FL: New Law Will Deter Sale Of Medical Marijuana In Wilton Manors
Attitudes toward medical marijuana are shifting as more states pass laws recognizing it as a form of treatment – not a way to get high. But as Floridians gear up this November to vote on a constitutional amendment that would legalize curative cannabis, it seems that the City of Wilton Manors is scheming to keep […]
U.S. Senator Passes Bill To Increase Medical Marijuana Research
In Salt Lake City, Senator Orrin Hatch has recently unveiled a bipartisan bill which will allow researchers to perform further study on the potential medical benefits of marijuana. Hatch introduced this regulation along with other senators from Delaware, Hawaii and North Carolina, making a statement in which he said that policymakers are in need of […]
CA: Signatures Submitted In San Bernardino For Second Marijuana Dispensary Initiative
San Bernardino – A second citizen initiative to allow medical marijuana dispensaries in the city will be on the ballot in November, after supporters turned in more than 7,000 signatures Monday. The petitions will have to be checked to verify that they come from registered voters in the city, but proponents turned in nearly double […]
CA: Marijuana Aids Sonoma County Alzheimer’s Patients
Marijuana can make life better for some of the more than 5 million Americans afflicted with Alzheimer’s disease, but despite an encouraging new study, it remains a long shot as an antidote to the brain disorder that claims about 85,000 lives a year, experts say. Some assisted-living facilities and physicians in Sonoma County are quietly […]
MA: Cities And Towns Demand Big Money From Medical Marijuana Facilities
Boston – In the four years since Massachusetts voters gave the green light to medical marijuana, only six facilities have opened across the entire state–and it may be because cities and towns require large payments to approve them. Boston attorney Jim Smith, who represents a medical marijuana company, says it can cost hundreds of thousands […]
CO: Homeless Say Marijuana Drew Many People To Pueblo
While a sampling of community members indicated a belief that the advent of legal marijuana has not increased vagrancy and panhandling, those on the street or in homeless shelters paint a slightly different picture. A year ago, John, who gave no last name, was on his way to Arkansas when he decided to stop in […]
77% Of Florida Voters Back Medical Marijuana Ballot Initiative
A medical marijuana amendment continues to have strong support throughout Florida, according to a new poll. The survey – conducted by Anzalone Liszt Research on behalf of the United for Care campaign – found 77 percent of likely Florida voters said they supported the ballot initiative. The survey found 20 percent were opposed it it, […]
CA: Sonoma County Online Survey Seeks Marijuana Input From Residents
Santa Rosa, Ca – The County of Sonoma will continue to hold a series of town hall meetings this week and continue to conduct an online survey to receive input on marijuana regulation in unincorporated Sonoma County. The Medical Marijuana Ad Hoc Committee, including supervisors Efren Carrillo and Susan Gorin, is leading the effort to […]
OH: Beavercreek Council To Consider Temporary Medical Marijuana Ban
Beavercreek – Tonight, the city council will vote on legislation that would place a six month ban on medical marijuana in Beavercreek. If city council approves the resolution, permits for cultivators, processors and medical marijuana dispensaries will not be issued or processed for six months. The moratorium is being considered to give the council and […]
BC: Additional Public Hearing Sought On Medical Marijuana Bylaw
The Regional District of Kitimat-Stikine wants more citizens to share their thoughts on its proposed medical marijuana bylaw, and will offer another public hearing on the matter this fall after a recent one was sparsely attended. A public hearing in Terrace July 19 had less than 10 residents show up and a hearing the following […]
NH: Lawmaker Who Pushed For Medical Marijuana Wants To Help Make It More Affordable
The prime sponsor of the state’s medical marijuana law now wants to make the product more affordable. Rep. Ted Wright, R-Sanbornville, sponsored the 2013 legislation that created the state’s therapeutic cannabis program. It was his personal story of how marijuana had restored his wife’s appetite and health during a debilitating battle with cancer that convinced […]
MA: Fall River Eyed For Multiple Medical Marijuana Facilities
Fall River – Trees will fall to make room for marijuana plants in the biopark. Cannatech Medicinals, a medical marijuana company, is set to clear 12 acres on Innovation Way, right next to the Amazon facility, for a 40,000 square foot building to house a marijuana growing and processing facility. “This is a medical company,” […]
“Legal Medical Cannabis” For Sale In South Florida
The man on the corner of North Miami Avenue and 24th Street in Miami didn’t say much, but he didn’t have to. His sign did the talking. “Legal Medical Cannabis,” it said, and it pointed straight to NugBrand, a weed-themed apparel shop in Wynwood. Inside, employee Kevin Machin let curious passersby down easy. No, the […]
ME: Rumford Seminar Focuses On Cannabis Role In Opioid, Heroin Addiction
Rumford – Several dozen people attended a seminar Thursday evening at the Rumford American Legion Hall to hear how cannabis oil can help fight heroin and opioid addiction. The seminar was organized by Don Hamann of Rumford, a state-licensed medical marijuana caregiver since 2011. He became embroiled in controversy after the River Valley Healthy Communities […]
CA: Web Thin Case Leads To Another 10 Minute Acquittal In Medical Cannabis Trial
The thin-as-air manufacturing case against medical cannabis patient and collective operator, Shaun Smith swept so quickly through trial that before we knew it, Attorney Michael Cindrich had queued up his third cannabis-related not guilty verdict in four months. The Cindrich winning streak started with defendant John Mazula in El Cajon, moved north to LA and […]
IA: Grassley Is Wrong On Medical Cannabis
