New York Considering Home Delivery Of Medical Marijuana
Albany, N.Y. – New York is considering expanding its 9-month-old medical marijuana program by adding more growers and allowing home delivery. The state Health Department has issued a report recommending ways the program can be improved. Some of those recommendations include: Registering five additional growers over the next two years. Making it easier for schools […]
OH: Council Looks For Clarity In Medical Pot Permits
Zanesville – Ohio’s new marijuana law goes into effect on Sept. 8, making the state the 25th to legalize it for medical purposes. However, that doesn’t mean anyone can casually smoke pot. In fact, smoking marijuana in Ohio will still be illegal. Although Ohio Republican Gov. John Kasich signed a bill legalizing marijuana for medical […]
CO: Commercial And Medical Pot Licensing Moratorium Extention May Get New Life
The November ballot may get a little greener. The Pueblo County commissioners are proposing a ballot question asking if an existing moratorium on the licensing of any new commercial and medical pot businesses should be extended to 2020. Another part of the question would ask for a moratorium on commercial pot grow licenses until Jan. […]
Debate Over Marijuana In Missouri More Than Just A Puff Of Smoke
Last week a group of Missouri prosecutors announced they had taken legal steps to block voter consideration of a medical marijuana proposition on the November ballot. In a news release, the group said it opposes the measure because pot is illegal under federal law. “Missouri law cannot usurp federal law,” the prosecutors claim. That doesn’t […]
Rise Up Expungement Day Taking Place on August 27th in Portland
The Minority Cannabis Business Association is doing great things across the board for the cannabis movement in our country. One of their first priorities is to help with expungement of convictions from cannabis related crimes. If you have a cannabis conviction, you will want to read this… While the legal cannabis industry booms, a specific […]
NB: Medical Marijuana Company Receives Government Support
Atholville, N.B. – The provincial government is providing support for a proposed medical marijuana facility that is expected to create up to 208 jobs in northern New Brunswick. “We understand how important job creation, education and health care are to New Brunswickers,” said Premier Brian Gallant. “With this investment we are getting things done to […]
MA: Leominster Delays Decision On Medical Marijuana Approvals
Leominster – Despite a formal recommendation from the city’s Ways and Means Committee to grant a letter of non-opposition to Prime Wellness Centers Inc., allowing it to open Leominster’s first medical-marijuana dispensary, the City Council voted Monday night to table the requests of all three applicants trying to open marijuana-related facilities in the city. At-large […]
NY: DOH – 340 Marijuana Patients In Westchester
Albany – More than half of patients certified to receive medical marijuana in New York live in New York City or on Long Island, according to a new report. The state Department of Health this week released a legally required report detailing the progress of the state’s medical-marijuana program, which was signed into law two […]
Santa Cruz Nonprofit Provides Free Medical Marijuana To California Vets
Live Oak – By 6 p.m. Monday, more than 100 U.S. veterans had lined up in the back parking lot of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 7263. The group consisted of men and women from all branches and eras of the military. They chatted amiably or rested in folding camping chairs, waiting for […]
Guam – Igisomar Reintroduces Medical Marijuana Bill
Saipan – Sen. Sixto Igisomar shelved his first version of the marijuana bill and drafted another version, this time to regulate its use for personal, commercial and medicinal use. He said Senate Bill 19-106 is the improved version of Senate Bill 19-6 and is now with the Senate Committee on Health and Welfare chaired by […]
FL: Petition To Stop Publix From Fighting Medical Marijuana Has 41K Signatures
Thousands of people are pushing back against Carol Jenkins Barnett, daughter of Publix supermarket founder George Jenkins, who donated $800,000 to Drug Free Florida in hopes of defeating the November medical marijuana vote. A citizen-led petition on Change.org, aimed at stopping the heiress from donating money to anti-medical marijuana causes, has garnered more than 41,000 […]
An Update On Medical Marijuana
Medicinal marijuana is expanding rapidly and recreational marijuana is making a serious, and perhaps inevitable, run at being legal. So where do we stand from a medical perspective? In this session at WCI’s 2016 Workers’ Compensation Educational Conference, Donald Bucklin, MD, Medical Review Officer at U.S. Healthworks, provided a marijuana status update. There are 483 […]
NY: State Health Department Recommends Overhauling Medical Marijuana Program
The Cuomo administration is recommending significant expansions to the state’s fledgling medical marijuana program just nine months after it began. The state Department of Health, in a report analyzing the program, offered 12 recommendations to improve the program, including: registering an additional five growers over the next two years, increasing the number of brands allowed […]
How to Grow Cannabis in Your Closet, Part 2: From the Vegetative Stage to Harvest
This article is sponsored by SuperCloset. SuperCloset is the world’s leading manufacturer of automated SuperPonics grow systems and grow boxes. If you joined us for Part 1 of How to Grow Cannabis in Your Closet, you learned a lot about setting up an indoor cannabis garden – from choosing your system, to germinating your seeds, […]
These 4 States Will Be Voting on Medical Marijuana in November
Will medical marijuana go four for four this year? It seems likely, but we’re going to have to wait for November 8 to know for sure. 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 […]
NY: State Health Department Recommends Overhauling Medical Marijuana Program
