Iowa
Iowa’s drugs of choice: marijuana, meth
While alcohol is still Iowa’s No. 1 intoxicant, the two most abused illicit drugs in the Hawkeye State are marijuana and methamphetamine.
Wake ‘n Bake 8.21.09
1. Man accused of leaving pot in Arkansas patrol car. (AP)
2. Police say mother insisted marijuana isn’t a drug. (Desert News)
3. The debate on whether Iowa should legalize the use of marijuana for medical treatment continued Wednesday as pharmacy regulators heard testimony from the public, patients and doctors. At the same time, the American [...]
Iowa medical marijuana backers state their case
Witnesses at a medical-marijuana hearing held by the Iowa Board of Pharmacy urged state regulators to let patients use the drug to treat pain and nausea.
Medical marijuana public hearings set, Iowa Board of Pharmacy encourages public comment
The Iowa Board of Pharmacy has set the dates for a series of public hearings to receive evidence and testimony regarding the pros and cons of medical marijuana from a scientific, medical, and legal perspective. The Board is interested in hearing from medical professionals, as well as the general public
First Iowa medical-marijuana hearing to be held in Des Moines
The Iowa Board of Pharmacy decided earlier this week to hold a series of hearings on the controversial issue. The board’s executive director said today that the first hearing will be from 1 to 5 p.m. Aug. 19 at the State Historical Building in Des Moines.
Iowa Board of Pharmacy Takes Shot at Activist
Iowa Board of Pharmacy Takes Personal Shot at Activist
Iowa pharmacy board to study medical marijuana
Medical marijuana proponents had a partial victory Tuesday when the Iowa pharmacy board rejected a petition to reclassify the drug but agreed to a series of public hearings on the issue.
Iowa Board of Pharmacy to Consider Public Hearings
Tomorrow, the Iowa Board of Pharmacy may consider a proposal that could lead to a series of public hearings on the medicinal use of marijuana.
