ON: Veterans Affairs Data Gives Detailed Picture Of Veterans Using Medical Marijuana
Ottawa – When he opened a medical marijuana shop in Kingston earlier this year, Trevor Hands had little idea who his customers would be, how much they would buy or how his business would grow simply through word of mouth. He does now. Business is booming for Hands, thanks in large part to an influx […]
Why Is Medical Marijuana Still Not Accepted In All 50 States?
In May, a survey conducted by Quinnipiac University found overwhelming support for the legalization of medical marijuana among American voters: 89 percent of respondents said they support the legal use of marijuana for medical purposes by adults, as long as a doctor prescribes it. The poll also found that support for legalizing medical marijuana was […]
OH: What’s Legal, What’s Not And What’s Ahead
Cincinnati – New laws hit the books in Ohio on Thursday legalizing medical marijuana, raising a host of questions for consumers, business owners and doctors across the region.
So what exactly changes this week?
Advocates Want Medical Marijuana In Florida, But Not Like California
Oakland, Calif. – Brightly lit and bustling, Harborside Health Center serves as something of a model for the medical marijuana industry – even as California’s freewheeling approach to cannabis is seen as an example of how not to do things. As dozens of customers at Harborside pick their products, chatty budtenders talk knowledgeably about the […]
DE: Fed’s Stance On Marijuana Impractical
Delaware has relaxed some of its marijuana laws. We’re not to the point of four states and the District of Columbia, which have legalized recreational pot use. But, like nearly half the states in our country, Delaware is taking a pragmatic approach to cannabis. The federal government, on the other hand, has not budged when […]
Attorney Requesting OK Supreme Court To Change Language Of Medical Marijuana Question
Oklahoma City – A new filing with the Oklahoma Supreme Court is challenging changes made to a state question that deals with the legalization of medical marijuana. State Question 788 would allow Oklahomans to vote on whether or not to legalize medical marijuana. Before the question could go to a vote of the people, supporters […]
CO: Vets Against Banning Commercial Marijuana In Pueblo County
Banning commercial marijuana in Pueblo County would have a debilitating effect on veterans who rely on cannabis to combat the effects of traumatic brain injuries, post-traumatic stress disorder and other ailments. This was the message stressed during a joint press conference hosted Tuesday by Growing Pueblo’s Future and Grow for Vets. With the majestic Heroes […]
New York Looks to Expand Medical Marijuana Program
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — Dan Ryszka is a pharmacist, so he knows something about medicine. But he was still stumped when drug after drug failed to curb his children’s violent seizures. Then they joined New York’s fledgling medical marijuana program, and the attacks all but stopped. “You go through the ABCs of medicine. Let’s try […]
Oregon’s Cannabis Lab-Accreditation Agency Is on the Verge of ‘Collapse’
SALEM, Ore. (AP) — As Oregon officials struggle to license all sectors of the recreational marijuana industry before the end of the year, a top official of the agency that accredits labs that test cannabis says it is overwhelmed — a situation that could derail the rollout. Gary K. Ward, administrator of the Oregon Environmental Laboratory […]
US CT: 'An Opportunity To Be A Healer Again'
URL: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v16/n610/a06.htmlNewshawk: http://www.drugsense.org/donate.htmVotes: 0Pubdate: Tue, 06 Sep 2016Source: Register Citizen (CT)Copyright: 2016 Register CitizenContact: Website: http://www.registercitizen.comDetails: http://www.mapinc.org/media/598Author: Ed Stannard ‘AN OPPORTUNITY TO BE A HEALER AGAIN’ Dr. Stephen Brown has become a believer in medical marijuana. Since registering as a certifying physician 15 months ago, Brown has seen about 700 patients, and he believes it […]
Pot of coffee takes on literal meaning for Boulder company Steep Fuze
When brewing up a cup of coffee at home, most people look for the nearest cream or sugar. KMGH Hemp extract infused coffee sells for $75 dollars per pound, lasting 45 servings. (Photo by: Mark Boyle) Copyright 2016 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Regular […]
Will Hemp Oils and Other Hemp Products Test Positive on Drug Tests?
