MT: Error In Marijuana Initiative Could Delay Changes To Law
Helena, Mont. – Organizers of a ballot initiative that aims to immediately reverse new restrictions to medical marijuana distribution in Montana may have inadvertently set their cause back by half a year. The initiative seeks, in part, to lift a restriction that goes into effect next week limiting marijuana providers to a maximum of three […]
FL: Voters Likely To Vote To Pass Medical Marijuana Amendment
A poll released Thursday shows the majority of Floridians support a constitutional amendment to legalize medical marijuana, a good sign for supporters of the amendment as they make their final push to the November election. The St. Leo University Polling Institute survey found 68 percent of likely Florida voters would support Amendment 2 on the […]
BC: Nanaimo Reviews Victoria’s Draft Regulations On Medical Marijuana Dispensaries
Nanaimo city councillors want to know how the City of Victoria plans to regulate marijuana dispensaries, but there was agreement, something needs to be done about the pot shops here. Nanaimo continues to see dispensaries open and sell bud to brownies and T-shirts despite still being illegal. After an RCMP crackdown on dispensaries in December, […]
ON: New Medical Marijuana Rules Getting Mixed Reviews
New federal rules today will allow Canadians to grow their own medical marijuana, provided they follow certain steps. Already, some users are claiming the regulations violate their rights and are demanding the government repeal them. These new regulations, under the Access to Cannabis for Medical Purposes Regulations (ACMPR) would allow patients to grow a small […]
FL: Why Some Say The Bay Area’s New Medical Marijuana Dispensary Just Isn’t Enough
Lithia, Fla. – Rene Petro’s life came crashing down 6 years ago. Her healthy 8-year-old boy suddenly started seizing. “I kept hearing him say it hurts, please stop hurting me,” said Petro Her son Branden’s seizures never stopped. He suffers from a rare for of epilepsy. Rene’s has documented his struggles fighting for relief for […]
OK: Medical Marijuana Supporters Consider Options If Question Doesn’t Make Ballot
Oklahoma – Supporters of legalization of medical marijuana on Wednesday vowed to press getting the issue on the Nov. 8 ballot, despite a series of deadlines that make it nearly impossible. On Tuesday, state officials said Oklahomans for Health had collected more than enough signatures to get the issue before voters. Supporters collected 67,761 signatures; […]
MA: Leominster Council Wrong To Delay Marijuana Decisions
Leominster – City Council President David Cormier criticized the council’s recent vote on medical-marijuana facilities Wednesday after the council chose to delay any decision on the three pending applications to open dispensaries and cultivation centers in Leominster. “This whole thing about sweeping it under the carpet isn’t sitting well with me and these applicants deserve […]
Dispensary Showcase: Stash Pot Shop Ballard in Seattle, WA
“Should I Be Vaping CBD?”: Why Vaporization Works Better Than Ingestion
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. “There’s more than one way to skin a cat” is a weirdly morbid saying, but the phrase’s core concept rings true […]
CHARLO’S PLACE | Talking Terpenes & a F*ck It, I’m Fit Workout Session with Lucid Mood
August 25, 2016 [embedded content] Charlogreene.com Today, the lovely Lia Arntsen swings by Charlo’s Place to talk terpenes before heading to the gym for a quick F*ck It, I’m Fit fitness session. Listen as Lia explains what terpenes are and why they should matter to you.Learn how Lucid Mood is using the science behind terps […]
Activists Supported By Stonegait Institute Win Big For Medical Marijuana
The Escambia County Board of County Commissioners met Thursday night to vote on a one-year moratorium for all medical marijuana facilities within the county. The Stonegait Institute was out in front of this issue, informing the public of what was going on, and sending activists to the meeting to speak out against this infringement on […]
CA: Why Pico Rivera Killed A Plan To Legalize Medical Marijuana Dispensaries
Pico Rivera – A ban on medical marijuana dispensaries in the city will remain in place after City Council members Tuesday refused to move forward a proposal legalizing them. When it came down to a motion, no council member would make it, in effect killing the proposed ordinance. Councilmembers decided to keep their ban in […]
Factors that might attract children to marijuana edibles
When Washington legalized recreational marijuana in 2012, a primary concern was how to ensure it was kept out of the reach of children. While skunky-smelling buds of dried marijuana are not likely to appeal to children, cannabis-infused edibles such as brownies, cookies and candies could. And with edibles making up a sizable and growing segment […]
MA: No City Council Support For Allston Marijuana Dispensary
Following the lead of Allston-Brighton’s district councilor, Mark Ciommo, the Boston City Council opted to not endorse a locally run company’s bid to open a medical marijuana dispensary in the Allston neighborhood. The voice vote – which appeared to be unanimous – came Wednesday at the weekly City Council meeting, two days after Ciommo held […]
NY: The Cost Of Medical Marijuana – $1,000 Per Month
Churchville, N.Y. – A mother from Churchville is finally able to get medical marijuana for her daughter who has epilepsy. But the cost of the drug has put it nearly out of reach. “The cost is astronomical,” Christine Emerson told 13 WHAM’s Jane Flasch. Her daughter Julia turns 10 next week. Medical marijuana has helped […]
MA: Could Legalizing Recreational Pot Help Medical Marijuana Patients?
