By Arturo Brooks |Staff Writer| Substance use disorder (SUD) has risen with veterans using medical marijuana for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in the past fiscal years. From 2002 to 2014, the use of marijuana has risen 22.7 percent in veteran community, according to Veterans Affairs (VA). As of 2014, 40 thousand veterans with both SUD and PTSD were diagnosed with cannabis use disorder, according to VA. According to Dr. Smith, there are problems associated with the use of medical marijuana. “Physical dependence is a state that develops as result as tolerance or adaptation from the result of use of the drug disrupting the bodies biochemical,” said Smith. “Marijuana … [Read more...] about Consequences of Veteran Marijuana
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California Props; Did we get them right?
By Erika Aguilar |Staff Writer| After the election, twelve of the seventeen propositions were approved by voters; the other five that failed to do so will have an impact on Californians. Prop. 51 allows California to borrow $9 billion to improve overall education. "I think it's great because money has been taken away from school over the years and it's obvious it has had an affect on this generation," said student Breanne Downey. Prop. 52 guarantees funding for Medi-Cal to help low-income families. "It's great that this prop passed because it helps pay for health care services for children, low income families and seniors who pay for their medical expenses," said student … [Read more...] about California Props; Did we get them right?
America made their choice: Donald Trump wins the 2016 presidential election
By Israel Ramirez |Staff Writer| This years historic election is in the books. The election saw Trump defeat Clinton by a difference of 58 electoral votes leaving the four-decade New York politician with only 218 votes, and 276 in favor of the New York businessman, Donald Trump. “I feel betrayed by the nation. Over and over again we’re told that racism isn’t a thing anymore, that sexism was overcome years ago, and that we’re all equal. But, the results show the complete opposite, I feel that the nation embraced trumps bigotry and in return millions of people of color, women, and immigrants woke up in fear today,” said local resident Erika Anaya. In the past year this election … [Read more...] about America made their choice: Donald Trump wins the 2016 presidential election
Pick it, Tax it, Pack it
By Saeed Villanueva |Staff Writer| Pot farmers are divided over the possible legalization of marijuana in California. On Nov. 8 people can vote for Proposition 64 which would legalize marijuana use in California and allow the state to give licenses to those who grow and sell cannabis. Prop. 64 would allow those who are at least 21 years old to possess, transfer, and sell up to an ounce of marijuana for recreational use and would allow Californians to grow up to six plants. However, the measure would enforce a 15 percent tax on the retail sales of the product which has led to indifferent feelings about the initiative from farmers in Northern California’s pot growing … [Read more...] about Pick it, Tax it, Pack it
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By Rhejean King-Johnson |Staff Writer| (May 29, 2016) UFO in Ohio A military base in Dayton, Ohio captured an image which appeared to be a UFO. Whether or not it was a UFO, the internet was flooded with the controversy, according to Fox & Friends. The 13-minute YouTube video supposedly shows an object hovering near Wright-Patterson Air Force Base but it’s still undetermined whether it’s a UFO. (May 30, 2016) Mary Jane for Vets The House of Representatives accepted a proposal to allow Veteran Affairs to use marijuana on their patients. In the past, this measure wasn’t successful but this time it passed with 233-189 votes, according to military.com. Currently, 24 states … [Read more...] about cc briefs
Marijuana use doubles among Americans
By Marco Montoya |Staff Writer| The number of American recreational Marijuana smokers has doubled. According to a recent study, in the years 2012 and 2013 use of Marijuana doubled from the ten years prior. The number of adults who use Marijuana rose from 4.1 percent to 9.2 percent between the years 2001-02 to 2014, according to CNN. The study was conducted on interviews with over 36,000 American adults and was sponsored by the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA). This analysis appears in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) Psychiatry. It was led by Bridget Grant, Ph.D. of the NIAAA Laboratory of Epidemiology and Biometry, according … [Read more...] about Marijuana use doubles among Americans
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By Lauren Pratt |Staff Writer| Umpqua Community College; 9 dead, 7 injured (Oct. 2) Chris Harper Mercer, 26, shot and killed 10, including himself, and injured seven, at Umpqua Community College in Oregon. The lone shooter used four guns including an assault rifle to carry out his attacks on Oct. 2. Law enforcement officials have not yet confirmed if Mercer’s shooting was religiously fueled, but witnesses say before Mercer opened fire “he asked students to stand and state their religion before he began firing from point blank range,” according to the New York Daily News. Man “too high” on marijuana calls police for help (Oct. 5) According to police reports, a 22-year-old … [Read more...] about CC Briefs
Marijuana legalization summit in San Francisco
By Taniya Harwell |Staff Writer| Marijuana legalization supporters met in San Francisco earlier this week to discuss the future of pot in California. The International Cannabis Business Conference held last Sunday and Monday was expected to draw about 1,000 investors, entrepreneurs and activists from California and elsewhere for an overview of the legalization landscape. Legalization support groups are now drafting a 2016 ballot in hopes to move California into legalizing along with Colorado and Washington. Nearly two-thirds of Californians support legalizing, regulating and taxing recreational marijuana in the state, according to Huffington Post. This task seems like … [Read more...] about Marijuana legalization summit in San Francisco
Completely legalizing marijuana becoming a possibility
By Devin Ramos |Staff Writer| Gov. Jerry Brown should reconsider his stance on the recreational use of marijuana in California and watch how Colorado and Washington have adapted to the newly legalized drug. The Huffington Post has reported that Gov. Brown said legalizing the drug would not be a good idea. “A certain amount is okay, but there is a tendency to go to extremes,” said Brown. “The world is pretty dangerous and competitive, I think we need to stay alert.” While our state grants us the ability to get a medical marijuana card, Brown’s statements question if adults know how to limit themselves. Proposition 215 made medical marijuana legal with a doctor’s consent for … [Read more...] about Completely legalizing marijuana becoming a possibility
CA should legalize marijuana too
By Stephanie Madrigal |Staff Writer| I think there are four reasons California should legalize recreational use of marijuana. First, over half of the people I met in high school and college have a medical marijuana card. I have asked them how they got it and it seems it is as easy as just saying you have insomnia. With so many people obtaining a medical marijuana card I believe California should make smoking weed legal. “Legalizing and regulating marijuana in California would benefit the state,” said a CSUSB student who asked to remain anonymous. Secondly, I think marijuana should be legalized because it will benefit the economy. Today, people pay for marijuana as well as food and … [Read more...] about CA should legalize marijuana too