As a healthcare professional, a common question that I receive when talking to patients and clients who are interested in incorporating the use of hemp products or hemp foods into their daily routine is: “Will eating hemp foods shown up positive for THC on a drug test?” According to the research studies available, the answer […]
22nd Century expands cannabis research program
The Clarence cigarette manufacturer 22nd Century Group on Tuesday said it has expanded its cannabis research program. The company said its wholly owned subsidiary, Botanical Genetics, has launched a number of new research projects to develop proprietary cannabis strains that have medical and agricultural uses. Company officials estimate the markets for medical marijuana and industrial […]
Adam Jacques and Team Launch Sproutly, Dispensary in Eugene, Oregon
Adam Jacques and his team officially launched the newest arm of their business last week, Sproutly, a dispensary located in Eugene, Oregon. “This is an extension of what the Grower’s Guild Gardens does and what the Microgrower’s Guild was,” says Jacques. The Grower’s Guild Gardens, Jacques’ award-winning cultivation business, is known for their high-CBD genetics […]
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The Devil is in the Detail – Changes to Canada’s Cannabis Regs to Encourage Patient Independence and Business Competition
Canada’s new ACMPR was launched late last month on August 24th. The key change that most notice is that Canadians may now again grow their own cannabis at home for medical purposes. In addition, more strict guidelines for product testing and labeling requirements for Licensed Producers (LPs) were released. Short term pain for long term […]
Hemp, Inc. (OTC Pink: HEMP) Industry Update: Pot Stocks Expected to Surge During the …
LAS VEGAS, NV — (Marketwired) — 09/06/16 — As the 2016 U.S. presidential election nears, Hemp, Inc. (OTC PINK: HEMP) has strategically positioned itself as a leader of the re-emerging industrial hemp industry. With the country’s largest industrial hemp processing facility and milling operation in Spring Hope, NC nearing completion, CEO Bruce Perlowin, says, “I […]
Jesse Ventura’s Cannabis Theory: “I want it legalized in my lifetime.”
Jesse Ventura has been making a spectacle of himself his entire life. A Navy vet who fought in Vietnam, Ventura returned from the war and plunged into a world of professional physicality, working as bodyguard for the Rolling Stones before ascending to pro-wrestling superstardom as the loud-mouthed, trash-talking bully character “The Body.” Then things got […]
Medical Marijuana and Its Effects on Motor Function in People With Multiple Sclerosis
Verified September 2016 by Colorado State University Sponsor: Collaborator: William R. Shaffer, M.D. Information provided by (Responsible Party): Thorsten Rudroff, Colorado State University ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT02898974 First received: September 6, 2016 Last updated: September 8, 2016 Last verified: September 2016 Medical marijuana is commonly prescribed people with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) for symptom, e.g. spasticity and […]
Families and Marijuana: How The Plant Is Being Discussed At Home As It Hits The Mainstream
If pot laws were colors, a map of the U.S. map would resemble a tie-dye T-shirt. In some states, marijuana is illegal. In others, it’s legal for medical purposes. And still in others, it is even legal for recreational use. Recreational pot has been legal in Oregon now for a year, but it was a […]
The 2016 CBE 50 Most Important Women in the Cannabis Industry (57 Actually!)
1 Jazmin Hupp & Amy Dannemiller (aka Jane West) Co-Founders Women Grow San Francisco, CA & Denver, CO AB Jazmin and Amy struck a nerve and mobilized the movement for female inclusion in the Green Rush when they launched Women Grow in 2014. Their idea blossomed into a multi-state, chapter driven, for-profit organization that today […]
All in the Family: Love’s Oven
Imagine the good old days and all the perks that came with a 30+ year corporate career; including a regular paycheck, savings, a solid retirement plan and someone to share it with… not to mention bi-weekly massages. Oh, and I forgot to mention, your masseuse is a canna-preneur who became one of the first Medical […]
Cannabis Legalization Up for Vote in 5 States; Here’s How You Can Help!
There are five states with cannabis legalization initiatives up for a vote this November. With polling showing all of these up in the air, it’s crucial that proponents of legalization get involved; and you don’t have to live in one of the states voting for legalization to help bring a change. Below is how to […]
Medical Marijuana, Inc.'s Subsidiary HempMeds(R) to Exhibit at Cannabis World Conference …
Hemp Industry Pioneer to Display Groundbreaking, Low-THC Hemp Oil Cannabidiol Products in U.S. State Poised to Legalize Recreational Use of Marijuana SAN DIEGO, CA–(Marketwired – September 06, 2016) – Medical Marijuana, Inc. (OTC PINK: MJNA) announced today that its subsidiary HempMeds® is exhibiting at the Sept. 7-9 Cannabis World Congress & Business Exposition (CWCBExpo) in […]
Marijuana Company of America Launches Online Investor Relations Program With AGORACOM
By Marketwired . Article Rating: September 6, 2016 08:30 AM EDT BONSALL, CA — (Marketwired) — 09/06/16 — MARIJUANA COMPANY OF AMERICA (“MCOA” or the “Company”) (OTC PINK: MCOA), an innovative cannabis and hemp marketing and distribution company, is pleased to announce that it has retained the services of AGORACOM Investor Relations (“AGORACOM”) to […]
Connecticut Doctor Becomes Believer In Healing Power Of Medical Marijuana
Dr. Stephen Brown has become a believer in medical marijuana. Since registering as a certifying physician 15 months ago, Brown has seen about 700 patients, and he believes it has helped a majority of them. While certifying patients is required under state law for patients to buy medical marijuana, Brown takes pride in his physician’s […]
TX: Amarilloan Supports Cannabis As Medicine
Bill Wright, 54, is an independent medical marijuana advocate who suffers from roughly 28 ailments, many of which are genetic. His heart has only two working valves and is kept beating by a defibrillator. He also suffers from Crohn’s disease, an incurable bowel condition. “I do have reason to be doing this,” he said. For […]
Marketing CBD Oils and Related Products
Cannabidiol (“CBD”) products have emerged on the market in several states with various claims, including the treatment of specific illnesses, reportedly backed by scientific research. CBD is a non-psychoactive component of both marijuana and hemp. While products containing this substance have been permitted in certain states, marketing CBD oils and related products as treatments for […]
Medical Marijuana Users Can't Buy Guns
Two controversial issues have merged into one as a new ruling states that people who use marijuana — including for medical purposes — are prohibited from buying guns because of the link between pot use and gun violence. A ruling from the US 9th Circuit Court of Appeals says that illegal drug users, which include […]
Is the Weed Industry for Me?