Chicopee, Mass. – The state maintains a list of people who have registered for a medical marijuana card. Supporters of “Yes on 4” believe recreational pot will help medical marijuana patients who don’t want to get the card. The “Yes on 4” campaign told 22News that many people, especially veterans and federal employees, don’t want […]
OK: Medical Marijuana Measure Must Clear More Hurdles Before Public Vote
Oklahoma City – Oklahomans will likely have a chance to vote on legalizing medical marijuana. A last minute push by supporters proved successful. They gathered just enough signatures to put the proposal on the ballot. The question now is when will we vote? On Thursday, August 18, Attorney General Scott Pruitt sent a letter to […]
MD: Washington Co. Medical Marijuana Applicant Dropped In Ranking
Annapolis – Maryland’s medical marijuana commission on Wednesday released details on how top applicants to grow and process marijuana in the state were ranked. The rankings named two growers that were bumped out of the top 15 and two that were moved up due to geographical considerations. MD Cultivation and Processing in Frederick County and […]
OH: Avon Lake Moving For Medical Marijuana Moratorium
With the term medical marijuana buzzing around, Avon Lake City Council’s safety committee moved along a moratorium to a collective committee meeting during its meeting Aug. 24. “A number of communities are doing this to allow for the dust to settle,” said Safety Committee Chair David Kos, adding that they want to see how everything […]
SK: Regina Medical Marijuana User Welcomes New Laws
After growing his own marijuana for years, Ryan Murray says he can now do so without the fear of criminal prosecution. “For me personally, it’s a big smile on my face.”said Murray. “Now I get to grow my medical cannabis again”. Effective Wednesday, new federal rules allow people authorized to use medical marijuana to grow […]
Researchers find new role for cannabinoids in vision
A multidisciplinary team including researchers from the Montreal Neurological Institute has improved our understanding of how cannabinoids, the active agent in marijuana, affect vision in vertebrates. Scientists used a variety of methods to test how tadpoles react to visual stimuli when they’ve been exposed to increased levels of exogenous or endogenous cannabinoids. Exogenous cannabinoids are […]
Check Yourself v2.0
Verified August 2016 by Seattle Children’s Hospital Sponsor: Information provided by (Responsible Party): Carolyn McCarty, Seattle Children’s Hospital ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT02882919 First received: August 25, 2016 Last updated: August 29, 2016 Last verified: August 2016 Health risk screening in adolescent primary care is infrequently performed and results are rarely followed by targeted intervention. In response […]
Interstate weed: Execs discuss biggest challenges of running pot businesses in multiple states
Published: Aug 25, 2016, 9:05 am • Updated: Aug 25, 2016, 9:05 am By The Cannabist Staff Expanding a marijuana enterprise across state lines often involves forging new territory, says Scott Thorn, chief operating officer of The Clinic, which operates dispensaries in Colorado, Illinois and Nevada. It’s often a matter of ensuring capital structures and […]
Blues Traveler Drummer Talks Shop About His ‘Cannabis Boutique’ in Washington
Marijuana and music have always gone together. This is nothing new, and with widespread legalization on its way, the connection between the two will likely only become stronger. Now that a number of states have already made the selling and buying of weed legal, many musicians that have been longtime fans are finding ways to turn […]
Marijuana Legalization Hits Michigan Supreme Court
by Rick Thompson LANSING- The Michigan Court of Claims yesterday dropped an Opinion in the MILegalize vs. Everybody lawsuit, and Everybody seemed to be the victor. On to the next step- the Michigan Supreme Court. In June MILegalize submitted 354,000 signatures on petition forms to state elections officials- 100,000 more than the law required to […]
WeedTraQR Seed-to-Sale Software Certified For Use In Oregon
SEATTLE, WA – The Oregon Liquor Control Commission (OLCC) has approved WeedTraQR, industry-leading cannabis seed-to-sale tracking software, as a validated software provider for Oregon’s recreational marijuana program. The Seattle-based company has developed a platform that is compatible for integration with Oregon’s Cannabis Tracking System (CTS) to meet the inventory traceability needs of the state’s producer, […]
Panel releases rankings: Why Maryland medical marijuana’s top 15 applicants made the cut
Published: Aug 25, 2016, 7:37 am • Updated: Aug 25, 2016, 7:37 am By Brian Witte, The Associated Press ANNAPOLIS, Md. — Maryland’s medical marijuana commission on Wednesday released details on how top applicants to grow and process marijuana in the state were ranked. The rankings named two growers that were bumped out of the […]
Cannabis and a lower BMI in psychosis: What is the role of AKT1?
Cannabis use has been associated with favorable outcomes on metabolic risk factors. The cause of this relation is still unknown. In this study we investigated whether this effect is mediated by the AKT1 gene, as activation of the related enzyme by cannabis may cause metabolic changes. Six Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms (SNPs) of the AKT1 gene […]
Reflection of socio-economic changes in wastewater: licit and illicit drug use patterns.
The economic crisis plaguing Greece was expected to impact consumption of pharmaceuticals and illicit drugs – a priori to an unknown extent. We quantified the change of use for various classes of licit and illicit drugs by monitoring Athens’ wastewater from 2010 to 2014. A high increase in the use of psychoactive drugs was detected […]
Marijuana Smoking in Patients With Leukemia.
Worldwide, marijuana (cannabis) is a widely used drug. The incidence of marijuana smoking is increasing and is second only to tobacco as the most widely smoked substance in the general population. It is also the second most commonly used recreational drug after alcohol. Some adverse effects of marijuana smoking have been documented; however, the number […]
Definitions of Risky and Problematic Cannabis Use: A Systematic Review.
