Cannabis and Relationships: Reframing Limiting Beliefs
One of the many things about cannabis effects I find so useful is it helps open up my mind to new perspectives and allows me to problem solve from different angles, and this is especially true when reflecting on relationships. My current favorite strain for deep, contemplative personal work is Cherry AK-47. (Thanks to SPARC […]
Don Koshmider’s Court Victory Against Prosecutor Mike Rola Indicative of Other Cases in Michigan
by Rick Thompson CADILLAC- All charges against Don Koshmider were dismissed. That’s the short version of the story. The long version involves raids, prosecutors, politically-charged motives and actions by law enforcement that are not supported by the communities they claim to protect. “I feel fantastic!” Don told me, in an exclusive TCC interview. “As Don’s […]
Judge Rules Against Opponents of Arizona Marijuana Initiative
PHOENIX — On Friday, a Maricopa County Superior Court judge dismissed a lawsuit filed by opponents of Proposition 205 who want to keep the measure off the November ballot. The Campaign to Regulate Marijuana Like Alcohol, which is supporting Proposition 205, is calling on Yavapai County Attorney Sheila Polk and Maricopa County Attorney Bill Montgomery, […]
Arkansas is Likely to Have Competing Medical Cannabis Measures On Ballot This Fall
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas — Arkansans strongly favor medical cannabis and this year it looks like they’ll get a choice about the kind of medical cannabis program they want to establish in 2017. Today Arkansans United for Medical Marijuana turned in additional signatures which will likely secure their initiative—The Arkansas Medical Marijuana Amendment (AMMA)—a spot on […]
Psychosis associated with acute recreational drug toxicity: a European case series.
BACKGROUND: Psychosis can be associated with acute recreational drug and novel psychoactive substance (NPS) toxicity. However, there is limited data available on how common this is and which drugs are most frequently implicated. We describe a European case series of psychosis associated with acute recreational drug toxicity, and estimate the frequency of psychosis for different […]
Long term stability of cannabinoids in oral fluid after controlled cannabis administration.
Cannabinoid stability in oral fluid (OF) is important for assuring accurate results since OF has become a valid alternative matrix of choice for drug testing. We previously published OF cannabinoid stability studies using Quantisal™, Oral-Eze®, and StatSure™ devices stored at room temperature for 1 week, 4 °C for up to 4 weeks and in -20 °C up to 24 weeks. […]
U-shaped curve of psychosis according to cannabis use: New evidence from a snowball sample.
BACKGROUND: The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between psychotic-like experiences (PLEs) assessed using the Community Assessment of Psychic Experience (CAPE) questionnaire and the pattern of cannabis use in a non-clinical sample collected by snowball sampling. METHODS: Our sample was composed of 204 subjects, distributed into three groups by their cannabis use […]
A medical pot win, for now
A federal appeals court gave medical marijuana advocates what seemed like a big win this week with a unanimous ruling that the federal government cannot prosecute people who grow and distribute medicinal cannabis if they comply with state laws. The decision affirms a mandate from Congress that barred the U.S. Department of Justice in 2014 […]
NM: Relief For MedPot Patients
A break is coming for medical cannabis patients who’ve have had a hard time getting their expired program cards renewed by the New Mexico Health Department. On Friday, Health Secretary-Designate Lynn Gallagher informed licensed producers the department is extending its enrollment periods by 60 days. That means growers will be allowed to sell medication to […]
TX: TMC Professionals Work To Create Medical Cannabis
Houston – The Texas Compassionate Use Program is about a year away from licensing dispensing organizations for medical cannabis. Thursday, state lawmakers, physicians and scientists met with Vyripharm Biopharmaceuticals at the Texas Medical Center Innovation Institute. Elias Jackson of Vyripharm said his company has the technology to make sure high quality standards are maintained throughout […]
Laboratory on Maui to Test Potency of Hawaiʻi 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 compliant with […]
MO: No Decision Yet On Anti-Marijuana Initiative
A Kalispell judge on Friday heard lengthy arguments from the sponsors of a measure to repeal the state medical marijuana program, and will decide next week on the group’s petition to place its initiative on November’s general election ballot. In a hearing before Flathead County District Judge Heidi Ulbricht, attorneys for the anti-marijuana group Safe […]
New Mexico Extends Re-Enrollment Period for Cannabis Patients
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico health officials are extending the enrollment period by up to 60 days for patients who need to renew their certification for the state’s medical marijuana program. The announcement was made Friday with a posting on the Health Department’s website . Officials say state and local law enforcement agencies […]