The Cuomo administration is recommending significant expansions to the state’s fledgling medical marijuana program just nine months after it began. The state Department of Health, in a report analyzing the program, offered 12 recommendations to improve the program, including: registering an additional five growers over the next two years, increasing the number of brands allowed […]
HI: Medical Marijuana Use Big On Big Island
New data from the state Department of Health confirms Hawaii County has nearly twice as many medical marijuana patients as Oahu, with about 11 percent living in Pahoa alone. On June 30, there were 6,101 patients residing on Hawaii Island, comprising 42 percent of the 14,492 patients statewide. The island has about 13 percent of […]
MD: Legislative Black Caucus – Hogan Should Intervene In Medical Cannabis Licenses
The head of the Legislative Black Caucus of Maryland is asking the governor to intervene in the awarding of medical cannabis licenses because the selected companies lack diversity, denying minorities the opportunity to get in on the ground floor of an emerging industry. “I am completely disappointed with the medical marijuana commission and the decision […]
After Years Of Quiet Progress, Israeli Medical Cannabis Research Is Budding
Behind closed doors somewhere in the recesses of the Israeli government’s Agricultural Research Organization, Dr. Nirit Bernstein has been working for the past three years to perfect cannabis cultivation practices. “It’s difficult to be a cannabis researcher. It’s much easier to be a tomato or citrus researcher,” she told The Jerusalem Post on Monday. “We […]
PR: Pro Cannabis Patients Alliance – Regulations Are Inconsistent And Contradictory
San Juan – The Pro Cannabis Patients Alliance Inc. complained Monday that proposed medical marijuana regulations discriminate against patients, hinder the participation of small businesses and promote a monopoly in the sale of the product. The alliance testified on the first day of public hearings at the Health Department on Regulation 8766, which repealed regulations […]
NM: Legislative Committee Tackles Medical Pot
The New Mexico Legislative Health and Human Services committee will meet in Taos for three days starting Aug. 22 to hear updates on a number of health-related issues that have come under scrutiny in recent months. The meeting opens with an update on New Mexico’s medical cannabis program, which has seen nearly double the enrollment […]
AU: Medicinal Cannabis Closer In Victoria
As part of the Victorian government’s support for legalised medicinal cannabis to be used “in exceptional circumstances”, Australia’s first phase of horticultural trials of the drug are complete. Phase one identified suitable plant strains from which to grow multiple plants for use by patients, and phase two will now see those plants cultivated under the […]
Hold on for Rec! Canada’s New ACMPR Program
Earlier this month, Health Canada, in a press release, gave a glimpse as to what the new Access to Cannabis for Medical Purposes Regulations (ACMPR) might look like. On August 11th, they announced the new set of regulations would go into effect on August 24th this week. Information presented was not shocking. Most Canadians had […]
Hundreds of applications pile in for Arizona medical marijuana dispensary licenses
Published: Aug 23, 2016, 9:10 am • Updated: Aug 23, 2016, 9:10 am By The Associated Press PHOENIX, Az.– State officials say they received hundreds of applications for approximately 30 new licenses for medical marijuana dispensaries. The Department of Health Services says it has processed 750 applications and that it anticipates awarding 31 dispensary licenses […]
A Pot of Money: Oregon Collects $25.5M in Marijuana Taxes
SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Oregon has processed $25.5 million in tax payments from recreational marijuana from January through the end of July. The state’s Department of Revenue says medical marijuana dispensaries were required to file their second-quarter returns for recreational marijuana by Aug. 1. Oregonians legalized recreational marijuana in late 2014. But it can only […]
New Report Says California Marijuana Sales to Top $6.5 Billion by 2020
Oakland, CA – Arcview Market Research, the leading publisher of cannabis market research, in partnership with New Frontier, the cannabis Big Data and analytics authority, has released its 2016 California Legal Cannabis Market State Profile, which shows the potential growth of the adult use market if California voters choose to legalize adult use cannabis in […]
Arizona Cannabis Conference & Expo Slated for October 15 and 16 at the Phoenix Convention Center
PHOENIX, Ariz., (August 18, 2016) – The election stakes are high this November and the public has a right to make an informed decision about cannabis before voting, so says a national cannabis event producer who staging a large-scale Arizona Cannabis Conference & Expo to the Phoenix Convention Center, Saturday, October 15 and Sunday, October […]
Cannabis Professional Advancement Series Provides In-Depth Regulatory Overview in Denver
DENVER, Colo. – Attorneys, accountants and all professionals looking to stay on the leading edge of the cannabis industry and continue their education are invited to attend the Cannabis Professional Advancement Series (CPAS) taking place from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., Friday, September 16, at the University of Denver. Attendees will receive advanced education led […]
Report: Legalizing marijuana in California could create $6.5 billion market by 2020
Published: Aug 23, 2016, 6:04 am • Updated: Aug 23, 2016, 6:04 am By Alicia Wallace, The Cannabist Staff California legalizing recreational marijuana could grow the industry there to $6.5 billion in 2020 — and also serve as a “watershed moment” for the industry in and outside the United States, according to a report released […]
How medical marijuana's emergence could play a role in a Puerto Rico economic recovery
Published: Aug 23, 2016, 6:01 am • Updated: Aug 23, 2016, 5:59 am By Alicia Wallace, The Cannabist Staff Puerto Rico is facing a time of turmoil and transition. The U.S. territory is in the throes of a “fiscal crisis” — the island is more than $70 billion in the red — and also is […]
Cannabinoid type 1 receptor antagonism ameliorates harmaline-induced essential tremor in rat.
BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: Essential tremor (ET) is a neurological disorder with unknown etiology. Its symptoms include cerebellar motor disturbances, cognitive and personality changes, hearing and olfactory deficits. Excitotoxic cerebellar climbing fibre hyperactivity may underlie essential tremor and has been emulated in rodents by systemic harmaline administration. Cannabinoid receptor agonists can cause motor disturbances although there […]
PA: Medical Marijuana Coming To Schuylkill County?
Van Hoekelen greenhouses near Mcadoo will apply for one of the first state permits to grow marijuana to be used for medicinal purposes. State regulators are trying to figure out the rules for the growing and distribution of medical marijuana…something made possible by the state legislature earlier this spring. Officials at Van Hoekelen Greenhouses say […]
CO: Districts Wrestle With Law Allowing Students To Use Medical Cannabis At School
Colorado school districts this year are wrestling with a new law that allows students with a valid prescription to get medical marijuana treatments on school property with or without help from a school nurse. “Jack’s Law” offers two alternatives for the state’s 179 school districts. They can write policies limiting where on campus the treatments […]
US MA: In Allston, a Battle Is Brewing Over a Marijuana
URL: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v16/n576/a04.htmlNewshawk: http://www.drugsense.org/donate.htmVotes: 0Pubdate: Tue, 23 Aug 2016Source: Boston Globe (MA)Copyright: 2016 Globe Newspaper CompanyContact: Website: http://bostonglobe.com/Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/52Author: Meghan E. Irons IN ALLSTON, A BATTLE IS BREWING OVER A MARIJUANA DISPENSARY Boston City Councilor Mark Ciommo is again facing criticism this week for not backing a locally run company that wants to open a medical […]
US PA: Pennsylvania Not Alone In Medical Marijuana Stance
URL: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v16/n576/a07.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 PENNSYLVANIA NOT ALONE IN MEDICAL MARIJUANA STANCE State among several to allow treatment not yet approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration Pennsylvania and the federal government disagree about the usefulness of […]
US MD: Agency Faulted For Pot Process
URL: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v16/n576/a05.htmlNewshawk: http://www.drugsense.org/donate.htmVotes: 0Pubdate: Tue, 23 Aug 2016Source: Baltimore Sun (MD)Copyright: 2016 The Baltimore Sun CompanyContact: Website: http://www.baltimoresun.com/Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/37Author: Pamela Wood AGENCY FAULTED FOR POT PROCESS Black Lawmakers Say Cannabis Licensees Lack Racial Diversity The head of the Legislative Black Caucus of Maryland is asking the governor to intervene in the awarding of medical cannabis […]
Oregon Collects $25.5M in Cannabis Taxes
SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Oregon has processed $25.5 million in tax payments from recreational marijuana from January through the end of July. The state’s Department of Revenue says medical marijuana dispensaries were required to file their second-quarter returns for recreational marijuana by Aug. 1. Oregonians legalized recreational marijuana in late 2014. But it can only […]
MA: Northampton Doctor Prescribing Marijuana Closes Practice
Northampton, Mass. – One of the state’s only certified medical marijuana prescribers is calling it quits with the practice. Dr. Jill Griffin is one of only 13 physicians in western Massachusetts who have seven or more active medical marijuana certifications. In a voicemail and letter to her patients, Dr. Griffin said she will no longer […]
Marijuana Group Plans Southern Illinois Clinic
Carbondale – An outreach group for medical cannabis plans to open a clinic in Southern Illinois that will help patients get registered for the state’s medical marijuana program. Caprice Sweatt, founder and CEO of Medical Cannabis Outreach, said the facility will open in early December, most likely in Carbondale, although the exact location is still […]
MO: Kansas City Marijuana Advocates Closing In On Reform Efforts
Organizers are closing in on their goal of collecting 2,300 signatures to get marijuana decriminalization on the November ballot in Kansas City. The National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws’ Kansas City branch (NORML KC) has been gathering signatures since June. Under the proposal, if someone is caught with less than 35 grams of […]
NY: Medical Marijuana Program Should Be Expanded
New York’s medical marijuana program should double in size and see a broader range of authorized health providers, according to recommendations by the New York State Department of Health. The recommendations came as part of a new report“Medical Use of Marijuana Under the Compassionate Care Act” posted by the DOH this week, two years after […]
CHARLO’S PLACE | Weed Accessories by Mail with Stashbox