Although cannabis is widely used, it remains unclear which consumption patterns are more likely to produce future consequences (risky/hazardous use) or current damage (problematic/harmful use). This unresolved issue contributes to cannabis public health implications. In order to facilitate further consensus, this review analyzes previously used definitions in the literature. METHODS: This systematic review was performed […]
Δ9-Tetrahydrocannabinol decreases willingness to exert cognitive effort in male rats.
BACKGROUND: Acceptance of cannabis use is growing. However, prolonged use is associated with diminished psychosocial outcomes, potentially mediated by drug-induced cognitive impairments. Δ9-Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) is the main psychoactive ingredient in cannabis, yet other phytocannabinoids in the plant, such as cannabidiol (CBD), have unique properties. Given that CBD can modulate the undesirable effects of THC, therapeutic […]
The Endocannabinoid System – a brief molecular overview
Cannabis, once a taboo subject, has made a pragmatic shift into mainstream culture. The plant has become a popular topic of conversation worldwide, in part due to changes… Cannabis, once a taboo subject, has made a pragmatic shift into mainstream culture. The plant has become a popular topic of conversation worldwide, in part due to […]
US NJ: Prosecutors Fight to Keep Secret Informant in NJ
URL: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v16/n582/a07.htmlNewshawk: http://www.drugsense.org/donate.htmVotes: 0Pubdate: Tue, 23 Aug 2016Source: Trentonian, The (NJ)Copyright: 2016 The TrentonianContact: Website: http://www.trentonian.comDetails: http://www.mapinc.org/media/1006Author: Isaac AviluceaBookmark: http://mapinc.org/people/Forchion PROSECUTORS FIGHT TO KEEP SECRET INFORMANT IN NJ WEEDMAN’S DRUG CASE TRENTON – Ed Forchion wants to film a reality show chronicling the impact of the country’s so-called War on Drugs on his life. He […]
US CA: Column: The Anti-High
URL: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v16/n582/a01.htmlNewshawk: http://www.drugsense.org/donate.htmVotes: 0Pubdate: Thu, 25 Aug 2016Source: Sacramento News & Review (CA)Column: The 420Copyright: 2016 Chico Community Publishing, Inc.Contact: Website: Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/540Author: Ngaio Bealum THE ANTI-HIGH So I just heard that some people are using high doses of CBD to counteract the effects of ingesting too much THC. Does this really work? – -Oso […]
US OH: City Talks Medical Marijuana
URL: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v16/n583/a08.htmlNewshawk: http://www.drugsense.org/donate.htmVotes: 0Pubdate: Thu, 25 Aug 2016Source: Morning Journal (Lorain, OH)Copyright: 2016 Morning JournalContact: Website: http://www.morningjournal.com/Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/3569Author: Kaylee Remington CITY TALKS MEDICAL MARIJUANA Council Moving for Medical Marijuana Moratorium With the term medical marijuana buzzing around, Avon Lake City Council’s safety committee moved along a moratorium to a collective committee meeting during its meeting […]
US CA: Drug Raid on Downtown Chico Business Nets
URL: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v16/n583/a01.htmlNewshawk: http://www.drugsense.org/donate.htmVotes: 0Pubdate: Thu, 25 Aug 2016Source: Chico Enterprise-Record (CA)Copyright: 2016 Chico Enterprise-RecordContact: Website: http://www.chicoer.com/Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/861Note: Letters from newspaper’s circulation area receive publishing priority DRUG RAID ON DOWNTOWN CHICO BUSINESS NETS MARIJUANA-REFINING EQUIPMENT Staff Reports Chico – A nearly year-long investigation resulted in a raid Tuesday on a downtown business that police say netted […]
US OK: Editorial: Fumbling On Medical Marijuana
URL: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v16/n583/a07.htmlNewshawk: http://www.drugsense.org/donate.htmVotes: 0Pubdate: Thu, 25 Aug 2016Source: Tulsa World (OK)Copyright: 2016 World Publishing Co.Contact: Website: http://www.tulsaworld.com/Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/463 FUMBLING ON MEDICAL MARIJUANA It’s A Bad Idea, but SQ 788 Ought to Be on the Ballot If Possible If State Question 788 doesn’t make November’s ballot, proponents have no one to blame but themselves. Still, in […]
US CA: Column: As Legalization Nears, Serious Coverage of
URL: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v16/n582/a03.htmlNewshawk: http://www.drugsense.org/donate.htmVotes: 0Pubdate: Thu, 25 Aug 2016Source: SF Weekly (CA)Column: Chem TalesCopyright: 2016 Village Voice MediaContact: Website: http://www.sfweekly.com/Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/812Author: Alex Halperin AS LEGALIZATION NEARS, SERIOUS COVERAGE OF GREEN RUSH LACKING My first encounter with the cannabis industry was in November 2014 at a marijuana business conference in Las Vegas. At the time, the plant […]
US PA: OPED: Marijuana Policies Mired In The 1970s
URL: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v16/n583/a06.htmlNewshawk: http://www.drugsense.org/donate.htmVotes: 0Pubdate: Thu, 25 Aug 2016Source: Republican & Herald (PA)Copyright: 2016 Pottsville Republican, IncContact: Website: http://republicanherald.comDetails: http://www.mapinc.org/media/1047 MARIJUANA POLICIES MIRED IN THE 1970S The federal government has for years employed a bizarre circular logic when it comes to marijuana. Officially deemed to have a high potential for abuse and no currently accepted medical […]
US CA: Inconsistent Strains: Medicinal Users Struggle With
URL: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v16/n582/a05.htmlNewshawk: http://www.drugsense.org/donate.htmVotes: 0Pubdate: Thu, 25 Aug 2016Source: Sacramento News & Review (CA)Copyright: 2016 Chico Community Publishing, Inc.Contact: Website: Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/540Author: John Flynn INCONSISTENT STRAINS: MEDICINAL USERS STRUGGLE WITH SACRAMENTO REGION’S PATCHWORK MARIJUANA LAWS Rancho Cordova Bans Dispensaries, Sacramento Allows Them and Other Cities Fall in the Middle Sometimes, Stephanie Raskin smokes marijuana to stop […]
