Medical Marijuana ProCon.org presents laws, studies, statistics, surveys, government reports, and pro and con statements on questions related to marijuana as medicine. For the best overview of this website, start with the four boxes below: 1-Minute Overview, expert responses to our core question "Should marijuana be a medical option?," Top 10 Pros and Cons, and fun facts in Did You Know?
[Note: We do not provide referrals to or recommendations of marijuana dispensaries, cannabis clubs, physicians, or attorneys although we do reference them on this website.]
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2/9/2010 - ProCon.org has now been used by 1,009 schools in 26 countries and all 50 US states. We are thrilled to have 176 elementary and middle schools, 435 high schools, and 398 colleges and universities using the free nonpartisan research we provide to stimulate critical thinking. The newest international school using ProCon.org is in Qatar.
1/21/2010 - ProCon.org in the News - We have been referenced in the media 10 times already in 2010 including mentions in Reuters, Psychiatric Times, and the Huffington Post. See all 176 of our media references to date.
1/18/2010 New Jersey Becomes the 14th State to Legalize Medical Marijuana: A bill legalizing medical marijuana in New Jersey was signed into law by Gov. Jon Corzine on his last day in office. The law, which will take effect in six months, allows patients to possess two ounces of marijuana and provides for the creation of "alternative treatment centers" to distribute marijuana.
1/18/2010 - NEW ProCon.org Website! – Should any vaccines be required for children? – All 50 states require vaccinations for children entering public schools although 48 states allow exemptions for religious reasons and 20 for philosophical reasons. While proponents argue that vaccines save lives, prevent epidemics, and reduce harm from illness, opponents counter that vaccinations should not be required because they may do more harm (cause illness, reduce immunity, etc.) than good. ProCon.org's newest website explores the pros and cons of the debate surrounding vaccination.
1/14/2010 - ProCon.org has now been used by 932 schools in 25 countries and all 50 US states. We are thrilled to have 161 elementary and middle schools, 390 high schools, and 381 colleges and universities using the free nonpartisan research we provide to stimulate critical thinking. The newest international schools using ProCon.org are in Russia, Spain, and Thailand.
1/11/2010 - New Jersey Assembly and Senate Vote for Legal Medical Marijuana: A bill legalizing medical marijuana in New Jersey passed the State Assembly by a vote of 48-14, and then passed the State Senate by a vote of 25-13. Governor Jon Corzine has said he will sign the bill into law before leaving office on Jan. 19. New Jersey would become the 14th state to legalize medical marijuana.
1/11/2010 - UPDATED: 13 Legal Medical Marijuana States: Our chart of laws, fees, and possession limits now includes details about whether each state accepts other states' registry ID cards, whether registration is mandatory or voluntary, and what information is provided by each state on sources for obtaining medical marijuana.
