US: Medical Pot Growers Shielded
URL: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v16/n563/a01.htmlNewshawk: http://www.drugsense.org/donate.htmVotes: 0Pubdate: Wed, 17 Aug 2016Source: Los Angeles Times (CA)Copyright: 2016 Los Angeles TimesContact: Website: http://www.latimes.com/Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/248Author: Maura Dolan MEDICAL POT GROWERS SHIELDED Feds Can’t Prosecute Them If They Follow State Law, Court Rules. A U.S. appeals court decided unanimously Tuesday that the federal government may not prosecute people who grow and distribute […]
US AZ: Column: Is Prop 205 Right For Arizona?
URL: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v16/n563/a07.htmlNewshawk: http://www.drugsense.org/donate.htmVotes: 0Pubdate: Thu, 18 Aug 2016Source: Tucson Weekly (AZ)Copyright: 2016 Tucson WeeklyContact: Website: http://www.tucsonweekly.com/Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/462Author: Nick Meyers IS PROP 205 RIGHT FOR ARIZONA? Some locals are not okay with treating a joint like a bottle of gin Prop 205, which would decriminalize the use of marijuana for adults over 21, is a complex […]
US OR: Column: Weed Fraud At A Portland Dispensary
URL: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v16/n563/a09.htmlNewshawk: http://www.drugsense.org/donate.htmVotes: 0Pubdate: Thu, 18 Aug 2016Source: Portland Mercury (OR)Column: Ask a Pot LawyerCopyright: 2016 The Portland MercuryContact: Website: http://www.portlandmercury.com/Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/1174Author: Vince Sliwoski WEED FRAUD AT A PORTLAND DISPENSARY Of Pot, Felons, and Duped Canadians TELL ME about the weed fraud case! WEED, FELONS, forgeries, lawsuits, California swindlers, and duped Canadian backers-the weed fraud […]
If we could legalize marijuana all over again: Setting different ground rules
Published: Aug 17, 2016, 5:14 pm • Updated: Aug 22, 2016, 9:56 am By The Cannabist Staff Legalizing marijuana in Colorado wasn’t the neatest and tidiest process, but the state deserves a pat on the back, says Scott Durrah, a Denver-based cannabis entrepreneur. “I’ve been to all states, countries … and yeah, we screwed up […]
Montana Cannabis Opponents Push for Initiative to Undo Medical Marijuana Law
HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Sponsors of an anti-marijuana initiative that failed to qualify for November’s ballot are claiming they submitted enough signatures to put the measure before the voters, but that thousands of names were lost or wrongly rejected by county officials. The sponsors, a group called Safe Montana that is led by Billings car […]
Why One Ohio Community Is Welcoming Medical Marijuana Businesses, Others Banning Them
Johnstown, Ohio – As communities across the state ban medical marijuana businesses months before licenses will be awarded, one central Ohio community is openly support the businesses that locate there. Johnstown Village Council passed a resolution Tuesday stating the village won’t get in the way of legal marijuana businesses licensed by the state so long […]
NM: Mother, Producer Sue Health Department Over ‘Arbitrary’ Plant Limits
Atop economist spent the summer collecting information about the state’s medical cannabis market and says her study proves the health department’s strict 450-plant cap is responsible for an endless shortage of medication. Current demand for cannabis exceeds supply by 2.26 tons, and the deficiency is forecast to grow to 6.8 tons by the first quarter […]
SD: Father Frustrated With Medical Marijuana Standstill
Sioux Falls, S.D. – A Sioux Falls dad says he’s had a difficult year after being part of efforts to advance medical marijuana legalization, all of which have come up short. It’s an issue that hits close to home. He says his son has a rare type of epilepsy, and could benefit from legalizing one […]
In Florida's Medical Marijuana Rollout, A Parent Who Would Not Wait
Florida’s medical marijuana program took too long to start for the parents of some sick children. “A Tough Little Cookie” Lucie is dancing in her room. There are stuffed animals in a corner next to a white dresser. Her bed is pink, and one of her walls is blue with a pink butterfly on it. […]
NSW: Cannabis Study – Parents Risking Prosecution To Treat Children With Epilepsy
It’s the agonising decision: watch your child’s tiny body writhe under the strain of an endless procession of severe seizures, or risk prosecution under Australian drug laws in the hope that cannabis could relieve the contortions. The parents of children with epilepsy who choose the latter inhabit a twilight world of anxious uncertainty, University of […]
ME: Why This Pro-Legalization Marijuana Caregiver Opposes Question 1
We are living in challenging times. It feels so easy to find a million reasons to be cynical, so few reasons to feel inspired. A couple posts ago I wrote about how all the out of state money infiltrating our political process is a font of cynicism in and of itself. Perhaps the greatest evidence […]
CA: Court Rejects A Statutory Right To Access Medical Marijuana Shops By The Disabled
Pursuant to the Americans With Disabilities Act (“ADA”) (42 U.S.C. Section 1201, et seq.) and California’s Civil Code Section 54 (the “DPA”), individuals with disabilities are entitled to “the same rights as the general public to the full and free use of the streets, highways, sidewalks, walkways, public buildings, medical facilities, including hospitals, clinics, and […]
CHARLO’S PLACE | Collective Gardening with Rooms to Grow
August 17, 2016 Charlogreene.com Today, Alison Powers Helsley swings by Charlo’s Place to discuss the innovative approach she’s taking to help Colorado residents to grow their own cannabis with Rooms To Grow Listen and learn about collective gardens. SHARE and subscribe at CharloGreene.com for more of the latest cannabis news exclusive interviews and exclusive reviews. […]