August 22, 2016 Charlogreene.com Today, Stashbox CEO Natasha Irizarry swings by Charlo Greene’s Place to discuss cannabis subscription services and how she’s utilizing data to to set Stashbox apart from competitors. Listen as Natasha how she says CanopyBoulder‘s business accelerator has helped her find her footing in the industry.Watch as she points out the differences […]
MA: City Councilor Likes Proposed Marijuana Dispensary In Allston – But Not This One
City Councilor Mark Ciommo today tore into a medical-marijuana dispensary proposed for 144 Harvard Ave., stopping just short of accusing its proponents of being liars who would let kids down pot-laced gummy bears and lollipops. Compassionate Organics needs a statement of “non-opposition” from the City Council to gain state approval for its proposed dispensary. Ciommo […]
NM: Chamber Of Commerce Posts About Marijuana Issues
Silver City – The Grant County Chamber of Commerce recently published a post about the use of marijuana that pertains to Silver City and New Mexico. According to the post, the chamber stated it placed the article because marijuana legalization will more than likely, once again, be heard during the 2017 Legislature in Santa Fe. […]
OH: State Puts $1.8 Million Behind Medical Marijuana Enforcement
Columbus – The state of Ohio agreed today for the first time to put money, $1.8 million, behind its commitment to allow the legal use of marijuana within its borders for medical use only. House Bill 523, signed into law by Gov. John Kasich in June, will take effect on Sept. 8, starting the process […]
Hoosier Veteran Says It’s Time Indiana Legalizes Medical Marijuana
Indianapolis – Jeff Staker knows the new battle that lies ahead. The Indiana Marine veteran has registered a nonprofit with the state, Hoosier Veterans for Medical Cannabis, and said he is committed to pushing Indiana lawmakers to legalize medical marijuana. “There needs to be an alternative,” Staker said. It’s in part his first-hand account of […]
OH: North Canton Talks Moratorium On Medical Marijuana
North Canton City Council could become the first city in Stark County to halt medical marijuana. Council will introduce legislation tonight that would impose a six-month moratorium on granting permits or certificates of occupancy for any structure used for the “cultivation, processing or retail sale of medical marijuana.” The delay would allow the city to […]
OH: West Milton To Vote On Medical Marijuana Ban
West Milton – The city council is looking to follow suit with the neighboring communities when it comes to medical marijuana. The legalization of medical marijuana in Ohio goes into effect on Sept. 1, so the city has called a special meeting to vote on proposed restrictions for the issue. The meeting will be held […]
PA: Greenhouse Seeks Marijuana Business
A Hazleton-area company that has decades of experience raising bulbs, sunflowers, poinsettias and other decorative plants hopes to grow with Pennsylvania’s new medical marijuana industry. Van Hoekelen Greenhouses of Kline Township plans to form a new company called TheraBloom that will apply for a state permit to grow and process medical marijuana. “We’re taking what […]
MA: No Need For Pot Paranoia In North Attleboro
North Attleboro selectmen are facing a decision that town leaders in neighboring communities have had to confront in recent months and years: Whether or not to prohibit the possibility of a medical marijuana dispensary locating in town. Under the convoluted laws passed in the Commonwealth after a medical marijuana question was approved by voters, boards […]
Ohio NORML Continues the Fight on the Local Level
Statewide marijuana legalization efforts in Ohio have proven to be more difficult than many expected. After Ohio voters overwhelming rejected Issue 3 – a well-funded ballot initiative, that would have legalized the possession of up to one ounce of marijuana for adults 21 and over, but also contained severe restrictions with regard to retail production […]
A Q&A On New Mexico’s Medical Cannabis Economy
Economist Kelly O’Donnell, former New Mexico Regulation and Licensing Department secretary under Gov. Bill Richardson, and Duke Rodriguez, president of Ultra Health, a state licensed cannabis producer, recently discussed their views on cannabis program regulations that they say could lead to a 7-ton shortage and a new lawsuit aimed at improving patients’ access to the […]
MD: Hancock Gets Medical Cannabis Grower Company
Hancock – An Arizona-based medical cannabis grower has been granted a stage-one license to establish an operation in Hancock and has promised to share profits with the town. Harvest of Maryland LLC, headquartered in Arizona, plans to locate at the Stanley Fulton Center in Hancock, the former home of Fleetwood Travel Trailers. The Maryland Medical […]
AU: Supporters Argue Medicinal Cannabis Is Vital To Easing Suffering In Many Cases
It is with extreme disappointment that I read the opinion piece by Dr Jenny Martin (‘Putting ice on hype over medicinal marijuana’, Herald, 12/8). I am not a medical practitioner, but I have better knowledge than most on the medical benefits of cannabis for patients in extreme distress after watching my 25-year-old son succumb to […]
