Living Soil 101
There are many different ways to ensure you are maximizing your yield while also staying sustainable in your grow. While there are certainly various options out there , living soil is one we keep hearing about in the cannabis industry as being one of the best. This guide was concise and fairly simple to understand, […]
OH: Ross Twp. Puts Temporary Ban On Medical Marijuana Businesses
Ross Twp. – Ross Twp. is the latest Butler County jurisdiction to put a temporary ban on medical marijuana businesses while lawmakers work to establish the rules that will govern the new industry here. Medical marijuana becomes legal in Ohio next week, making it the 26th state to legalize the drug. The township trustees voted […]
Patients Using Unauthorized Dispensaries Risk Not Having Their Prescriptions Renewed
Medical marijuana users who buy their pot from illegal dispensaries risk not having their prescriptions renewed. That’s the warning doctors at a London clinic specializing in prescribing pot are giving their patients, said Ronan Levy, director of Canadian Cannabis Clinics. But the operator of London’s newest dispensary – engaged in a showdown with police that […]
Fact Sheet – Medical Marijuana On The Arkansas Ballot
Little Rock, Ark. – When Arkansas voters head to the polls in November there will be two medical marijuana measures before them. The Arkansas Center for Health Improvement has released a new fact sheet that provides a description of the initiatives as well as information about medical marijuana laws in other states and scientific study […]
CBD Oil – Medical Marijuana’s New Healing Force The FDA Wants To Restrict
Medical marijuana has two primary cannabinoids that are medicinally proven and understood to some extent, THC and CBD. They can both regulate each other and cooperate harmoniously. THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) is the psychoactive cannabinoid. CBD or cannabidiol was the un-heralded major cannabinoid that has only recently gained notoriety after going on its own instead of merely […]
Prosecutors In Missouri Try To Block Medical Marijuana From November Ballot
The debate over medical marijuana continues in Missouri. A group of prosecutors is trying to block medical marijuana from the November ballot. The group claims that marijuana is a gateway drug. Barry Grissom, a former U.S. Attorney for Kansas, told 41 Action News there is a way to prevent medical marijuana from becoming a gateway […]
OH: Keep Marijuana Discussion In Perspective
Ohioans are gearing up for legalized medical marijuana, with some communities, including Lancaster, already taking steps to control or ban distribution within their borders. It’s a conversation worth having, to be sure, but we encourage people not to get too caught up in it. For perspective, we’re talking about a substance that can only be […]
OH: Legal Medical Marijuana Date Won’t Help Most Patients
While many people are looking forward to this long Labor Day weekend, others have their sights set on Sept. 8, the day medical marijuana becomes legal in Ohio. In June, Ohio was the 25th state to legalize a comprehensive medical marijuana program. There’s no licensed legal businesses to grow, process or sell marijuana or marijuana […]
MI: Lansing Finalizes Draft Ordinance To Regulate Medical Marijuana Dispensaries
Lansing, Mich. – Lansing City Council Member Carol Wood has been working on ten drafts of an ordinance to regulate medical marijuana dispensaries since late last year. She and the Public Safety Committee have finally agreed on a set of rules. “We’ve been very open about listening to the public and their concerns,” Wood said. […]
CO: Clinic Charity Classic Raises Funds And Awareness For Multiple Sclerosis
The cannabis industry has become a growing component of Colorado’s economy – and it’s also become a major contributor to charitable efforts. The Clinic held its seventh annual Clinic Charity Classic at Arrowhead Golf Club last week; every year proceeds from the tournament are donated to aid in the fight against multiple sclerosis. And every […]
CA: County Reviews Medical Cannabis Dispensary Applications Near San Anselmo, Fairfax
Marin County, CA – By early 2017, the County of Marin expects to issue licenses for up to four medical cannabis dispensaries to operate in unincorporated areas of the county, it was announced Friday. According to a news release, the Marin County Community Development Agency is reviewing applications and is in the process of updating […]
OH: Area Communities Debate Medical Marijuana Restrictions
Some Stark County communities are taking it slow when it comes to legalized medical marijuana. Plain Township will hold a public hearing at 12:30 p.m. Thursday to discuss what the township should do with marijuana-based operations. Ohio legalized medical marijuana in certain forms and for certain health conditions earlier this year with House Bill 523. […]
MT: Don't Take Away Medicine From Sick And Dying People
The new restrictions on medical marijuana going into effect this week will be devastating for patients. I know first-hand because I am a medical marijuana patient and have been for the past 10 years. Medical marijuana allows me to effectively treat my medical condition in a safer way and without the complications associated with the […]
ON: Despite $135K Coquitlam Cleanup, Medical Pot Users' Needs Trump Landlord Rights