OR: City Council Moves Forward With Zoning Restrictions For Medical Cannabis Growers
The Saco City Council gave initial approval Monday to code changes that would require medical marijuana caregivers to grow their product in industrial zoned areas unless they were cultivating the plants in their primary residence. The zoning changes, if approved with a second and final vote, would for the first time set restrictions on caregivers […]
MT: Medical Marijuana Providers At Crossroads As New Law Looms
Billings – Jack Haney just wants 10 more weeks. On Aug. 31, he and other medical marijuana providers will drop all but three of their registered cardholders under a new Montana law that takes effect that day. On Nov. 8, voters will decide whether to revert back to the current law, which has no restriction […]
CA: Vallejo Now A Legit Destination For Medical Marijuana
Vallejo’s medical-marijuana industry has weathered yet another crackdown and is in full bloom this year. Thanks in part to state-level regulations, medical-marijuana patients throughout the north and east bays can obtain some of the best regionally grown cannabis flowers, and hence the world – all from a sleepy, bedroom community just across the Carquinez Bridge. […]
ON: Facility Offers Medicinal Cannabis That’s ‘Life Changing’ For Six-Year-Old
Touring the ABcann Medicinals marijuana facility in Napanee, guests wear full body coverage and undergo sanitizing through ozone and air showers, swiping in and out of each room with an electronic key card – A lot like entering some sort of top-secret laboratory. But for six-year-old Gage and his mother, Kelly, nothing about this facility […]
U.S. National Cancer Institute – Marijuana Kills Cancer Cells
Why is Marijuana still ‘a drug with no medicinal purpose?’ National legalization of marijuana may be drawing a smidgeon closer. The National Cancer Institute (NCI), one of the federal government sponsored agencies, has just updated the FAQs on its website to include recent studies on marijuana showing that it can and has killed cancer cells. […]
ON: North Bay-Area Agridome A Grow-Op For Medical Marijuana
The Bonfield Agridome will be home to a new medical marijuana grow-op, Mayor Randy McLaren has confirmed. McLaren told The Nugget on Tuesday a federally regulated operation is being set up and has caught the attention of a few residents. “I’ve had a resident ask me if we’re getting a marijuana grow-operation or a jail? […]
CA: Supervisors Approve New Marijuana Ordinance
A new interim zoning ordinance will put the kibosh on new medical marijuana businesses and restrict those already operating in Tulare County. Supervisors approved the ordinance, following a recommendation from county administrators and a lengthy presentation on Tuesday. The ordinance is set for 45 days, but it can be extended to 22 months, 15 days. […]
Western Maryland Town Poised To Get Into Medical Marijuana Business
The small Western Maryland town of Hancock – population 1,545 – is poised to be a part-owner of a medical marijuana company after winning a license to grow cannabis plants this week. The town is in a unique partnership with an Arizona company that plans to grow cannabis in a town-owned warehouse and share profits […]
AB: New Medical Marijuana Clinic With A Different Approach Open In Downtown Calgary
Operators of a new clinic in downtown Calgary say the facility will provide more capacity for patients seeking access to medical marijuana. Curious locals got a glimpse of the Lift Resource Centre at an open house Tuesday. The clinic is in the larger Imagine Health Centres, where some physicians and nurses are being trained to […]
NZ: Hamilton Girl's Cannabis Use No Longer Taboo
A Hamilton mother says her daughter’s medical cannabis use is no longer taboo, with the drug receiving a green thumbs-up according to a recent survey. Paige Gallien was prescribed Sativex, a medicinal cannabis sprayed via the mouth, two years ago. The 13-year-old has Dravet syndrome, a rare form of epilepsy, and suffered up to 20 […]
CO: Pueblo City Schools Approves Medical Marijuana For Qualified Students
Among the policies and policy-related changes approved by the Pueblo City Schools (D60) Board of Education during its Aug. 11 special meeting was a new policy allowing the administration of medical marijuana to qualified students. The policy reflects recent passage of a bill directing Colorado schools to allow such administration. Per the board’s policy, administration […]
IL: Springfield To Stick With Hampden Care Facility
Springfield – The city plans to continue working with Hampden Care Facility Inc., its recommended developer for Springfield’s first medical marijuana dispensary, despite the city council’s rejection of a proposed host-community agreement on Monday. But the path forward is still unclear, with city officials and Hampden Care declining to discuss specifics on how they plan […]
CA: Defining Santa Rosa’s Place In The Pot Industry
Should Santa Rosa aspire to be the “New Age Amsterdam,” a Wine Country cousin to the Dutch city known for its permissive attitude about marijuana? OK, that vision comes from a Penngrove pot farmer quoted in Staff Writer Kevin McCallum’s report on the city’s efforts to create a regulatory framework for the burgeoning medicinal marijuana […]
FL: Matt Gaetz Goes Out For Pot
Matt Gaetz will “host a medical marijuana delivery to a Northwest Florida family,” his legislative office announced Tuesday. And the Fort Walton Beach Republican invited reporters to join him as he tags along for the ride. Surterra Therapeutics will deliver the first shipment of medicinal pot to an as-yet-undisclosed location in the Panhandle. The delivery […]
Cannabis Epidemiology: A Selective Review.
