Recent California conviction of stoned driver shows potentially deadly consequences of driving high
By Jason Kotowski While alcohol-related DUIs remain far more common, this past week a case involving a motorist prosecutors say was solely under the influence of marijuana provided a stark example of the danger of driving while stoned. Prosecutors say John Sebastian Hernandez, 23, smoked pot before getting behind the wheel in June of last […]
First cannabis-based medicine approved by FDA arrives in the U.S.
For the first time, a marijuana-based medicine approved by federal regulators is available for prescription in the United States. The medicine, called Epidiolex, is used to treat seizures related to Lennox-Gastaut and Dravet syndromes, two forms of epilepsy, which is a neurological disorder, according to a news release. “Because these patients have historically not responded […]
Moms argue for cannabis oil
Copyright (C) 2018 Albuquerque Journal SANTA FE – Lindsay Sledge was there for her daughter. She’s not a public speaker but, still, she traveled from Albuquerque to the state Capitol to tell the Legislative Health and Human Services Committee a personal and intimate story about her family and the medicine she gives her daughter, Paloma […]
Hemp Blues
It’s been over a year since growing hemp for research was legalized in New Mexico, and the Department of Agriculture seems to finally be starting the process of introducing hemp production. It’s still up in the air how the law will be enacted and what regulations will be in place. Michael Chappelear, the spokesperson for […]
A Little Personal Growth
Eric Williams Photography You’ll need more than a green thumb and a personal production license to start growing your own medical cannabis plants. Franci Bailey, gardener at CG, gave us some pointers on starting a successful home grow operation. Weekly Alibi: So where does someone even start with home growing after they get their personal […]
Law of the Land
Eric Williams Photography State cannabis-related business laws aren’t as simple as you might have thought. Carlos N. Martinez, Esq. of Legal Solutions of New Mexico, LLC, discusses how cannabis laws affect family and business law litigation. Weekly Alibi: Your firm places an emphasis on cannabis law. Why the interest? Martinez: Throughout our firm’s history, cannabis […]