Senator Chuck Grassley is moving too slowly. Earlier this year, I had the opportunity to meet with our U.S. Senator from Iowa to discuss medical cannabis. Sen. Grassley was receptive to hearing about how my 4-year-old son Abram, who suffers from an extremely rare genetic mutation that causes seizures, has been able to find relief […]
BC: City Gives Nod To New Medical Marijuana Startup
After one prospective medical marijuana company recently went belly up in Richmond, a second company has emerged asking the City of Richmond to rezone a property in east Richmond to facilitate cannabis production. Numbered company 8572534 Canada Ltd. has support of Richmond city planners to set up shop in a 5,400-square-foot building at 5960 No. […]
Telemedicine Makes It Easy To Get Medical Marijuana
Telemedicine is revolutionizing medicine, connecting doctors and patients quickly while attempting to shave off unnecessary expenses. It turns out the modern electronic convenience includes the $6.7 billion medical marijuana industry, the fastest growing industry in the United States. In the San Francisco Bay Area, where pot and tech start-ups are as ubiquitous as saltwater, California […]
Letter – Pass Medical Marijuana Amendment For Real Relief
Medical marijuana products will be available for purchase this week, but who is going to benefit from this? I watch my husband suffer daily from severe pain, in spite of two prescribed pain medications. He is a senior citizen suffering from severe peripheral neuropathy and he deserves to have the option of medical marijuana with […]
First Florida Home Delivery Of Medical Marijuana Made In Pasco County
Tallahassee – The first organization authorized to dispense medical marijuana in Florida has made its first home delivery. Kim Rivers, CEO of Trulieve, said Saturday that the company has delivered low-THC medical cannabis to a patient in Hudson, who is suffering from dystonia, a condition characterized by chronic muscle spasms and seizures. Hudson is in […]
UK: Saltney Man Grew Cannabis In His Bedroom In Medicinal Fight Against Cancer
A MAN who believed that a constituent of cannabis could cure cancer decided to grow his own. Police found five cannabis plants growing in a hydroponics system inside a tent in the bedroom at his home. It was accepted the drugs were all for his own use, Flintshire Magistrates’ Court at Mold was told. Paul […]
TX: Pro-Medical Marijuana Legislators Have More Ammo
Legislators who want to expand the use of medical marijuana in Texas – as well as the green-seeking entrepreneurs who could benefit financially from more state-approved, pot-derived treatments for what ails Texans – might be able to lean on a new study to bolster their argument when the Legislature convenes in January. State senators and […]
Judge Temporarily Blocks Colorado Medical Marijuana Doctors’ Suspensions
A Denver judge on Friday temporarily blocked the suspensions of four doctors who were the first in the state to be punished for allegedly over-recommending high plant counts to medical marijuana patients. The doctors, though, won’t be allowed to make official medical marijuana recommendations until their disciplinary cases are resolved. “It was a fair decision […]
GA: Delayed Marijuana Ruling Frustrates Patients Using Cannabis
Atlanta – Proponents of the use of medical cannabis anxiously await word on a federal agency’s decision on how to classify marijuana. The Drug Enforcement Administration said earlier this year that it may loosen restrictions on marijuana, although its self-imposed June 30 deadline for a decision has come and gone. Sebastien Cotte, an advocate for […]
BC: Victoria Council Drafting Rules For Marijuana Shops
Victoria marijuana dispensaries operating in defiance of new city regulations could face fines of up to $1,000 a day under proposals that will be before councillors next week. But getting the necessary regulations and zoning bylaws in place will be complicated, meaning it will likely be the new year before the city sees its first […]
MI: Proposed Lansing Marijuana Ordinance Includes Zoning Restrictions
Lansing – Zoning restrictions and steep fees could cut down on the number of medical marijuana establishments in the city if City Council passes a new ordinance that’s now in its fourth draft and has drawn passionate debate among elected officials and residents. The newest draft of a medical marijuana ordinance was reviewed Friday at […]
Medical Marijuana Supported By Testimony At Senate Judiciary Hearing
At a U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee hearing convened last week to consider “the potential medical benefits of marijuana,” lawmakers heard from cannabis advocates and doctors alike. Their testimony overwhelmingly supported marijuana being used for medical purposes; many of the speakers also supported rescheduling cannabis to a Schedule II substance. Numerous individuals and organizations had been […]
NS: New Halifax Cannabis Clinic Hopes To Be Alternative To Opioids
A new medical marijuana clinic will open its doors in Halifax later this summer, with its director hoping to offer an alternative to opioids and other pharmaceuticals. “We want to be able to provide a really sound and thorough method so people will understand that there are very significant alternatives that they need to look […]
AK: Pro Marijuana Group Reports $339,982
A ballot committee backing the Arkansas Medical Cannabis Amendment raised $339,982 last month, according to a report released Thursday. For the first time, Arkansans United for Medical Marijuana received money from more than one donor. Broadleaf PSG LLC gave $7,500 in monetary contributions and $167,565 in non-monetary contributions to pay for professional signature gatherers from […]
IL: Judge Orders State To Reconsider Medical Marijuana For Migraines
In a ruling that could significantly expand the use of medical marijuana in Illinois, a judge has ordered state officials to reconsider adding migraine headaches to the list of conditions that qualify a patient to buy the drug. Cook County Circuit Court Associate Judge Rita Novak overturned Illinois Department of Public Health Director Dr. Nirav […]
Researchers Find Medical Marijuana Decreases Migraines