US CA: Column: What Legalizing Pot Could Mean
URL: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v16/n568/a03.htmlNewshawk: http://www.drugsense.org/donate.htmVotes: 0Pubdate: Fri, 19 Aug 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 WHAT LEGALIZING POT COULD MEAN A Statewide Ballot Measure on Adult Recreational Use Is Complicated – and Highly Likely to Pass. SACRAMENTO – I know you’ve been distracted/disgusted/gobsmacked by the presidential campaign […]
US MD: No Blacks Head Firms Getting Pot Licenses
URL: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v16/n568/a01.htmlNewshawk: http://www.drugsense.org/donate.htmVotes: 0Pubdate: Fri, 19 Aug 2016Source: Washington Post (DC)Copyright: 2016 The Washington Post CompanyContact: Website: http://www.washingtonpost.com/Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/491Author: Fenit Nirappil NO BLACKS HEAD FIRMS GETTING POT LICENSES Critics Say MD. Diversity Isn’t Reflected; Decisions May Be Challenged Maryland set up its legal medical marijuana industry with hopes of racial diversity and equity in the […]
US AZ: It's Cheaper to Grow Pot in Arizona in Greenhouses Than
URL: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v16/n570/a03.htmlNewshawk: http://www.drugsense.org/donate.htmVotes: 0Pubdate: Thu, 18 Aug 2016Source: Phoenix New Times (AZ)Copyright: 2016 New Times, Inc.Contact: Website: http://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/640Authors: Nate Nichols and Corbin Shouse IT’S CHEAPER TO GROW POT IN ARIZONA IN GREENHOUSES THAN INDOORS, BUT IS IT BETTER? You would be forgiven for not recognizing the nondescript brick warehouse in Phoenix’s Grand Avenue industrial […]
US CA: Editorial: Federal Marijuana Policy Still In A Haze
URL: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v16/n570/a01.htmlNewshawk: http://www.drugsense.org/donate.htmVotes: 0Pubdate: Sat, 20 Aug 2016Source: East Bay Times, The (CA)Copyright: 2016 Digital First MediaContact: Website: http://www.eastbaytimes.comDetails: http://www.mapinc.org/media/314Note: Oakland Tribune till April 2016 FEDERAL MARIJUANA POLICY STILL IN A HAZE Federal officials remain in a haze when it comes to articulating a comprehensible national policy on marijuana. Perhaps last week’s ruling by the […]
CA: Coachella Pot CEO To Speak At “The End Of Opiates”
The CEO of Coachella’s first medical marijuana business will be helping to raise money to fund the University of California, Irvine’s cannabis research team next week at The End of Opiates symposium. The event, which takes place at the Avenue of the Arts Hotel in Costa Mesa Aug. 26, will focus on the possibilities of […]
CA: Hundreds Attend Oakland Medical Cannabis Mixer For Drug War Victims
The City of Oakland held a medical cannabis mixer on Sunday, to allow Oaklanders interested in medical cannabis permits and who satisfy the equity program criteria to explore partnership opportunities and learn more about the city’s upcoming permit application process. Several hundred interested Oakland residents attended the mixer, where Councilmembers Noel Gallo, Larry Reid and […]
Medical Marijuana Outreach Group To Open Clinic In Southern Illinois
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 […]
Arizona: Adult Use Marijuana Measure Cleared For November Ballot
Arizona voters will decide this November on a statewide ballot measure to legalize and regulate the adult use and retail sale of cannabis. The Secretary of State’s office has confirmed that initiative proponents, The Campaign to Regulate Marijuana like Alcohol, submitted a sufficient number of signatures from registered voters to qualify the measure for the […]
Portland Dispensary Blazin to Host A Free Luau On Saturday
Stepping out of the woodworks, a Northeast Portland dispensary, Blazin is hosting a Free to attend Hawaiian Luau at their place of business this weekend for those who are looking for something to occupy their time. Centered around having a great time on a sunny summer day with a relaxing Hawaiian theme and delicious Hawaiian […]
CHARLO’S PLACE | Solventless Extraction with Nikka T
August 19, 2016 Charlogreene.com Today, DJ and hash innovator Nikka T swings by Charlo Greene’s Place to discuss solventless extraction and effective marketing. 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 activist and […]
S 02, Ep. 19: She's a headhunter for pot industry; He's a canna-confectioner
Published: Aug 19, 2016, 2:33 pm • Updated: Aug 19, 2016, 3:26 pm Featured guests: Vangst Talent Network founder Karson Humiston and Blue Kudu CEO Andrew Schrot. Podcast: Play in new window | Download LOTS TO TALK ABOUT • The do’s and don’ts of attending cannabis career fairs (spoiler alert: Don’t get stoned before going). […]
More Signatures Submitted on Arkansas Medical Marijuana Plan
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Supporters of a plan to legalize medical marijuana in Arkansas turned in additional signatures Friday in hopes of qualifying for the November ballot. If enough signatures are validated, the proposal from Arkansans United for Medical Marijuana will be the second medical marijuana measure on the general election ballot this year. […]
Cannabis Plants at Oregon State Fair Are a First for the U.S.
