AltWeeklies Wire
Incense Nonsensenew
Anyone can buy a new and little-understood drug called K2 — even your kids.
Colorado Springs Independent |
J. Adrian Stanley |
07-30-2010 |
Drugs
Medical Marijuana Believers Embrace Veterans Affairs' New Stancenew
Recently, the VA decided it will allow patients being treated in its facilities to use medicinal cannabis, if it's legal in that state.
Colorado Springs Independent |
Bryce Crawford |
07-30-2010 |
Science
From Black Jesus to Jack Frost, the many names of MMJ strainsnew
Untangling the unconventional naming conventions in the medical marijuana world.
Colorado Springs Independent |
Sarah White |
07-01-2010 |
Science
Medical Marijuana's Little Pharmanew
When it comes to establishing MMJ credibility, look no farther than Cannabis Science.
Colorado Springs Independent |
Edie Adelstein |
07-01-2010 |
Science
A Look at the Crime Stats -- Or Lack Thereof -- Surrounding Medical Marijuananew
Lock up the women and hide the cash and jewelry. A medical marijuana dispensary that moved in a block away might bring rapists, burglars, robbers and killers to your neighborhood. Right?
Colorado Springs Independent |
Pam Zubeck |
07-01-2010 |
Crime & Justice
Tags: Steve Noblitt, Medical Marijuana
NORAD's New Bossnew
The first one-on-one interview with Top Gun villain and Sept. 11 hero Adm. James Winnefeld as he assumes his next role: NorthCom and NORAD commander.
Colorado Springs Independent |
Pam Zubeck |
07-01-2010 |
War
Tags: NORAD, James Winnefeld
Tackling Violence Via Documentarynew
You Are Not Alone covers troubles faced by teens, including suicide, in the LGBTQ and straight communities.
Colorado Springs Independent |
Kirsten Akens |
06-10-2010 |
LGBT
The Consequences of a Doctor's Misguided Decisionnew
Luzdeestrella Flores-Rios can't run, jump or fall from a swing like most kids. These are the consequences of a failed January 2007 kidney operation at Memorial Health System.
Colorado Springs Independent |
Pam Zubeck |
06-03-2010 |
Science
Ted Haggard is Born Againnew
The formerly exiled pastor unveils plans for his New Life Church.
Colorado Springs Independent |
Bill Forman |
06-03-2010 |
Religion
Tags: Gayle Haggard, Ted Haggard
Room at the Inn, Not the Hotelnew
The Colorado hospitality industry is hoping for a great summer, but so far it looks much better for the big guys.
Colorado Springs Independent |
J. Adrian Stanley |
05-27-2010 |
Economy
Can Eating More Omega-3 Fatty Acids Tip the Scales on Depression?new
One doctor believes that mental illness could very well come from us eating too little fish.
Colorado Springs Independent |
Kirsten Akens |
05-27-2010 |
Children & Families
Tags: Joseph Hibbeln
Stopping Child Suicidesnew
More kids are killing themselves, and at younger ages. But experts believe we can fight back.
Colorado Springs Independent |
Kirsten Akens |
05-27-2010 |
Children & Families
Tags: Matthew Bennett
Is Colorado Springs Too Generous?new
A city audit reveals costly policies regarding workers' compensation for illnesses and injuries that happen on — and even off — the job.
Colorado Springs Independent |
Pam Zubeck |
05-20-2010 |
Business & Labor
Colorado Springs Medical Marijuana Community Grapples With New Billnew
Some predict that Colorado HB 1284 will force 30 to 80 percent of the state's medical marijuana centers to close.
Colorado Springs Independent |
Bryce Crawford |
05-13-2010 |
Science
Tags: HB 1284, Medical Marijuana
Loaded Questions for the ATFnew
The ATF is there for you — unless you want your stolen gun back, no matter who you are (or once were).
Colorado Springs Independent |
Pam Zubeck |
05-06-2010 |
Crime & Justice