David Bernstein of WeedHire.com suggests asking yourself the following questions before deciding to take the plunge—and making sure you have the answers, especially before you go for a job interview. What’s your interest level? Are you passionate about cannabis and know everything there is to know about the industry and the plant? Or are you […]
Top 5 Security and Surveillance Infractions
By Steve Owens Some of the most costly violations for marijuana businesses are related to inadequate security and surveillance systems in licensed marijuana operations. When violations or incidents occur with inventory, employees, or activities within the licensed premise, the first standard procedure is for regulatory authorities to review the surveillance system. Any issues related to […]
US CO: In Colorado, a County Revolts Against Legalized
URL: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v16/n609/a07.htmlNewshawk: http://www.drugsense.org/donate.htmVotes: 0Pubdate: Tue, 06 Sep 2016Source: Boston Globe (MA)Copyright: 2016 Globe Newspaper CompanyContact: Website: http://bostonglobe.com/Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/52Author: Joshua Miller IN COLORADO, A COUNTY REVOLTS AGAINST LEGALIZED MARIJUANA PUEBLO WEST, Colo. – Out here, in this unincorporated community of 30,000, there are miles of barren scrub-brush dotted with wild sunflowers. Low-slung houses sit on East […]
Charlo Greene Announces Partnership with Crop King Seeds for Canadian Cannabis Diversity Summit
DENVER (August 31, 2016) – Go GREENE, the organizer of the international Cannabis Diversity Summit series, today announced that Crop King Seeds is officially partnering with the organization to bring the diversity outreach event to Vancouver for the Canadian Cannabis Diversity Summit. Taking place September 16, 2016 at Marc Emery’s Cannabis Culture Lounge (307 W […]
Here’s Why This 14-Year-Old Cancer Warrior Grows His Own Cannabis
In 2015, we brought you the story of Chico Ryder and since then, it has remained one of the most viewed stories we have on Illegally Healed; for good reason. Chico was diagnosed with rhabdomyosarcoma at the age of 10 in late 2012, and was treated with intense chemotherapy and 28 radiation sessions. This resulted in him being wheelchair-bound for […]
The Stress Reduction Intervention Study
This study is enrolling participants by invitation only. Sponsor: Information provided by (Responsible Party): Ohio University ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT02894229 First received: September 5, 2016 Last updated: September 8, 2016 Last verified: September 2016 The primary purpose of the present study is to investigate the relationship between mindfulness and stress habituation. We propose to measure the […]
The Reason a Record Number of States Can Vote to Legalize Weed This Fall
by Keith Stroup, NORML Legal CounselSeptember 5, 2016 Those of us who support the full legalization of marijuana are greatly benefiting from political reforms adopted during what is frequently referred to as the Progressive Era in this country. The principal objective of the progressive movement was eliminating corruption in government, and to accomplish that goal, […]
Melissa Etheridge To Launch Etheridge Farms Line Of Marijuana Products
Melissa Etheridge is diving headlong into the marijuana business. Her company, Etheridge Farms, will soon be making cannabis products available for California medical patients. “I’m right in the process of branding,” she tells Billboard. “There’s a balm that’s so good for muscles and arthritis. I have my own smoke, some edibles and some [oil] cartridges. […]
OH: Legal Medical Marijuana Date Won't Help Most Patients
While many people are looking forward to this long Labor Day weekend, others have their sights set on Sept. 8, the day medical marijuana becomes legal in Ohio. In June, Ohio was the 25th state to legalize a comprehensive medical marijuana program. There’s no licensed legal businesses to grow, process or sell marijuana or marijuana […]
US FL: Fla. Pot Proponent: Regulation Is Key
URL: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v16/n608/a08.htmlNewshawk: http://www.drugsense.org/donate.htmVotes: 0Pubdate: Mon, 05 Sep 2016Source: Palm Beach Post, The (FL)Copyright: 2016 The Palm Beach PostContact: Website: http://www.palmbeachpost.com/Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/333Author: Jeff Ostrowski FLA. POT PROPONENT: REGULATION IS KEY Brightly lit and bustling, Harborside Health Center serves as something of a model for the medical marijuana industry – even as California’s freewheeling approach to cannabis […]
US: Psychedelics Psychedelics Offer Hope in Treating Anxiety
