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The essential guide to buying and consuming pot in Massachusetts
Curious about legal weed but feeling a little intimidated about visiting a retail outlet? Our handy guide answers all of your questions so you can stock up with confidence.
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‘My life came crashing down overnight’: How one Boston-area woman nearly died from vaping
A 33-year-old veterinary technician thought she could trust her dealer’s legitimate-looking vapes to help her relax and treat her migraines. Instead, she ended up hospitalized for two weeks.
Welcome to Big Marijuana’s factory floor
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At 89, legendary psychiatrist and marijuana advocate still wonders about Harvard professorship
Marijuana activists say Dr. Lester Grinspoon, the author of "Marijuana Reconsidered," was unfairly denied a full professorship at Harvard Medical School twice because of his views about cannabis.