The effects of migraines can be debilitating for the 38 million men, women and children who suffer from migraines in the U.S. According to the Migraine Research Foundation, migraine is the sixth most disabling illness in the world. But new research has revealed that medical marijuana could reduce the frequency of migraines. Not only that, […]
Guam: Public Weighs In On Medical Pot Program Changes
Lawmakers held a public hearing Friday evening to allow the community to weigh in on a pair of measures that would revise Guam’s delayed medical marijuana program. Sen. Tina Muna Barnes, D-Mangilao, introduced Bills 343-33 and 344-33 last month after holding a separate series of hearings over the latest version of the program’s rules and […]
MA: New Project Has Pot-ential
Clinton – A medical marijuana cultivation facility has been proposed for the fourth floor of Macgregor Mills, a former factory at 75 Green St., now known as Dunn & Co. and Legacy Publishing Group. Selectmen heard a presentation on the proposal, to be called the Liberty Compassion Center, Wednesday night from Bill Eldridge of Opus […]
CA: Oakland, San Francisco Revise Medical Marijuana Regulations In Face Of New Law
A new state law has Oakland and San Francisco remaking their medical cannabis laws in the face of new state requirements. The actions are distinct from a November statewide ballot measure that would legalize recreational marijuana for adults over 21 years old. The present law, passed last fall, imposes new regulatory measures on medical pot […]
MI: Enforcing Medical Marijuana Law Proving To Be Difficult In Lansing
Lansing, Mich. – As the marijuana dispensary debate continues in Lansing for months, we’ve been talking about an ordinance in Lansing is putting in overtime to pass. And while the ordinance is still a work in progress there’s already a state statute in effect dealing with it and officials want the public to know you […]
OK: Marijuana Proponents To Pay Petition Circulators If Measure Gets On Ballot
Oklahoma City – Supporters of a state question to legalize medical marijuana will start paying petition circulators, compensating them should the proposal make it to the Nov. 8 ballot. Chip Paul, co-chair of Oklahomans for Health, said Tuesday the organization recently decided to pay $1 per signature to circulators, which is substantially less than what […]
MA: New Bedford City Council Backs Medical Marijuana Dispensary Bid – Mayor Does Not
New Bedford – City councilors gave formal support Thursday night for a medical marijuana dispensary in the city, boosting Beacon Compassion Center in its state approval process and taking another step toward a facility on Mount Pleasant Street in the North End. “This is medicine, and we have people in this city who are sick,” […]
ON: Medicinal Marijuana Facility In Cannington Not Likely To Come Until Fall
Brock TWP. – Barring the call of a special meeting, a controversial application that would allow a medicinal marijuana production facility to set up shop in downtown Cannington won’t be heard until council returns from summer recess. In an interview, CAO/Clerk Thom Gettinby confirmed that the proposal to temporarily rezone the property at the northeast […]
MA: Marijuana Dispensary To Go Before Millbury Selectmen
Millbury – Nature’s Remedy of Massachusetts Inc., a nonprofit organization seeking to operate a registered marijuana dispensary, is scheduled to make a pitch to selectmen Tuesday for a facility located at 266 North Main St. According to town officials, if approved under state regulations, the facility would likely be used to both cultivate and sell […]
MA: Pittsfield ZBA Grants Permit For Third Medical Marijuana Site
Pittsfield – A special permit was granted Wednesday by the Zoning Board of Appeals for a medical marijuana dispensary and cultivation facility on Dalton Avenue – the third such permit granted in Pittsfield, all of which are awaiting required sales licenses from the state. The proposed facility, planned for an existing building at 501 Dalton […]
Medical Marijuana Ready To Hit Market For Florida Patients
Medical marijuana could be available to a select group of Florida patients as early as next week, after health officials gave the go-ahead for the state’s first pot dispensary to begin distributing products. The Northwest Florida operation, known as “Trulieve,” is one of six dispensing organizations licensed by the state Department of Health to grow, […]
BC: A Green Area – Former Egg Farm Filling Demand For Medical Marijuana
The sign outside the metal-clad barn in Knutsford declares it is home to Floritto Eggs. But the smell emanating from the site on Long Lake Road is not the foul stench of chicken manure – it’s the pungent aroma of a lot of green marijuana. “We get lots of calls about it because you can […]
Marijuana Kills Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria
When antibiotic drugs were first discovered in 1928, they revolutionized healthcare. By the end of World War II, their production had exploded. And then things got a little out of hand. Today, according to an estimate from the CDC, about half of antibiotic prescriptions in the United States are totally unnecessary. The effects of that […]
PEI, Canada: Charlottetown Medical Marijuana Wellness Centre Opens
P.E.I. military veterans now have a place to get medical marijuana advice and assistance after the Island’s first Marijuana Trauma Wellness Centre officially opened Wednesday in Charlottetown. “The main goal is to have a safe place for vets. First and foremost, that is what we do,” said Dennis MacKenzie, the volunteer head of the P.E.I. […]
California Supreme Court Takes Rare Move In Reviewing Upland Medical Marijuana Battle
Upland – Was Upland correct in deciding to delay a citizen-backed initiative until the general election because officials believed it was a tax? Or should the city have held a special election right away to let the residents decide whether to overturn the city’s ban on medical marijuana dispensaries with a measure that also proposed […]
Ireland: Bill To Legalise Medicinal Cannabis Tabled In Dáil