Ottawa – The federal government says it is under a legal obligation to put the rights of medicinal marijuana users ahead of the rights of property owners. Health Canada was responding to criticism from a Coquitlam woman who said she incurred $135,000 in repair costs, caused by mould and damage to her rental property’s electrical […]
OH: Parma To Consider Moratorium On Medical Marijuana
Parma, Ohio – Parma City Council will consider implementing a temporary moratorium on the state’s medical marijuana law during its Tuesday meeting. According to a meeting agenda, the measure will be discussed at the request of Mayor Timothy DeGeeter. If placed into effect, the city would suspend medical marijuana for no longer than six months […]
Analysis – Ballot Measure Suits Face Uphill Fight In Arkansas
Little Rock, Ark. – A pair of lawsuits against a so-called tort reform proposal and others against the effort to legalize medical marijuana means Arkansas’ ballot initiative campaigns will begin in a familiar place: the courtroom. But, if history is any guide, it’ll be an uphill fight for opponents of those initiatives and others on […]
Study: Cannabis May Treat Vascular Dementia
According to a new study published in the journal Current Neurovascular Research, and e-published by the National Institute of Health, has found that activation of the CB2 receptors – something done naturally by cannabis – may treat vascular dementia. According to the study’s researchers; “Vascular dementia is the highly devastating neurodegenerative disorder after Alzheimer’s disease […]
Your Guide to 6 Upcoming Cannabis-Related TV Shows
It all started back in the mid 2000’s, when one of the first cannabis-related television shows hit the market and exploded into a mainstream cult-like following. Weeds, staring Mary-Louise Parker, Elizabeth Perkins, and Justin Kirk, had a tremendously successful eight season run on Showtime, which culminated in an Emmy award for Outstanding Cinematography for a […]
Shatterday feature: Butter, Oil and Tinctures
With today being Shatterday, TWB found the story below from Seattle Weekly to be of interest as we concentrate on concentrates. Many cannabis consumers have made the jump from flower to concentrates, and, while some of us will always be flower children at heart, there is no denying the profound effect that concentrates can have […]
Lube Recommendations for Your Next Cannabis-Fueled Sex Sesh
Last year, there were a series of articles reporting that cannabis causes vaginal dryness, like a genital version of cotton mouth. Although The Daily Dot debunked that claim, some people still anecdotally insist that they feel less naturally lubricated after consuming cannabis. (Keep in mind that this may have more to do with feeling dehydrated in general than from […]
Study: Epileptic Patients Report Subjective Benefits from Cannabis
ONTARIO, CANADA — Patients with epilepsy frequently experiment with cannabis and most report experiencing subjective benefits following their use of the substance, according to data published online ahead of print in the journal Epilepsy & Behavior. Canadian researchers surveyed the experiences of over 300 adult patients admitted to an epilepsy monitoring unit over a 14-month period. […]
Cure Your Headaches With Medical Cannabis!
We have all had a headache before, right? Many of us will reach for ibuprofen or acetaminophen (or something stronger) to treat the pain. However, if medical cannabis were legal for everyone, we could be treating this ailment far more naturally with cannabis. Chronic headaches, migraines and tension headaches are all painful conditions which can […]
US: Adults More Likely To Smoke Pot Than Teens
URL: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v16/n605/a07.htmlNewshawk: http://www.drugsense.org/donate.htmVotes: 0Pubdate: Sat, 03 Sep 2016Source: Albuquerque Journal (NM)Copyright: 2016 Albuquerque JournalContact: Website: http://www.abqjournal.com/Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/10Author: Christopher Ingraham, the Washington Post ADULTS MORE LIKELY TO SMOKE POT THAN TEENS Use of Marijuana Among Those Aged 55-64 Up 455% Since 2002 Smoking weed is often seen as an indulgence reserved for the young and the […]
Is This Keanu Reeves Movie Character Stoned?
Keanu Reeves, a man who seems to embody the personification of zen if it were a walking, talking entity, was born September 2nd, 1964. Although he has brought a diverse array of characters to life throughout his 30+ year film career, he’s often thought of as having a somewhat typecast personality, a surfer dude-bro who […]
Toro Y Moi Says Goodbye California, Hello PNW
Last spring, Chaz Bundick ventured out to the middle of the Mojave Desert to be reborn. But first, he went to the barber. “I’m glad I got to do it with my head shaved,” he says. “Kind of like a nice reincarnation-type symbolism there.” Bundick, also known as artist Toro Y Moi, was not on […]
New Medical Marijuana Documentary Reveals Hidden Medical Marijuana Uses
By StuffStonersLike.com Medical marijuana is a myth. Or so say the Feds. Recently the Federal Government upheld the notion that medical marijuana delivers no medicinal value keeping it a schedule one drug in line with heroin and other lethal drugs. What’s funny is that while the feds claim that medical marijuana is a myth they […]
Why Did Cannabis Consumption Rise 3%, While Abuse Fell 30%?