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 next Friday. The exhibit of the non-flowering, immature plants brings cannabis cultivation more into the agricultural mainstream less than two years after Oregon voters legalized recreational marijuana. […]
All Solutions For Medical Cannabis Point To Congress
Today over 300 million Americans live in states with medical cannabis laws, and over 2 million individuals are legally using medical cannabis under these state programs. However, all of these patients and programs are in violation of federal laws. Over the past few years, most federal interference has come to halt (more than $500,000,000 dollars […]
More Signatures Submitted On Arkansas Medical Marijuana Plan
Little Rock, Ark. – Supporters of a plan to legalize medical marijuana in Arkansas have turned in additional signatures in hopes of qualifying for the November ballot. Arkansans United for Medical Marijuana need 84,859 valid signatures to make it onto the ballot this year. Secretary of State Mark Martin’s office has already verified 72,309 signatures, […]
Cannabis In Medicine – Growing The Next Billion Dollar Industry
It’s difficult to avoid the reality that, no matter your state or how you may personally feel about it, the pharmacy door has opened for cannabis, something that, in all likelihood, won’t be just a guest in the field of medicine. Indeed, its stay may be long and, for many, prosperous – if only it […]
Arizona Judge Rejects Challenge to Legal Cannabis Initiative
PHOENIX (AP) — A judge on Friday threw out a legal challenge to an initiative that will ask voters in November to legalize recreational marijuana in Arizona. The ruling by Maricopa County Superior Court Judge Jo Lynn Gentry dismissing the challenge is expected to be appealed by opponents of the measure directly to the Arizona […]
IL: Medical Marijuana Dispensary Opens In Oak Park
Chicago – The first medical marijuana dispensary in west suburban Oak Park opens its doors Friday. Seven Point, located at 1132 Lake Street in Oak Park, was awarded a license more than a year ago. It’s the 41st dispensary to open in Illinois. There are still questions over the future of the business. Last week, […]
Pennsylvania Unveils Draft Guidelines For Medical Marijuana Program
The Pennsylvania Department of Health unveiled a draft of regulations for growers and processors who want to participate in the state’s medical marijuana program. State Health Secretary Dr. Karen Murphy announced at a press conference on Thursday that the department is seeking input from growers, processors, patients and caregivers on the rules. “Providing the public, […]
NV: City To Take Proposals For Marijuana Dispensary
The Ely City Council approved a draft medical marijuana dispensary request for proposals at their Aug. 11 meeting. The issue, which had been discussed at an earlier meeting, was passed unanimously (5-0) with no discussion. The proposal states that due to the remote location of Ely, its residents who have medical marijuana recommendations from their […]
Marijuana Producer Challenges New Mexico Limits On Plants
Santa Fe, N.M. – The New Mexico Department of Health is being sued by a medical marijuana producer and a mother who uses oil derived from cannabis to control her infant daughter’s seizures. The lawsuit filed this week challenges the state’s limit on the number of plants a licensed producer may grow. The complaint alleges […]
AU: Medical Cannabis One Step Closer In The South-West
Access to medicinal cannabis is one step closer, according to the state government. Victoria was the first state in Australia to legalise access to medicinal cannabis for those in exceptional circumstances and will soon be trailed by those in need. Medical oncologist Terri Hayes said the use of medical cannabis was “pretty controversial” but had […]
Think Cannabis is ‘Essentially Legal’ in California? Think Again
With thousands of dispensaries and few obstacles to getting a medical recommendation, it can sometimes feel like cannabis is already legal in California. A sobering new report from the Drug Policy Alliance, however, reveals that’s hardly the case. According to the advocacy group, law enforcement in the state made nearly half a million cannabis-related arrests […]
Top Army Doctor Leery Of Treating PTSD With Marijuana
But some vets aren’t willing to wait for its official approval The Army’s top doctor is skeptical that the first-ever federally-approved study will show that marijuana can help U.S. veterans suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder. “It’s been found that using marijuana has a lot of adverse health effects,” Lieut. General Nadya West says. In April, […]
Things are getting moved around in one Colorado town — and some pot businesses fear the worst
Published: Aug 19, 2016, 9:20 am • Updated: Aug 22, 2016, 8:33 am By Shay Castle, The Daily Camera A group of east Boulder pot businesses located on county land the city plans to annex fear the move will shut them down because they would be forced to comply with the city’s stricter pot laws. […]
North Dakota’s Medical Marijuana Measure Certified For November Ballot
Bismarck, ND: Voters will decide this November on a statewide ballot measure to regulate the use and dispensing of cannabis for therapeutic purposes. The Secretary of State’s office has confirmed that initiative proponents,North Dakota Compassionate Care, submitted a sufficient number of signatures from registered voters to qualify the measure for the November ballot. The act […]
Bud Summit To Benefit Veterans and Student Policy Group
WASHINGTON – The organizers of the Business, Understanding, Development Summit (BUD Summit) announced today it would donate a portion of the proceeds from its event to the Weed for Warriors Project and Students for Sensible Drug Policy. “From the start, the BUD Summit has set the goal of sharing revenue with organizations that represent the […]
The Olympics Has Come to Accept Marijuana
Written by Kelly Vo for Dope Magazine Olympic Athletes Not Disqualified for Marijuana Use While you won’t see an Olympic athlete take a toke during the competition, it’s not completely out of the question. Since 2013, the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has loosened its rules against cannabis use for athletes. The intent is no longer […]
Seattle HempFest 2016 is This Weekend!