An opposition TD has introduced a bill in the Dáil that would see cannabis legalised for medicinal use. Anti-Austerity Alliance/ People Before Profit deputy Bríd Smith said there is demand for such medication by a number of specific groups of ill-health sufferers. She said that she has met with a group representing people who suffer […]
Remove Cannabis Roadblocks In New Mexico
Last week, UNM’s Integrative Medicine de Taos hosted a large and successful Taos Health Symposium at the Sagebrush Inn. A significant part of the agenda was devoted to a cannabis panel that discussed the restrictions on and effectiveness of the plant, also known as marijuana, and how it can best be used for health care […]
Dispensary In Florida Set To Open Next Week
Medical marijuana became legal in Florida in 2014 after lawmakers passed a billed authorizing its use. Now, nearly two years later, the state’s first cannabis dispensary is set to open early next week. Trulieve, a marijuana grower in northern Florida, received approval from the Florida Department of Health to open a facility in Tallahassee. Through […]
FL: Palm Beach Doesn’t Want Medical Marijuana Coming To Town
Imagine medical marijuana being legally available in Palm Beach. Zoning Administrator Paul Castro thinks it might happen, and he is recommending the town prepare – now. On Tuesday, the Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously embraced Castro’s idea for an ordinance that would prohibit medical marijuana from coming into Palm Beach or, in the alternative, heavily […]
MA: Chicopee Medical Marijuana Facility Receives Zone Change Approval
Chicopee – The Planning Board has approved a plan to change the zoning of a plot of land near the Springfield border, in part to allow a medical marijuana clinic to be located in the city. The Planning Board voted 4-0 last week to change the zoning of a 3,270-square-foot parcel of land off East […]
CT: New Medical Marijuana Dispensary Set To Open In Milford
Milford – In a peaceful-looking office that resembles a yoga or meditation studio, the city’s first medical marijuana facility is preparing to open its doors, perhaps as early as next week. The center, Southern CT Wellness & Healing, LLC, is operated somewhat like a drug store. Patients are referred by a physician who is certified […]
Greece Considers Legalizing Medical Cannabis Nationwide
Greece joins a growing number of countries that are embracing medical cannabis reform. The Greek Health Ministry has announced the formation of a group of academics, doctors, scientists, legal advisors, politicians and patient associations that are working together to discuss a framework for legalizing medical cannabis nationwide, according to the Greek Reporter. The group will […]
PA: Lehigh Valley Backs Medical Marijuana, Poll Shows
Lehigh Valley residents are eager to see the state Department of Health roll out medical marijuana regulations, a new Morning Call/Muhlenberg College poll shows. And the department is preparing to take the first step, Health Secretary Karen Murphy said at a news conference Tuesday, working with physicians and health systems as it writes the regulations. […]
Is Cannabis A Cure For Brain Cancer?
Is cannabis a cure for brain cancer? Despite its high profile in the media as a potential agent, there’s little scientific evidence to suggest whether it can actually make a difference. With a just-awarded grant, and the unique advantage of having human brain cancer cells to study, a team of University of Auckland researchers hope […]
IL: Oak Park Cannabis Dispensary Shoots For August Opening
It’s not exactly clear why the medical cannabis dispensary planned for downtown Oak Park – originally intended to open in January 2016 – still isn’t up and running, but owner Brad Zerman says he aims to have the doors open by August. Zerman said the delayed opening of Seven Point Dispensary was the fault of […]
Tallahassee Marijuana Dispensary Will Be First To Open In Florida
Tallahassee, Flordia – A Tallahassee medical marijuana dispensary is the first in the state of Florida to receive authorization from the Florida Department of Health. Trulieve dispensary says it will open next week and begin sales, becoming the first dispensary in the state of Florida to open its doors. The company has a press conference […]
Tallahassee Marijuana Dispensary Will Be First To Open In Florida
Tallahassee, Flordia – A Tallahassee medical marijuana dispensary is the first in the state of Florida to receive authorization from the Florida Department of Health. Trulieve dispensary says it will open next week and begin sales, becoming the first dispensary in the state of Florida to open its doors. The company has a press conference […]
FL: Escambia Eyes Marijuana Dispensary Moratorium
As medical marijuana prepares to hit Florida in a big way, the Escambia County Board of County Commissioners is moving to implement a year-long moratorium on dispensaries opening here. County commissioners took the first of two votes on Tuesday to implement the moratorium, which would be put in place so county staff can have the […]
Expansion Of Medical Marijuana Access Could Lead To New Industry, Questions Remain
At age 8, John Pesch was diagnosed with Crohn’s disease, an incurable and often painful inflammatory condition of the gastrointestinal tract. He has to be careful about what he eats, and he’s not growing as much as he should because he isn’t absorbing enough nutrients from his food. He says he “can’t really go anywhere” […]
Woman Claims Her Lung Cancer Was Cured By Cannabis Oil
There have been many stories unfolding about people who have cured themselves of terminal cancers by using pure cannabis oil rather than going through chemotherapy. For instance, Michelle Aldrich was diagnosed with terminal lung cancer in January of 2012. Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related mortality in the US. In 2015, there were […]
Opioid Use Plummets In States With Legal Cannabis, And How Govt Ignores This Truth
Yesterday we reported how Congress’ “opioid bill,” or Comprehensive Addiction & Recovery Act (CARA), was a hollow achievement, as it ignored medical cannabis alternatives and said nothing about the role of Big Pharma in the opioid abuse epidemic. Among the information missing from the conversation was an eye-opening study done last year. A JAMA Internal […]