New research published this week in The Lancet Psychiatry found that American cannabis consumption rose from 10.4 percent to 13.3 percent from 2002 to 2014. Which isn’t all that much, considering how much social attitudes and legal restrictions changed during that time. But here’s the interesting takeaway from the study. While consumption rose three percent, […]
Social Cannabis Use Makes the Ballot in Denver
Social consumption of cannabis could be coming to the Mile High City. Yesterday the Denver Elections Division approved the signatures for a proposed initiative that would allow social use in some city businesses. In November, Denver voters will decide whether restaurants, bars, night clubs, and even yoga studios and massage parlors will be able to […]
New Strains Alert: Thelonious Skunk, Gorilla Biscuit, Apple Jack, and More
This week’s New Strains Alert is brought to you by you, the Leafly community! Thelonious Skunk, Sugar Pine, Apple Jack, Gorilla Biscuit, and others made this list via submissions to Leafly by growers, seed banks, and consumers, just like you. Here at Leafly we seek to share the communal knowledge of this wondrous flower and […]
NORML’s Legislative Round Up September 2nd, 2016
by Danielle Keane, NORML Political DirectorSeptember 2, 2016 In this week’s Round Up we’ll update you regarding the status of a number of state and local ballot measures, and we’ll also highlight new legislation signed into law this week in Delaware. Plus we’ll give you the details on the latest Governor to endorse marijuana decriminalization. […]
Cannabis Versus Oxycodone for Pain Relief
Verified August 2016 by University of Colorado, Denver Sponsor: Information provided by (Responsible Party): University of Colorado, Denver ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT02892591 First received: September 2, 2016 Last updated: September 2, 2016 Last verified: August 2016 This study investigates the ability of cannabis to reduce chronic back and neck pain and to reduce sensitivity to an […]
Preparing California for What is to Come: The Cannabis World Congress and Business Expo
September 1, 2016– By Amanda Reiman California has become the epicenter of cannabis reform as the state moves to legalize marijuana for adults via Prop. 64 on the November 8 ballot. Legalization in California would mean that an additional 39 million people in the US would be living under legalization, more than the number of […]
Protecting Your Cannabis Plants During a Hurricane
The Coriolis acceleration assures hurricanes North the of the equator, spin counter-clockwise. Most hurricanes in Hawaii come from the South across Hawaii Nei. Wind is extremely variable during storms in Hawaii and is largely dependent on the geography of the area you live. Regardless, know where the prevailing winds will blow and place your plants […]
Talking Law with David Sereno: Medical Marijuana on Maui
Hawai‘i’s Medical Marijuana Registry Program was signed into law in 2000, making Hawaii the first state to legalize medical-use cannabis via the legislature, as opposed to voter initiative. In 2015, Hawai‘i created the Medical Marijuana Dispensary Program, which gives permitted patients places to buy their cannabis. The program is administered by the state Department of Health, which will […]
Cannabis reduces short-term motivation to work for money
Smoking the equivalent of a single ‘spliff’ of cannabis makes people less willing to work for money while ‘high’, finds a new UCL study. The research, published in Psychopharmacology, is the first to reliably demonstrate the short-term effects of cannabis on motivation in humans. The researchers also tested motivation in people who were addicted to […]
Fire on Fire: Italy’s Pikkanapa Festival Marries Cannabis and Chili Peppers
During the first weekend in September, the small Italian town of Jesi hosts a festival in celebration of two of the region’s hottest agricultural products: cannabis and spicy chilies. The plants, both quite popular in the region, combine in what some call the “indecent couple” — loved by some, maligned by others, and often misunderstood. […]
Leading by Example: A German Parent’s Experience With Medical Cannabis
Whether cannabis in a given jurisdiction is fully legal, strictly prohibited, or anything in between, cannabis supporters and opponents are unanimous on one thing: Herbs don’t belong in the hands of children. For medical cannabis patients in Germany who are parents, that means an obligation to store medicine in place that kids can’t get to […]
US MT: OPED: Don’t Take Away Medicine From Sick and Dying
Author: Kati WetchNote: Wetch lives in Billings. DON’T TAKE AWAY MEDICINE FROM SICK AND DYING PEOPLE The new restrictions on medical marijuana going into effect this week will be devastating for patients. I know first-hand because I am a medical marijuana patient and have been for the past 10 years. Medical marijuana allows me to […]
US: Few Adults Think Marijuana Is Risky
URL: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v16/n603/a05.htmlNewshawk: http://www.drugsense.org/donate.htmVotes: 0Pubdate: Thu, 01 Sep 2016Source: Herald, The (Everett, WA)Copyright: 2016 Associated PressContact: Website: http://www.heraldnet.com/Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/190 FEW ADULTS THINK MARIJUANA IS RISKY NEW YORK ( AP ) – Marijuana use is becoming more accepted among U.S. adults as states loosen pot laws, new national survey data shows. More are using marijuana, using it […]
