Delaware NORML's First Adopt a Highway Cleaning

Delaware NORML's first Adopt a Highway event was a success! We had a great turn out of 11 volunteers. For about 2 hours we walked up, then down Veale Road collecting trash and debris. We even found a whole car bumper! In total we collected 5 bags of trash, and 2 bags of recyclables. 

Thank you to everyone that came out to show your support for Delaware NORML and the community. We hope that everyone enjoyed themselves and we look forward to the next clean up!

Photo courtesy of Krystal Johnson

Delaware NORML Adopt a Highway

Delaware NORML has adopted Veale Rd. from Marsh Rd. to Harvey Rd. Our first cleaning will be Saturday November 2nd at 8 am. Please join us at our next meeting Oct. 22nd at 7:30 pm for more information and sign up, or email mikep@denorml.org

Adopt-a-Block

Through Wilmington's Adopt-a-Block program, Delaware NORML adopted the 900 block of Kirkwood Street on the Eastside of Wilmington, DE. Kirkwood Street has a five vacant, boarded properties in a row.  Our first project was Saturday, September 28th.  Ten friends showed up to help us sweep the street and paint the wood on the vacant properties.  A big thanks to all who participated.  The neighborhood appreciated our efforts and we showed them that not all pot smokers are lazy ne'er-do-wells!

Delaware NORML Communications Director Zoe Patchell On WITN22

Delaware NORML Communication Director Zoe Patchell on WITN22

 

 

We are so proud of our Communications Director Zoe Patchell for her very informative interview on WITN22. I have gathered some of the links and information she spoke about, and please remember to contact us if you have any questions at info@denorml.org

 

 

 

Delaware.gov - Information on Medical Marijuana in Delaware

Follow this link to find information on Delaware's Medical Marijuana Program. You can also find information on applying and submitting an application to obtain a Medical Marijuana Card

 

Section 812. Schedules of Controlled Substances

See for yourself where Marijuana stands on the Federal Schedule of Controlled Substances, take note of what drugs are also classified as a Schedule I.

 

NORML's List of States that have Medical Marijuana Laws Enacted

 

Patents 6630507

Patent that is currently held by the United States. It specifically says "Cannabinoids have been found to have antioxidant properties."

 

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed - PubMed.gov

Enter cannabinoids, there are over 11,000 articles for review

 

Find Out How to Take Action

Contact your Legislator, House Representative, and Congressman John Carney.

 

Legislator Lookup - Senate

Legislator Lookup - House Representative


National Cancer Institute at the National Institutes of Health
 

Good People Disobey Bad Laws

 

"In any civilized society, it is every citizen's responsibility to obey just laws. But at the same time, it is every citizen's responsibility to disobey unjust laws." - Martin Luther King, Jr. 1928-1968

It is without a doubt that any advancement made in the fight against Marijuana Prohibition is owed to those that selflessly risk their own freedom for the freedom of many. Accrediting those that continuously put themselves forward, it goes without saying that every bit of involvement is invaluable. Having just recently joined the movement, I can tell you that simply sitting through a meeting will inspire you to do more, if not, at least educate you and allow the opportunity to meet some really great, like minded people.

Now is the time to support a cause that is on the verge of victory. I can tell you that I am excited to be a part of something I believe in, and when the day comes that we no longer have to fight, I will be proud to say that I contributed, even if just a little.

- Erica Pukatsch, Member
Thank you Cynthia, for the great picture and finding such an appropriate quote

 

Drug Prohibition Funds Violence

 

It is an argument that has been forced upon us that marijuana users are responsible for funding violence due to the financial support provided by purchasing product on the back market. However, has this “black market” not been created by the prohibition itself, essentially allowing criminals to create a monopoly?

Read more at Marijuana Policy Project