BACKGROUND: Globally, the most widely used set of compounds among the internationally regulated drugs is cannabis. OBJECTIVE: To review evidence from epidemiological research on cannabis, organized in relation to this field's five main rubrics: quantity, location, causes, mechanisms, and prevention/control. METHOD: The review covers a selection of evidence from standardized population surveys, official statistics, and […]
Effect of the novel synthetic cannabinoids AKB48 and 5F-AKB48 on “tetrad”, sensorimotor, neurological and neurochemical responses in mice. In vitro and in vivo pharmacological studies.
RATIONALE: AKB48 and its fluorinate derivate 5F-AKB48 are two novel synthetic cannabinoids belonging to a structural class with an indazole core structure. They are marketed as incense, herbal preparations or chemical supply for their psychoactive Cannabis-like effects. OBJECTIVES: The present study was aimed at investigating the in vitro and in vivo pharmacological activity of AKB48 […]
Critical comparison of mass analyzers for forensic hair analysis by ambient ionization mass spectrometry.
RATIONALE: Recently, several direct and/or ambient mass spectrometry (MS) approaches have been suggested for drugs of abuse imaging in hair. The use of mass spectrometers with insufficient selectivity could result in false-positive measurements due to isobaric interferences. Different mass analyzers have been evaluated regarding their selectivity and sensitivity for the detection of Δ9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) from […]
How to Qualify for Medical Marijuana in Hawaii
Hawaii Medical Marijuana Program On December 28, 2000, Senate Bill 862 was approved in Hawaii (HI). This bill allows patients with certain debilitating conditions to legally possess, use, and cultivate medical marijuana. The Hawaii Medical Marijuana Program There are two medical marijuana programs in HI. One is called the Medical Marijuana Registry Program, and the […]
Sustainability for the Cannabis Industry, Part II: The New Cannabis Consumer
Most readers ought to be well aware that the cannabis industry is rapidly growing. The Arcview Group, an Oakland-based investor network, estimates the retail and wholesale cannabis market will reach $22.8 billion by 2020. That number represents a lot of people consuming cannabis in many different ways. The average cannabis consumer is changing. A new range of […]
It's time to clear up some myths about pot taxes fixing all budget problems
Published: Aug 17, 2016, 11:14 am • Updated: Aug 17, 2016, 11:14 am By Chris Stiffler, Denver Post Guest Commentary “What do you mean the state has budget troubles? What about all the tax money from marijuana? Wasn’t that supposed to solve everything?” As a nonprofit devoted to educating Coloradans on the state’s unique fiscal […]
Federal Court of Appeals Upholds Ban on Prosecuting State-Compliant Medical Marijuana Businesses
SAN FRANCISCO, CA — A three-judge panel of the US Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit, covering nine western states, earlier this week ruled unanimously that the Department of Justice is barred by federal law from prosecuting medical marijuana businesses if those businesses are operating in compliance with state law. This decision came in […]
Federal Court of Appeals Upholds Ban on Prosecuting State-Compliant Medical Marijuana …
A three-judge panel of the US Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit, covering nine western states, earlier this week ruled unanimously that the Department of Justice is barred by federal law from prosecuting medical marijuana businesses if those businesses are operating in compliance with state law. This decision came in an appeal in which […]
Floyd Landis, the pro cyclist who admitted to doping, is now selling high-grade weed
Published: Aug 17, 2016, 6:00 am • Updated: Aug 16, 2016, 5:20 pm By Jason Blevins, The Denver Post LEADVILLE — Floyd Landis’ perfect life began to unravel within days of winning the Tour de France a decade ago last month. He tested positive for performance-enhancing drugs. Like every other racer caught doping, he denied […]
Utillian 720 Vaporizer Review
Recently, I became one of a select, lucky few to get my hands on the new Utillian 720 vaporizer. This solid, box vaporizer has been attached to my person every since it arrived in the mail. The portability and ease of use is matched by the large container for holding your concentrates and dry herbs. […]
Clear Choice Cannabis Joins Music Legends Chief Greenbud and Sir Mix-a-Lot at Seattle HEMPFEST®
Seattle’s 25th annual HEMPFEST® is upon us! And, Clear Choice Cannabis, a Tacoma-based cannabis club, will be adding a little flavor to the “protestival.” Clear Choice will host Sir Mix-a-Lot at their booth for a “meet and greet,” where fans will have an opportunity to mingle with the legendary hip-hop and crossover icon. Clear Choice […]
MILegalize Awaits a Decision in Michigan Court of Claims
New Buffalo, Michigan- The Four Winds Casino and Resort will host a fundraiser for the MILegalize organization on August 20, and key campaign officials confirm their status in the Court of Claims: waiting patiently. New Buffalo is in the southwestern corner of Michigan, and the Four Winds casino is a top-notch facility. Fundraiser guests will […]
Stroup and Simpson to Speak at DC’s BUD Summit