US MD: Seeking Diversity In Pot Licensees
URL: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v16/n603/a08.htmlNewshawk: http://www.drugsense.org/donate.htmVotes: 0Pubdate: Fri, 02 Sep 2016Source: Baltimore Sun (MD)Copyright: 2016 The Baltimore Sun CompanyContact: Website: http://www.baltimoresun.com/Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/37Author: Erin Cox SEEKING DIVERSITY IN POT LICENSEES Medical Marijuana Panel Leaders Set Meeting With AG on Minority Dispensers Leaders of the state’s medical marijuana commission are meeting with Attorney General Brian E. Frosh next week to […]
US CA: Column: Cannabis Not Always A Benign Bud
URL: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v16/n603/a11.htmlNewshawk: http://www.drugsense.org/donate.htmVotes: 0Pubdate: Fri, 02 Sep 2016Source: Los Angeles Times (CA)Column: California JournalCopyright: 2016 Los Angeles TimesContact: Website: http://www.latimes.com/Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/248Author: Robin Abcarian CANNABIS NOT ALWAYS A BENIGN BUD As Voters Ponder Prop. 64, Experts Cite the Effects Pot Can Have on Young Users. SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO – Devan Fuentes made it all the way […]
US NM: Pot Enterprise Stuck In Limbo
URL: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v16/n603/a07.htmlNewshawk: http://www.drugsense.org/donate.htmVotes: 0Pubdate: Fri, 02 Sep 2016Source: Albuquerque Journal (NM)Copyright: 2016 Albuquerque JournalContact: Website: http://www.abqjournal.com/Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/10Author: Olivier Uyttebrouck POT ENTERPRISE STUCK IN LIMBO Partners in Planned Medical Cannabis Chain Blame State Obstruction Duke Rodriguez’s plan to build a statewide chain of cannabis retail stores has hit a snag. Rodriguez, owner of Ultra Health LLC, […]
US IL: State Supreme Court Sets Rules for Pot
URL: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v16/n603/a09.htmlNewshawk: http://www.drugsense.org/donate.htmVotes: 0Pubdate: Fri, 02 Sep 2016Source: Chicago Sun-Times (IL)Copyright: 2016 Sun-Times Media, LLCContact: http://drugsense.org/url/bf0vhqGQWebsite: http://www.suntimes.com/Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/81Author: Tina Sfondeles STATE SUPREME COURT SETS RULES FOR POT DECRIMINALIZATION LAW The Illinois Supreme Court on Thursday announced it has created new rules for the state’s cannabis decriminalization law – including setting a $ 120 fine for […]
How Autoflowering Cannabis Strains Became So Popular in Central Europe
In the past few years, autoflowering cannabis strains have become hugely popular in Europe, especially in countries with mild climates. What caused the widespread adoption, and what are the advantages and disadvantages of these “automatic” strains? First, a quick review. Autoflowering cannabis strains differ from regular strains in one essential feature: They start to flower […]
State of the Leaf: U.S. News Updates
U.S. News Updates Alaska Cannabis social clubs have existed in a legal gray area since the state legalized cannabis for adult use in 2014. But this week Alaska Attorney General Jahna Lindemuth weighed in, the Associated Press reports, saying that under his office’s interpretation of the law, the clubs are illegal. Cannabis social clubs are […]
The Bee Gees and Cannabis: How Deep Was Their Love for Bud?
“You should be dancing” in celebration of the great Barry Gibb, who celebrates his birthday on September 1st. In honor of Barry and the Brothers Gibb, we took a look back at the Bee Gees through the years and their connections to cannabis. [embedded content] Name Origins and Beatles Comparisons Contrary to popular belief, the […]
CHARLO’S PLACE | Discussing Marijuana as Medicine while Dabbing with Better Concentrates
September 1, 2016 [embedded content] Charlogreene.com Today, EndoCanna and Better Concentrates founder and owner Dustin Mahon swings by Charlo’s Place to discuss his journey in cannabis. Listen as Dustin shares why he, who at 15 was so anti-weed that he chased his friends out of his house for bringing it over, finally decided to give […]
The Best Songs of Summer 2016 and the Strains That Pair with Them Perfectly
Summer is coming to an end, and while it’s almost time to hang up that hammock and start packing to return home from vacay or back to college, we couldn’t say goodbye to the season’s beautiful weather and clear skies without reflecting on this summer’s best songs. Looking to Billboard’s Hot 100 Chart, we compiled […]
Court Upholds Ban on Gun Sales to Medical Marijuana Card Holders
A federal appeals court has ruled that an existing federal ban on the sale of guns to holders of medical marijuana cards does not violate the Second Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, which prohibits infringement of the right to keep and bear arms. The ruling pertains to the nine states under the jurisdiction of the 9th […]
Cannabis Use Significantly Reduces Frequency of Migraine Headaches, Study Finds
Cannabis use significantly decreases the frequency of migraine headaches, according to a study published in the journal Pharmacotherapy. The study, which is the first clinical trial to demonstrate the effects of cannabis use on human migraines, was e-published by the National Institute of Health. “No clinical trials are currently available that demonstrate the effects of […]
Can Israel Become the Next Country to Export Medical Cannabis?
