The Week in CelebStoner News: Aug. 5-11
The biggest story of the week was clearly Dr. Sanjay Gupta's stunning reversal on marijuana. Also in the news: Drug Czar Kerlikowske moves on, Robin Thicke gets high and "We're the Millers" opened.
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Police Sued for Conducting Roadside Cavity Searches for Marijuana
Texas cops violated the rights of two women last July when one performed "intrusive cavity searches" on them for marijuana, the women claim in a suit.
Kacey Musgraves - 'Follow Your Arrow'
Alternative country artist Kacey Musgraves likes to sing about marijuana. Her latest single, "Follow Your Arrow," includes the line, "Roll up a joint, I would."
The Top 20 Stoner-Friendly Colleges (2013)
Last week we posted the SSDP's coolest schools based on campus drug policies. The Princeton Review also rates what they call "Reefer Madness" colleges. This year Skidmore College is No. 1.
Tommy Chong: 'If I Were Drug Czar...'
Since the Drug Czar position is about to be vacated by Gil Kerlikowske, we asked Tommy Chong what he would do if he became the nation's next Drug Czar.
Dr. Sanjay Gupta Admits Marijuana Use, Apologizes for Anti-Pot Stance
In advance of his special, "Weed," which airs Sunday on CNN, Dr. Sanjay Gupta tells Piers Morgan that he tried marijuana. In a column, Gupta explains why he changed his mind "about weed."
Review: 'We're the Millers'
A lighthearted stoner comedy, "We're the Millers" is about a smuggling run to Mexico that goes awry. Jason Sudeikis stars as the pot dealer who's carrying "enough weed to kill Willie Nelson."
Michigan Marijuana Madness: Dennis Forsberg and the Okemos 7
Dennis Forsberg thought he was complying with Michigan law when he set up a medical-marijuana growing operation. He was. Then the Feds showed up.
Anthony Weiner: End NYC Marijuana Arrests
Disgraced former Congressman Anthony Weiner would deprioritize marijuana arrests if he becomes the next mayor of New York.
Robin Thicke: 'I'm a Non-Stop Chimney'
"Blurred Lines" singer Robin Thicke says about his marijuana use: "I do smoke. Weed is my crutch, my muse, the lesser of all evil. I've spent a good $500,000 on pot."