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For a full list of conditions, detailed descriptions and indications, please visit our Cannabis Medical Dictionary.

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For legal assistance, visit:

American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Washington

PotBust.org by Steinborn & Associates, defense attorneys

Cannabis Defense Coalition

For more information, visit:

Seattle Hempfest

The National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML)

California NORML

West Coast Leaf - online medical marijuana news publication

Medical Marijuana Law
IN THE EVERGREEN STATE

Know your law – it's there to protect you. We selected excerpts from 2007 Amendment to Medical Marijuana law for your awareness and general understanding of this landmark legislature. For a complete version of SB 6032, please visit the official WA State Web site.

The day for new law SB-5798 has arrived! NOW Patients can get naturopathic treatment and a recommendation for herbal treatment in one place. -Read on-

The State of Legal Affairs
Washington's medical marijuana community celebrates a momentous breakthrough.

We are living during exciting times. As more patients grow their medicine in peace, protected rather than harassed by police, we are grateful for the opportunity to watch our collective dream become reality. Many dedicated activists who devoted their lives to the cause of legalization of medical marijuana in Washington can finally proudly watch the seeds of their labor as they come to fruition.

King County Prosecutor Announces New Medical Marijuana Guidelines for Law Enforcement.

Legal Defense

In spite of the tremendous improvements in the medical marijuana arena, there are still many battles to fight and gray areas to interpret. As a medical marijuana patient, you must remain alert and prepared for possible legal conflict. The following resources will help you gather information about your rights and instruct you on the issues of legal defense:

Three Levels of Police Encounters, and Instructions for Avoiding Arrest.

ACLU of Washington
PotBust.org
Cannabis Defense Coalition

If you need an attorney, learn valuable free information about the legal defense options available to you, from Steinborn & Associates, Seattle attorneys specializing in medical marijuana defense.

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HISTORY IN THE MAKING!

Breaking Medical Marijuana News Nationwide:
AMA Report Recognizes Medical Benefits of Marijuana, Urges Further Research!
The American Medical Association voted today to reverse its long-held position that marijuana be retained as a Schedule I substance with no medical value. -Read on-

Medical Marijuana News in Washington State:
A Concerted Effort to Bridge the Communication Gap!
ACLU of WA hosts second meeting between medical marijuana advocates and King County law eforcement.
-Read on-
DID YOU KNOW?
  • The 20th Century U. S. marijuana policies were driven by capitalist motives and racial prejudice.

  • The 1937 Marijuana Tax Act effectively outlawed all uses of hemp by imposing a cost prohibitive tax.

  • The American Medical Association adamantly objected to the prohibition of medical marijuana.

  • Medical marijuana was legally prescribed in the United States until 1942.

  • The Controlled Substances Act of 1970 classified marijuana as a Schedule I drug with “no medical value and a high potential for abuse”.

  • In the age of AIDS and chemotherapy, a stunning 96% of Americans supported the medical use of marijuana in the 1998 CNN news poll. 

  • At the dawn of the 21st Century, the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy has admitted that the evidence for the medicinal value of marijuana is irrefutable.

 

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