As the United States of cannabis continues to take shape with 25 states and the District of Colombia legalizing marijuana in some form, the cannabis industry is shaping up to be one of the fastest growing industries in America and on August 20, industry and medical marijuana leaders will converge on Capitol Hill at the […]
Potco in Massachusetts Aims to Become the Costco of Weed
“Potco: Everything that goes in the POT…” That’s what the sign outside a Massachusetts shop reads, and the intention is to make it clear what’s on sale inside. As a provider of cannabis cultivation equipment, Potco began by running their business below the radar when they opened last May. When customers came in to check out fertilizers, grow lamps, growing […]
AU: Independent Medical Committee Established To Supervise Medical Marijuana Rollout
Andrews government has revealed that an independent medical committee with 16 people will supervise the medicinal cannabis rollout in Victoria. The committee will also advise the next group of patients who will be provided access to the drug. The government committed $28.5 million in this year’s budget to make medical marijuana available next year to […]
IL: Crowd Turns Out For Medical Marijuana Dispensary Open House
Visitors to The Clinic Effingham on Monday were inquisitive about how a medical cannabis dispensary would look and function – and found it to be a comfortable setting with a high-tech pharmacy feel. Diagnosed with fibromyalgia, Lora Heiden of Louisville said she’s had ongoing pain for nine years. “Just today, an Effingham doctor suggested I […]
IL: A Look Inside A Marijuana Cultivation Plant
Delavan, Ill. – It’s been just over a year since Illinois began to legalize medical marijuana. In that short time 19 cultivation centers have popped up across the state. On Monday, one of those centers located in Delavan gave people a glimpse at what goes on there. For the first time since they began production […]
FL: Medical Marijuana ‘A Start’ To Reducing Drug Crime, Says Law Enforcement Group
For the second time in three years, Floridians will go to the polls in November and weigh in on a proposed state constitutional amendment that, if passed, would legalize medical marijuana. A similar proposal failed in 2014 – by less than 3 percentage points – amid fears the amendment’s language was too broad and would […]
U.S. Prosecutors Dealt Setback In Medical Marijuana Cases
The U.S. Department of Justice cannot spend money to prosecute federal marijuana cases if the defendants comply with state guidelines that permit the drug’s sale for medical purposes, a federal appeals court ruled on Tuesday. The ruling, from the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, comes as voters in nine more states will consider allowing […]
AZ: 'Green Rush' On For Lucrative Medical Marijuana Licenses
For weeks, Bill Myer studied images of Phoenix neighborhoods, pored over zoning maps and drove the streets in search of property that could house a new medical-marijuana dispensary. Myer, of Phoenix, already owns a dispensary in Glendale, but with state officials poised to award a second round of licenses since medical marijuana became legal in […]
CA: Planning OKs Medical Cannabis Dispensary For 9th And Market
During last Thursday’s meeting, the Planning Commission handed its support to Moe Greens medical cannabis dispensary, which is seeking to open at 1276 Market St. – formerly home to the Dollar Store. Moe Greens owner Nate Haas is currently the general manager of Barbary Coast at Fifth and Mission. When introducing himself and the business […]
MD: Economic Leaders Expect Boost From Medical Cannabis
Worcester County, Md. – There are two finalists for licenses from the Maryland Medical Cannabis Commission in Worcester County. One processor and one grower made the final 15, respectively. Economic leaders in Worcester County believe the two cannabis business could provide a big economic boost to the county. There is still plenty to figure out […]
US OR: Editorial: Congress and DEA Need to Make More Progress
URL: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v16/n562/a02.htmlNewshawk: http://www.drugsense.org/donate.htmVotes: 0Pubdate: Sun, 14 Aug 2016Source: Bulletin, The (Bend, OR)Copyright: 2016 Western Communications Inc.Contact: Website: http://www.bendbulletin.com/Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/62 CONGRESS AND DEA NEED TO MAKE MORE PROGRESS ON WEED The federal Drug Enforcement Administration delivered recently good news and bad to the nation’s growing marijuana industry. It will not remove weed, which is legal for […]
US CO: Column: Marijuana's Reschedule Redux
URL: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v16/n559/a10.htmlNewshawk: http://www.drugsense.org/donate.htmVotes: 0Pubdate: Wed, 17 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 MARIJUANA’S RESCHEDULE REDUX It’s possible the result still could be a happy ending. When the “first half of 2016” came and went without a marijuana rescheduling announcement, it became clear the Drug Enforcement […]
US: Court Bars Feds From Prosecuting Cases
URL: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v16/n560/a07.htmlNewshawk: http://www.drugsense.org/donate.htmVotes: 0Pubdate: Wed, 17 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: Paul Elias, Associated Press Medical Marijuana COURT BARS FEDS FROM PROSECUTING CASES Panel Orders Ban Because No State Laws Are Broken SAN FRANCISCO ( […]
US: Court Bars Feds From Prosecuting Medical Pot Cases
