Tag: marijuana

Maine Currents 9/7/16

Producer/Host: Amy Browne
Studio Engineer: Joel Mann

Our multi-partisan panel of area residents returns to debate Question 1 on Maine’s ballot this November (“Do you want to allow the possession and use of marijuana under state law by persons who are at least 21 years of age, and allow the cultivation, manufacture, distribution, testing, and sale of marijuana and marijuana products subject to state regulation, taxation and local ordinance?”).

Panelists: Renee Trust, Dave Gulya, Betsy Garrold and Tim Wilson talk about the issue with proponent Alysia Melnick, Esq., Political Director for “Yes on 1 Yes to Regulate and Tax Marijuana in Maine”. Don Christen, found of the Maine Vocals, joins us to talk about why some supporters of marijuana legalization do not support Question 1. Listeners call in and join the discussion.

FMI:

maine.gov/sos/cec/elec/upcoming/
www.regulatemaine.org/
www.facebook.com/RegulateMJinME/
www.facebook.com/MaineVocals/?fref=ts
mevocals.weebly.com/

Family Corner 4/27/16

Producer/Host: Sue Mackey Andrews
Engineer: Amy Browne

Issue: Information about Opiates, Heroin, Marijuana and Addiction

Program Topic: Prevention and Education about Addiction

Key Discussion Points:
a) The origin of heroin dates back hundreds of years – originally available without a prescription at any drug store
b) Increased availability and use of opiates bolstered by addition of the 5th vital sign – pain, something that hospitals and providers are routinely evaluated about still today
c) Contact your physician and talk about a prescription for a NARCAN kit if you are living with/know someone who is taking large dosages of pain medications, or is confronted with substance use disorder. This is legal in Maine.

Guest: Heath Myers, Bangor City Public Health and Community Services

WERU News Report 1/29/14

Producer/Host: Amy Browne

The legislature is considering a proposed law that is meant to standardize workplace drug testing: LD 1669 “An Act To Standardize and Simplify the Process for Employers To Provide a Drug-free Workplace”.

Supporters say that drug testing makes for safer work places, and that the current law places unfair demands on employers to cover the costs of rehab if an employee tests positive. Opponents, including the Maine ACLU and the Medical Marijuana caregivers association are concerned about the invasion of privacy. And people on both sides say the issue is complicated by the legalization of marijuana, and the fact that a worker may test positive for cannabis for weeks after use, even if they never used it in the workplace.

A public hearing for the bill was held yesterday before the Labor, Commerce, Research AND Economic Development committee. Here are some excerpts: