Barnett Government Finally Shows Support For Medicinal Cannabis
The Barnett Government has finally shown support for medicinal cannabis but has issued a warning that recreational use remained prohibited. With just five days to go until federal laws makes medicinal cannabis a controlled prescription drug, Health Minister John Day said he “welcomed the changes”, which opened the door for medicinal cannabis to be used […]
MA: Additional Discussion Held On Medical Marijuana Facility
Falmouth Board of Selectmen on Monday, October 24, continued discussion on whether to issue letter of support for Seven Point, which is planning to open a medical marijuana dispensary in Teaticket. Selectmen voted 4-1 on October 17 to authorize Town Manager Julian M. Suso to prepare a community benefit agreement with Seven Point, a medical […]
Survey – 81 Percent Of Wyomingites Support Medical Marijuana
More Wyoming residents support legalizing marijuana now than two years ago, according to a survey released earlier this week. Further, most survey respondents also favor nixing jail time for possession of small amounts of marijuana. Support for medical marijuana (with a doctor’s prescription) increased from 74 percent in 2014 to 81 percent in 2016. Marijuana […]
Ten Surprising Facts You Probably Didn’t Know About Cannabis
Six months ago I knew almost nothing about medical cannabis. I’d smoked the odd joint in my misspent, nightclub frequenting youth, but even that was a dim and distant memory. However, it would seem that cannabis and I were destined to become better acquainted. My eyes were opened with a jolt after witnessing the difference […]
Cannabis Protects The Brain From Traumatic Injuries And Concussions, Study Finds
Big Pharma doesn’t want you to know about everything marijuana can do. More and more studies on the abilities of THC are being released recently, and the results are astonishing. Though many have suspected that the drug works wonders on the brain and central nervous system, studies on these theories have been few and far […]
MN: Medical Cannabis – A Miracle For Amelia Weaver And Her Family
Hibbing – When Jean Cole at Hometown Focus asked me to write an update on our daughter Amelia, I thought the timing was pretty perfect, because we are fast approaching November, which is epilepsy awareness month. Jean wrote a story about Amelia and our family’s struggles in 2014, before medical cannabis was made legal in […]
CO: ‘Father Of Cannabis Research’ To Lecture In April At CSU-Pueblo
A Bulgarian-born professor and pioneer in the field of cannabis research is scheduled to lecture during Colorado State University-Pueblo’s 2017 Institute of Cannabis Research Conference in April. Raphael Mechoulam, the “Father of Cannabis Research,” will present the inaugural Mechoulam Lecture, named in his honor. Mechoulam is an organic chemist and professor of Medicinal Chemistry at […]
AU: Patients Still Face Hurdles To Cannabis
Australia’s medicinal cannabis industry officially gets the green light next week but the woman instrumental in driving the changes warns it’ll be a long time before patients see the benefits. From November 1, cannabis for therapeutic use will become a controlled drug rather than a prohibited one. People will also be able to apply for […]
Despite Uncertain Legal Status, Cannabis Has Medical Benefits
The schizophrenic federal government has left cannabis as a Schedule 1 drug on its forbidden list even though it actually applied for a medical patent for it in 2003 to explore potential medical uses for the drug. And few would or could deny some clear medical benefits of cannabis. The obvious side effects of cannabis […]
CT: Middletown Cannabis Advocate Supported Affordability For Low-Income Patients
Middletown – Before an untimely death last August of cancer, resident Tracy Helin credited cannabis for extending and improving his life. A regular cannabis user for 27 years, Helin publicly advocated for the state’s medical marijuana program. Prior to his death last August from complications of metastatic testicular cancer, Helin testified at an informational hearing […]
Question 200 in Pueblo County: Everything you need to know about vote to repeal marijuana law
Published: Oct 28, 2016, 4:38 pm • Updated: Oct 28, 2016, 4:58 pm By Alicia Wallace, The Cannabist Staff Colorado’s marijuana laws allow for local control — communities and municipalities can opt to allow for retail sales and related industry, or they can elect not to partake. Voters in the city and county of Pueblo […]
New Strains Alert: Vader OG, Alien Rift, Blue Ox, and More
This week’s New Strains Alert delivers a collection of up-and-coming classics from Ocean Grown Seeds and dishes up a few white-hot user-submitted strains for the weekend. Sequoia Strawberry is a fantastic fruity cross of White Strawberry and White Nightmare that will put a sizzle in your brain and some pep in your step. If you […]
Music Video and Strain Pairing of the Week: “Come to Daddy” and God’s Gift
When we kicked off our trippy music video and strain pairing series, we suggested an aptly-named “Marijuana” video and Gorilla Glue #4. This week, we’re getting into the Halloween spirit with a spooktastic suggestion from David Karalis, Leafly’s content strategist. David recommends checking out Aphex Twin’s disturbing “Come to Daddy” music video because, in his […]
A Q. and A. with a medical cannabis patient
By Jean Cole for HometownFocus.us We appreciate the praise by Terri (Mestnick) Kashani in this interview. Terri (Mestnick) Kashani, a native of Virginia, MN, has had rheumatoid arthritis for 30 years. Now living in Bloomington, MN, Terri graciously agreed to answer my questions about her participation in Minnesota’s Medical Cannabis Program, which officially started July 1, […]
Dude in a Cannabis Leaf Costume Prances Through Philly
Everyone’s favorite Philadelphia cannabis activist is at it again, this time celebrating the two-year anniversary of the city’s cannabis decriminalization. Nikki Allen Poe, who gained the attention of the national media last summer at the Democratic National Convention, propping up the infamous 51-foot joint, and holding a homemade sign emblazoned proclaiming “GOD HATES SCHWAG” as […]
Deals of the Week for October 28, 2016: Trimming Scissors, Stash Jars, and Humidity Packs
1. Trimming Scissors Trimming your freshly harvested cannabis crop is a much more enjoyable experience with the proper pair of trimming sheers. Fiskars is one of the premier manufacturers of scissors and sheers, and their 4-inch detail models are a perfect fit for your trimming needs. Designed for intricacy and precision, these scissors will make […]
Fighting Cultural Misconceptions
By Larry Buhl for Marijuana Venture [Yami] Bolanos says she was enraged and horrified when an acquaintance died after being denied a liver transplant because he tested positive for marijuana he’d used legally to reduce the effects of chemotherapy. Working with Don Duncan of Americans for Safe Access, she helped pass California’s Assembly Bill 258, […]
Pair These Washington Edibles with Your Weekend Skyrim Binge
Every half century (or so it seems), The Elder Scrolls creators bless gamers with a new immersive fantasy world. Today, they’re re-releasing the Norse-inspired world first known to us five years ago as Skyrim – only this time, the graphics will almost have you wondering where the edge of reality begins and ends (if it […]
S 02, Ep. 28: He's in the wholesale weed biz; She's a cannabis advertising pro
Published: Oct 28, 2016, 11:43 am • Updated: Oct 28, 2016, 11:43 am By Vincent Chandler, The Cannabist Staff Featured guests: Tradiv director of government affairs Jonathan Teeters and Cannabist account executive Shuang Han. Podcast: Play in new window | Download LOTS TO TALK ABOUT • The War on Drugs disproportionately affected minorities for decades. […]
S 02, Ep. 28: He's in the wholesale weed biz; She's a cannabis advertising pro
Published: Oct 28, 2016, 11:43 am • Updated: Oct 28, 2016, 11:43 am By Vincent Chandler, The Cannabist Staff Featured guests: Tradiv director of government affairs Jonathan Teeters and Cannabist account executive Shuang Han. Podcast: Play in new window | Download LOTS TO TALK ABOUT • The War on Drugs disproportionately affected minorities for decades. […]
5 Cannabis Stocks to Invest in Before Election Day
After Nov. 8, when voters in nine states will consider some form of cannabis legalization, the cannabis stock investment market may explode. If you’re feeling like you’d like to get in on the ground floor, consider Nov. 9 the day the street-level doors will be barred. Want to jump in now? Be careful. Investors are […]
The Adelson Endowment: Why a Casino Billionaire Is Propping Up Prohibition
What’s the deal with Sheldon Adelson’s crusade to continue the war on cannabis? The 83-year-old conservative political donor, ardent prohibitionist, and billionaire casino magnate (he owns no fewer than three Las Vegas gambling palaces—the Sands, the Venetian, and the Palazzo) recently dumped buckets of money on campaigns opposing both medical and adult-use cannabis legalization. In […]
Ending Marijuana Prohibition in Canada Could Cripple Alcohol Market
When marijuana prohibition finally comes to a screeching halt in Canada at some point next year, the legal cannabis market stands to grow into a beastly $22.6 billion industry, which could put a bit of a stranglehold on the nation’s alcohol sales, according a new study. A report from the Toronto Star indicates that new […]
Recreational Marijuana in Canada Could Be More Profitable Than Alcohol
Legalized recreational marijuana promises to spark a $22.6-billion industry in Canada, eclipsing combined sales of beer, wine, and spirits, a new study suggests. The Deloitte report — titled Recreational Marijuana: Insights and Opportunities — being released soon concludes that Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s legalization of cannabis next year could jolt the economy. “There hasn’t been […]
Survey: Canadians Split Down the Middle on Legalizing Marijuana
Forty per cent of Canadians in a recent survey said they support the notion of legalizing marijuana for recreational use, slightly more than those who said they oppose it. Deloitte surveyed 5,000 Canadians recently for their views on marijuana, and the results suggest a country that is very much divided on a topic that the federal government is […]
AR: You Decide – Medical Marijuana Ballot Issues
Little Rock, Ark. – When you head to the polls to vote, you will see two medical marijuana initiatives on the Arkansas ballot. They are Issues 6 and 7. Before you decide, we want to make sure you know the differences between the two. Issue 6 is the Medical Marijuana Amendment. It would cover 17 […]
FL: Poll Shows Medical Marijuana Amendment At 73% Support
A University of North Florida poll released Thursday shows Amendment 2 is looking poised to pass. The survey, from the UNF Public Opinion Research Lab, indicates the medical marijuana amendment is now drawing 73 percent support. That’s down from 77 percent in a similar poll taken a few weeks back. Polling was conducted via live […]
MA: Permit Granted For Medical Marijuana Dispensary In Pittsfield
Pittsfield, Mass. – Manna Wellness was granted a special permit from the Zoning Board of Appeals Wednesday to operate a medical marijuana facility, despite protest from a resident who lives nearby. Julia Germaine of Manna Wellness said the company is looking to build a 3,200 square-foot facility on undeveloped land in the Cloverdale Business Park. […]
Survey – A Majority Of Medical Marijuana Users In California Support Hillary Clinton
Election Day could bring legal weed in five more states, doubling the places in the United States where Americans can recreationally use marijuana. A majority of Americans believe cannabis should be legalized for recreational use. But until now, the presidential candidate whom marijuana users support was unclear. In data exclusively shared with Mic, California-based medical […]
Pennsylvania Advances Rules Under New Medical Marijuana Law
Harrisburg – The state moved a few steps closer to setting up a medical marijuana program on Tuesday as the health department posted draft rules for dispensaries and said temporary regulations for growers and processors would be made public in a few days. The draft regulations for dispensaries would prohibit facilities within 1,000 feet of […]
AR: Hutchinson Weighs Alternate Plan For Medical Marijuana
Little Rock – Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson said Tuesday he’s looking at an effort to legalize a limited form of marijuana for patients if two medical pot proposals fail in next month’s election, but has questions about how the alternate proposal would comply with federal law. The Republican said he’s neutral on legislation Rep. Dan […]
Big Changes Coming For DC’s Medical Cannabis Businesses
The medical cannabis industry in Washington DC is in for an interesting ride over the next few months, with regulatory changes on tap that could provide major expansion opportunities for businesses. But exactly how the upcoming regulations may affect the DC industry is up in the air, depending on a number of factors. To begin […]
IL: People Having Trouble Getting Medical Marijuana
Champaign – People across the state are having trouble signing up for the medical marijuana pilot program. It’s not because they don’t quality – but because their doctors won’t sign the paperwork. Mindy Haile was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis decades ago. “We’ve tried physical therapies, the water therapy, exercises, medications. And the medications have steadily […]
OH: Mentor, Kirtland Address Medical Marijuana
Mentor and Kirtland are among a growing number of municipalities tackling the issue of medical marijuana. Leaders in both cities are taking steps to establish local control over its official use in their communities. Mentor City Council on Oct. 18 passed legislation prohibiting cultivation, processing and/or retail dispensing of medical marijuana. Officials made the move […]
Falls Township To Set Guidelines For Medical Marijuana Growers, Dispensers
Falls Township – With an eye on the public safety of Falls Township residents and the local business community, the Falls Township Board of Supervisors is considering an ordinance to set regulations for the production and distribution of medical marijuana. “The state has made some changes in the legality of medical marijuana,” Falls Township Supervisors […]
Health Canada Data Show Medical Marijuana Shipments To Alberta Are Soaring
Health Canada’s latest market statistics show patient enrollment in the federal medical cannabis program (MMPR) grew 110 per cent between January and August this year. Shipments to registered patients across Canada increased 122 per cent, from 28,127 to 62,385, during the same eight-month period. Ontario, with a population of nearly 14 million, accounted for more […]
Arkansas Democratic Senate Hopeful Eldridge Says He Supports Medical Marijuana Plan
Democratic Senate hopeful Conner Eldridge says he supports a ballot proposal to legalize medical marijuana in Arkansas after a competing measure was disqualified. The former federal prosecutor Thursday said he supports Issue 6, which would allow patients with certain conditions to buy marijuana from dispensaries. Eldridge announced his support after the state Supreme Court blocked […]
Spirituality and Marijuana: A Personal Experience
How people choose to use marijuana greatly varies. Some find aid in its medicinal properties. Others toke up to relax at the end of day. And some, like Cara Ellen at carajuana.com, use it to enhance their spiritual experience, and as spiritual medicine. Marijuana as spiritual medicine is not a new concept. The most notable religion […]
10 Nevada Labor Unions Endorsing Question 2 Initiative
Nevada’s Coalition to Regulate Marijuana Like Alcohol received the official endorsement of 10 different labor unions. All of the labor unions endorsing Question 2 are listed below in this post. The announcement comes just two weeks after the group announced the endorsement of Culinary Local 226, the largest labor union in the state. “This is a […]
Prop 64 Gains Major Newspaper Endorsements
The campaign behind California’s Proposition 64 to legalize cannabis for everyone 21 and older announced that they’ve received the official endorsement of the San Diego Union-Tribune. According to the Yes on Prop 64 campaign, this means that “every large-circulation daily newspaper in Southern California has now endorsed Proposition 64.” The endorsement from the Union-Tribune is […]
420 Games Come to Portland This Weekend
The 420 Games are coming to Portland this weekend and we couldn’t be more excited! The 420 Games is a charity event supporting those working to change the perception of cannabis and the people who use it. The event kicks off with a fun run perfectly distanced at 4.20 miles. The run starts at the park and […]
DPA and Insomniac Partner on a New Harm Reduction Effort: Project #OpenTalk
October 27, 2016– By Stefanie Jones It’s an important moment: Insomniac Events, one of the biggest EDM festival producers in the U.S., is beginning to embrace drug education and harm reduction. This Halloween weekend marks the debut of “Project #OpenTalk” at the Escape: Psycho Circus festival in San Bernardino, California. It’s an onsite service that […]
President Obama Commutes the Sentences of 98 People, Bringing His Total to 872
Today, President Barack Obama commuted the sentences of 98 people incarcerated in federal prison serving time under outdated and harsh drug sentences. This brings his total number of clemencies granted to 872 people. President Obama has been pushed to do more to release those serving time in prison under harsh drug laws. “This continued historic […]
Rhode Island Issues Emergency Medical Marijuana Regulations
Providence, R.I. – Rhode Island has issued emergency regulations to begin licensing a new group of private growers of medical marijuana. The Department of Business Regulation said creating a new class of marijuana cultivators will protect patients from an expected shortfall of the product this winter. The regulations took effect Tuesday. State officials said there […]
CA: Campbell Council Discusses Compromise To Medical Marijuana Petition
The Campbell City Council is still mulling over the possibility of allowing medical marijuana dispensaries, cultivation and delivery within the city. In an effort to avoid a costly special election, medical marijuana petitioners and the council are trying to reach a compromise that could allow access to medical marijuana in the city. At an Oct. […]
MA: How Recreational Marijuana Could Impact Medical Marijuana
Boston, Mass. – Supporters of legalizing recreational pot believe passage of Question Four would weaken the black market. 22News explains how legal recreational pot could impact medical marijuana dispensaries. There are 8 medical marijuana dispensaries open in Massachusetts including facilities in Greenfield and Northampton. Regardless of the outcome of Question 4, people would still need […]
LivWell Announces Solidarity with Pueblo Cannabis Growers
PRESS RELEASE Colorado’s leading cannabis company announces Pueblo-grown cannabis now available in its stores to support the county’s cannabis industry in light of efforts to ban recreational sales. DENVER—October 27, 2016 — LivWell Enlightened Health announced today that it will begin offering Pueblo-grown cannabis for sale at its adult-use stores to support Pueblo’s legal cannabis […]
US: Votes In 5 States Are Potential Turning Point For Legal Marijuana
URL: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v16/n658/a03.htmlNewshawk: JimVotes: 0Pubdate: Tue, 25 Oct 2016Source: New York Times (NY)Copyright: 2016 The New York Times CompanyWebsite: http://www.nytimes.com/Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/298Author: Thomas Fuller VOTES IN 5 STATES ARE POTENTIAL TURNING POINT FOR LEGAL MARIJUANA SAN FRANCISCO – To the red-and-blue map of American politics, it may be time to add green. The movement to legalize marijuana, […]
US AZ: Fact Checks!, Legalization Props
URL: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v16/n658/a11.htmlNewshawk: KirkVotes: 0Pubdate: Thu, 27 Oct 2016Source: Tucson Weekly (AZ)Copyright: 2016 Tucson WeeklyContact: Website: http://www.tucsonweekly.com/Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/462Author: Nick Meyers FACT CHECKS! Legalization Props: Part two We’re two weeks out from the Nov. 8 election and the Arizonans for Responsible Drug Policy have been kicking their “No on 205” campaign into high gear with a slew […]
State of the Leaf: Oregon Tests Cannabis More Than Its Food
U.S. News Updates Alaska After countless delays, the state’s first cannabis testing laboratory officially opened for business this week. CannTest will operate in an industrial area in Anchorage, where it will test 4-gram samples of cannabis flower, as well as concentrates and edibles, for potency and purity. The lab received a license on June 9. […]
Systems Modernization Project
Systems Modernization Project Submitted by rmc on October 27, 2016 – 15:57 An Open Letter to our Licensees Dear Stakeholders, The Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board is pleased to announce the selection of a partner, Paladin Data Systems, for our Systems Modernization Project (SMP). The 2015 legislature passed Engrossed Substitute House Bill 1965 which […]
How to Choose the Best CBD E-Liquid for Vaping
This article is sponsored by CV Sciences, Inc. CV Sciences is one of the leading suppliers and manufacturers of agricultural hemp-derived CBD bulk and finished products, namely their PlusCBD Oil and Purified Liquids brands. So you’ve figured out that vaping CBD is the way to go. But with an abundance of CBD vape products out there, how can you be […]
Arkansas Supreme Court Kills Issue 7
Just days before the election and with 142,000 ballots already cast through early voting, the Arkansas Supreme Court has disqualified one of two competing measures to legalize medical cannabis. Earlier this morning the court sided with opponents of Issue 7, known as the Arkansas Medical Cannabis Act, in a 5-2 ruling. The judges tossed out […]
Arkansas court disqualifies 2nd medical marijuana proposal
By ANDREW DeMILLOAssociated Press LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) – The Arkansas Supreme Court on Thursday disqualified a medical marijuana proposal from the ballot less than two weeks before the election and with thousands of votes already cast, but voters will still be able to consider a competing plan. In a 5-2 ruling, the court sided […]
How to Pack and Smoke a Bowl of Cannabis
There are many ways to smoke cannabis, but none are perhaps as well-known as smoking a bowl. Learning how to pack and smoke a bowl is a quintessential lesson in cannabis consumption that enthusiasts at every end of the spectrum can benefit from. Whether you’re interested in packing a pipe for a personal smoking session […]
Denver Company Has Big Plans for Marijuana Greenhouse in Massachusetts
On the eve of a vote that could legalize recreational marijuana in Massachusetts, a Colorado company is preparing to build the state’s largest marijuana greenhouse, a sprawling, high-tech complex that could eventually expand to nearly 1 million square feet. Denver-based AmeriCann Inc. completed a deal last week to lease a 53-acre parcel for the project […]
Press Release: LAW ENFORCEMENT AGAINST PROHIBITION (LEAP) ENDORSES QUESTION 2, THE INITIATIVE TO REGULATE MARIJUANA LIKE ALCOHOL IN NEVADA
For Immediate Release: October 27, 2016 Contact: Mikayla Hellwich Media@nullleap.cc 240.461.3066 LAW ENFORCEMENT AGAINST PROHIBITION (LEAP) ENDORSES QUESTION 2, THE INITIATIVE TO REGULATE MARIJUANA LIKE ALCOHOL IN NEVADA Criminal Justice Experts Say Question 2 Will Promote Public Safety Law Enforcement Against Prohibition (LEAP), a nonprofit group of police, judges, prosecutors, and other criminal justice professionals, […]
Boston Globe Endorses Adult-Use Legalization
In a surprising move, the Boston Globe has endorsed the Massachusetts cannabis legalization initiative, Question 4. In an op-ed published Thursday morning, the Globe editorial board announced its support of the initiative. Opponents of the measure, the paper argued, have “inadvertently provided the best reason to vote for the measure.” Those opponents, which include political heavy hitters like Gov. Charlie […]
Hawaiian Entrepreneurs Look to Hop into the Marijuana Industry
Due to delays in Hawaii’s medical marijuana tracking system, no dispensaries have opened in yet. But entrepreneurs are still taking the opportunity to jump into the industry regardless of the delay. Programs to assist patients with obtaining a medical marijuana card are setting up shops, according to Hawaii News Now. Dr. Farzad Pourarian is one […]
If You’re Pro-Cannabis, Why Would You Not Vote for Prop. 64?
Seriously, can someone please explain? Because vague complaints about how it’s going to put small growers out of business and fear-mongering around DUI laws aren’t quite cutting it for me. Lord knows we heard enough of those criticisms here in Washington when we were considering our own legalization measure, Initiative 502. Now we’re four years […]
Meet the Main Man Fighting Against California’s Prop. 64
SACRAMENTO — The leading advocates for Proposition 64, the California initiative that would legalize and regulate the adult use of cannabis, are well known: Gavin Newsom, the dashing lieutenant governor; Sean Parker, the tech startup billionaire; and Jay Z, musician and general mogul. But who’s fighting it? That would be John Lovell. Lovell is a […]
Cannabidiol as a New Intervention for Amphetamine Dependence
Addiction to amphetamine is characterized by alternating phases of intoxication and short abstinence, followed by recurrent drug-craving episodes which result in distress and relapse. Addiction involves a number of neurotransmission systems, including the endocannabinoid system (ECBS). Cannabidiol (CBD), the second most abundant component of cannabis, is known for its broad spectrum of physiological, anxiolytic and […]
This ex-Treasury Department employee has a solution to bank the marijuana industry: How it works
Published: Oct 27, 2016, 9:29 am • Updated: Oct 27, 2016, 9:29 am By The Cannabist Staff There are lot of companies out there trying to solve the banking conundrum that plagues the cannabis industry. Some have taken action such as setting up holding companies to provide banking or even flying cash to the Bahamas, […]
Election Day is a Decisive Moment for the Cannabis Industry
In less than two weeks on November 8th, voters in five states will head to the polls to decide if they want to legalize recreational cannabis. California, Nevada, Arizona, Massachusetts and Maine all have initiatives on the ballot that could legalize recreational cannabis for adult use. Polls in each state show a majority of voters […]
Oregon Labs Say State’s Marijuana Supply Is Safer Than Food
Science laboratories that test marijuana in Oregon say the state’s recreational cannabis supply undergoes more testing, and is safer than any food product consumers buy. A handful of labs just got their state accredited license this October. Oregon has set the strictest standards in the industry. “Residual solvents, potency, terpenes and pesticides over there,” Molly […]
NORML Releases Gubernatorial Report Card: Learn Where Your Governor Stands On Marijuana Policy
by Danielle Keane, NORML Political Director October 27, 2016 With the 2016 election only days away, NORML is pleased today to release of our first ever Gubernatorial Scorecard. Inspired by NORML’s Congressional Scorecard, this extensive database assigns a letter grade ‘A’ through ‘F’ to every state governor based upon his or her comments and voting […]
Pot farmers worry legalization could end their way of life
By PAUL ELIASAssociated Press GARBERVILLE, Calif. (AP) – Laura Costa’s son and husband moved quickly with pruning shears as they harvested the family’s fall marijuana crop, racing along with several workers to cut the plants and drop them in plastic bins ahead of an impending storm. The farm, hidden along a winding mountain road in […]
Friday: New Mexico Legislative Committees to Hear About Heroin Assisted Treatment
Santa Fe – On Friday, international expert Dr. Eugenia Oviedo-Joekes and Lindsay LaSalle, from the Drug Policy Alliance will testify at a joint meeting of the Interim Legislative Health and Human Services and Courts, Corrections and Justice Committees. They will present on Heroin Assisted Treatment, an evidenced-based treatment for chronic heroin addiction. Heroin maintenance may […]
Voices from the Front Lines of the Drug War: Joyce Rivera
October 26, 2016– By Melissa Franqui “I don’t recall a time when the drug war did not affect my life. The punishments my father, brother and sister experienced–arrest, incarceration and HIV/AIDS–for misusing a controlled substance caused a lifetime of grief for my family. As a mother and a health professional, I am against the criminalization […]
Pennsylvania Publishes New Rules For Medical Marijuana Dispensaries
Pennsylvania’s medical marijuana program expects to solicit applications from aspiring growers, processors and dispensaries in early 2017, health department officials said this week after unveiling draft regulations that will govern the outlets that sell cannabis. Since April 17, when Gov. Wolf signed the medical marijuana bill into law, the health department has granted “safe harbor” […]
Are VA Doctors Prohibited From Recommending Medical Marijuana?
The effort to legalize recreational marijuana in Arizona has seen millions of dollars in contributions opposing the initiative – and political advertisements on both sides of the aisle. A recent ad from the Campaign to Regulate Marijuana Like Alcohol , a pro-pot group, tells the story of a post-9/11 veteran, Bruce Laird, who was prescribed […]
FL: More Ballots Turn Up In Broward Without Medical Marijuana Amendment
Hours after a Broward judge said she was ready to rule quickly on a case about ballots missing the medical marijuana amendment, a new wrinkle appeared Tuesday evening: Two more voters found Amendment 2 missing on their ballots. NORML of Florida, a group that supports reforming marijuana laws, filed a new emergency motion Tuesday night […]
AR: Hutchinson – Open To Looking At Alternate Medical Marijuana Plan
Little Rock – Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson says he’s open to looking at an effort to legalize a limited form of marijuana for patients if two medical marijuana proposals fail in next month’s election. But the Republican governor said he has questions about how the alternate proposal would comply with federal law. Hutchinson told reporters […]
In Colorado, A Call To Add PTSD To Medical Marijuana List
Colorado is a marijuana pioneer, but unlike in 18 other states, post-traumatic stress disorder is not on the list of qualifying conditions for medical marijuana use. That means those with PTSD, including a large number of veterans, have to pay higher fees to use recreational marijuana. Advocates also say they have to deal with stigma. […]
Once Hesitant, Physician Focusing On Prescribing Medical Marijuana
North Stonington – After discovering the benefits of medical marijuana for her patients suffering from chronic conditions, a local physician hopes to bring relief to patients who live in remote areas or cannot travel using telemedicine. Dr. Stefana Pecher, a licensed physician who operates the Country Doc Walk-in and Wellness Center at 391 Norwich-Westerly Road, […]
FL: Charlotte County To Temporarily Ban Marijuana Sales If Amendment 2 Passes
Charlotte County – Even if Amendment 2 passes, you may not be able to get medical marijuana locally right away, at least in one county. Charlotte County commissioners on Tuesday decided to put a moratorium on marijuana dispensaries until they can regulate it properly. It’s set for nine months and means any cannabis businesses cannot […]
Canada: No To Medical Marijuana Store
There is interest in opening a medical marijuana dispensary, otherwise known as a “compassion club” in urbanStirling-Rawdon. People have approached Stirling-Rawdon’s Police Chief Dario Cecchin for his opinion on such a store, many of which already exist in Canada, including on the Tyendinaga Territory. The plan involves leasing space in a commercial building at 400 […]
'Yes' On Florida's Medical Cannabis Amendment
Claim: “Because there’s no local option to allow communities to ban, limit or restrict the location of pot shops. If Amendment 2 passes you can expect the seedy elements of the pot industry to move in right next door to your neighborhood, your church, your business and even your child’s school,” an anti-Amendment 2 pamphlet […]
Sports Injuries And Chronic Pain – Cannabis Helps A Former Football Pro
Many boys dream of playing professional football, but few of them ever consider the risks that go along with the glory. Former NFL player Brandon Haw was no different. Haw began playing football when he was just eight years old, and back then, his attention was focused on the challenges inherent in the game, and […]
What Will A Pennsylvania Medical Marijuana Dispensary Look Like?
Harrisburg – Sometime in 2018, when Pennsylvania’s first medical marijuana patients walk in the door of their local marijuana dispensary, the first thing they’ll see is a sign warning them they’ve got to be at least 18 years old to enter unless accompanied by an adult. They’ll walk past video surveillance cameras and into a […]
Medical Marijuana Legal In Ohio, But Patients Still Can’t Get It
Can you legally buy medical marijuana in Ohio? If so, can you get it from a licensed medical marijuana dispensary, family member or friend, drug dealer or grow it yourself? You would think the answers to these questions would be simple and straightforward under the letter of the law. Not so much. Technically, medical marijuana […]
IL: Dispensary Looks To Lighten Cost Load For Some Medical Marijuana Patient
With additional fees tacked on the state’s medical marijuana card renewal, an Elmwood Park dispensary is trying to offset the hardship for some, offering a one-time discount. FloraMedex, located at 7955 W. Grand Ave. is trying to address such situations, teaming with a leading medical marijuana cultivator and processor on a deal that could save […]
FL: Medical Pot Proponents “Hopeful” That Broward Ballot Glitch Is Isolated
Lauderhill – Amendment 2 proponents say a potentially devastating misprint that left the medical marijuana measure off mail-in ballots in Broward County appears to have affected only a handful of voters. Ben Pollara, campaign director for the pro-pot push, spent 40 minutes in the Broward Supervisor of Elections office as workers began opening envelopes, verifying […]
CA: Cannabis Crusades Will Feature Dennis Peron, The Father Of Prop 215, This Friday
Nevada City, Calif. – Dennis Peron, the father of Prop 215, will guest on the popular radio program, the Cannabis Crusades, this Friday from 12:00 – 2:00pm on KVMR, 89.5fm. He will be discussing his strong opposition to Prop 64, a ballot measure that will decide whether adults 21 years or older will have access […]
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Do Podesta’s Hacked Emails Reveal Clinton’s Cannabis Policy?
Political reporters have been rummaging through the Russian-hacked emails of John Podesta, Hillary Clinton’s campaign director, looking for evidence of dastardly acts and questionable ethics. Wikileaks has been posting the Podesta files a batch at a time for the past few days in order to either extend Julian Assange’s time in the spotlight or maximize […]
What is Hash and How Does It Relate to Cannabis?
