Medical marijuana still scares most high profile Pa. politicians despite …
Thompson, a licensed nursing home administrator from Centre County, warned of the potential for abuse, but also remained open to medicinal legalization. “As a health care professional, I believe that treatments are best determined by a patient and his … Read more on The Patriot-News

O'Malley will sign bill to decriminalize small amounts of marijuana
Under the bill, someone caught with less than 10 grams of marijuana would be charged with a fine ranging from $ 100 to $ 500. The bill would also require some caught with small amounts of pot to be assessed for substance abuse and referred to drug … Read more on CapitalGazette.com

Fairfax antidrug group warns of marijuana's dangers
“My life is still being written,” said Chris Leibowitz, 26, of battling a marijuana addiction that began at age 13 and developed into an addiction to painkillers and eventually heroin. “I knew something was wrong. I wasn't denying it,” he said. “If you … Read more on Fairfaxtimes.com

Supreme Court sides with AZ patient whose marijuana was taken by police
This federal government listing declares that the drug has “no currently accepted medical use,” that it has a high potential for abuse, and equates cannabis with substances including heroin and cocaine. “To me, that is the elephant in the room,” Polk said. Read more on RT