Seattle HempFest is the largest cannabis convocation in the world and likely the biggest organized pro-cannabis protest in the world. This year this event is even more exciting than other years, as it is celebrating It’s 25th anniversary. Hempfest’s list of achievements includes it’s designation as the largest annual cannabis policy reform event in the […]
Discussing prevalence, impacts, and treatment of substance use disorders in athletes.
The consumption of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs has become a concern in high-performance athletes. Professional athletes are more exposed to drugs than the general population. Although some drugs are unquestionably detrimental to performance, several studies have nevertheless shown evidence of increased consumption of these substances within this sub-population. This review aimed to elucidate alcohol, […]
Premature responses in the five-choice serial reaction time task reflect rodents' temporal strategies: evidence from no-light and pharmacological challenges.
RATIONALE: The five-choice serial reaction time task (5-CSRTT) is regularly used to study attention and impulsivity. In the 5-CSRTT, rodents initiate a trial, then after an inter-trial interval (ITI), a light appears in one of five holes. Responding in the lit vs. unlit hole reflects attention (accuracy), while responding prematurely before a light appears is […]
Exploring Marijuana Advertising on Weedmaps, a Popular Online Directory.
With an increase in the legalization of recreational marijuana across the USA, advertising for marijuana products is more widespread, especially on the Internet where such practices pose a regulatory challenge. In this study, we examined the content of marijuana advertising on Weedmaps, a popular website that markets marijuana retailers online. A total of 146 recreational […]
Premorbid cannabis use is associated with more symptoms and poorer functioning in schizophrenia spectrum disorder.
BACKGROUND: Cannabis use disorder is associated with an earlier age at onset and a more severe outcome of schizophrenia spectrum disorders. The role of cannabis use before the onset of illness (premorbid cannabis use) has not been fully investigated. We here examined how amount and type of premorbid cannabis use was associated with the later […]
Occurrence of illicit drugs and selected pharmaceuticals in Slovak municipal wastewater.
We analyzed illicit drugs and their metabolites and pharmaceuticals in wastewater from 15 selected wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) in Slovakia. Our results indicate that methamphetamine is one of the most commonly used illegal drugs in all the regions of Slovakia monitored in this study. Compared with the international results, the Slovak cities of Dunajská Streda […]
Rapid identification of drug-type strains in Cannabis sativa using loop-mediated isothermal amplification assay.
In Cannabis sativa L., tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) is the primary psychoactive compound and exists as the carboxylated form, tetrahydrocannabinolic acid (THCA). C. sativa is divided into two strains based on THCA content-THCA-rich (drug-type) strains and THCA-poor (fiber-type) strains. Both strains are prohibited by law in many countries including Japan, whereas the drug-type strains are regulated in […]
Cannabis Use and Associated Harms among Schizophrenia Patients in a Nigerian Clinical Setting: A Case-Control Study.
AIM: The overall aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of cannabis use among patients with schizophrenia with associated levels of harm in a Nigerian clinical setting. METHOD: In this case-control study, consecutive 150 patients with schizophrenia were matched by age and gender with an equal number of patients that utilized the general […]
Age at First Use and Later Substance Use Disorder: Shared Genetic and Environmental Pathways for Nicotine, Alcohol, and Cannabis.
Behavioral genetic studies have provided insights into why early substance use initiation is associated with increased risk for disorder. Few genetically informative studies, however, have operationalized initiation as the of first use and simultaneously modeled the timing of initiation and problematic use of multiple substances. Such research can help capture the risk associated with early […]
Lack of housing, hospital treatment and premature mortality: a cohort study of people in Counties Manukau district.