Big Pharma Seeks to Capitalize on Pain-Reducing Compound Derived From Cannabis
The medicinal properties of cannabidiol (better known as CBD), a compound found in the Cannabis sativa L. plant species, are quickly drawing the attention of scientists, plant-medicine lovers, dietary-supplement companies, venture capitalists, professional athletes and Big Pharma — not to mention people living with serious, chronic medical conditions. Insiders predict the burgeoning market will be […]
Greenhouse Ventures Names Lindy Snider Lead Advisor
Greenhouse Ventures (GHV), a cannabis business accelerator based in Philadelphia, PA, announced they are bringing on Lindy Snider as the lead advisor to the organization. GHV helps seed-stage startups through a ten-week, 90-hour curriculum-based program. Using industry mentors and staff, the accelerator trains founders on emerging best practices of building sustainable cannabis businesses and helping […]
MA: Medical Marijuana Dispensary In East Boston Gets Nod From City Council
The Boston City Council voted unanimously today to write a letter of “non-opposition” for a medical-marijuana dispensary proposed for 220 McClellan Highway in East Boston. Happy Valley Ventures needs the letter to win state approval for its proposed dispensary. City Councilor Sal LaMattina (East Boston, Charlestown, North End) praised the application and location. “The location […]
NZ: Cannabis Law Reform Unlikely With Current Crop
The problem with Parliament and social reform is that is that it’s wrested in the hands of too few people. And there’s a lot of reform itching to get out of the political starting blocks. Cannabis law reform’s one area that’s unlikely to see the light of day with the current crop. Labour’s Andrew Little […]
Boom Of Medical Marijuana Research On The Horizon As DEA Loosens Restrictions
Head of the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS) Rick Doblin has been working on getting marijuana approved as a medicine for years, and recently announced the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is starting to open up to the idea of licensing more than one producer of cannabis product for research. The only organization with exclusive […]
No Surprise Here: Federal Gov’t Still Butting Heads With States Over Cannabis Legalization
On August 11, 2016, the widely anticipated Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) announcement on federal cannabis policy yielded fairly anticlimactic results. According to the statement, the federal agency denied two petitions to reschedule cannabis under the Controlled Substances Act (CSA). The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) conducted […]
CHARLO’S PLACE | Ganjapreneurship with Vapor Slide
August 24, 2016 Charlogreene.com Today, ganjapreneurs Nadia Veah and Brendan Gillis swing by Charlo’s Place to show of their innovative vape pen, the Vapor Slide. SHARE and SUBSCRIBE at CharloGreene.com for the latest cannabis news, exclusive interviews and useful reviews. Comments comments About Charlo Greene Charlo Greene is a broadcast journalist and media expert turned […]
Building the Foundation of Medical Cannabis Testing – Understanding the Use of Standards and Reference Materials – Part 1
In previous articles, you may recall that Amanda Rigdon, one our contributing authors, stated that instrument calibration is the foundation of all data quality. In this article, I would like to expand on that salient point. A properly calibrated instrument will, in fact, produce reliable data. It is the foundation we build our data upon. […]
MA: Arlington Redevelopment Board Delays Decision On Medical Marijuana Facility
Arlington, MA – The Arlington Redevelopment Board has decided to delay a decision on a proposed medical marijuana facility in town, reports the Arlington Advocate. During its meeting on Aug. 22, the redevelopment board did not vote on an application from the Massachusetts Patient Foundation, reports the Advocate. The hearing will be continued on Sept. […]
MA: Monson Town Meeting Rejects Creating Medical Marijuana Zoning District
Monson – Town Meeting said no to a Planning Board-recommended zoning amendment to create a medical marijuana overlay zoning district to accommodate potential growing and dispensary facilities at Monday’s session. Although 75 voted in favor, 216 were opposed at the well-attended special Town Meeting. The medical marijuana overlay district that was rejected called for creation […]
DEA Concession Means Marijuana Could Be Approved As A Medicine
Rick Doblin, who as head of the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS) has been trying for years to jump through the hoops required to get marijuana approved as a medicine, says the Drug Enforcement Administration’s new willingness to license more than one producer of cannabis for research will finally make it at least theoretically […]
FL: Orange County Follows Orlando With Moratorium On Medical Marijuana Activities
More than a month after the Orlando City Council voted for a temporary moratorium for medical marijuana dispensaries, Orange County commissioners followed suit with a similar measure on Tuesday. The moratorium extends to May 23, 2017 or until commissioners adopt new rules regarding medical marijuana nurseries and dispensaries. Currently, several state-approved dispensaries have started selling […]
Interview with Dr. Rachel Knox, Part II
Earlier this week, I posted the first half of my interview with Dr. Rachel Knox, who is a family care doctor with a background in clinical medicine. Dr. Knox is also the co-founder of Canna-Mds and serves as the medical chair for the Minority Cannabis Business Association. In the first article of this 2-part series, […]
THC in marijuana makes rats lazy, less willing to try cognitively demanding tasks
