Federal Government Approves Study Regarding Medical Marijuana Treatments for Military Veterans with PTSD

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The Associated Press (AP) recently published an article stating the federal Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has approved funding for a study on the effectiveness of medical marijuana treatments for military combat veterans returning from Afghanistan with symptoms of PTSD—anxiety, insomnia, nightmares, panic attacks, etc. Doctors have long believed that inhaling or smoking marijuana may calm…

Criminal “Wobbler” Charges in California, Part I

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California law allows prosecutors to decide whether to charge certain offenses as either alternative felonies or misdemeanors. Because they can be charged either way, these charges are commonly called “wobblers,” including simple possession of certain drugs such as: Methamphetamine MDMA (ecstasy) PCP Certain hallucinogens Not all drug charges are considered “wobblers.” Charges for simple possession…