AIM: We considered risk factors for mortality in people admitted to Counties Manukau inpatient facilities, who were also identified by medical staff to have insufficient housing. METHOD: A cohort study of people aged 15 to 75 years admitted to Counties Manukau inpatient facilities were selected between 2002 and 2014, with ICD-10 codes for insufficient housing. […]
Oregon buzz: Pot plants at state fair in a 1st for the US
By GILLIAN FLACCUSAssociated Press 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 next Friday. The exhibit of the non-flowering, immature plants brings pot cultivation more into the agricultural mainstream less than two years after Oregon […]
Oregon buzz: Pot plants at state fair in a 1st for the US
By GILLIAN FLACCUSAssociated Press 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 next Friday. The exhibit of the non-flowering, immature plants brings pot cultivation more into the agricultural mainstream less than two years after Oregon […]
How to Use Hydroponic Growing Systems for Cannabis
The word “hydroponics” may conjure up images of complex systems of trays, tubes, pumps, and containers in the minds of those who know a little bit about this cannabis growing method, and that isn’t necessarily wrong. But there are, in fact, quite a wide variety of different techniques used, some of which require very little […]
Uruguay To Finally Allow Marijuana Sales In Pharmacies
Uruguay will finally be creating a registry for consumers who want to buy marijuana in pharmacies. The government reported the amount of marijuana that is produced for sale in pharmacies is enough for distribution; however, according to experts and surveys of domestic consumers, it won’t actually cover the country’s demand. Pharmacies who can sell it […]
Pennsylvania Wants Medical Marijuana Input
The Pennsylvania Department of Health is seeking input on regulations for growers and processors who will participate in the state’s medical marijuana program, expected to begin in early 2018. The draft of the temporary regulations can be viewed on the department’s website at Pennsylvania Department of Health. The opportunity to view regulations and comment on […]
Legal Conference Will Teach How To Navigate in The Cannabis Industry
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 by attorney and […]
MD: Rejected Medical Pot Firms On Shore Demand Answers
A radio industry executive. A pharmacy owner. A businessman who has traveled across the country to compete in CrossFit tournaments. Meet the Lower Shore’s medical marijuana pioneers. Three companies have secured a preliminary go-ahead from regulators to grow or process medicinal cannabis in the area. While they may seem to have little in common, there […]
MA: Citizen Panel To Explore Marijuana Legalization With Help From Experts
State House – Seven experts with experience in marijuana policy, including legal, medical and business types, will help a group of 20 Massachusetts voters next week dive headfirst into the debate over the marijuana legalization ballot question in order to give fellow voters easy to understand information on the initiative. The experts, including two officials […]
DE: Judge Rules Against Employee Fired For Marijuana Use
A former receptionist at Ocean View Town Hall lost her job and now owes approximately $8,000 in unemployment benefits after a drug test for work turned into a legal battle over medical marijuana. At the center of the fight is Melanie Breech – a 55-year-old Millsboro resident who says she uses marijuana daily to cope […]
Smoking marijuana provides more pain relief for men than women
Researchers from Columbia University Medical Center (CUMC) found that men had greater pain relief than women after smoking marijuana. Results of the study were recently published online in Drug and Alcohol Dependence. “These findings come at a time when more people, including women, are turning to the use of medical cannabis for pain relief,” said […]
CHARLO’S PLACE | Infused Fried Catfish ‘n Grits & Sweet Potato Pie
August 18, 2016 [embedded content] Charlogreene.com CannaCatwalk – The Fusion Fashion Show organizer Ana Izquierdo and Canna Latino founder Danielle Espinel swing by CHARLO’S PLACE for an infused lunch of fried catfish and grits, prepared by the Sunday Morning Baker. Head to CharloGreene.com and SUBSCRIBE for more awesome cannabis content! Comments comments About Charlo Greene Charlo […]
Montana Judge Denies Request to Delay Medical Marijuana Restrictions
HELENA, Mont. (AP) — A Helena judge has rejected an advocacy group’s request to delay enforcement of restrictions on Montana’s medical marijuana industry. District Judge James Reynolds on Wednesday denied the Montana Cannabis Industry Association’s request to stay a state Supreme Court order implementing the restrictions on Aug. 31. The group on its website urges […]
Sen. John McCain’s Silence on Medical Cannabis Is Deafening
In the fall of 2013 I began working with Dr. Sue Sisley raising awareness and support for her research studying the safety and efficacy of cannabis when used to treat treatment-resistant post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). When Dr. Sisley was fired from the University of Arizona we found ourselves abruptly going from a friendly, cooperative […]