New research from the University of British Columbia suggests there may be some truth to the belief that marijuana use causes laziness — at least in rats. The study, published today in the Journal of Psychiatry and Neuroscience, found that tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the main psychoactive ingredient in marijuana, makes rats less willing to try a […]
How to Make a Cannabis Glass Hand Pipe: The Hands Behind the Flame
This article is sponsored by Smoke Cartel, an online retailer and head shop made up of a close-knit team of glass lovers dedicated to making sure you get the best possible smoking gear. The American glass industry is huge, and behind every American-made glass piece is an artist who spent countless hours in front of […]
Canada: New Medical Marijuana Regulations Don’t Pass The Smell Test
The federal Liberals recently unveiled new medical marijuana regulations, in order to meet guidelines set out by the Supreme Court of Canada. With the legalization of recreational cannabis, and likely new ways of handling medical cannabis, forthcoming in the new year, these regulatory changes offer clues as to the direction the federal government is heading. […]
We Need To De-Stigmatize It
Paris – A medical marijuana operation in Paris is planning to start shipping its product by mid-October. Hundreds of towering plants fill a flowering room at Emblem Cannabis’s 23,000-square-foot growing facility in a former chicken processing plant. The operation is one of about 35 federally authorized, mail-order medical marijuana suppliers in Canada, including 20 in […]
CA: Pico Rivera Council Kills Plan To Legalize Medical Marijuana Dispensaries
Pico Rivera – A proposal to legalize medical marijuana dispensaries was killed Tuesday when council members took no action on the plan. After nearly two hours of debate, no one was willing to make a motion in favor, with Mayor David Armenta the only council member speaking in favor. Council members said they saw no […]
MD: Medical Marijuana Means Jobs
When Del. Neil Parrott hits the campaign trail, his message is clear: Elect me and Washington County will see an influx of jobs. The reality, of course, has been somewhat different. Parrott has spent his time in office doing battle with immigrant scholarships, trying to police the state’s bathrooms, and working on other hot-button issues […]
NM: To Help Baby Girl, Family Drives To Denver For Cannabis
Albuquerque, N.M. – A New Mexico family is suing the state’s health department claiming that medical marijuana growing limitations hinder producers from making a certain cannabis oil that helps with their infant daughter’s rare disorder. Nicole and Ernie Sena have an 8-month-old daughter named Amylea, and when they look into her eyes they said they […]
Medical Marijuana
Having recently been in Colorado Springs, medicinal marijuana supply shops are having a hard time keeping up with the demand. More and more uses are being found for cannabinoids for the treatment of medical illnesses. Finally more politicians are deciding to get the education they need on these pharmaceuticals and are coming to the realization […]
Who Is Getting Medical Marijuana In New York?
Albany, N.Y. – A report by the state Health Department gives the first glimpse of who is getting cannabis through the state’s 9-month-old medical marijuana program. Number of patients: As of June 15, 4,998 New Yorkers were certified to get medical pot. Where do they live? About 60 percent live in the New York City […]
Ask a Pot Lawyer: Hot Federal Weed Law Action!
WHAT’S WITH all the federal weed law action? My head is spinning! MINE, TOO. Last week, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) announced it would not change its dismal tune on cannabis, and that weed would remain a Schedule I drug under the Controlled Substances Act (CSA). Then, the Obama administration announced it would ease barriers […]
MT: Judge Denies Petition To Put Measure Banning Medical Marijuana On Ballot
A judge in Kalispell has denied a petition to put a measure banning medical marijuana on the November ballot. Secretary of State Linda McCulloch’s office says Initiative 176 received 20,038 certified signatures, around 4,000 short of qualifying. But sponsor Steve Zabawa, director of SafeMontana, disputed that number. Zabawa asked Judge Heidi Ulbricht to require Flathead […]
NYS Department Of Health Considering Changes To Medical Marijuana Program
Albany, N.Y. The state’s Department of Health is considering a dozen changes to the state’s medical marijuana program. The recommendations were released as part of a two year review. Nancy Rivera is still searching for a registered physician that can write her a prescription for medical marijuana. The cancer survivor, who is also suffering from […]
Denmark Takes Small Step Towards Medicinal Cannabis
The Region of Southern Denmark on Tuesday agreed to move forward on a plan that could see the region become the first in the nation to prescribe cannabis for medicinal use. The region’s board of health gave the go-head to seek funding for a medicinal cannabis trial programme. “There are so many people who suffer […]
When hiring, this cannabis CEO and this pot-centric headhunter are looking for these qualities
Published: Aug 24, 2016, 8:45 am • Updated: Aug 24, 2016, 8:45 am By The Cannabist Staff The legal cannabis industry is booming and awash in job opportunities. But what does it take to land a position and build a career in marijuana? Andrew Schrot, founder and chief executive officer of cannabis edibles company BlueKudu, […]
City of Portland Cannabis Tax To Benefit Local Communities of Color
PORTLAND, OR (Aug, 2016) – On November 8, 2016, Portland City voters will vote on the allocation of 3% of recreational marijuana sales tax to a number of causes, including the support of minority owned businesses and communities of color. The current state tax on recreational marijuana sales is 25%. The 2015 Oregon Legislature set the new tax base […]
Brain imaging studies on the cognitive, pharmacological and neurobiological effects of cannabis in humans: Evidence from studies of adult users.