Cannabis Edibles Are Not Legal In Georgia
Maybe it caught your attention along I-75 south in Byron: a billboard advertising the sale of cannabis, also known as marijuana. John Cater from Macon saw the YourCannabisOMS.com billboard. It’s an online marijuana dispensary.“Edible Cannabis is legal in Georgia, that’s what the billboard says, so it must be true,” Cater said. State Representative Allen Peake […]
2018 Launch Set For Pennsylvania's Medical Marijuana Program
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania – The state Health Department’s medical marijuana program is expected to launch by early 2018, state health officials said Tuesday. “The department is being very thoughtful and thorough in our approach to developing and implementing a medically focused program that will benefit patients with serious medical conditions,” said Dr. Karen Murphy, the state’s […]
BC: Penticton Marijuana Shop Up In Smoke For Now
Jukka Laurio made some passionate arguments that he should be allowed to continue selling marijuana when he appeared before Penticton city council Tuesday. However passionate, Laurio failed to get the support of council for his business licence, with only Coun. Tarik Sayeed and Mayor Andrew Jakubeit voting not to suspend his licence. On the other […]
CO: Doctor Among 4 In State To Have License Suspended
A Colorado Springs doctor was among four physicians whose licenses were suspended Tuesday after state regulators claimed the doctors wrongfully allowed hundreds of people to grow extra medical marijuana plants. Dr. William Tyler Stone’s license was suspended after the Colorado Medical Board questioned the medical necessity of allowing people to grow scores of marijuana plants. […]
SC: Patient Family Fights State Leaders To Legalize Medical Marijuana
One mother says her daughter is paying the price for state legislators not passing a medical marijuana bill this year. April Pace has a 19-year-old daughter named Dixie who suffers multiple seizures daily. One seizure from last Friday left her with a broken nose, a dislocated shoulder and four teeth knocked out. Her mother says […]
PA: Pittsburgh Resident Appointed To Medical Marijuana Board
House Speaker Mike Turzai, R-Marshall, appointed Jennifer Shuckrow to the Pennsylvania Medical Marijuana Advisory Board on Tuesday, according to his spokesman, Stephen Miskin. Shuckrow and her family live in Pittsburgh, and she is a 1994 graduate of the University of Pittsburgh School of Law. She is a former practicing attorney and college administrator. Shuckrow serves […]
Merced City Council Passes Medical Marijuana Ordinance
Fresno, California – Medical marijuana cleared another hurdle Monday night in Merced. A city council ordinance passed 4 to 3. It allows people with medicinal marijuana cards to grow up to six plants. It also allows four dispensaries in professional or commercial office zones. They must also have a state license and be away from […]
MA: Southborough – Security Questioned At Medical Pot Dispensary
Southborough – Planning Board members and other town officials on Monday night criticized a plan by a nonprofit corporation to eliminate a secure garage to be used to deliver products and money to a proposed medical marijuana dispensary on Rte. 9. The garage was previously discussed as part of approvals with selectmen and the Zoning […]
Why Washington State Should Have Licensed Many More Medical Marijuana Dispensaries
Last week, I wrote about how the new medical marijuana system created under the Cannabis Patient Protection Act (SB 5052) shut out many of Washington State’s medical marijuana dispensaries. The law required that dispensaries obtain a recreational license to continue operation, but a loophole in the application process created a black market for dispensary employee […]
Cannabis Australia – Medlab To Fast-Track Medical Marijuana Human Trials
Medlab is all set to give cannabis Australia human trials a boost as it has launched a $5.36 million equity raising. The cash will be mainly used for accelerating a medicinal cannabis human trial program at a leading Australian oncology research hospital. The marijuana-based pain management therapy will combine two cannabis compounds THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) and […]
Montana – Medical Cannabis Restoration Initiative Qualifies For November Ballot
Montana voters will decide this November on a statewide initiative to restore and expand elements of the state’s medical cannabis program. The Secretary of State’s office has affirmed that initiative proponents, Montana Citizens for I-182, submitted sufficient signatures from registered voters to qualify the measure for the November ballot. The Montana Medical Marijuana Act (I-182) […]
CA: Five Elements Could Decide Fate Of Calaveras Cannabis
There are five key elements – some separate, some similar and all intertwined – that could determine how commercial cannabis is regulated and cultivated in Calaveras County. One factor is now a temporary county law, three more will be on the Nov. 8 ballot and the fifth potential factor could be a special election in […]
CA: County Launches Program To Track Medical Cannabis
On Friday, the County of Humboldt announced that beginning August 1 and concluding in November, they will operate a pilot program designed to track the movement of medical cannabis through each step of the supply chain, as well as trace the product back to its origin, a technology known as “track and trace.” The pilot […]
States With Medical Marijuana See Decline In Employee Sick Leave, Study Finds
While the misconception remains that stoners are lazy and unmotivated, a new study shows that marijuana may keep people on the job both healthy and productive. In a July study published early online for the journal Health Economics, researchers found statistically significant declines in employee sick leave in states that allow safe and legal access […]
Pennsylvania Medical Marijuana Program Will Tap Input From Physicians