URL: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v16/n560/a09.htmlNewshawk: http://www.drugsense.org/donate.htmVotes: 0Pubdate: Wed, 17 Aug 2016Source: Appeal-Democrat (Marysville, CA)Copyright: 2016 Associated PressContact: Website: http://www.appeal-democrat.comDetails: http://www.mapinc.org/media/1343 COURT BARS FEDS FROM PROSECUTING MEDICAL POT CASES SAN FRANCISCO ( AP ) – A federal appeals court on Tuesday banned the Justice Department from prosecuting medical marijuana cases if no state laws were broken. A three-judge panel […]
US CA: Editorial: Defining Santa Rosa's Place in the Pot
URL: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v16/n560/a05.htmlNewshawk: http://www.drugsense.org/donate.htmVotes: 0Pubdate: Wed, 17 Aug 2016Source: Press Democrat, The (Santa Rosa, CA)Copyright: 2016 The Press DemocratContact: Website: http://www.pressdemocrat.com/Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/348Referenced: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v16/n549/a04.html DEFINING SANTA ROSA’S PLACE IN THE POT INDUSTRY Should Santa Rosa aspire to be the “New Age Amsterdam,” a Wine Country cousin to the Dutch city known for its permissive attitude about marijuana? […]
US CA: County Extends Medical Pot Moratorium
URL: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v16/n561/a01.htmlNewshawk: http://www.drugsense.org/donate.htmVotes: 0Pubdate: Wed, 17 Aug 2016Source: Porterville Recorder (CA)Copyright: 2016 Freedom Communications Inc.Contact: Website: http://www.recorderonline.comDetails: http://www.mapinc.org/media/2887 COUNTY EXTENDS MEDICAL POT MORATORIUM No One Speaks Against Extension Surprisingly, not one person spoke Tuesday for or against an ordinance which will extend the ban on new medical marijuana collectives or cooperatives in Tulare County. Following […]
US: Court Bars US From Prosecuting Medical Marijuana Cases
URL: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v16/n560/a04.htmlNewshawk: http://www.drugsense.org/donate.htmVotes: 0Pubdate: Wed, 17 Aug 2016Source: Boston Globe (MA)Copyright: 2016 Associated PressContact: Website: http://bostonglobe.com/Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/52Authors: Paul Elias and Gene Johnson, Associated Press COURT BARS US FROM PROSECUTING MEDICAL MARIJUANA CASES SAN FRANCISCO ( AP ) – A federal appeals court on Tuesday banned the Justice Department from prosecuting medical marijuana cases if no […]
US: Court Halts Pot Prosecutions
URL: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v16/n560/a08.htmlNewshawk: http://www.drugsense.org/donate.htmVotes: 0Pubdate: Wed, 17 Aug 2016Source: Washington Post (DC)Copyright: 2016 The Washington Post CompanyContact: Website: http://www.washingtonpost.com/Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/491 COURT HALTS POT PROSECUTIONS A federal appeals court on Tuesday banned the Justice Department from prosecuting medical marijuana cases if no state laws were broken. A three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the […]
US MD: An Unorthodox Marijuana Partnership
URL: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v16/n561/a03.htmlNewshawk: http://www.drugsense.org/donate.htmVotes: 0Pubdate: Wed, 17 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 AN UNORTHODOX MARIJUANA PARTNERSHIP Town of Hancock Joins With Grower of Medical Cannabis The small Western Maryland town of Hancock – population 1,545 – is poised to be a part owner of a medical […]
US CA: Column: More Than Just Six Flags
URL: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v16/n559/a09.htmlNewshawk: http://www.drugsense.org/donate.htmVotes: 0Pubdate: Wed, 17 Aug 2016Source: East Bay Express (CA)Column: Legalization NationCopyright: 2016 East Bay ExpressContact: http://posting.eastbayexpress.com/ebx/SubmitLetter/PageWebsite: http://www.eastbayexpress.com/Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/1131Author: David Downs MORE THAN JUST SIX FLAGS A year after vallejo’s mayor mulled shutting down dispensaries, marijuana offerings are better than ever. Vallejo’s medical-marijuana industry has weathered yet another crackdown and is in full […]
Federal Court Bars Justice Department From Prosecuting Medical Cannabis
In a landmark ruling handed down Tuesday, the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals barred the federal government from spending money to prosecute medical marijuana defendants who follow state laws. The opinion — a big win for the cannabis industry — comes less than a week after the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency’s controversial decision to […]
MD: Bronfein On Getting Marijuana Growing License
When Maryland’s medical marijuana commission released the names of the companies that have been pre-approved for growing and processing licenses Monday afternoon, Michael Bronfein’s cellphone was dead. At 5 p.m., with his son by his side, Bronfein finally received a call from his daughter letting him know the commission had pre-approved his company, Curio Wellness, […]
MA: Decision Day For Proposed Medical Marijuana Facility In Springfield
Springfield, Mass. – In an 8-3 vote, Springfield City Councilors voted against granting Hampden Care Facility a host agreement to build a medical marijuana dispensary at 506 Cottage Street. City Councilors didn’t agree with a clause in the contract allowing Hampden Care to be the only medical marijuana dispensary in the City for 10 years. […]
CHARLO’S PLACE | The Canna Catwalk Fusion Fashion Show, Cannabis After Meth Addiction & Canna Latino