Cannabis is the most widely used illicit drug worldwide. Regular cannabis use has been associated with a range of acute and chronic mental health problems, such as anxiety, depression, psychotic symptoms and neurocognitive impairments and their neural mechanisms need to be examined. This review summarizes and critically evaluates brain-imaging studies of cannabis in recreational and […]
Pharmacological Treatment of Cannabis-Related Disorders: A Narrative Review.
BACKGROUND: Cannabis is the most widely used illicit psychoactive substance world-wide, yet no medication is approved for the treatment of intoxication, withdrawal, or cannabis use disorder (CUD). OBJECTIVE: To comprehensively review the current state of knowledge. METHOD: Search of the PubMed electronic data base and review of reference lists of relevant articles to identify controlled […]
The problematic use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) in adolescents by the cross sectional JOITIC study.
BACKGROUND: The emerging field of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) has brought about new interaction styles. Its excessive use may lead to addictive behaviours. The objective is to determine the prevalence of the problematic use of ICT such as Internet, mobile phones and video games, among adolescents enrolled in mandatory Secondary Education (ESO in Spanish) […]
Child Restraint Use and Driver Screening in Fatal Crashes Involving Drugs and Alcohol.
BACKGROUND: There are reports that the incidence of alcohol-involved crashes has remained stable among fatally injured drivers while drug involvement has increased in recent years. METHODS: Data from the Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) from 2010 to 2013 were used to examine drug and alcohol status of drivers (N = 10 864) of 4-wheeled passenger vehicles […]
Cannabinoids and post-traumatic stress disorder: clinical and preclinical evidence for treatment and prevention.
There is substantial evidence from studies in humans and animal models for a role of the endocannabinoid system in the control of emotional states. Several studies have shown an association between exposure to trauma and substance use. Specifically, it has been shown that there is increased prevalence of cannabis use in post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) […]
Dominant psychoactive drugs in the Central European region: A wastewater study.
The aim of this study was to analyze 26 various illicit drugs, psychopharmaceuticals and metabolites thereof in sewer from 17 selected wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) in the Slovak and Czech Republics. Urinary bio-markers used were analyzed using liquid chromatography coupled with the tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS). We then compared our results with data obtained in […]
License Plate from a Marijuana State? That’s No Reason to Stop and Search, Fed Court Says
DENVER, CO — Drivers from pot-friendly West Coast states have long complained of “license plate profiling,” claiming state troopers more interested in drug interdiction than traffic safety perch like vultures along the nation’s east-west interstate highways pull them over on pretextual traffic stops—going 71 in a 70 mph zone, failing to wait two full seconds […]
NY: Health Department Airs Out Proposal That Would Put Medical Marijuana In Schools
Albany – Back to school supplies could soon include medical marijuana under a proposal put forward by Gov. Cuomo’s administration. Looking at ways to expand New York’s fledgling medical cannabis program, the state Health Department wants to give schools a way to “possess, secure, and administer medical marijuana products under limited circumstances.” The proposal was […]
Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Petition Surpasses Signatures Needed
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma – The effort to bring medical marijuana to a vote of the people reached a milestone Tuesday.Oklahoma Secretary of State Chris Benge announced his office completed the counting of signatures for State Question 788. According to a news release, the secretary of state’s office counted a total of 67,761 signatures for the […]
These Four States Will Be Voting On Medical Marijuana In November
It’s been 20 years since California punched through pot prohibition and became the first state to legalize marijuana for medicinal purposes. Now, 23 states have medical marijuana laws, and more than a dozen more have taken the half-step of legalizing the medicinal use of cannabidiol (CBD) only – not raw marijuana. While some of the […]
NSW: Medical Cannabis Trial For Epileptic Children Showing 'Promising' Early Signs
A special scheme providing medicinal cannabis to epileptic children too sick to join the upcoming standard clinical trial in NSW has shown “promising” early signs, though doctors have warned it is not a miracle cure. About 20 severely epileptic children have so far begun receiving the cannabis-based medicine Epidiolex under the NSW Government’s Compassionate Access […]
US AR: Column: Competing Prescriptions