Harrisburg, Pa. – Pennsylvania’s Department of Health expects to begin working soon with physicians from health systems and professional organizations as it writes medical marijuana program regulations. Secretary of Health Karen Murphy said today her department also will seek guidance from the physicians on carrying out the medical marijuana law’s research program. Under the law, […]
Levin Among Medical Marijuana Investors
The names of three local men, including prominent trial attorney Fred Levin, were revealed Friday by the Florida Department of Health as investors in companies trying to bring the strain of medical marijuana known as Charlotte’s Web to Florida. Levin is an investor in Ray of Hope 4 Florida, the company managed by Gulf Breeze […]
Arkansas To Face Growing Pains If Medical Marijuana Becomes Legal
Little Rock, Arkansas – Medical marijuana has a high chance of becoming legal in Arkansas. According to a Talk Business and Politics poll, nearly 60 percent of Arkansas voters support legalizing medical marijuana. The issue narrowly failed in 2012. Four years later, the majority of voters say they would vote to legalize medical marijuana. In […]
City’s Medical Marijuana Ban Upheld By Appellate Court
Long Beach, California – On Tuesday July 12, 2016, the Court of Appeal upheld a lower court’s order dismissing a class-action lawsuit brought by two Medical Marijuana dispensaries, challenging the City’s ordinance banning medical marijuana facilities within the City. In a 43-page complaint filed by local attorney Matthew Pappas, the dispensaries alleged that the patient […]
Troy Halts Medical Marijuana Permits
Troy – With Ohio’s medical marijuana bill going into effect Sept. 8, Troy City Council adopted emergency legislation to declare an 180-day moratorium on permits to establish retail dispensaries, cultivators and processors of medical marijuana within the city limits on Monday. Council member Bill Twiss was not present at the meeting. Council member Robin Oda […]
OH: Liberty Township Considers Moratorium On Medical Marijuana Businesses
Liberty Twp. – Liberty Twp. officials may place a moratorium on medical marijuana businesses while various state agencies work on rules for the new law that allows the drug. After a failed attempt at legalizing marijuana both for recreational and medical use, the state legislature and Gov. John Kasich signed into law a measure that […]
Senators Grassley and Feinstein Introduce Bill to Exempt Certain Medical Cannabis Patients From Federal Prosecution
Washington, D.C. – This past week, the Cannabidiol Research Expansion Act (S. 3269) was introduced in the United States Senate, which would ease research barriers and create exemptions from federal law for certain medical cannabis patients. The bill was introduced by four members of the Senate Judiciary Committee – Dianne Feinstein (D-CA), Chuck Grassley (R-IA),
Missouri Governor Signs Bill That Allows for Expungement of Many Marijuana Convictions
Jay Nixon, the Governor of Missouri, quietly became a marijuana hero this week by signing into law Senate Bill 558, all while looking like a dad who will never be proud of you. The law will allow the records of almost every marijuana-related conviction in the Missouri state and municipal courts to be expunged from public
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How to Roll a Joint
The joint is one of the more iconic ways to consume cannabis, and it’s a great way to enjoy the flavor of your flower. Every cannabis smoker should learn how to roll a joint. There are countless opinions on how to create a functional joint, but whatever you do, make sure your creation burns smoothly and evenly.
To help you hone your own craft, we’ve prepared a simple seven-step guide to successful joint rolling. Begin by gathering supplies (cannabis, papers, and optional crutch/tip material and grinder).
Step 1: Grind
Break down your cannabis into shake. If your cannabis is dried well, it should break down easily. A grinder keeps your hand from getting sticky and thus sticking to the joint paper. If you don’t have a grinder, you can grind the herb down by hand, using scissors, or any number of other breakdown methods.
Step 2: Crutch
Make a crutch, also called a tip or filter. You can make a crutch out of just about anything, but thin cardboard or business cards are solid go-tos. A lot of joint papers also include crutch material with their packaging. Start with a few “accordion” folds at the end of the cardboard, then roll the material to the desired thickness of your joint. The crutch isn’t absolutely necessary, but it does help keep the shake from falling out of the end or into your mouth as you smoke. It also adds some stability to the joint and allows you to enjoy every bit of cannabis without burning your fingertips.
Step 3: Fill
Fill the paper with the shake and the crutch (if you’ve made one). Once the paper has the right amount of shake (a half gram to a gram usually does the trick), you can begin to form and shape the joint with your fingers. (A quick note on papers: There are a lot of different types and flavors of joint papers available. Many people prefer hemp papers because they tend to be thin but strong, and burn evenly without affecting the flavor of the cannabis.)
Step 4: Pack
Once you’ve loaded and shaped your joint, it’s time to roll it. Pinch the paper between your fingertips and roll it back and forth between them to pack the cannabis down into its final shape.
Step 5: Roll
This step can make or break the quality of your joint. Tuck the unglued side of the paper into the roll and use the glued edge to tack down one end of the paper, using just a little bit of moisture. (Pro tip: Start with the crutch side because it can help guide the paper as it rolls around itself.) Once the paper is tacked on one end, you can work your way down the rest of the seam by tucking and sealing the joint from end to end.
Step 6: Finish
Finally, pack the end of the joint to help ensure an even burn. A pen is great, but you can use just about anything. Some good options if you’re on the go: the tip of your shoelace, the drawstring on your hoodie, or a small stick. If you’re not planning on sparking your joint right away, you may want to close the tip with a twist.