MD: For Taneytown Family, Cannabis Is About Medicine
The trip to Oregon this spring wasn’t conceived as an adventure in cannatourism by Randy and Lisa Crawford, but serendipity intervened. “What started out as a bucket list trip also turned into an education on medical cannabis,” Lisa Crawford said in an emotional interview Friday at the couple’s family home in Taneytown. “There are some […]
Hemp-Derived CBD Oil: Maintaining Quality in the Manufacturing Process
Hemp-derived cannabidiol (CBD) products are quickly becoming a burgeoning industry. Consumers can purchase the products in all fifty states and can receive the therapeutic effects of certain cannabinoids without any psychoactivity. Commonly used to help treat inflammation, pain, seizures and anxiety, CBD comprises a sizable portion of the cannabis market that patients and consumers are […]
OK: Medical Marijuana Question Doubtful For November Ballot
Oklahoma City – Advocates for medical marijuana are convinced limited use of the drug will be allowed by Oklahoma voters this November. That is, if voters actually see a question on the ballot. Doubt is growing that petitioners have enough time to navigate a sometimes lengthy process – which includes verifying 66,000 signatures, a review […]
Health Department Seeking Input For Implementation Of PA’s Medical Marijuana Program
Harrisburg – Health Secretary Dr. Karen Murphy has provided an update on the implementation status of Pennsylvania’s medical marijuana program and announced the department is seeking input on its draft temporary regulations for growers and processors. “The Department of Health is being very thoughtful and thorough in developing this complex patient and medically-focused program,” said […]
NB: Saint John Medical Marijuana Storefront Operating Illegally
The medical marijuana store that recently opened in Saint John might say it’s going by the books to stay open but the location is still operating illegally in Canada, according to one lawyer. Medicinal Grounds Cannabis Centre owned and operated by Ryan Francis only allows in those over 19 years of age with a certified […]
OH: New Medical Marijuana Law – What You Need To Know
When does this bill take effect? Ohio is the 25th state to adopt a medical marijuana law. This law takes effect on September 8, 2016. Who will administer this program? The newly established Medical Marijuana Control Commission in the Ohio Department of Commerce. What does this law allow? This law will allow patients with certain […]
MA: Ten Questions With John Hillier, Founder Of Medical Marijuana Dispensary In Ayer
Ayer – Since Massachusetts approved the sale of marijuana for medical use in November 2012, six dispensaries have opened in Massachusetts. One of them is in Ayer. Central Ave Compassionate Care, Inc., CACCI, founded by Shirley resident John Hillier, opened in November 2015. It was the fourth dispensary to open in the state. Marijuana is […]
ON: New Medical Marijuana Regs Show Need For Broader Legalization Policy
The government’s new approach to medicinal marijuana access is considered a setback for pot policy, says licensed producers, who add that it highlights the need to put in a comprehensive and clear legalized system. The new system will once again allow patients to grow their own supply or designate someone to grow it for them, […]
MT: Medical Marijuana Aids Vietnam War Veteran
I am a registered card holder and user of medical marijuana. My name is David Lewis, and I have chronic pain, depression and anxiety due to my service in the Vietnam War. I am a fourth-generation Montanan and I am 68 years old. I use medical marijuana to manage medical issues that began after I […]
Medical Marijuana In Pennsylvania
In April of this year (2016), medical marijuana became legal in Pennsylvania, and lawmakers said children would get the first crack at obtaining the medication. Let’s take a look at recent developments. Medical Marijuana “Roadmap” Released For Entrepreneurs On August 18, Pennsylvania released a draft of the rules for all would-be marijuana growers and processors […]
DEA Ends Mississippi's Medical Marijuana Research Monopoly
Countless activists, researchers and enthusiasts let out a collective whimper when the Drug Enforcement Administration upheld a 46-year-old policy of classifying marijuana as a Schedule I narcotic with no medicinal properties. But then, federal officials did something utterly unexpected and loosened restrictions on the cultivation of marijuana for research purposes. While that might sound counterintuitive, […]
Scientists Tell Time Magazine Their Marijuana Research Goals
by Rick Thompson In the wake of the DEA’s refusal to move cannabis from the list of the most addictive and non-medical drugs,TIME Magazine sought opinions on the future of canna-science from experts currently conducting research with marijuana. The casual statements about the safety of cannabis made by the experts are noteworthy. Scientists argue that […]
Are black biz owners missing from the Maryland medical marijuana industry?
