Articles tagged as: marijuana
May 8, 2019
Can Cannabis Help Patients In Pain Avoid Opioids?
Patients taking medical marijuana say they have fewer side effects than other medications, but not everyone is sold on the benefits.
Read MoreMay 6, 2019
Carmel School Reports Surge In Students Vaping Marijuana
Carmel High School has seen a surge in students being sent to emergency rooms after using marijuana's psychoactive ingredient in electronic cigarettes.
Read MoreJanuary 21, 2019
Indiana Cigarette Tax Hike, Legal Marijuana Bids Stalling
Renewed attempts in Indiana to increase the taxes paid by cigarette smokers and legalize at least some marijuana use face cloudy futures with state lawmakers.
Read MoreNovember 13, 2018
Ball State Study: Hoosiers Split On Legal Uses of Marijuana
This year's group of respondents ranked marijuana as posing less of a problem in their communities than other drugs, and even than alcohol.
Read MoreSeptember 7, 2018
Proposal To Decriminalize Marijuana In Gary Fails By 1 Vote
The proposal would have reduced the criminal penalty for marijuana possession by lowering the fine to $100 for people found in possession of 15 grams or less of marijuana. It also would have eliminated jail time.
Read MoreMay 2, 2018
Sincerity And "Religiosity" Challenged In Ongoing Lawsuit From The First Church Of Cannabis
Thomas Fisher, representing the state, says the case is about being able to consume an illegal drug, not exercising religious freedom. And he says the group does not meet the criteria of a religion.
Read MoreDecember 6, 2017
Prosecuting Attorneys Unite Against Legalized Marijuana - 'The War On Drugs Is Not Over'
The Indiana Prosecuting Attorneys Council wants to send a strong message - the war on drugs is not over.
Read MoreNovember 8, 2017
Holcomb Won't Support Marijuana Decriminalization
Gov. Eric Holcomb says he won't support any push to decriminalize marijuana, even for medical use.
Read MoreNovember 7, 2017
Prosecuting Attorneys Council Asks For Marijuana Opposition
The council sent a letter to the Commission to Combat Drug Abuse asking for their opposition to legalization of marijuana in any form.
Read MoreOctober 19, 2017
In Indiana, A New Push To Legalize Pot Cites Evidence It Could Curb Opioid Use
This year, the movement has a new focus, highlighting marijuana's potential to curb the opioid epidemic.
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