URL: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v16/n608/a02.htmlNewshawk: http://www.drugsense.org/donate.htmVotes: 0Pubdate: Sun, 04 Sep 2016Source: Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette (Fayetteville, AR)Copyright: 2016 Northwest Arkansas Newspapers LLC.Contact: http://www.nwaonline.com/submit/letter/Website: http://www.nwaonline.com/Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/828Author: Andrea K. Mcdaniels, the Baltimore Sun Tribune News Service PSYCHEDELICS OFFER HOPE IN TREATING ANXIETY, ADDICTIONS BALTIMORE – Gordon McGlothlin, who took his first puff at age 12 behind his family’s garage, tried […]
Over 17,000 Signatures on Petition Asking New Jersey Governor to Allow Cannabis for PTSD
In roughly three weeks a petition calling on New Jersey Governor Chris Christie to sign a bill adding post traumatic stress disorder as a qualifying medical cannabis condition has over 17,000 signatures. “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. […]
Why We Wish Beyoncé Would Be More Vocally Pro-Cannabis
Her daughter has a strain named after her. Her husband used it to boost his creative process and finish “Izzo.” Her sister has been quite vocal about her admiration of it, and even has an ode to the pretty green leaf in her 2008 song featuring Lil’ Wayne, “Champagne Chronik Nightcap.” But how much of a […]
OH: Ross Twp. Puts Temporary Ban On Medical Marijuana Businesses
Ross Twp. – Ross Twp. is the latest Butler County jurisdiction to put a temporary ban on medical marijuana businesses while lawmakers work to establish the rules that will govern the new industry here. Medical marijuana becomes legal in Ohio next week, making it the 26th state to legalize the drug. The township trustees voted […]
Patients Using Unauthorized Dispensaries Risk Not Having Their Prescriptions Renewed
Medical marijuana users who buy their pot from illegal dispensaries risk not having their prescriptions renewed. That’s the warning doctors at a London clinic specializing in prescribing pot are giving their patients, said Ronan Levy, director of Canadian Cannabis Clinics. But the operator of London’s newest dispensary – engaged in a showdown with police that […]
Fact Sheet – Medical Marijuana On The Arkansas Ballot
Little Rock, Ark. – When Arkansas voters head to the polls in November there will be two medical marijuana measures before them. The Arkansas Center for Health Improvement has released a new fact sheet that provides a description of the initiatives as well as information about medical marijuana laws in other states and scientific study […]
Prosecutors In Missouri Try To Block Medical Marijuana From November Ballot
The debate over medical marijuana continues in Missouri. A group of prosecutors is trying to block medical marijuana from the November ballot. The group claims that marijuana is a gateway drug. Barry Grissom, a former U.S. Attorney for Kansas, told 41 Action News there is a way to prevent medical marijuana from becoming a gateway […]
OH: Keep Marijuana Discussion In Perspective
Ohioans are gearing up for legalized medical marijuana, with some communities, including Lancaster, already taking steps to control or ban distribution within their borders. It’s a conversation worth having, to be sure, but we encourage people not to get too caught up in it. For perspective, we’re talking about a substance that can only be […]
OH: Legal Medical Marijuana Date Won’t Help Most Patients
While many people are looking forward to this long Labor Day weekend, others have their sights set on Sept. 8, the day medical marijuana becomes legal in Ohio. In June, Ohio was the 25th state to legalize a comprehensive medical marijuana program. There’s no licensed legal businesses to grow, process or sell marijuana or marijuana […]
MI: Lansing Finalizes Draft Ordinance To Regulate Medical Marijuana Dispensaries
Lansing, Mich. – Lansing City Council Member Carol Wood has been working on ten drafts of an ordinance to regulate medical marijuana dispensaries since late last year. She and the Public Safety Committee have finally agreed on a set of rules. “We’ve been very open about listening to the public and their concerns,” Wood said. […]
CO: Clinic Charity Classic Raises Funds And Awareness For Multiple Sclerosis
The cannabis industry has become a growing component of Colorado’s economy – and it’s also become a major contributor to charitable efforts. The Clinic held its seventh annual Clinic Charity Classic at Arrowhead Golf Club last week; every year proceeds from the tournament are donated to aid in the fight against multiple sclerosis. And every […]