Pot Policy Gaining Clarity
Attitudes about marijuana have changed, which is reflected in the positions of the four candidates for president. They either believe it should be legalized and regulated for adult use (Gary Johnson and Jill Stein) or left to states to decide (Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton). So the trend toward acceptance, which began when the Obama […]
My Story: I Was A Nurse In Vietnam And Cannabis Is My Medicine
By: Deb Staires Just a bit of background on who I am . . . I am a Viet Nam Vet (I was the first female to attend Hospital Corps School in San Diego in 20 years), I am a disabled and retired public school teacher and college professor with a doctorate in education. I […]
NM: Medical Marijuana Program Built To Fail
Santa Fe, N.M. – A baby with intractable epilepsy can be treated with nonpsychoactive cannabis oil, but New Mexico refuses to license enough medical marijuana growers to make the medicine she needs, her mother says in a lawsuit against the state. Nicole Sena’s infant daughter suffers from a rare form of epilepsy with intractable seizures […]
London Marijuana Dispensary Raided Six Days After Opening
A businessperson whose London pot shop was raided by police days after opening is digging in for another battle with authorities. Police swooped down on Tasty Budd’s medical marijuana dispensary on Whancliffe Road Wednesday, seizing its inventory and arresting two men. The store had opened only six days earlier. Mal McMeekin, founder of the Tasty […]
Suspensions Re-Instated For Colorado Doctors
Four Colorado doctors accused of over-recommending high plant counts for medical marijuana patients have had their suspensions re-instated, after a judge reversed course and tossed out their lawsuit. The decision means the doctors will go through with administrative hearings in the hopes of having their suspensions lifted. An attorney for the doctors says an appeal […]
MI: Marijuana 'Clones,' Or Cuttings, Count As Plants Under Medical Marijuana Law
Grand Rapids, MI – The state Court of Appeals says “cloned” marijuana plants count against the number of plants a medical marijuana caregiver can legally possess. The clones, or cuttings from a mature plant, were at issue in a Grand Rapids case after police found 21 marijuana plants and 22 clones in a grow room. […]
Clearwater Now Home To Second Medical Marijuana Dispensary In Florida
Clearwater, Fla. – Clearwater is now home to the second medical marijuana dispensary in the state of Florida. The dispensary, located at 24761 US Highway 19N #630 in Clearwater will officially open on Thursday, August 18. Trulieve (George Hackney, Inc.) delivers statewide and opened their first location in Tallahassee in July. “As the first licensee […]
50-Year-Old Man Cures Lung Cancer With Cannabis Oil
A combination of cannabis oil and chemotherapy healed this man’s “incurable inoperable” lung cancer. Now, he’s paying it forward by helping others heal their lives, too. Not too long ago, a 50-year-old man from Illinois was diagnosed with “incurable inoperable” lung and pericardial heart sac cancer. The doctors told him he had about a year […]
Big Pharma Shaking In Their Boots As 80% Of Cannabis Users Give Up Prescriptions
A new survey conducted by the Centre for Addictions Research of BC helps explain why Big Pharma is so afraid of cannabis. The pharmaceutical and alcohol industries, both powerful influences in Washington, have long lobbied against cannabis legalization in order to protect their profits. However, the tide has turned as decriminalization of medical and recreational […]
Southern Maryland Stiffed In Medical Marijuana Selection
Annapolis, MD – When the Maryland Medical Cannabis Commission awarded permits for the growing and processing of medicinal marijuana Monday, Aug. 15, there were more than a few applicants from Southern Maryland who felt completely left out. The Tri-County area was all but excluded from the medical marijuana growing and processing aspect of this budding […]
Marijuana – Indica Or Sativa?
If you’re a veteran pot smoker like myself, you may have a preference as to which type of marijuana you prefer, indica or sativa. Maybe a hyrbid? If you are new or know nothing about this, this article is for you! Indica Cannabis indica, has thicker leafs, usually more dense buds and tends to give […]
Attorneys Caught In Haze As Pot Firms Look For Assistance
Attorneys are learning sometimes it may be difficult to represent medical marijuana firms due to a haze of issues involving professional ethics rules. “I don’t think you take it lying down,” said Norton Arbelaez, owner and general counsel of Denver-based RiverRock Cannabis, operator of a chain of dispensaries in Colorado. “You force the issue,” he […]
Pot Home-Grow Alternative For MMJ Patients Hits A Wall In Canon City
As personal marijuana grows proliferate throughout the state, so do the problems that can accompany them. Entrepreneur Alison Helsley thinks she may have found a solution: Rooms to Grow, a space where individuals can grow their own plants away from their private residences. But she’s had to deal with growing concerns in her business’s home […]
