recreational Marijuana Use, Officials Grow Concerned about Pot Candy for Halloween Colorado is one of two states in the US that recently legalized full recreational use of marijuana. The state features numerous dispensaries with pot edibles like brownies and pot candy lollipops for … [Read more...]
Several States Move to Ban Synthetic Drugs
October 20, 2014 by Leave a Comment
As DEA Examines Synthetic Drugs’ Safety, Several States Make Their Own Laws Bath salts, K2, molly – synthetic drugs are rampant in the US, and although the drugs can cause hallucinations, paranoia, and other terrible side effects, manufacturers of the drugs keep the chemical compounds one step … [Read more...]
Concerns in Florida Over Increased Crime Rate and Medical Marijuana
October 15, 2014 by Leave a Comment
As Florida Faces Medical Marijuana Amendment, Opponents Raise Concerns Over Increased Crime Rate The state of Florida will become the first state in the US to put an amendment to legalize medical marijuana in the state on their ballot this coming November. While almost half of the states in the US … [Read more...]
Charleston Drug Dealer Finally Sentenced to Prison for Trafficking Charges
October 14, 2014 by Leave a Comment
North Charleston Drug Dealer Sentenced to 25 Years on Trafficking Charges A notorious drug dealer from North Charleston has finally been sentenced to 25 years in prison for numerous counts of drug trafficking charges in the area. Charles Tramane Myers was found guilty on October 8th for charges of … [Read more...]
SC Legislators Hear Testimony on Medical Marijuana Legislation
October 7, 2014 by Leave a Comment
South Carolina Legislators Consider Medical Marijuana Legislation, Hear Testimony from Possible Patients On Thursday, October 2nd, South Carolina lawmakers heard testimony from chronically-ill patients and a doctor on the potential benefits of medical marijuana legislation in the state. In June … [Read more...]