CA: County Reviews Medical Cannabis Dispensary Applications Near San Anselmo, Fairfax
Marin County, CA – By early 2017, the County of Marin expects to issue licenses for up to four medical cannabis dispensaries to operate in unincorporated areas of the county, it was announced Friday. According to a news release, the Marin County Community Development Agency is reviewing applications and is in the process of updating […]
Study: Cannabis May Treat Vascular Dementia
According to a new study published in the journal Current Neurovascular Research, and e-published by the National Institute of Health, has found that activation of the CB2 receptors – something done naturally by cannabis – may treat vascular dementia. According to the study’s researchers; “Vascular dementia is the highly devastating neurodegenerative disorder after Alzheimer’s disease […]
Your Guide to 6 Upcoming Cannabis-Related TV Shows
It all started back in the mid 2000’s, when one of the first cannabis-related television shows hit the market and exploded into a mainstream cult-like following. Weeds, staring Mary-Louise Parker, Elizabeth Perkins, and Justin Kirk, had a tremendously successful eight season run on Showtime, which culminated in an Emmy award for Outstanding Cinematography for a […]
Shatterday feature: Butter, Oil and Tinctures
With today being Shatterday, TWB found the story below from Seattle Weekly to be of interest as we concentrate on concentrates. Many cannabis consumers have made the jump from flower to concentrates, and, while some of us will always be flower children at heart, there is no denying the profound effect that concentrates can have […]
Lube Recommendations for Your Next Cannabis-Fueled Sex Sesh
Last year, there were a series of articles reporting that cannabis causes vaginal dryness, like a genital version of cotton mouth. Although The Daily Dot debunked that claim, some people still anecdotally insist that they feel less naturally lubricated after consuming cannabis. (Keep in mind that this may have more to do with feeling dehydrated in general than from […]
Study: Epileptic Patients Report Subjective Benefits from Cannabis
ONTARIO, CANADA — Patients with epilepsy frequently experiment with cannabis and most report experiencing subjective benefits following their use of the substance, according to data published online ahead of print in the journal Epilepsy & Behavior. Canadian researchers surveyed the experiences of over 300 adult patients admitted to an epilepsy monitoring unit over a 14-month period. […]
Cure Your Headaches With Medical Cannabis!
We have all had a headache before, right? Many of us will reach for ibuprofen or acetaminophen (or something stronger) to treat the pain. However, if medical cannabis were legal for everyone, we could be treating this ailment far more naturally with cannabis. Chronic headaches, migraines and tension headaches are all painful conditions which can […]
US: Adults More Likely To Smoke Pot Than Teens
URL: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v16/n605/a07.htmlNewshawk: http://www.drugsense.org/donate.htmVotes: 0Pubdate: Sat, 03 Sep 2016Source: Albuquerque Journal (NM)Copyright: 2016 Albuquerque JournalContact: Website: http://www.abqjournal.com/Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/10Author: Christopher Ingraham, the Washington Post ADULTS MORE LIKELY TO SMOKE POT THAN TEENS Use of Marijuana Among Those Aged 55-64 Up 455% Since 2002 Smoking weed is often seen as an indulgence reserved for the young and the […]
Is This Keanu Reeves Movie Character Stoned?
Keanu Reeves, a man who seems to embody the personification of zen if it were a walking, talking entity, was born September 2nd, 1964. Although he has brought a diverse array of characters to life throughout his 30+ year film career, he’s often thought of as having a somewhat typecast personality, a surfer dude-bro who […]
Toro Y Moi Says Goodbye California, Hello PNW
Last spring, Chaz Bundick ventured out to the middle of the Mojave Desert to be reborn. But first, he went to the barber. “I’m glad I got to do it with my head shaved,” he says. “Kind of like a nice reincarnation-type symbolism there.” Bundick, also known as artist Toro Y Moi, was not on […]
New Medical Marijuana Documentary Reveals Hidden Medical Marijuana Uses
By StuffStonersLike.com Medical marijuana is a myth. Or so say the Feds. Recently the Federal Government upheld the notion that medical marijuana delivers no medicinal value keeping it a schedule one drug in line with heroin and other lethal drugs. What’s funny is that while the feds claim that medical marijuana is a myth they […]
Why Did Cannabis Consumption Rise 3%, While Abuse Fell 30%?