Step 7: Enjoy (and Innovate!)
There are limitless ways to roll a joint. You can roll them big or small. Get creative! Some people have even transformed joint rolling into an art all on its own, rolling their cannabis into a unique mix of functional origami.
What’s your favorite way to roll a joint? Share your tips and tricks in the comments below and make sure to teach others this basic cannabis skill!
Cannabis Event Held in Hilo May 6th, 2016
Gratitude… Coming together over issues affecting patients and caregivers. Creating a larger voice in the legislative process. The Cannabis community in Hawaii helps sufferers of Cannabis-treatable diseases “In our hearts and minds let’s set an intention for all patients and caregivers to be able to safely and affordably obtain a steady supply of high quality medicines.” Last […]
Research Study | Effect of Medicinal Cannabis on Pain and Quality of Life
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Reducing the Health Risks of Smoking Cannabis
“All drugs pose risks. Whether medicinal or recreational, whether herbal or pharmaceutical, whether legal or illicit, every drug produces undesirable side effects. Cannabis in itself may pose few risks, but inhaling its vape or its smoke can compromise your health. Smoke is the archetypal smoking gun. You might try fooling yourself, but no ploy of smoke and mirrors […]
Adderall Alternative: Which Strains Behave Like Amphetamine
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10 Cannabis Strains That Won’t Make You (As) Hungry
“There’s weed that don’t make you hungry? For real? Honey, this changes everything.”
That was my Lyft driver’s response when I told her not all cannabis makes your gullet an insatiable black hole. Most cannabis consumers – especially first-time experimenters – have only tried high-THC strains, so it’s no wonder that the dispelling of this common misconception comes to the surprise of many who have long associated cannabis with the inevitable “munchies” syndrome.
The munchies can be a beautiful thing, and I’m not just talking about the pure ecstasy that comes with dual-wielding a fried chicken leg and an ice cream sandwich once in a while. That appetite stimulation is life-changing for patients dealing with cancer, depression, and other gastrointestinal/appetite disorders. But not everyone wants uncontrollable food lust, and some will actively avoid cannabis because of this one side effect – particularly those struggling with pre-existing eating and weight issues.
For those of you interested in reaping the myriad of benefits cannabis has to offer without the unbridled gluttony, we hope you find this list helpful. Remember, you can click the strain to see if it’s available at a store or dispensary near you!
High-CBD Strains
If you’ve ever tried a high-CBD strain before, you’ve probably noticed that they don’t summon the munchies monster like THC-rich varieties. A Yale study published last year found that THC – the same chemical responsible for cannabis’ euphoric high – stimulated a group of nerve cells in the hypothalamus, the area of the brain that governs instincts like hunger and arousal.
While less is known about CBD’s influence on appetite, we do know that this non-psychoactive constituent counteracts many effects of THC and researchers have even eyed CBD as an anti-obesity treatment based on its activity in the brain. Our own anecdotal evidence leads us to recommend high-CBD, low-THC strains for the best “munchie-less” experience, but a strain with equal parts CBD and THC can also induce less hunger with the added benefit of mild euphoria.
A popular strain found in many Oregon shops, Harle-Tsu is hybrid cross between two high-CBD parents, Harlequin and Sour Tsunami (which are also worth looking into for minimal munchies strains). Harle-Tsu typically expresses a high-CBD profile with very little THC, making it a perfect choice for anyone who wants the relaxing and therapeutic effects of cannabis minus the euphoria or paranoia.
The “Remedy” for your over-excited appetite is this indica cross between Cannatonic and Afghan Skunk. With a THC content that rarely squeaks past 1%, Remedy delivers mental tranquility and physical relief without the psychoactive burden. This Pacific Northwest strain is perfect for the patient needing to curb pain, anxiety, tension, headaches, or insomnia, but doesn’t want to interrupt their day with hourly snack breaks.
Canna-Tsu is taking off across the U.S., discoverable in Oregon, California, Illinois, Washington, Colorado, and many other medical marijuana states. Sweet and earthy in flavor, Canna-Tsu provides a boost to both mood and focus. Though this strain may calm upset tummies, you shouldn’t feel any extra rumblings of hunger.
For uncompromised energy and clarity, we recommend the low-munchies sativa MediHaze. This one can sometimes exhibit equal levels of THC and CBD, but compared to high-THC, low-CBD strains, MediHaze is much better for keeping the appetite at bay.
Similar to the widely coveted ACDC hybrid, Cannatonic is a high-CBD strain that relaxes the body while leaving the mind free to focus. On average, Cannatonic has a 2:1 ratio of CBD:THC, meaning you probably won’t feel much in the way of a high or hunger.
High THCV Sativa Strains
By now you know what THC and CBD is, but you may not be familiar with the less ubiquitous THCV, a related chemical that suppresses appetite. While most strains on the market today tend to test anywhere between 10-20% THC, what’s considered a high THCV content might only hit a high-water mark of 5%. THCV tends to be more abundant in sativa strains, and it’s possible you’ve noticed that sativas tend to provoke hunger less than indica strains. The unique metabolic effects of THCV even have researchers considering its utility in treating obesity and diabetes.
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While high-CBD strains tend to induce little to no high, these THCV-rich sativas produce high-energy, psychoactive effects. That’s good news if you like the euphoria associated with cannabis, but don’t want the raging appetite.