Poll: Two-Thirds Of Californians Support Legalizing Retail Sales Of Marijuana To Adults
More than two in three California voters support the establishment of a state-regulated retail market for the sale of marijuana to adults, according to polling data compiled by the Institute of Government Studies at the University of California, Berkeley. Sixty-four percent of respondents agree, “Marijuana should be legal for adults to purchase and use recreationally, […]
It's Not Legal Yet: Nearly 500,000 Marijuana Arrests in California in the Last Decade
August 18, 2016 (Oakland, CA) – A new report by the Drug Policy Alliance shows that there were nearly half a million marijuana felony and misdemeanor arrests in California between 2006 and 2015. Thousands of Californians are arrested annually for marijuana misdemeanors and felonies. These arrests are not equal. Black and Latino Californians are arrested […]
Cannabis Treats ADHD Better Than Adderall
According to a groundbreaking new medical study of 30 patients with ADHD, all 30 reported improved concentration and sleep as well as reduced impulsivity after using medicinal cannabis. These 30 patients all reported having limited success with conventional treatments like Ritalin and Adderall. 22 of the 30 patients opted to forgo their previously prescribed medications […]
Emerald Scientific Names Industry Veteran Amanda Rigdon Chief Technology Officer
Emerald Scientific, a supplier of reagents, supplies, equipment and services to cannabis testing and extraction facilities, recently named Amanda Rigdon as the company’s chief technology officer. Rigdon previously worked at Restek Corporation, a manufacturer of chromatography supplies, as an applications chemist and a member of their gas chromatography columns product marketing team. Amanda Rigdon, chief […]
North Dakota: Medical Marijuana Measure Certified for November Ballot as Question 5
Voters will decide this November on a statewide ballot measure to regulate the use and dispensing of cannabis for therapeutic purposes. The Secretary of State’s office has confirmed that initiative proponents, North Dakota Compassionate Care, submitted a sufficient number of signatures from registered voters to qualify the measure for the November ballot. The act permits […]
National Cannabis Industry Association Releases Statement on DEA’s Rejection of Marijuana Rescheduling
Washington, DC – National Cannabis Industry Association executive director Aaron Smith issued the following statement tonight in response to reports that the Drug Enforcement Administration will reject petitions to remove marijuana from Schedule 1 of the Controlled Substances Act, which declares it to have no medical use and places it on par with much more […]
Petition: Tell Chris Christie to Sign Bill Adding PTSD as Medical Cannabis Condition
On August 1st New Jersey’s full legislature gave approval to Assembly Bill 457 which would add post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) as a qualifying medical cannabis condition. The vote in the Senate was 29 to 9; the vote in the Assembly was 56 to 13. Now, the measure sits on the desk of Governor Chris Christie, who […]
High June in Colorado — Retail Cannabis Sales Get Silver Medal
Boulder, Colorado — June this year gave us National Doughnut Day, International Picnic Day, Father’s Day, the Summer Solstice and plenty more. But in Colorado, it presented yet something else worth celebrating — the second busiest month of cannabis sales since the state legalized recreational cannabis. “The June numbers reflect the profound and sustained boom […]
The Future of Growing Marijuana Legally
When I was growing up you had to be careful where you kept your weed. The business was still very much at the brown paper packet stage. We had not reached the point where packaging cost more than the product. In the wine industry, though, bottle makers were already earning more than people that made […]
Cannabidiolic acid-mediated selective down-regulation of c-fos in highly aggressive breast cancer MDA-MB-231 cells: possible involvement of its down-regulation in the abrogation of aggressiveness.
The physiological activities of cannabidiolic acid (CBDA), a component of fiber-type cannabis plants, have been demonstrated and include its function as a protector against external invasion by inducing cannabinoid-mediated necrosis (Shoyama et al., Plant Signal Behav 3:1111-1112, 2008). The biological activities of CBDA have been attracting increasing attention. We previously identified CBDA as an inhibitor […]
Clinical trials of medicinal cannabis for appetite-related symptoms from advanced cancer: A survey of preferences, attitudes and beliefs among patients willing to consider participation.
BACKGROUND: Australian clinical trials are planned to evaluate medicinal cannabis in a range of clinical contexts. AIMS: To explore the preferences, attitudes and beliefs of patients eligible and willing to consider participation in a clinical trial of medicinal cannabis for poor appetite and appetite-related symptoms from advanced cancer. METHODS: A cross-sectional anonymous survey was administered […]
Association between cannabis use and treatment outcomes in patients receiving methadone maintenance treatment: a systematic review protocol.