New research published this week in The Lancet Psychiatry found that American cannabis consumption rose from 10.4 percent to 13.3 percent from 2002 to 2014. Which isn’t all that much, considering how much social attitudes and legal restrictions changed during that time. But here’s the interesting takeaway from the study. While consumption rose three percent, […]
Social Cannabis Use Makes the Ballot in Denver
Social consumption of cannabis could be coming to the Mile High City. Yesterday the Denver Elections Division approved the signatures for a proposed initiative that would allow social use in some city businesses. In November, Denver voters will decide whether restaurants, bars, night clubs, and even yoga studios and massage parlors will be able to […]
New Strains Alert: Thelonious Skunk, Gorilla Biscuit, Apple Jack, and More
This week’s New Strains Alert is brought to you by you, the Leafly community! Thelonious Skunk, Sugar Pine, Apple Jack, Gorilla Biscuit, and others made this list via submissions to Leafly by growers, seed banks, and consumers, just like you. Here at Leafly we seek to share the communal knowledge of this wondrous flower and […]
NORML’s Legislative Round Up September 2nd, 2016
by Danielle Keane, NORML Political DirectorSeptember 2, 2016 In this week’s Round Up we’ll update you regarding the status of a number of state and local ballot measures, and we’ll also highlight new legislation signed into law this week in Delaware. Plus we’ll give you the details on the latest Governor to endorse marijuana decriminalization. […]
Cannabis Versus Oxycodone for Pain Relief
Verified August 2016 by University of Colorado, Denver Sponsor: Information provided by (Responsible Party): University of Colorado, Denver ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT02892591 First received: September 2, 2016 Last updated: September 2, 2016 Last verified: August 2016 This study investigates the ability of cannabis to reduce chronic back and neck pain and to reduce sensitivity to an […]
Preparing California for What is to Come: The Cannabis World Congress and Business Expo
September 1, 2016– By Amanda Reiman California has become the epicenter of cannabis reform as the state moves to legalize marijuana for adults via Prop. 64 on the November 8 ballot. Legalization in California would mean that an additional 39 million people in the US would be living under legalization, more than the number of […]
Protecting Your Cannabis Plants During a Hurricane
The Coriolis acceleration assures hurricanes North the of the equator, spin counter-clockwise. Most hurricanes in Hawaii come from the South across Hawaii Nei. Wind is extremely variable during storms in Hawaii and is largely dependent on the geography of the area you live. Regardless, know where the prevailing winds will blow and place your plants […]
Talking Law with David Sereno: Medical Marijuana on Maui
Hawai‘i’s Medical Marijuana Registry Program was signed into law in 2000, making Hawaii the first state to legalize medical-use cannabis via the legislature, as opposed to voter initiative. In 2015, Hawai‘i created the Medical Marijuana Dispensary Program, which gives permitted patients places to buy their cannabis. The program is administered by the state Department of Health, which will […]
Cannabis reduces short-term motivation to work for money
Smoking the equivalent of a single ‘spliff’ of cannabis makes people less willing to work for money while ‘high’, finds a new UCL study. The research, published in Psychopharmacology, is the first to reliably demonstrate the short-term effects of cannabis on motivation in humans. The researchers also tested motivation in people who were addicted to […]
Fire on Fire: Italy’s Pikkanapa Festival Marries Cannabis and Chili Peppers
During the first weekend in September, the small Italian town of Jesi hosts a festival in celebration of two of the region’s hottest agricultural products: cannabis and spicy chilies. The plants, both quite popular in the region, combine in what some call the “indecent couple” — loved by some, maligned by others, and often misunderstood. […]
Leading by Example: A German Parent’s Experience With Medical Cannabis
Whether cannabis in a given jurisdiction is fully legal, strictly prohibited, or anything in between, cannabis supporters and opponents are unanimous on one thing: Herbs don’t belong in the hands of children. For medical cannabis patients in Germany who are parents, that means an obligation to store medicine in place that kids can’t get to […]
US CA: Column: Cannabis Not Always A Benign Bud
URL: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v16/n603/a11.htmlNewshawk: http://www.drugsense.org/donate.htmVotes: 0Pubdate: Fri, 02 Sep 2016Source: Los Angeles Times (CA)Column: California JournalCopyright: 2016 Los Angeles TimesContact: Website: http://www.latimes.com/Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/248Author: Robin Abcarian CANNABIS NOT ALWAYS A BENIGN BUD As Voters Ponder Prop. 64, Experts Cite the Effects Pot Can Have on Young Users. SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO – Devan Fuentes made it all the way […]
US: Few Adults Think Marijuana Is Risky
URL: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v16/n603/a05.htmlNewshawk: http://www.drugsense.org/donate.htmVotes: 0Pubdate: Thu, 01 Sep 2016Source: Herald, The (Everett, WA)Copyright: 2016 Associated PressContact: Website: http://www.heraldnet.com/Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/190 FEW ADULTS THINK MARIJUANA IS RISKY NEW YORK ( AP ) – Marijuana use is becoming more accepted among U.S. adults as states loosen pot laws, new national survey data shows. More are using marijuana, using it […]
US MT: OPED: Don’t Take Away Medicine From Sick and Dying
Author: Kati WetchNote: Wetch lives in Billings. DON’T TAKE AWAY MEDICINE FROM SICK AND DYING PEOPLE The new restrictions on medical marijuana going into effect this week will be devastating for patients. I know first-hand because I am a medical marijuana patient and have been for the past 10 years. Medical marijuana allows me to […]
How Autoflowering Cannabis Strains Became So Popular in Central Europe
In the past few years, autoflowering cannabis strains have become hugely popular in Europe, especially in countries with mild climates. What caused the widespread adoption, and what are the advantages and disadvantages of these “automatic” strains? First, a quick review. Autoflowering cannabis strains differ from regular strains in one essential feature: They start to flower […]
State of the Leaf: U.S. News Updates
U.S. News Updates Alaska Cannabis social clubs have existed in a legal gray area since the state legalized cannabis for adult use in 2014. But this week Alaska Attorney General Jahna Lindemuth weighed in, the Associated Press reports, saying that under his office’s interpretation of the law, the clubs are illegal. Cannabis social clubs are […]
The Bee Gees and Cannabis: How Deep Was Their Love for Bud?