Israel is making progress toward becoming the world’s third national exporter of medical cannabis. In an announcement this week, Agriculture Minister Uri Ariel said that within two years Israel will join the Netherlands and Canada as global cannabis suppliers. Israel has long been an international frontrunner in the field of medical cannabis. In 1964, Israeli […]
Cannabis and Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Treatment
The Multiple Sclerosis Foundation estimates that every week in the U.S., 200 people will learn they have multiple sclerosis (or as it’s more commonly called, MS). People like Jabe Couch, a father and husband from the Pacific Northwest. Few conditions are as long-lasting and progressively debilitating as MS, which causes damage to the brain, spinal […]
How to Roll a Perfect Blunt: A Step-by-Step Guide
For beginners asking “what is a blunt?”, a blunt is to a joint what the cigar is to a cigarette. Or more simply, it is a cigar that has been emptied of its loose-leaf tobacco and filled with cannabis. While not quite as iconic as the standard joint, the cultural significance of the blunt cannot be […]
S 02, Ep. 21: He's Denver stand-up Josh Blue; He regulates weed in Boulder County
Published: Sep 1, 2016, 11:14 am • Updated: Sep 1, 2016, 11:14 am Featured guests: Josh Blue, a Denver-based stand-up comedian, and Christopher Mallory, the licensing program manager at the Boulder County Marijuana & Liquor Licensing Authority. Podcast: Play in new window | Download LOTS TO TALK ABOUT • Consuming cannabis for recreation, as a […]
Study: Cannabis Dosing Influences Pain Sensitivity
NEW YORK, NY — Cannabis inhalation influences subjects’ sensitivity to pain, according to clinical data published online ahead of print in the journal Drug and Alcohol Dependence. Investigators at the Columbia University Medical Center in New York assessed the effects of cannabis versus placebo in subjects exposed to a laboratory-induced pain model. Participants in the trial […]
As Perceptions Shift, Marijuana Use Among Adults At An All-Time High
More people in the United States are using Marijuana than ever before, a new study finds as the perception of smoking pot is changing among Americans. Over 13 percent of adults of 500,000 surveyed in 2014 said they had used cannabis in the previous year, up from close to 10 percent in 2002, the study published Wednesday in The Lancet Psychiatry […]
Study: Oral THC Safe and Effective for Treatment of Spasticity in Pediatric Patients
DUSSELDORF, GERMANY — The administration of oral, synthetic THC (dronabinol) is safe and effective for the treatment of refractory spasticity in pediatric patients, according to clinical data published online ahead of print in the European Journal of Pediatric Neurology. Researchers from the University of Dusseldorf in Germany assessed the palliative treatment of dronabinol in 16 adolescent […]
Case Report: Cannabinoid Extracts Safe and Effective in Tourette Syndrome Patient
TAURANGA, NEW ZEALAND — The administration of standardized cannabinoid extracts (Sativex) is safe and effective at mitigating symptoms of Tourette syndrome, according to a case report published online ahead of print in the journal Australasian Psychiatry. Investigators at the Tauranga Hospital, Department of Psychiatry in New Zealand evaluated the impact of twice-daily Sativex administration in […]
This Overdose Awareness Day, Let’s Commit to Making Fatal Drug Overdoses a Thing of the Past
August 31, 2016– By Morgan Humphrey Today is International Overdose Awareness Day. Numerous families and friends will come together today to remember loved ones lost due to the failed war on drugs. Forty-plus years of ineffective policies have left millions without treatment and proven life-saving measures. The results are staggering: according to the CDC, in […]
Advocates Welcome New York’s Medical Marijuana Program Changes, Push for Immediate Rollout
NEW YORK—Today, Governor Andrew Cuomo announced his office will sign off on all 12 recommendations made by the Department of Health in its recent two-year report evaluating the rollout and current status of New York’s medical marijuana program. Patients and advocates across the state welcomed this development, as many of these recommendations to enhance and […]
President Obama Grants Clemency to 111 People
Today, President Barack Obama commuted the sentences of 111 people incarcerated in federal prison, almost all for drug offenses. This brings his total number of clemencies granted to 673 people. Many of those who received commutations today were victims of the disparity in sentencing between crack and cocaine. President Obama has been pushed to do […]
Governor Christie Directs Commissioner of Health to Invest $200,000 in New Jersey Syringe Access Programs
Trenton — Today, Governor Christie signed legislation that will make permanent the sterile syringe access programs in New Jersey that were originally created as demonstration programs in 2006 under the Blood-Borne Disease Harm Reduction Act. Governor Christie also directed the Commissioner of Health to invest $200,000 in the existing syringe access programs. “We are overjoyed […]
How to Save a Life: Recognize an Overdose
August 31, 2016– By Stefanie Jones Whether or not you’re someone who uses alcohol or other drugs, undoubtedly you will be around people who do at some point. And being able to recognize when something’s gone wrong is the first step toward being able to take action – and possibly save a life. That’s why […]
Manoa Botanicals LLC Forms New Companies