What do you get when you cross cannabis culture with fashion week? Ana Izquierdo is here to answer that question and share more about the inspiration behind the Canna Catwalk fusion fashion show (cannacatwalk.com). Ana Izquierdo is Colorado cannabis activist who has made it her mission to spread knowledge and information about the benefits of […]
California Poised to Pass Major Asset Forfeiture Reform
August 16, 2016– By Grant Smith Lawmakers in California are on course to pass the most far reaching civil asset forfeiture reforms in the United States. The legislation, which was OK’d by the California State Assembly this week, and must now head back to the state Senate for a final vote and to Governor Jerry […]
Benefits of Cannabis Terpenes: Terpineol, Valencene, and Geraniol
This article is sponsored by Tilray, one of the largest and most sophisticated producers of premium medical cannabis in the world. Tilray is dedicated to providing safe, consistent, and reliable products to patients and furthering clinical research. Terpenes are a group of fragrant essential oils – secreted alongside cannabinoids like THC and CBD – that […]
Short-Term Exposure for PTSD
Verified August 2016 by University of Washington Sponsor: Collaborator: National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) Information provided by (Responsible Party): Michele Bedard-Gilligan, University of Washington ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT02874898 First received: August 16, 2016 Last updated: August 19, 2016 Last verified: August 2016 This study examines how marijuana use affects processes related to recovery from chronic […]
MD: Three Lower Shore Firms OK’d To Pursue Medical Marijuana
Three medical marijuana firms have received preliminary approval to do business on the Lower Shore. A state commission tentatively approved Monday the applications of 30 companies, representing 15 growers and 15 processors. The list includes two businesses in Worcester County: the grower Shore Natural Rx LLC and the processor Blair Wellness Center LLC. Wicomico County […]
OH: Controlling Board To Tackle Medical Marijuana Efforts
Columbus – The state Controlling Board is set to decide several funding and accounting moves to cover the costs of Ohio’s initial efforts to regulate medical marijuana use. The Aug. 22 agenda includes four separate budgeting requests from three agencies. The Office of Budget and Management is seeking the creation of a new fund, titled […]
OH: Clayton To Vote On Temporary Medical Marijuana Ban
Clayton – City Council will consider a resolution Thursday night that if approved would place an immediate 180-day moratorium on the granting of any permit allowing retail dispensaries, cultivators, or processors of medical marijuana within the city limits. Ohio legalized medical marijuana when Gov. John Kasich signed House Bill 523 on June 8, making Ohio […]
MI: Marijuana Commission Proposed With Lansing’s Ordinance
Lansing – More changes are ahead for the city’s proposed medical marijuana ordinance that – if approved – would affect patients, caregivers, business owners, neighbors and the city officials in charge of enforcing it. A fifth draft of the ordinance is expected to be completed at the end of this month by the City Attorney’s […]
AZ: Town Passes Re-Do Permits For Copperstate, Mountain Time Management
Snowflake – The “re-dos” for the special use permits with Planning and Zoning and the Town Council took place on Thursday and Friday, Aug. 11 and 12, respectively, again at the Snowflake fire station. Though the crowds were heavy both nights, there appeared to be less people in attendance. Each night, people who wanted to […]
MA: Hostility From Government, Northampton Doc Stops Recommending Medical Marijuana
Jill Griffin, Western Mass’ top medical marijuana gatekeeper, is getting out of the game. On Aug. 1, Griffin posted an open letter to her patients and the Valley saying that she will no longer recommend medical marijuana to new or existing patients after Aug. 31. Her decision was driven largely by what she called “hostility […]
SC: Legalize Medical Marijuana
You don’t have to have a child who suffers from seizures to support the legal use of medical marijuana. But if you do – as does state Rep. Peter McCoy, R-Charleston – you might feel passionate about it. Mr. McCoy’s 5-year-old daughter Mae Loflin was an infant when her seizures started. And his research suggests […]
My Real Name is Chloe Sommers, and I’m A Marijuana Writer
Say goodbye to pseudonyms, and say hello to accountability. The ‘stoner’ stereotype of cannabis is over, and it’s our responsibility as seasoned journalists, researchers, and politicians to give the plant the seriousness it deserves. That means using real names and asking tough questions. Questions like: Who and how much money is behind the anti-marijuana lobbying […]
Association Between Lifetime Marijuana Use and Cognitive Function in Middle Age: The Coronary Artery Risk Development in Young Adults (CARDIA) Study.
IMPORTANCE: Marijuana use is increasingly common in the United States. It is unclear whether it has long-term effects on memory and other domains of cognitive function. OBJECTIVE: To study the association between cumulative lifetime exposure to marijuana use and cognitive performance in middle age. DESIGN, SETTING, AND PARTICIPANTS: We used data from the Coronary Artery […]
Development of a novel immunoassay for herbal cannabis using a new fluorescent antibody probe, “Ultra Quenchbody”.