Published: Aug 22, 2016, 7:37 am • Updated: Aug 22, 2016, 7:37 am By Fenit Nirappil, The Washington Post Maryland set up its legal medical marijuana industry with hopes of racial diversity and equity in spreading profits, but none of the 15 companies that were cleared this week for potentially lucrative growing licenses is led […]
When State Revenue and Personal Freedom Coincide
What Gambling Can Tell Us About Legalizing MarijuanaI am old enough to remember when Nevada was the only state where gambling was legal. In 1931, during the Great Depression, the state legislature had legalized casino gambling as a way to stimulate their economy, create new jobs, and entice more people to the state. For decades […]
Patent No. 6,630,507: Why the gov’t holds pot plant compound patents
It may not have quite the same ring to it as a certain seven-digit number made famous in song in 1981, but 6,630,507 has been growing increasingly internet-famous since last week. Following the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration’s inaction on rescheduling marijuana, legalization proponents have responded by taking to the internet to highlight Patent No. 6,630,507 […]
Medical marijuana proponents predict big increase in users
New data from the state Department of Health confirms Hawaii County has nearly twice as many medical marijuana patients as Oahu, with about 11 percent living in Pahoa alone. On June 30, there were 6,101 patients residing on Hawaii Island, comprising 42 percent of the 14,492 patients statewide. The island has about 13 percent of […]
US CA: OPED: Return Of The 'Fried Egg' PSA
URL: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v16/n574/a02.htmlNewshawk: http://www.drugsense.org/donate.htmVotes: 0Pubdate: Mon, 22 Aug 2016Source: Los Angeles Times (CA)Copyright: 2016 Los Angeles TimesContact: Website: http://www.latimes.com/Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/248Author: Dean BurnettNote: Dean Burnett is a neuroscientist who teaches at CardiffUniversity. He is the author of “Idiot Brain: What Your Head Is Really Up To.” RETURN OF THE ‘FRIED EGG’ PSA In 1987, the Partnership for […]
US OH: OPED: Federal Marijuana Policy In A Haze
URL: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v16/n573/a06.htmlNewshawk: http://www.drugsense.org/donate.htmVotes: 0Pubdate: Mon, 22 Aug 2016Source: Morning Journal (Lorain, OH)Copyright: 2016 Morning JournalContact: Website: http://www.morningjournal.com/Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/3569 FEDERAL MARIJUANA POLICY IN A HAZE President Barack Obama has said he considers marijuana no more dangerous than alcohol. More than three years ago, he said he had “bigger fish to fry” than targeting pot smokers in […]
6 Drinks to Try While High
Cannabis is great, but most people are hit with an unfortunate side effect: dry mouth (also known as cotton mouth). Luckily, this side effect is completely manageable for all those afflicted – just have a beverage on hand. In my opinion, these six drinks taste even more magically delicious after experiencing your favorite strain. Even […]
How To Make Blueberry Canna-Coconut Waffles
Nothing says “wake and bake” like these blueberry coconut waffles, which are a great way to start the day even without the canna-oil. Breakfast in bed, anyone? Ingredients 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 cup buckwheat flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons raw cane sugar 2 eggs 1 […]
Getting the Most of Your Terps
What are terpenes? Terpenes are naturally occurring volatile compounds responsible for much of the flavors and aromas within plants. Ever pop open a fresh bag only to be hit in the face with a lemony or pine-forward scent? Those aromas are a result of different combinations of terpenes. But terps affect more than just the […]
Former GOP Congressman State Finance Director Tom Campbell Endorses Prop 64
SACRAMENTO, CA—Today, Tom Campbell, the respected former Republican Congressman and legislator, former Director of the California Department of Finance under Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger and current law school professor at Chapman University in Orange County, officially endorsed Proposition 64, the Adult Use of Marijuana Act, which will be on the statewide ballot in November. “Proposition 64 […]
Contribution of health motive to cannabis use among high-school students.
The Marijuana Motives Measure (MMM), which is derived from a scale measuring alcohol use motives, has been the main instrument used to explore the role of motives in cannabis use and related problems. Two studies attempted to developed specific cannabis use motives but none of them showed a unique association to cannabis use and problems […]
Are Veterans Who Use Cannabis Really Our “Enemies”?
