by Chris Thurstone | Aug 6, 2014 | Marijuana, Media, Uncategorized
News organizations running ads that promote the use of cannabis for the treatment of serious medical conditions are acting irresponsibly — and that is an understatement. Please see the following letter sent to Greg Moore, editor-in-chief of The Denver Post, and...
by Chris Thurstone | Jul 7, 2014 | Marijuana, Research
The results of this research originally were published in Drug Alcohol Dependence in July 2014. For more information, see PubMed.gov. Title: Temporal trends in marijuana attitudes, availability and use in Colorado compared to non-medical marijuana states Co-authors:...
by Chris Thurstone | Jun 26, 2014 | Public Policy, Research, Uncategorized
First, please let me be clear: I want more research of Cannabidiol, the nonintoxicating component of the cannabis plant that has shown some medical promise — particularly for the treatment of children with intractable epilepsy. I want that research to comply...
by Chris Thurstone | Jun 3, 2014 | Public Policy, Research, Uncategorized
The states of Georgia and New York have moved boldly to become national leaders in the responsible development of pharmacy-grade medication made from components of the cannabis plant. Last week, the State of Georgia, working in collaboration with the U.S. Food and...
by Chris Thurstone | May 15, 2014 | Marijuana, Research, Uncategorized
This statement, issued today by the University of Colorado School of Medicine, where I serve as an associate professor, speaks for me well. AURORA, Colo. (May 15, 2014) – The proportion of marijuana-positive drivers involved in fatal motor vehicle crashes in Colorado...