[Abrams described a historically significant episode that revealed how the medical establishment -not just the government- has upheld prohibition.] In read more

[Abrams described a historically significant episode that revealed how the medical establishment -not just the government- has upheld prohibition.] In 1997 after the law was changed in California, Jerome Kassirer, who was Editor-in-chief of the New England Journal of Medicine, wrote an editorial on medical marijuana called 'federal foolishness,' saying 'We know this drug works, everybody has their anecdotal experience of people who have benefited from it, get over it, reschedule it, make it schedule 2.' Unfortunately, ... he very shortly thereafter became no longer the editor in chief of the New England Journal of Medicine.

I'm happy, but I'm tired, exhausted and emotionally drained.

I'm happy, but I'm tired, exhausted and emotionally drained.

They had some fantastic swimmers in the 400 free and we were tired. The adrenaline flow was so heavy early read more

They had some fantastic swimmers in the 400 free and we were tired. The adrenaline flow was so heavy early and by the end it was a struggle. It was a very draining meet in terms of emotion.

In keeping with Miramax tradition, I was instructed to find the 'hottest young stars around' to cast in the movie. read more

In keeping with Miramax tradition, I was instructed to find the 'hottest young stars around' to cast in the movie. I got a list of two names: Michelle Monaghan and Casey Affleck. I was lucky enough to get them both.

So many families live from paycheck to paycheck. So few have that nest egg anymore.

So many families live from paycheck to paycheck. So few have that nest egg anymore.

If you practice an art, be proud of it and make it proud of you It may break your heart, read more

If you practice an art, be proud of it and make it proud of you It may break your heart, but it will fill your heart before it breaks it; it will make you a person in your own right.

Bringing democratic control to the conduct of foreign policy requires a struggle merely to force the issue onto the public read more

Bringing democratic control to the conduct of foreign policy requires a struggle merely to force the issue onto the public agenda.

Never touch a butterfly's wing with your finger.

Never touch a butterfly's wing with your finger.

In the mental-health field, it's sort of walking a tightrope. You can't treat someone by simply locking them up. It read more

In the mental-health field, it's sort of walking a tightrope. You can't treat someone by simply locking them up. It can be tough, but we try to minimize the risk as best we can and still provide treatment.