Manoa Botanicals LLC on Oahu have formed several new companies including; MB Building LLC, MB Real Estate LLC and MB Staffing LLC according to the Hawaii State Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs. The Hawaii Dispensary Program was created to be a vertical business model for dispensary owners. As dispensaries become aware of potential size of the Cannabis […]
The Medicinal Cannabis Defense: No, No, No; Not in Federal Court
There is one thing both Bernie Sanders and Donald Trump agree on and that is the system is rigged. While these politicians were addressing our current political system, the rigged system extends its tentacles into the courtroom, and in the case of a human’s right to use a plant they can grow themselves as a […]
Increasing number of US adults using marijuana as fewer people perceive the drug as harmful
An increasing number of US adults are using marijuana, as fewer people perceive the drug as harmful, according to a survey of over 500000 US adults conducted between 2002 and 2014 published in The Lancet Psychiatry. As marijuana has become increasingly potent over the past decade, the authors say that the findings suggest the need […]
US court upholds ban on selling guns to marijuana card holders
SAN FRANCISCO — A federal ban on the sale of guns to medical marijuana card holders does not violate the Second Amendment, a federal appeals court said Wednesday. The ruling by the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals applies to the nine Western states that fall under the court’s jurisdiction, including California, Washington and Oregon. It came in a lawsuit filed by S. Rowan Wilson, a Nevada […]
It’s Official: Legalization Measure Makes the Arizona Ballot
PHOENIX (AP) — A voter initiative legalizing recreational cannabis will be on the November ballot after the Arizona Supreme Court on Wednesday rejected a final legal challenge to the measure. A lower court judge had thrown out the challenge, saying the group called Arizonans for Responsible Drug Policy didn’t have a right to sue. Maricopa County […]
Cannabis Social Clubs Are Illegal, Alaska AG Says
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Alaska’s attorney general said Wednesday that marijuana social clubs are illegal, addressing what had been a hazy area following the state’s legalization of recreational cannabis. The legal opinion does not apply to licensed retail marijuana shops, for which state regulators are considering rules allowing cannabis consumption. The first retail shop licenses […]
US MA: Questions Raised in Council's Marijuana Dispensary Vote
URL: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v16/n602/a01.htmlNewshawk: http://www.drugsense.org/donate.htmVotes: 0Pubdate: Thu, 01 Sep 2016Source: Boston Globe (MA)Copyright: 2016 Globe Newspaper CompanyContact: Website: http://bostonglobe.com/Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/52Author: Meghan E. Irons QUESTIONS RAISED IN COUNCIL’S MARIJUANA DISPENSARY VOTE Most of the 13 members of the Boston City Council who voted in favor of an Allston medical marijuana dispensary were former consulting clients of a businessman […]
US CA: Column: We Have To Gamble On Legalization
URL: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v16/n601/a02.html Newshawk: http://www.drugsense.org/donate.htm Votes: 0 Pubdate: Thu, 01 Sep 2016 Source: SF Weekly (CA) Column: Chem Tales Copyright: 2016 Village Voice Media Contact: Website: http://www.sfweekly.com/ Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/812 Author: Alex Halperin Poorly Informed WE HAVE TO GAMBLE ON LEGALIZATION A few years into the state legalization experiment, we know one big thing: A legal marijuana […]
US CA: Column: Under The Tuff Gong
URL: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v16/n601/a01.htmlNewshawk: http://www.drugsense.org/donate.htmVotes: 0Pubdate: Thu, 01 Sep 2016Source: North Coast Journal (Arcata, CA)Column: The Week in WeedCopyright: 2016 North Coast JournalContact: Website: http://www.northcoastjournal.comDetails: http://www.mapinc.org/media/2833Author: Linda Stansberry UNDER THE TUFF GONG Big Numbers The Aug. 23 deadline to register existing commercial cannabis activity with the county of Humboldt has come and gone, and the planning and […]
US: US Court Upholds Ban on Gun Sales to Marijuana Card Holders
URL: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v16/n601/a09.htmlNewshawk: http://www.drugsense.org/donate.htmVotes: 0Pubdate: Thu, 01 Sep 2016Source: Press Democrat, The (Santa Rosa, CA)Copyright: 2016 Associated PressContact: Website: http://www.pressdemocrat.com/Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/348Author: Sudhin Thanawala, Associated Press US COURT UPHOLDS BAN ON GUN SALES TO MARIJUANA CARD HOLDERS SAN FRANCISCO ( AP ) – A federal government ban on the sale of guns to medical marijuana card holders […]
Ninth Circuit Rules Medical Marijuana Card Holders Can't Buy Guns
Possessing a medical marijuana card may allow you to buy, posses, and consume marijuana in one of 25 states (plus DC!), but as CBS 5 reports, it also comes with some limitations: Namely, you can’t buy guns. So ruled the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals today, upholding a previous ruling banning a Nevada woman […]
Hemp Extracts and Glass Bubblers: The Best Cannabis Products of August 2016
Welcome to Leafly’s cannabis products roundup for the month of August, where we take a look at a few of the many different products that are making a splash in the industry. Whether you’re looking for a clever addition to your wardrobe, want to embrace good health habits for both you and your furry friend, or […]
Appeals Court: State-Sanctioned Marijuana Users Not Afforded Second Amendment Rights