URL: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v16/n580/a07.htmlNewshawk: http://www.drugsense.org/donate.htmVotes: 0Pubdate: Wed, 24 Aug 2016Source: Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette (Fayetteville, AR)Copyright: 2016 Northwest Arkansas Newspapers LLC.Contact: http://www.nwaonline.com/submit/letter/Website: http://www.nwaonline.com/Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/828Author: Brenda Blagg COMPETING PRESCRIPTIONS Voters May Face Two Pot-Related Measures in November Arkansas voters may yet see dueling ballot proposals to allow medical marijuana in this state. Last week, backers of a second […]
US KS: Out-Of-State License Plates Don't Justify Search
URL: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v16/n580/a06.htmlNewshawk: http://www.drugsense.org/donate.htmVotes: 0Pubdate: Wed, 24 Aug 2016Source: Manteca Bulletin (CA)Copyright: 2016 Manteca BulletinContact: Website: http://www.mantecabulletin.com/Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/3670 OUT-OF-STATE LICENSE PLATES DON’T JUSTIFY SEARCH WICHITA, Kan. ( AP ) – Law enforcement officials in Kansas cannot stop and search motorists just for having out-of-state license plates from states that have legalized marijuana, a federal appeals court […]
US NJ: NJ Weedman Pleads Not Guilty To Drug Charges
URL: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v16/n580/a01.htmlNewshawk: http://www.drugsense.org/donate.htmVotes: 0Pubdate: Wed, 24 Aug 2016Source: Trentonian, The (NJ)Copyright: 2016 The TrentonianContact: Website: http://www.trentonian.comDetails: http://www.mapinc.org/media/1006Author: Isaac AviluceaBookmark: http://mapinc.org/people/Forchion NJ WEEDMAN PLEADS NOT GUILTY TO DRUG CHARGES TRENTON – Wearing a tailored gray pinstripe suit and a ganja chain dangling from his neck, Trenton’s well-known marijuana activist showed up more than 15 minutes late […]
US KS: Court Bars Searches Over 'Pot'-State Tags
URL: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v16/n580/a05.htmlNewshawk: http://www.drugsense.org/donate.htmVotes: 0Pubdate: Wed, 24 Aug 2016Source: Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette (Fayetteville, AR)Copyright: 2016 Northwest Arkansas Newspapers LLC.Contact: http://www.nwaonline.com/submit/letter/Website: http://www.nwaonline.com/Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/828 COURT BARS SEARCHES OVER ‘POT’-STATE TAGS WICHITA, Kan. – Law enforcement officials in Kansas cannot stop and search motorists just for having out-of-state license plates from states that have legalized marijuana, a federal […]
US AR: New Group Joins Fight Against Two 'Pot' Initiatives
URL: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v16/n580/a09.htmlNewshawk: http://www.drugsense.org/donate.htmVotes: 0Pubdate: Wed, 24 Aug 2016Source: Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette (Fayetteville, AR)Copyright: 2016 Northwest Arkansas Newspapers LLC.Contact: http://www.nwaonline.com/submit/letter/Website: http://www.nwaonline.com/Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/828Author: Brian Fanney NEW GROUP JOINS FIGHT AGAINST TWO ‘POT’ INITIATIVES A new group has formed to coordinate attacks on the proposed Arkansas Medical Cannabis Act and Arkansas Medical Marijuana Amendment. State Surgeon General […]
US AZ: Groups For And Against Legal Pot Face Off
URL: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v16/n580/a04.htmlNewshawk: http://www.drugsense.org/donate.htmVotes: 0Pubdate: Wed, 24 Aug 2016Source: Sun, The (Yuma, AZ)Copyright: 2016 The SunContact: Website: http://www.yumasun.com/Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/1258Author: Blake Herzog GROUPS FOR AND AGAINST LEGAL POT FACE OFF Leaders of the campaigns for and against the statewide proposition to legalize recreational marijuana use in Arizona appeared at a Yuma forum Tuesday to make their cases […]
US CO: Yes, It's Legal But The Law's Still A Drag
URL: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v16/n577/a01.htmlNewshawk: http://www.drugsense.org/donate.htmVotes: 0Pubdate: Tue, 23 Aug 2016Source: Dominion Post, The (New Zealand)Copyright: 2016 The Dominion PostContact: Website: http://www.stuff.co.nz/dominion-post/Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/2550 YES, IT’S LEGAL ( BUT THE LAW’S STILL A DRAG ) Colorado legalised marijuana sales two years ago. Ben Hoyle reports on the highs and lows of the decision. The “bud tender” had shoulder-length black […]
US MI: Column: 537 Plants Seized in Medical Marijuana Sting;
URL: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v16/n578/a04.htmlNewshawk: http://www.drugsense.org/donate.htmVotes: 0Pubdate: Wed, 24 Aug 2016Source: Colorado Springs Independent (CO)Column: CannabizCopyright: 2016 Colorado Springs IndependentContact: Website: http://www.csindy.comDetails: http://www.mapinc.org/media/1536Author: Nat Stein 537 PLANTS SEIZED IN MEDICAL MARIJUANA STING; JUDGE REVERSES COURSE IN CASE OF ACCUSED DOCTORS Huge bust halts MMJ grower On Aug. 18, the Colorado Springs Metro Vice, Narcotics and Intelligence division assisted […]
US PA: Marijuana Use Can Have Unintended Side Effects
URL: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v16/n577/a03.htmlNewshawk: http://www.drugsense.org/donate.htmVotes: 0Pubdate: Mon, 22 Aug 2016Source: Citizens’ Voice, The (Wilkes-Barre, PA)Copyright: 2016 The Citizens’ VoiceContact: Website: http://www.citizensvoice.com/Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/1334Author: Kent Jackson MARIJUANA USE CAN HAVE UNINTENDED SIDE EFFECTS Not everyone who takes marijuana gets high or feels good. Some users panic, the National Institute of Drug Abuse said on its website. Even among patients […]