We developed a novel immunoassay for herbal cannabis based on a new immunoassay principle that uses Ultra Quenchbody (“UQ-body”), a recombinant antibody Fab fragment fluorolabeled at the N-terminal regions. When the antigen binds to anti-Δ9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) UQ-body, the fluorescence intensity (FI) decreases. The analytical conditions of the immunoassay were optimized based on the FI reduction […]
Adolescent cannabis use: What is the evidence for functional brain alteration?
Background Cannabis use typically commences during adolescence, a period during which the brain undergoes profound remodeling in areas that are high in cannabinoid receptors and that mediate cognitive control and emotion regulation. It is therefore important to determine the impact of adolescent cannabis use on brain function. Objective We investigate the impact of adolescent cannabis […]
Trajectories of cannabis use disorder: risk factors, clinical characteristics, and outcomes.
AIMS: To estimate cannabis use disorder (CUD) trajectory classes from ages 14 through 30 and compare classes on clinical characteristics, risk factors, and psychosocial outcomes. DESIGN: Four waves (T1 -T4 ) of data from an epidemiological study of psychopathology among a regionally representative sample. Trajectory classes described risk for CUD as a function of age. […]
Cue-elicited increases in incentive salience for marijuana: Craving, demand, and attentional bias.
BACKGROUND: Incentive salience is a multidimensional construct that includes craving, drug value relative to other reinforcers, and implicit motivation such as attentional bias to drug cues. Laboratory cue reactivity (CR) paradigms have been used to evaluate marijuana incentive salience with measures of craving, but not with behavioral economic measures of marijuana demand or implicit attentional […]
The genetic basis of the comorbidity between cannabis use and major depression.
BACKGROUND AND AIMS: While the prevalence of major depression is elevated amongst cannabis users, the role of genetics in this pattern of comorbidity is not clear. This study aimed to estimate the heritability of cannabis use and major depression, quantify the genetic overlap between these two traits, and localize regions of the genome that segregate […]
Prenatal Substance Exposure and Reporting of Child Maltreatment by Race and Ethnicity.
BACKGROUND: Substance exposure is thought to contribute to reports of suspected maltreatment made to child protective services (CPS) at or shortly after birth. There are limited data, however, on whether clinicians are more likely to report black and Hispanic substance-exposed infants compared with white infants. METHODS: We examined racial differences in diagnosed substance exposure and […]
Sex-dependent effects of cannabis-induced analgesia.
BACKGROUND: Preclinical studies demonstrate that cannabinoid-mediated antinociceptive effects vary according to sex; it is unknown if these findings extend to humans. METHODS: This retrospective analysis compared the analgesic, subjective and physiological effects of active cannabis (3.56-5.60% THC) and inactive cannabis (0.00% THC) in male (N=21) and female (N=21) cannabis smokers under double-blind, placebo-controlled conditions. Pain […]
Hair analysis and its concordance with self-report for drug users presenting in emergency department.
BACKGROUND: Secondary analysis using data from the National Drug Abuse Treatment Clinical Trials Network randomized trial (NCT # 01207791), in which 1285 adult ED patients endorsing moderate to severe problems related to drug use were recruited from 6 US academic hospitals. OBJECTIVE: To investigate the utility of hair analysis in drug use disorder trials with […]
Individuals developing schizophrenia are hidden among adolescent substance misusers.
BACKGROUND: Strategies are needed to identify youth developing schizophrenia. The present study aimed to determine whether adolescents treated for substance misuse were at elevated risk to develop schizophrenia, whether this risk has changed since the late 1960s, and whether substance misuse in adolescence predicted poorer outcomes through adulthood. METHOD: In a Swedish city, since the […]
Subgrouping of risky behaviors among Iranian college students: a latent class analysis.
BACKGROUND: Risky behaviors may interrupt development or cause considerable morbidity or mortality. This study’s purpose was to determine subgroups of students based on risky behaviors and assess the prevalence of risky behaviors in each of the subgroups. PARTICIPANTS AND METHODS: This anonymous cross-sectional study was carried out in October 2015 and November 2015, with 1,777 […]
A Belated Green Revolution for Cannabis: Virtual Genetic Resources to Fast-Track Cultivar Development.
Cannabis is a predominantly diecious phenotypically diverse domesticated genus with few if any extant natural populations. International narcotics conventions and associated legislation have constrained the establishment, characterization, and use of Cannabis genetic resource collections. This has resulted in the underutilization of genepool variability in cultivar development and has limited the inclusion of secondary genepools associated […]
Sex Effects of Marijuana on Brain Structure and Function.