BACKGROUND: With the non-medical use of prescription opioids increasingly becoming a method of abuse in Canada, the number of patients requiring methadone maintenance treatment (MMT) for opioid use disorder has increased dramatically. The rate of cannabis use in this population is disproportionately high (~50 %). Because its use is generally perceived as harmless, cannabis use is […]
South Carolinians Traveling Out-Of-State For Medical Marijuana
Charlestown County, SC – Jill Swing travels to Maine so her 8-year-old daughter Mary Louise can get the medical marijuana she needs for her epilepsy. “Maine has reciprocity with other states and guest certification filled out by doctor,” Swing said. “It definitely improves her quality of life.” At times Mary Louise has had 30-60 seizures […]
OH: Liberty Township Temporarily Bans Medical Marijuana
Liberty Twp. – Liberty Twp. trustees say they don’t want to be “sitting ducks” or “blindsided” by medical marijuana growers and sellers who may have set their sights on setting up shop in the township, so they issued a moratorium. The township trustees have been talking about this issue for a couple months and authorized […]
NB: Medical Marijuana Dispensary Opens In Uptown Saint John
Saint John residents can now purchase medical marijuana right in the heart of the city’s uptown, provided they have the right paperwork. Medicinal Grounds Cannabis Centre opened this week on Prince William Street. Owner Ryan Francis said he chose the location to address a lack of convenience for Saint John residents looking for medical marijuana. […]
US CA: Editorial: A Medical Pot Win, For Now
URL: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v16/n564/a08.htmlNewshawk: http://www.drugsense.org/donate.htmVotes: 0Pubdate: Thu, 18 Aug 2016Source: Los Angeles Times (CA)Copyright: 2016 Los Angeles TimesContact: Website: http://www.latimes.com/Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/248 A MEDICAL POT WIN, FOR NOW A federal appeals court gave medical marijuana advocates what seemed like a big win this week with a unanimous ruling that the federal government may not prosecute people who grow […]
US CA: Editorial: Extending Pot Ordinance Was Needed
URL: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v16/n564/a05.htmlNewshawk: http://www.drugsense.org/donate.htmVotes: 0Pubdate: Thu, 18 Aug 2016Source: Porterville Recorder (CA)Copyright: 2016 Freedom Communications Inc.Contact: Website: http://www.recorderonline.comDetails: http://www.mapinc.org/media/2887 EXTENDING POT ORDINANCE WAS NEEDED A s some areas of the Golden State already seem to be embracing the marijuana industry, thankfully Tulare County continues to follow the law and awaits further legislation. On Tuesday, the county […]
US CO: Column: One In Eight Adults Consume Cannabis
URL: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v16/n564/a01.htmlNewshawk: http://www.drugsense.org/donate.htmVotes: 0Pubdate: Thu, 18 Aug 2016Source: Boulder Weekly (CO)Column: Weed Between the LinesCopyright: 2016 Boulder WeeklyContact: Website: http://www.boulderweekly.com/Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/57Author: Sarah Haas ONE IN EIGHT ADULTS CONSUME CANNABIS A new Gallup poll released earlier this week finds that self-reported cannabis consumption nearly doubled in the last two years. Thirty-three million people, or 13 percent […]
US NJ: NJ Weedman To Sue Over 'False Arrest'
URL: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v16/n564/a09.htmlNewshawk: http://www.drugsense.org/donate.htmVotes: 0Pubdate: Thu, 18 Aug 2016Source: Trentonian, The (NJ)Copyright: 2016 The TrentonianContact: Website: http://www.trentonian.comDetails: http://www.mapinc.org/media/1006Author: Isaac Avilucea NJ WEEDMAN TO SUE OVER ‘FALSE ARREST’ TRENTON – Ed Forchion once brought new meaning to the words “high culture.” The down-with-earth marijuana activist last year opened his own restaurant, NJ Weedman’s Joint, providing Trenton with […]
US CA: Column: Same Old Song
URL: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v16/n564/a02.htmlNewshawk: http://www.drugsense.org/donate.htmVotes: 0Pubdate: Thu, 18 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 SAME OLD SONG So did the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency finally make a decision? B.A. “Ted” Breath Meh. They did, but it’s pretty much the same old song, although they […]
US CA: Column: Growing Pains
URL: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v16/n563/a10.htmlNewshawk: http://www.drugsense.org/donate.htmVotes: 0Pubdate: Thu, 18 Aug 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: Thadeus Greenson GROWING PAINS The backlash came fast and fierce. “Get ready for some hate mail,” warned one Facebook commenter about 30 minutes after the post went live. Within hours, the […]
US CA: Column: Failure to Reschedule Marijuana Proves DEA Is
URL: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v16/n563/a06.htmlNewshawk: http://www.drugsense.org/donate.htmVotes: 0Pubdate: Thu, 18 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 FAILURE TO RESCHEDULE MARIJUANA PROVES DEA IS OUT OF TOUCH The Drug Enforcement Administration’s decision last week not to reschedule marijuana highlights the absurdities of its pre-election limbo. Marijuana will remain a Schedule […]
US OR: Column: Weed Reads
URL: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v16/n563/a08.htmlNewshawk: http://www.drugsense.org/donate.htmVotes: 0Pubdate: Thu, 18 Aug 2016Source: Portland Mercury (OR)Column: CannabuzzCopyright: 2016 The Portland MercuryContact: Website: http://www.portlandmercury.com/Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/1174Author: Josh Jardine WEED READS What to Read Before-and After-You Get High HELLO THERE! Do you enjoy reading? How about reading about cannabis? I ask because if you’re reading this column ( or if it’s being read […]