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Why I advocate for medical marijuana by Steve Q (Guest Blog)

At age 14 I was diagnosed with severe anxiety and depression and prescribed Prozac and Desiperamine and Xanax. I was drugged out of my mind everyday of my life at that point, falling asleep in random places, having no motivation … Continue reading

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Vote for the candidate, not for the political party

As published in the Berlin Journal Newspapers and affiliates on Thursday, October 14th, 2010.  Issue Number 41. Some people say part of the problem with politics is the acceptance of main stream media outlets that showcase a two party system.  … Continue reading

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Other uses for marijuana besides ingestion

As printed in the Ripon Commonwealth Press on September 2nd, 2010.  Issue No. 35 in print on Thursday, September 2nd, 2010.  www.riponpress.com TO THE EDITOR: (Re: “Don’t get high — get real,” July 1, 2010) I would have to respectfully … Continue reading

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Time to reeducate ourselves

Printed in the Berlin Journal Newspapers, July 22nd, 2010 Known as marijuana, cannabis, and hemp this plant is usually associated with criminals and degenerates. In fact, scientists and doctors have proven many beneficial properties that go unheard in mainstream society. … Continue reading

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Why I advocate for medicinal marijuana

For those of you that don’t know me well enough to know that I personally do not smoke/ use marijuana, this should clear this subject up for you. My Dad was diagnosed Aug of 2009 with Bladder cancer. He went … Continue reading

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