BACKGROUND: Tetrahydrocannabinol (Δ9-THC), the primary ingredient in marijuana, exerts its effects across several neurological and biological systems that interact with the endocrine system. Thus, differential effects of Δ9-THC are likely to exist based on sex and hormone levels. METHODS: We reviewed the existing literature to determine sex-based effects of Δ9-THC on neural structure and functioning. […]
Maine Doctor Punished For Writing A Pot Permission Slip To Patient’s Employer
CONCORD – A Maine osteopathic physician has agreed to a settlement with the New Hampshire state Board of Medicine over allegations of professional misconduct. Bradley N. Libenson, who practices family medicine in Berwick, Maine, across the New Hampshire state line, received a reprimand as part of the settlement he signed July 22 and was approved […]
Cannabis and Blue Dreams of Unity at the DNC Convention
It’s taken a few days to process everything I went through this year at the Democratic National Convention (DNC). As a Bernie supporter and medical cannabis patient, I have found that even when things don’t turn out the way you hope, when people stand together in truth and trust, we have the support needed to […]
Will NJ Gov. Chris Christie Approve Cannabis for PTSD? He Might Not Have To
A bill currently on the desk of New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie’s would add PTSD to the state’s list of qualifying conditions for medical marijuana. The measure passed both chambers of the state Legislature with broad bipartisan support, but Christie’s record on cannabis is so abysmal that the bill’s prospects are still up in the […]
Access is Central to Maryland Medical Marijuana Program
By BRIAN WITTEAssociated Press ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Plenty of states have rolled out medical marijuana operations before Maryland, but as the state prepares to announce its top candidates for licenses to grow and process the drug, it’s determined not to repeat the mistakes of others. Maryland takes one of the more liberal approaches toward […]
Bill to Limit Police Property Seizures Sails Through California Assembly
If you haven’t been convicted of a crime, California state Sens. Holly Mitchell and David Hadley think the police shouldn’t be able to take your stuff. That might sound like common sense, but it would be a dramatic shift away from existing state law, under which authorities can seize belongings — cars, cash, real estate, […]
First-Ever Cannabis Growers' Fair Opens in Oregon
SALEM, Ore. (AP) — People flocked to Oregon’s first-ever marijuana growers’ fair on Saturday where a competition for best cannabis plants was being held, with the winners to be displayed at the Oregon State Fair. The inaugural two-day Oregon Cannabis Growers’ Fair underscores how the once-illicit marijuana industry is starting to go mainstream in Oregon, […]
Alberta's Only Medical Marijuana Factory Is Growing 7,000 Kg Of Pot A Year
Driving past the gravel driveway that leads to an unremarkable rural bungalow just outside the Village of Cremona, most would never know the property is also home to the fastest growing manufacturer of medical marijuana in Canada. Just beyond the rustic homestead, encircled by a stout, chain-link fence topped with barbed wire, sits a massive […]
Just How Big Could Ohio's Legal Pot Market Become?
Cincinnati – Ohio’s medical marijuana market could become among the largest in the country – pumping out up to $400 million in sales and tens of millions of dollars in annual tax revenue, according to an analysis by a national trade publication. Colorado-based Marijuana Business Daily on Monday unveiled its preliminary estimates of Ohio’s legal […]
MD: Will Cecil Go Green? Rx Pot Licenses Issued Today
Baltimore – Today marks the day when Cecil County will find out whether its future will be green, benefitting economically from the development of potential medical marijuana growing and processing facilities. The Natalie M. LaPrade Maryland Medical Cannabis Commission, under the Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, which was formed by 2014 legislation to […]
US DC: Editorial: Don't Reclassify Marijuana Yet – Research It
URL: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v16/n554/a01.htmlNewshawk: http://www.drugsense.org/donate.htmVotes: 0Pubdate: Tue, 16 Aug 2016Source: Washington Post (DC)Copyright: 2016 The Washington Post CompanyContact: Website: http://www.washingtonpost.com/Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/491 DON’T RECLASSIFY MARIJUANA YET – RESEARCH IT The DEA Is Right to Allow More Places to Grow Pot for Studies. THE DRUG Enforcement Administration made headlines last week for sticking to the status quo: The agency […]
US MD: Will Cecil Go Green? Rx Pot Licenses Issued Today
URL: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v16/n554/a08.htmlNewshawk: http://www.drugsense.org/donate.htmVotes: 0Pubdate: Mon, 15 Aug 2016Source: Cecil Whig (MD)Copyright: 2016 Cecil WhigContact: Website: http://www.cecilwhig.com/Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/1992Author: Jacob Owens WILL CECIL GO GREEN? RX POT LICENSES ISSUED TODAY Former Sheriff Janney Has Stake in Application BALTIMORE – Today marks the day when Cecil County will find out whether its future will be green, benefitting economically […]
US MD: Md. Names Cannabis Growers, Processors
URL: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v16/n555/a07.htmlNewshawk: http://www.drugsense.org/donate.htmVotes: 0Pubdate: Tue, 16 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 MD. NAMES CANNABIS GROWERS, PROCESSORS More Than 20 Companies Given Preliminary OK for Medical Pot The state has awarded preliminary licenses to more than 20 companies to grow and process marijuana in Maryland, a […]
US OH: Miamisburg May Join Bans On Medical Pot
URL: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v16/n555/a04.htmlNewshawk: http://www.drugsense.org/donate.htmVotes: 0Pubdate: Tue, 16 Aug 2016Source: Dayton Daily News (OH)Copyright: 2016 Dayton Daily NewsContact: http://drugsense.org/url/7JXk4H3lWebsite: http://www.daytondailynews.com/Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/120Author: Nick Blizzard MIAMISBURG MAY JOIN BANS ON MEDICAL POT Six-Month Measure Needed to Evaluate Issue, City Officials Say. MIAMISBURG – Miamisburg is moving to become the latest Miami Valley community to place a temporary ban on […]