Justices for the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals today ruled in favor of a 1968 federal law prohibiting the sale of firearms to any “unlawful user” of a federally controlled substance. Justices determined that state-registered medical marijuana patients are forbidden from purchasing firearms because cannabis remains classified as a Schedule I substance under federal law. […]
How It Feels to Get Lost in a Hemp Maze
Have you ever dreamed of wandering through a two-acre labyrinth made of cannabis plants nearly 16 feet tall? Even if you had, you probably never imagined it alongside a Jamaican-style beach bar complete with hemp beer, homemade soda, and fresh local trout prepared with hemp seeds. Dream no more. Vranč, a hemp farm and labyrinth in […]
Survey: More US adults use marijuana, don’t think it’s risky
By MIKE STOBBE AP Medical Writer NEW YORK (AP) – Marijuana use is becoming more accepted among U.S. adults as states loosen pot laws, new national survey data shows. More are using marijuana, using it more often and far fewer think it’s risky, the government survey found. That’s understandable, experts say, as dozens of states […]
Delaware Governor Signs Bill Allowing those with Terminal Illness To Use Medical Cannabis
Delaware Governor Jack Markell signed into law today legislation that allows those with terminal illnesses – including those under 18 with terminal illness-associated pain, anxiety or depression – to become legal medical cannabis patients. Under Delaware law, medical cannabis has been legal for around five years. Patients who receive a recommendation from a physician and […]
CHARLO’S PLACE | WURK – The Payroll Solution the Cannabis Industry Has Been Waiting For
August 31, 2016 Charlogreene.com Today on Charlo’s Place, Keegan Peterson of Enjoy Wurk swings by to discuss the payroll solution the cannabis industry has been waiting for. SHARE and SUBSCRIBE at CharloGreene.com for the latest cannabis news, exclusive interviews and useful reviews. About Charlo Greene Charlo Greene is a broadcast journalist and media expert turned activist and businesswoman who […]
Montana Dispensaries Close as Restrictions Take Effect
HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Medical marijuana dispensaries across Montana have closed their doors as new restrictions took effect Wednesday that limit cannabis providers to three patients apiece, leaving thousands of state-registered cannabis patients without a legal way to buy the drug. The restrictions begin after five years of unsuccessful court battles to overturn the 2011 state law […]
Do Medical Marijuana Patients Give Up Their Right to Bear Arms?
SAN FRANCISCO — A federal government ban on the sale of guns to medical marijuana card holders does not violate the Second Amendment, a federal appeals court said Wednesday. The ruling by the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals applies to the nine Western states that fall under the court’s jurisdiction, including California, Washington and […]
Study: Cannabinoids a Potential Treatment Option for Chemotherapy-Induced Hearing Loss
Activation of the body’s CB2 receptor – something done naturally through the administration of cannabinoids – may provide an effective treatment option for hearing loss caused by chemotherapy, according to a new study published in the journal PLoS One, and published online by the U.S. National Institute of Health. “We provide evidence for the presence […]
Court upholds gun ban on medical marijuana card holders
A federal appeals court on Wednesday upheld a government ban that prevents medical marijuana card holders from buying guns, Fox News reported. ADVERTISEMENT The Ninth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, which covers nine Western states including California, Washington and Oregon, ruled the federal ban is not in violation of the Second Amendment. The states in […]
US court upholds ban on gun sales to marijuana card holders
By SUDHIN THANAWALAAssociated Press SAN FRANCISCO (AP) – A federal ban on the sale of guns to medical marijuana card holders does not violate the Second Amendment, a federal appeals court said Wednesday. The ruling by the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals applies to the nine Western states that fall under the court’s jurisdiction, […]
Leafly List: The Top Cannabis Locations in North America, August 2016
Every month we update the Leafly List in an effort to answer a question we hear all the time: “Can you recommend a great dispensary near me?” The list is a snapshot of the most talked-about medical cannabis dispensaries and retail locations in 10 major cannabis markets across North America. The top locations are determined […]
With cannabis pharma on horizon, this Massachusetts city looks to future
Published: Aug 31, 2016, 10:03 am • Updated: Aug 31, 2016, 10:03 am By Kevin O’Connor, The Herald News FALL RIVER, Mass. — If you go to a hash bar in Amsterdam, your server will ask you first: What kind of high do you want? Do you want your head to float? Do you want […]
DEA Actively Looking For Marijuana Researchers; Their Answer? No Thanks
Wanted: Someone to grow marijuana for the federal government. Benefits: A contract likely worth millions and the chance to enable medical research. Requirements: Ability to deal with the costs and regulations that come with growing an illegal drug for the federal government. For more than four decades, the University of Mississippi has had an exclusive […]
The Leafly Canna-Calendar: Here are All the Reasons to Try a New Strain in September
For most cannabis lovers, there’s never any need for an excuse to consume. But let’s be honest – it never hurts to have one more motive to stop into your local dispensary and pick up a new strain to sample. From International Bacon Day to National One-Hit Wonder Day, here are the reasons to smoke […]
MCBA Expungement Day in Oregon a Success!