To understand what hashish is means to realize the duality that exists with the female cannabis Sativa plant. First, there is the physical structure of the plant itself, which is this rich fibrous leafy material complete with essential amino acids and a myriad of benefits. Second, you have the essence of the cannabis plant, otherwise […]
Cannabis Under the Volcano: A Visit to the Naples Hemp Fair
The number of cannabis and hemp fairs in Italy has skyrocketed in recent years. The biggest in southern Italy, Canapa in Mostra, was held in Naples this month. Under the shadow of Vesuvius, the region’s 1,277-meter-tall active volcano, crowds flocked to the event for entertainment, dynamic conference speakers, and roughly 90 different exhibitors. Opening the […]
Bask in Pac-Man Nostalgia with These 5 Themed Strains and Products
Pac-Man, everyone’s favorite ravenous little yellow circle, debuted in Japan on May 20, 1980, and made its way to North America on October 26th that same year. Since then, Pac-Man (or “Puck-Man,” as it was originally called) has been honored as the most recognizable video game character and the most successful coin-operated game title by the Guinness […]
Canada's top pharmacy chain prepares to sell medical marijuana
Canada’s top pharmacy chain is hoping to be the first in the country to legally sell over-the-counter medical marijuana. By Alanna Petroff LONDON (CNNMoney) — Canada’s top pharmacy chain is hoping to be the first in the country to legally sell over-the-counter medical marijuana. Shoppers Drug Mart confirmed Wednesday it had filed an application with […]
These Legalization Ads Just Might Sway Your Vote
“Think of the children!” That seems to be the rallying cry as we enter the final stretch of election season. Legalization opponents in a number of states are now bombing the airwaves with ads, and many of them feature variations on the child-danger theme: A child recoils from a cloud of smoke; a sad, woeful […]
GTI Maryland, Maryland Cultivation and Processing, and Maryland Natural Treatment Solutions Demand that Robshaw Correct Public Misstatements and Explain 48-Hour “Flip Flop” Favoring Politically-Connected Applicant
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Canna Business 101: Ancillary Businesses Get in on Action
By Steven Schain Magellan Fund founder Peter Lynch is credited with saying: “Although during the Gold Rush most miners lost money, people selling picks, shovels, tents and blue-jeans made a nice profit.” With the United States’ legalized marijuana sales poised to exceed $7 billion, and Arizona, California, Maine, Massachusetts, and Nevada’s ballots listing “adult use” […]
Coveted cannabis: Why California weed growers are pursuing appellations like wine makers
Published: Oct 26, 2016, 6:18 am • Updated: Oct 26, 2016, 6:45 am By Bruce Kennedy, The Cannabist Staff 2017 could be a pivotal year for marijuana growers and consumers alike in California – and particularly in the state’s fabled Emerald Triangle region. If California voters approve a recreational legalization measure next month growers in […]
Report: Colorado weed a beast with $2.4B impact
Published: Oct 26, 2016, 6:00 am • Updated: Oct 26, 2016, 6:43 am By Alicia Wallace, The Cannabist Staff Colorado’s burgeoning legal marijuana industry has quickly made gains on the state’s largest industries — including the mighty oil-and-gas sector — and contributed an economic impact of $2.39 billion in 2015, according to research released Tuesday. […]
How Sky Black Overcame Heroin Addiction with Cannabis
Please share! by Sky Black I can only truly speak from my experience and how cannabis has affected me. Well I grew up LDS (mormon) and was good and true to that until I was about 16 and a half. I never touched a substance. But a lot of unfortunate, out-of-my-control events happened at that […]
New Poll Says Most Florida Voters Support Legalizing Medical Cannabis
Please share! We’re now just two weeks away from the November 8th election. And this year, nine statewide cannabis initiatives are on the ballot. One of these is Florida’s Amendment 2, which would legalize medical cannabis for those who receive a recommendation from a physician. In 2014, a similar measure, also put forth by the […]
Why are New York Times Reporters So Dumb About Cannabis?
The movement to legalize marijuana, the country’s most popular illicit drug, will take a giant leap on Election Day if California and four other states vote to allow recreational cannabis, as polls suggest they may. – “Election May Be a Turning Point for Legal Marijuana,” The New York Times, Oct 24, 2016 The headline above […]
Which 15 Celebrities Support Legal Cannabis in California?
As the hours tick down to Election Day on November 8th, states with cannabis initiatives on the ballot are scrambling for one final push of support. In California, 15 artists and celebrities have announced their backing of Proposition 4, the Adult Use of Marijuana Act that would legalize cannabis, in a new campaign released today. The […]
Group sues Florida county after marijuana omission on ballot
By Theodore Schleifer CNN WASHINGTON (CNN) — An interest group lobbying for the legalization of medical marijuana is suing one of Florida’s largest counties after reports emerged that their favored constitutional amendment was nowhere to be found on some ballots. The Florida chapter of the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML) last […]