Last year, Maricopa County (AZ) Attorney Bill Montgomery called Vietnam veteran Don Ream Sr. an “enemy” of our country because he had the nerve to admit using cannabis recreationally. Given that over half the country has legalized either medicinal or recreational cannabis, Mr. Montgomery’s comments demonstrate a frightening disconnect from reality. The laws he enforces are at their core, […]
Marijuana campaigner makes history getting past Auckland Airport customs
ARIK REISS Golden Bay woman Rebecca Reider has made history bringing the first legal raw cannabis flower into New Zealand, medical marijuana campaigners say. A woman is claiming victory after bringing a bag of cannabis through customs at Auckland Airport – without so much as a raised eyebrow. Rather than concealing the drug supply, Rebecca […]
AZ: Mother Turns To Legal Cannabis Extract CBD To Ease Daughter’s Epilepsy
Verde Valley – When Breanna Moore of Camp Verde hired Perfect Chance Photography to capture an image of her infant daughter Kyrsten, she thought it was going be her last. Kyrsten was struggling with encephaly and was not expected to survive – until owner Chance Pedersen mentioned her husband Ian Pedersen’s involvement in CBD therapy. […]
MT: Medical Marijuana Cutoff Would Harm Cancer Patients
I am 80 years old. On May 3, 2016, I was diagnosed with stage four metastatic pancreatic cancer. On May 5, I began chemotherapy, which I will continue until it no longer is effective at holding the cancer at bay. Medical marijuana has become an important part of my battle against cancer. Over the last […]
Customs allows cannabis through border
Customs gave the all-clear to a woman who subsequently brought an ounce of cannabis into the country. Golden Bay woman Rebecca Reider confirmed to the Herald that she travelled through Customs at Auckland Airport on Friday with an ounce of medicinal cannabis that had been prescribed to her during a visit to Hawaii. Documentary maker […]
US AZ: Judge Throws Out Challenge to Legal Marijuana
URL: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v16/n571/a01.htmlNewshawk: http://www.drugsense.org/donate.htmVotes: 0Pubdate: Sat, 20 Aug 2016Source: Sun, The (Yuma, AZ)Copyright: 2016 The SunContact: Website: http://www.yumasun.com/Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/1258Author: Howard Fischer, Capitol Media Services JUDGE THROWS OUT CHALLENGE TO LEGAL MARIJUANA INITIATIVE IN ARIZONA PHOENIX – A judge has thrown out a bid to keep voters from deciding whether to legalize the recreational use of marijuana. […]
US OR: Pot At State Fair, 1st For US
URL: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v16/n571/a06.htmlNewshawk: http://www.drugsense.org/donate.htmVotes: 0Pubdate: Sun, 21 Aug 2016Source: Garden Island (Lihue, HI)Copyright: 2016 Associated PressContact: Website: http://thegardenisland.com/Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/964 POT AT STATE FAIR, 1ST FOR US SALEM, Ore. ( AP ) – Nine living marijuana plants will be displayed at the Oregon State Fair in a first of its kind event for the United States starting […]
US CO: Dizzying Highs and Lows of Life in the Metropolis of
URL: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v16/n572/a07.htmlNewshawk: http://www.drugsense.org/donate.htmVotes: 0Pubdate: Sun, 21 Aug 2016Source: Sunday Star-Times (New Zealand)Copyright: 2016 Sunday Star-TimesContact: Website: http://www.sundaystartimes.co.nzDetails: http://www.mapinc.org/media/1064 DIZZYING HIGHS AND LOWS OF LIFE IN THE METROPOLIS OF MARIJUANA The ‘Green Rush’ Has Proven to Be a Mixed Blessing for Colorado and Its State Capital. At Bruce Randolph School in a tough inner-city part of […]
US IL: Weed Busts Out Of Whack
URL: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v16/n572/a09.htmlNewshawk: http://www.drugsense.org/donate.htmVotes: 0Pubdate: Sun, 21 Aug 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: Mick Dumke WEED BUSTS OUT OF WHACK African-Americans Ticketed, Arrested for Pot Offenses in Chicago Far More Than Any Racial Group Four years after the Chicago City Council decriminalized the possession of small amounts of marijuana, African-American […]
US FL: Column: Time For Sports To Get Out Of Pot Testing
URL: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v16/n572/a06.htmlNewshawk: http://www.drugsense.org/donate.htmVotes: 0Pubdate: Sun, 21 Aug 2016Source: Sun-Sentinel (Fort Lauderdale, FL)Copyright: 2016 Sun-Sentinel CompanyContact: Website: http://www.sun-sentinel.com/Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/159Author: Dave Hyde TIME FOR SPORTS TO GET OUT OF POT TESTING In 2009, when Ricky Williams studied as a masseuse and gaveme a Japanese shiatsu massage, the subject of marijuana came up-this is where conversations could go […]
US NJ: OPED: Federal Marijuana Policy In A Haze
URL: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v16/n572/a05.htmlNewshawk: http://www.drugsense.org/donate.htmVotes: 0Pubdate: Sun, 21 Aug 2016Source: Trentonian, The (NJ)Copyright: 2016 The TrentonianContact: Website: http://www.trentonian.comDetails: http://www.mapinc.org/media/1006 FEDERAL MARIJUANA POLICY IN A HAZE Federal officials remain in a haze when it comes to articulating a comprehensible policy on marijuana. Perhaps last week’s ruling by the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals curtailing the feds from […]