The first Minority Cannabis Business Association (MCBA) Rise Up! Expungement Day event took place in Portland just this past weekend and was a wonderful success. People arrived from all across Oregon to have their records expunged. Now that Measure 91 is being implemented in Oregon, these people’s crimes have become obsolete. Jesce Horton is the chair […]
US PA: Editorial: Adequate Time For Minor Crime
URL: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v16/n599/a03.htmlNewshawk: http://www.drugsense.org/donate.htmVotes: 0Pubdate: Wed, 31 Aug 2016Source: Standard-Speaker (Hazleton, PA)Copyright: 2016 The Standard-SpeakerContact: Website: http://www.standardspeaker.comDetails: http://www.mapinc.org/media/1085 ADEQUATE TIME FOR MINOR CRIME Gov. Tom Wolf ‘s call last week for decriminalizing small-scale marijuana possession is not as controversial as it might seem. In effect, it is a call for a uniform state policy to ensure […]
Varenicline Treatment for CUD
Verified September 2016 by Medical University of South Carolina Sponsor: Collaborator: National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) Information provided by (Responsible Party): Aimee McRae-Clark, Medical University of South Carolina ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT02892110 First received: August 30, 2016 Last updated: September 1, 2016 Last verified: September 2016 Marijuana is the most commonly used illicit drug. There […]
Pot businesses are now headhunting employees who specifically have experience in Colorado weed
Published: Aug 30, 2016, 9:39 am • Updated: Aug 30, 2016, 9:39 am By The Cannabist Staff Now that more states are legalizing marijuana, businesses outside of Colorado are plucking talent from the Rocky Mountain state that was the first to go recreational, says Karson Humiston, founder of Vangst Talent Network. Humiston’s firm has had […]
It’s Safe to Say: Doctors and the Government Disagree on Marijuana
Nathaniel P. Morris is a resident physician at Stanford Hospital specializing in mental health. He recently penned a strongly worded op-ed for ScientificAmerican.com on the differences between how some in the medical community view marijuana and how the federal government regulates it. “The federal government’s scheduling of marijuana bears little relationship to actual patient care,” he wrote in the essay […]
Owners Say Colorado Springs Medical Cannabis Business Always Under Watchful Eyes
The owners of Strawberry Fields disagree with anyone who says the heavily-regulated marijuana industry plays a part in the black market for pot. In the words of co-owner Richard Kwesell, “There is zero ability for someone to act nefarious” in their stores or in their grow houses. Running a business reliant on products that are […]
Court Case In California Could Impact Pennsylvania’s Medical Marijuana Industry
Most Pennsylvanians supported the recent legalization of Medical Marijuana. Most law enforcement agencies are opposed to the legalization, in general, of that controlled substance. In particular, the federal government actively prosecutes cases involving the production and sale of marijuana, which is still classified as a Schedule 1 substance. Last week, the Pennsylvania Department of Health […]
Agriculture Minister – Israel To Begin Exporting Marijuana
Tel Aviv – Israel will begin exporting medical marijuana abroad, Agriculture Minister Uri Ariel said Sunday. Earlier this month, the Health Ministry approved measures to make medical cannabis more accessible to patients, including training 100 additional doctors to dispense prescriptions. “In two years, we will have protocols in place that will allow farmers to grow […]
Medical Marijuana – Low THC Sufficient For Neuropathic Pain
Study results on the analgesic effect of cannabis have been mixed over the years. However, many states allow prescriptions for medical marijuana for a variety of health conditions, including pain. A recent study published in The Journal of Pain looked at the effect of marijuana treatment on neuropathic pain. A team of researchers based in […]
ON: Nurses Won’t Give Cannabis Oil To Son Who Suffers Seizures, Toronto Mom Says
A Toronto mother whose son suffers from chronic seizures due to a rare genetic condition is frustrated that some nurses in Toronto hospitals have refused to administer cannabis oil, which she says brings him relief. Maria Niembro, mother of 11-year-old Francesco, told CBC’s Metro Morning on Monday that she has to administer the cannabis oil […]
CHARLO’S PLACE| THE LYNCHING OF CHARLO GREENE
CHARLOGREENE.COM THE LYNCHING OF CHARLO GREENEFacing 24 years in prison over legal pot, this is a blog documenting my fight. A friend asked me a really good question today: “Where is everyone that you helped and said they supported you, now that you’re facing 24 years in prison for ‘F*ck it?’” We were arguing over […]