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Do Harsh Pot Laws Create a Dangerous Drinking Culture? 5 Reasons to Get Stoned Instead of Drunk

Kristen Gwynne, AlterNet. January 27, 2012.

Myths about marijuana convince people that alcohol is safer, but science shows pot is the healthier choice.

Debunking the Myth of a Link Between Marijuana and Mental Illness

Paul Armentano, AlterNet. July 25, 2011.

Despite media claims that marijuana can cause psychosis or schizophrenia, there's no science to back it up.

5 Things the Corporate Media and Government Don't Want You to Know About Marijuana

Paul Armentano, AlterNet. August 29, 2010.

News outlets continue to ignore research that belies government anti-pot propaganda.

Anti-Pot Propaganda As Stupid As Ever -- Yet Our Alarmist Media Continues to Hype It

Paul Armentano, AlterNet. March 4, 2010.

Once again mainstream media are running wild with the absurd notion that marijuana use causes psychological problems, despite much evidence to the contrary.

5 Things the Corporate Media Don't Want You to Know About Cannabis

Paul Armentano, AlterNet. September 23, 2009.

Recent scientific reports suggest that pot doesn't destroy your brain, that it doesn't cause lung damage like tobacco -- but you won't hear it in the corporate media.

Milk May Endanger Your Health, and the Dairy Industry Knows It

Milk May Endanger Your Health, and the Dairy Industry Knows It

Ari LeVaux, AlterNet. September 7, 2009.

A mutant protein linked to major diseases has invaded the world's dairy supply, including, most likely, the jug of milk in your fridge.

Dr. Tiller's Accused Murderer in Court Tomorrow

Dr. Tiller's Accused Murderer in Court Tomorrow

Amy Dempsey, RH Reality Check AlterNet: PEEK. July 27, 2009.

Asked if he thinks Tiller's shooting was justified, Roeder replied, "Well, yeah ... how could it not be?"

Can THC Help Some Schizophrenics?

Bruce Mirken, Marijuana Policy Project. June 5, 2009.

Report cites "grossly psychotic, assaultive," schizophrenic "became calm, logical, nonviolent and cooperative within days" after taking THC.

My Mother, a Paranoid Schizophrenic

Christine Ferrer, New America Media. January 7, 2008.

The author candidly discusses her own mother's struggle with a misunderstood and stigmatized illness.

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