“You should be dancing” in celebration of the great Barry Gibb, who celebrates his birthday on September 1st. In honor of Barry and the Brothers Gibb, we took a look back at the Bee Gees through the years and their connections to cannabis. [embedded content] Name Origins and Beatles Comparisons Contrary to popular belief, the […]
CHARLO’S PLACE | Discussing Marijuana as Medicine while Dabbing with Better Concentrates
September 1, 2016 [embedded content] Charlogreene.com Today, EndoCanna and Better Concentrates founder and owner Dustin Mahon swings by Charlo’s Place to discuss his journey in cannabis. Listen as Dustin shares why he, who at 15 was so anti-weed that he chased his friends out of his house for bringing it over, finally decided to give […]
The Best Songs of Summer 2016 and the Strains That Pair with Them Perfectly
Summer is coming to an end, and while it’s almost time to hang up that hammock and start packing to return home from vacay or back to college, we couldn’t say goodbye to the season’s beautiful weather and clear skies without reflecting on this summer’s best songs. Looking to Billboard’s Hot 100 Chart, we compiled […]
Court Upholds Ban on Gun Sales to Medical Marijuana Card Holders
A federal appeals court has ruled that an existing federal ban on the sale of guns to holders of medical marijuana cards does not violate the Second Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, which prohibits infringement of the right to keep and bear arms. The ruling pertains to the nine states under the jurisdiction of the 9th […]
Cannabis Use Significantly Reduces Frequency of Migraine Headaches, Study Finds
Cannabis use significantly decreases the frequency of migraine headaches, according to a study published in the journal Pharmacotherapy. The study, which is the first clinical trial to demonstrate the effects of cannabis use on human migraines, was e-published by the National Institute of Health. “No clinical trials are currently available that demonstrate the effects of […]
Can Israel Become the Next Country to Export Medical Cannabis?
Israel is making progress toward becoming the world’s third national exporter of medical cannabis. In an announcement this week, Agriculture Minister Uri Ariel said that within two years Israel will join the Netherlands and Canada as global cannabis suppliers. Israel has long been an international frontrunner in the field of medical cannabis. In 1964, Israeli […]
Cannabis and Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Treatment
The Multiple Sclerosis Foundation estimates that every week in the U.S., 200 people will learn they have multiple sclerosis (or as it’s more commonly called, MS). People like Jabe Couch, a father and husband from the Pacific Northwest. Few conditions are as long-lasting and progressively debilitating as MS, which causes damage to the brain, spinal […]
How to Roll a Perfect Blunt: A Step-by-Step Guide
For beginners asking “what is a blunt?”, a blunt is to a joint what the cigar is to a cigarette. Or more simply, it is a cigar that has been emptied of its loose-leaf tobacco and filled with cannabis. While not quite as iconic as the standard joint, the cultural significance of the blunt cannot be […]
S 02, Ep. 21: He's Denver stand-up Josh Blue; He regulates weed in Boulder County
Published: Sep 1, 2016, 11:14 am • Updated: Sep 1, 2016, 11:14 am Featured guests: Josh Blue, a Denver-based stand-up comedian, and Christopher Mallory, the licensing program manager at the Boulder County Marijuana & Liquor Licensing Authority. Podcast: Play in new window | Download LOTS TO TALK ABOUT • Consuming cannabis for recreation, as a […]
Study: Cannabis Dosing Influences Pain Sensitivity
NEW YORK, NY — Cannabis inhalation influences subjects’ sensitivity to pain, according to clinical data published online ahead of print in the journal Drug and Alcohol Dependence. Investigators at the Columbia University Medical Center in New York assessed the effects of cannabis versus placebo in subjects exposed to a laboratory-induced pain model. Participants in the trial […]
As Perceptions Shift, Marijuana Use Among Adults At An All-Time High
More people in the United States are using Marijuana than ever before, a new study finds as the perception of smoking pot is changing among Americans. Over 13 percent of adults of 500,000 surveyed in 2014 said they had used cannabis in the previous year, up from close to 10 percent in 2002, the study published Wednesday in The Lancet Psychiatry […]
Study: Oral THC Safe and Effective for Treatment of Spasticity in Pediatric Patients