US OR: Oregon Pot Tax Brings In $25.5 Million
URL: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v16/n578/a09.htmlNewshawk: http://www.drugsense.org/donate.htmVotes: 0Pubdate: Wed, 24 Aug 2016Source: Mail Tribune, The (Medford, OR)Copyright: 2016 The Mail TribuneContact: Website: http://www.mailtribune.com/Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/642Note: Only prints LTEs from within it’s circulation area, 200 word count limitAuthor: Hannah Golden, Mail Tribune Recreational Marijuana OREGON POT TAX BRINGS IN $25.5 MILLION Collections Are Exceeding Projections Pot smokers are paying even more […]
US CA: A Flow Of Drugs On Death Row
URL: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v16/n579/a03.htmlNewshawk: http://www.drugsense.org/donate.htmVotes: 0Pubdate: Wed, 24 Aug 2016Source: Los Angeles Times (CA)Copyright: 2016 Los Angeles TimesContact: Website: http://www.latimes.com/Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/248Author: Paige St. JohnBookmark: http://www.mapinc.org/prison.htm (Incarceration) A FLOW OF DRUGS ON DEATH ROW As Secure As San Quentin Seems, Contraband Slips In SAN QUENTIN, Calif. – Condemned murderer Michael Jones was acting strangely and profusely sweating when […]
US KS: Court: License Plates Don't Justify Search
URL: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v16/n578/a07.htmlNewshawk: http://www.drugsense.org/donate.htmVotes: 0Pubdate: Wed, 24 Aug 2016Source: Mail Tribune, The (Medford, OR)Copyright: 2016 Associated PressContact: Website: http://www.mailtribune.com/Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/642Note: Only prints LTEs from within it’s circulation area, 200 word count limitAuthor: Roxana Hegeman, Associated Press COURT: LICENSE PLATES DON’T JUSTIFY SEARCH Police Can’t Stop Cars for Having Plates From States That Have Legal Marijuana WICHITA, […]
US MI: Column: Study Combats Gridiron Injuries With
URL: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v16/n578/a05.htmlNewshawk: http://www.drugsense.org/donate.htmVotes: 0Pubdate: Wed, 24 Aug 2016Source: Metro Times (Detroit, MI)Column: Higher GroundCopyright: 2016 C.E.G.W./Times-ShamrockContact: Website: http://www.metrotimes.comDetails: http://www.mapinc.org/media/1381Author: Larry Gabriel STUDY COMBATS GRIDIRON INJURIES WITH NON-ADDICTIVE GRASS “I hurt daily,” says former NFL and Michigan State University football player Andre Rison. “Marijuana candy helps.” Rison has been in the news recently due to legal […]
US CA: Weedmaps May Have Fake Reviews
URL: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v16/n579/a04.htmlNewshawk: http://www.drugsense.org/donate.htmVotes: 0Pubdate: Wed, 24 Aug 2016Source: Los Angeles Times (CA)Copyright: 2016 Los Angeles TimesContact: Website: http://www.latimes.com/Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/248Author: Paresh Dave WEEDMAPS MAY HAVE FAKE REVIEWS Many Glowing Remarks Come From the Same Ip Address, a Software Flaw Shows. Millions of consumers treat Weedmaps like the Yelp for pot, relying on the Irvine company as […]
US GA: Locals Weigh In On Pot Category
URL: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v16/n577/a05.htmlNewshawk: http://www.drugsense.org/donate.htmVotes: 0Pubdate: Tue, 23 Aug 2016Source: Rome News-Tribune (GA)Copyright: 2016 Rome News-TribuneContact: Website: http://www.romenews-tribune.com/Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/1716Author: Spencer Lahr LOCALS WEIGH IN ON POT CATEGORY The DEA announces it will keep marijuana on the list of most dangerous drugs. In the eyes of the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration, marijuana is still considered dangerous enough to […]
CHARLO’S PLACE | How to Buy Legal Weed in Colorado with Kind Love
August 23, 2016 Charlogreene.com In this special edition of CHARLO’S PLACE, Charlo heads to Kind Love, an award winning dispensary in Denver. There she walks through the process of legally buying marijuana in after grabbing an interview with Kind Love CEO David Spitz. SHARE then head to CharloGreene.com and subscribe for more of the latest […]
Steep Hill Hawaii Expands Cannabis Testing Lab’s Operations to 8 States
Steep Hill Announces Agreement to License Cannabis Testing Technology in the State of Hawaii License Granted To Hawaii Testing Company Spectra Analytical Lab, LLC; Media Open House 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 23 & Wednesday, Aug. 24 BERKELEY, Calif., Aug. 23, 2016 /PRNewswire/ — Steep Hill, the global industry leader in cannabis testing […]
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Steep Hill Announces Agreement to License Cannabis Testing Technology in the State of Hawaii
BERKELEY, Calif., Aug. 23, 2016 /PRNewswire/ — Steep Hill, the global industry leader in cannabis testing and analytics, today announced it has licensed its cannabis testing technology to Spectra Analytical Lab, which is run by a highly respected team known for cannabis science, patient advocacy and educational event production in Hawaii. Once approved by the Hawaii […]
Cayman Islands Supporting Medical Marijuana
GEORGE TOWN, Cayman Islands – Premier Alden McLaughlin is in full support of changes to the Misuse of Drugs Act that would make the Cayman Islands the first Caribbean nation to have a functioning medical cannabis program. The rules changes published by the island government are still subject to a 21-day public comment period, followed […]