US CA: OPED: Why This Time Around Is Different for Licit Pot
URL: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v16/n571/a09.htmlNewshawk: http://www.drugsense.org/donate.htmVotes: 0Pubdate: Sun, 21 Aug 2016Source: Los Angeles Times (CA)Copyright: 2016 Los Angeles TimesContact: Website: http://www.latimes.com/Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/248Author: Dennis RomeroNote: Dennis Romero Is a Staff Writer for the L.A. Weekly WHO HasBeen Covering Marijuana Laws Since 2009. WHY THIS TIME AROUND IS DIFFERENT FOR LICIT POT Californians first threatened to legalize recreational marijuana by […]
Mexico’s Debate Over Medical Marijuana
Legislation to legalize medical marijuana in Mexico has gotten tied up in that country’s Congress. Senators shelved the measure for further review after multiple amendments were tacked on to the original bill. Its future is anything but certain. In the meantime, some patients in Mexico ARE getting treatment with hemp-based products, imported under special permits. […]
CA: Huron Moves Toward Medical Pot
Huron could be the second city in Fresno County to allow medical marijuana cultivation, manufacture and distribution, city documents show. Meanwhile, growers already are lining up to court neighboring Coalinga, which approved medical cannabis in July. But other cities in conservative Fresno County, which has opposed all marijuana use for decades, remain in opposition to […]
Oklahomans For Health’s ‘Pot Petition’ Falls Short Of Signatures
Oklahoma City – A petition to put legalizing medical marijuana on the November ballot seems to have fallen short. The organization Oklahomans for Health have been organizing signings and submitted their petition with 59,981 signatures. However, to be put on the ballot it required 65,987. However, following state law, the Secretary of State office will […]
CA: Pot Initiative Pushing For Two Dispensaries On Ballot In Laguna Beach
Laguna Beach – A resident-sponsored initiative that allows for two medical marijuana dispensaries will be the only choice for voters on the November ballot. In a special meeting, the Laguna Beach City Council voted 4-0 against a proposal to put a competing measure on the ballot. Instead, council members agreed to oppose the resident-backed initiative […]
NSW: Medical Cannabis Is Unlikely To Be Subject To An Amnesty
Police Minister Troy Grant has hosed down calls for an amnesty on medical cannabis users. The overwhelming majority of respondents to a series of The Daily Advertiser surveys say they want an amnesty for medical cannabis users. They also strongly supported patients being able to grow their own cannabis for personal medical use. However, a […]
First-Ever Delivery Of Theraputic Cannabis In NW Florida Hoped To Improve Boy’s Life
Shalimar, Fla. – It’s called CBD Oil: short for Cannabidiol. And it was specially delivered this week to a little boy, JJ, short for Jonathan Junior. The parents of the nine year-old were presented with the first-ever delivery of cannabis oil in Northwest Florida. Their son was diagnosed with a rare form of epilepsy called […]
Laboratory On Maui To Test Potency Of Hawaii Cannabis
A mainland-based laboratory is expanding to Hawaiʻi with a facility on Maui that will offer cannabis testing as the state’s Medical Marijuana Dispensary Program gets underway. PharmLabs Hawaiʻi LLC will be offering laboratory testing and analytic services to ensure consumers have access to safe medicine. The ISO 17025 accredited laboratory will offer testing that is […]
MA: North Attleboro Selectmen Take Time To Consider Support Of Pot Facility
North Attleboro – A medical marijuana operation hoping to set up shop in North Attleboro made its pitch to selectmen Thursday, promising tight management while facing skepticism from some officials. Hope Heal Health wants to put a cultivation facility and dispensary in the industrial park, one of a few spots where town zoning permits cannabis […]
MD: Rankings Of Medical Marijuana Applicants To Be Released
Ocean City, Md. – Maryland’s medical marijuana commission next week will be releasing the rankings of top applicants to become growers and processors. Patrick Jameson, the commission’s executive director, made the announcement Saturday during a panel discussion during a local government convention. The commission already has named the top 15 growers and 15 processors now […]
DEA Ends Mississippi’s Medical Marijuana Research Monopoly
Countless activists, researchers and enthusiasts let out a collective whimper when the Drug Enforcement Administration upheld a 46-year-old policy of classifying marijuana as a Schedule I narcotic with no medicinal properties. But then, federal officials did something utterly unexpected and loosened restrictions on the cultivation of marijuana for research purposes. While that might sound counterintuitive, […]
AR: Medical Marijuana Group Emphasizes Positive In Emergence Of Competitor
The first group to qualify a medical marijuana measure for the November ballot issued a statement Friday expressing equanimity with a competing measure that submitted sufficient signatures Friday to qualify for the ballot. The statement came from Melissa Fults, who leads the campaign for the Arkansas Medical Cannabis Act, an initiated act that would allow […]