With an average THCV content that ranges between 0.2 to 1.8%, Durban Poison is the perfect weapon against overactive appetites and can be found in most major markets. Cherished for its active, upbeat high that can fuel productivity, this pure African sativa keeps you focused on what matters more than snacks.
Resist the call of the pizza with Power Plant, an electrifying sativa that descends from African landrace strains. Its spicy, peppery aroma perks up the senses, leaving you with inspiration and positivity instead of a demanding stomach. You can find Power Plant in many different markets across the U.S. and beyond, so check to see if a shop near you is carrying it.
Kill the temptation to order half Taco Bell’s menu with Jack the Ripper, a sativa strain that carries a tantalizing lemon scent. A favorite in the Pacific Northwest, this invigorating sativa is sure to summon a talkative mood long before a talkative tum.
Another African sativa, Red Congolese focuses all of its psychoactive energy in the head, helping creativity and focus to thrive. Among the list of activities this sativa motivates, you’ll sooner find hiking, painting, and reading more appealing than eating the entire contents of your fridge. Though most frequently found in Vancouver, BC and Ontario, you might be delightfully surprised by its occasional appearance on the West Coast and in other areas of the U.S..
As sweet and citrusy as this sativa might taste, Moby Dick doesn’t coerce the appetite as much as other strains. Expect instead to feel your mood and energy elevate to a place in which it’s easy to feel satisfied whether or not you treated yourself to an entire cheesecake. This sativa is lovingly embraced in Canada and Spain, although Americans have also reported sightings of the legendary Moby Dick in many markets.
Interested in strains that do make you hungry? Try these 10!
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Congress Members to VA: Let Veterans Smoke Marijuana
A group of 21 Senators and Representatives send letter urging VA to permit doctors to discuss and recommend marijuana as a treatment option in states where it’s legal Under the current system, VA doctors are not allowed to give recommendations for patients to receive medical marijuana, even in states that have legalized it. January 27, […]
Michael J. Fox it’s ☆Rick Simpson Oil☆ NOT Pine Nut Oil
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Best Practices for Keeping Your Children While Using Medical Cannabis in Hawaii
Law enforcement will most likely continue their investigation after a routine compliance check if children and what police call, “paraphernalia” were present during the raid. Would you rather risk losing your children to Child Protective Services or treat your disease using Cannabis? There are very few protections and all of them hinge of a police officer’s ability to do […]
Grow For Vets – California Holding 2-Day Free Cannabis Giveaway For Members At The Emerald Cup
If you are in the area. More info via the event’s Facebook page: Grow for Vets – California will be holding a 2-day Free Cannabis Giveaway for members at the Emerald Cup. To receive a free cannabis gift bag, eligible members must hold a valid medical marijuana recommendation from a licensed California physician and comply
7 Tips to Juicing Fresh Cannabis in a Healthy Diet
Cannabis is one of the most beautiful plants on Earth with few others matching its versatile medicinal uses. Many scientific publications have shown the cannabinoids from juices and extracts are very effective against diseases such as cancer, epilepsy & seizures, asthma, migraines, MS, IBS, Alzheimer’s and many other diseases. Some believe that raw cannabis should be treated as a dietary staple.
The body is able to tolerate larger dosages of cannabinoids when cannabis is consumed in the raw form. This is because when you smoke cannabis, the THC actually acts as a CB1 receptor agonist and your body can only absorb about 10 mg at a time
CBD works on receptors, and as it turns out, we have cannabinoids in our bodies, endogenous cannabinoids, that turn out to be very effective at regulating immune functions, nerve functions, and bone functions. The endogenous cannabinoid system acts as a modulator in fine-tuning a lot of these systems, and if something is deranged
biochemically in a person’s body, it may well be that a cannabinoid system can bring things back into balance.
Now we know all this is very exciting, but do not go throwing your dispensary buds in the juicer thinking your about to make a magic healing potion. Here are 7 tips on juicing raw cannabis:
When juicing raw plant material, no psychoactive THC is consumed because the molecule simply is not present in the plant. Thus, patients who juice experience no euphoria.
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Is Your Doctor / Pediatrician Learning About Cannabis
Since the doctors don’t know what to do next I am asking @GovRicketts what we should do #cannabis #alibear pic.twitter.com/w5Ry3B6Tls — Becky (@crankymomoftwo) September 17, 2015
Cannabis-Treatable Epilepsy Research
The State Department of Health have “seizures, including those characteristic of epilepsy, or severe and persistent muscle spasms, including those characteristic of multiple sclerosis or Crohn’s disease” on their list of “debilitating medical conditions” for which a licensed physician may certify a patient for the Hawaii State Medical Use of Marijuana Program. Parents seeking treatment for […]
Hawaii County Medical Marijuana Task Force Hearings on Big Island
On September 10th, 2014 the State of Hawaii Medical Marijuana Task Force met in Hawaii County. Part One [cannabis_youtube_advanced url=”http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1hOFWE-NG7o&feature=youtu.be” playlist=”” width=”640″ height=”360″ rel=”no” modestbranding=”yes” theme=”light” https=”yes”] Part Two [cannabis_youtube_advanced url=”http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ahqe4ApmY8o&feature=youtu.be” playlist=”” width=”640″ height=”360″ rel=”no” modestbranding=”yes” theme=”light” https=”yes”] Supplemental – Must Watch – Featuring Mike Ruggles and other members of the Alternative Pain Management Club. […]