DUSSELDORF, GERMANY — The administration of oral, synthetic THC (dronabinol) is safe and effective for the treatment of refractory spasticity in pediatric patients, according to clinical data published online ahead of print in the European Journal of Pediatric Neurology. Researchers from the University of Dusseldorf in Germany assessed the palliative treatment of dronabinol in 16 adolescent […]
Case Report: Cannabinoid Extracts Safe and Effective in Tourette Syndrome Patient
TAURANGA, NEW ZEALAND — The administration of standardized cannabinoid extracts (Sativex) is safe and effective at mitigating symptoms of Tourette syndrome, according to a case report published online ahead of print in the journal Australasian Psychiatry. Investigators at the Tauranga Hospital, Department of Psychiatry in New Zealand evaluated the impact of twice-daily Sativex administration in […]
How to Save a Life: Recognize an Overdose
August 31, 2016– By Stefanie Jones Whether or not you’re someone who uses alcohol or other drugs, undoubtedly you will be around people who do at some point. And being able to recognize when something’s gone wrong is the first step toward being able to take action – and possibly save a life. That’s why […]
Governor Christie Directs Commissioner of Health to Invest $200,000 in New Jersey Syringe Access Programs
Trenton — Today, Governor Christie signed legislation that will make permanent the sterile syringe access programs in New Jersey that were originally created as demonstration programs in 2006 under the Blood-Borne Disease Harm Reduction Act. Governor Christie also directed the Commissioner of Health to invest $200,000 in the existing syringe access programs. “We are overjoyed […]
President Obama Grants Clemency to 111 People
Today, President Barack Obama commuted the sentences of 111 people incarcerated in federal prison, almost all for drug offenses. This brings his total number of clemencies granted to 673 people. Many of those who received commutations today were victims of the disparity in sentencing between crack and cocaine. President Obama has been pushed to do […]
Advocates Welcome New York’s Medical Marijuana Program Changes, Push for Immediate Rollout
NEW YORK—Today, Governor Andrew Cuomo announced his office will sign off on all 12 recommendations made by the Department of Health in its recent two-year report evaluating the rollout and current status of New York’s medical marijuana program. Patients and advocates across the state welcomed this development, as many of these recommendations to enhance and […]
This Overdose Awareness Day, Let’s Commit to Making Fatal Drug Overdoses a Thing of the Past
August 31, 2016– By Morgan Humphrey Today is International Overdose Awareness Day. Numerous families and friends will come together today to remember loved ones lost due to the failed war on drugs. Forty-plus years of ineffective policies have left millions without treatment and proven life-saving measures. The results are staggering: according to the CDC, in […]
Increasing number of US adults using marijuana as fewer people perceive the drug as harmful
An increasing number of US adults are using marijuana, as fewer people perceive the drug as harmful, according to a survey of over 500000 US adults conducted between 2002 and 2014 published in The Lancet Psychiatry. As marijuana has become increasingly potent over the past decade, the authors say that the findings suggest the need […]
US court upholds ban on selling guns to marijuana card holders
SAN FRANCISCO — A federal ban on the sale of guns to medical marijuana card holders does not violate the Second Amendment, a federal appeals court said Wednesday. The ruling by the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals applies to the nine Western states that fall under the court’s jurisdiction, including California, Washington and Oregon. It came in a lawsuit filed by S. Rowan Wilson, a Nevada […]
It’s Official: Legalization Measure Makes the Arizona Ballot
PHOENIX (AP) — A voter initiative legalizing recreational cannabis will be on the November ballot after the Arizona Supreme Court on Wednesday rejected a final legal challenge to the measure. A lower court judge had thrown out the challenge, saying the group called Arizonans for Responsible Drug Policy didn’t have a right to sue. Maricopa County […]
Cannabis Social Clubs Are Illegal, Alaska AG Says
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Alaska’s attorney general said Wednesday that marijuana social clubs are illegal, addressing what had been a hazy area following the state’s legalization of recreational cannabis. The legal opinion does not apply to licensed retail marijuana shops, for which state regulators are considering rules allowing cannabis consumption. The first retail shop licenses […]