US CA: Column: Overscheduled
URL: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v16/n540/a02.htmlNewshawk: http://www.drugsense.org/donate.htmVotes: 0Pubdate: Thu, 11 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 OVERSCHEDULED Wasn’t the DEA supposed to have released its decision on rescheduling cannabis by now? – -John E. Law Of course it was, and of course it hasn’t. Word was […]
US CA: Column: Is Donald Trump Good On Cannabis?
URL: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v16/n539/a04.htmlNewshawk: http://www.drugsense.org/donate.htmVotes: 0Pubdate: Thu, 11 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 IS DONALD TRUMP GOOD ON CANNABIS? Recently in Denver, Donald Trump told a television station that states should decide for themselves whether or not to legalize marijuana. Trump has expressed contradictory views in […]
US: Is the Pro-Pot Movement's Quest for Marijuana Legalization
URL: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v16/n540/a05.htmlNewshawk: http://www.drugsense.org/donate.htmVotes: 0Pubdate: Thu, 11 Aug 2016Source: Mail Tribune, The (Medford, OR)Copyright: 2016 The Mail TribuneContact: Website: http://www.mailtribune.com/Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/642Note: Only prints LTEs from within it’s circulation area, 200 word count limitAuthor: Billy Hallowell, Deseret News IS THE PRO-POT MOVEMENT’S QUEST FOR MARIJUANA LEGALIZATION AT A TIPPING POINT? Four in 10 Americans now hold mixed […]
US: Obama Administration Will Lift a Barrier to Marijuana
URL: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v16/n540/a06.htmlNewshawk: http://www.drugsense.org/donate.htmVotes: 0Pubdate: Thu, 11 Aug 2016Source: New York Times (NY)Copyright: 2016 The New York Times CompanyContact: Website: http://www.nytimes.com/Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/298Authors: Catherine Saint Louis and Matt Apuzzo OBAMA ADMINISTRATION WILL LIFT A BARRIER TO MARIJUANA RESEARCH The Obama administration is planning to remove a major roadblock to marijuana research, officials said Wednesday, potentially spurring broad […]
US AZ: Column: The Real Madness
URL: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v16/n539/a05.htmlNewshawk: http://www.drugsense.org/donate.htmVotes: 0Pubdate: Thu, 11 Aug 2016Source: Tucson Weekly (AZ)Copyright: 2016 Tucson WeeklyContact: Website: http://www.tucsonweekly.com/Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/462Author: Nick Meyers THE REAL MADNESS How did MJ get on same schedule as heroin? For nearly a century officials have touted the dangers of marijuana. Many of us can dip into the memory banks to find attempts of […]
US: U.S. Will Affirm Its Prohibition Against Medical
URL: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v16/n540/a09.htmlNewshawk: http://www.drugsense.org/donate.htmVotes: 0Pubdate: Thu, 11 Aug 2016Source: Washington Post (DC)Copyright: 2016 The Washington Post CompanyContact: Website: http://www.washingtonpost.com/Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/491Author: Lenny Bernstein U.S. WILL AFFIRM ITS PROHIBITION AGAINST MEDICAL MARIJUANA, OFFICIALS SAY The government on Thursday will refuse again to allow the use of marijuana for medical purposes, reaffirming its conclusion that the drug’s therapeutic value […]
US OR: Column: How To Make 'So Damn Strong' Canna Cookies
URL: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v16/n539/a07.htmlNewshawk: http://www.drugsense.org/donate.htmVotes: 0Pubdate: Thu, 11 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 HOW TO MAKE “SO DAMN STRONG” CANNA COOKIES You’re Welcome IN THE PAST, I’ve written about how long I’ve been making super-strong cannabis-infused cookies [Cannabuzz, June 24, 2015], and how their strength has resulted […]
What’s the Significance of the Lion and Cannabis in Rastafarian Culture?
As both symbol and beast, the lion has proven to be a source of fascination for man, woman, and child. The timeless awe in which human culture holds this animal can perhaps best be seen in the Ardèche Valley of Southern France. Here, within the Chauvet Cave, are walls which reveal how Paleolithic man lived […]
Floridians Are Ready For Safe, Legal Medical Cannabis
With all due respect, we’re talking about cannabis as medicine. What in the world does that have to do with “pot shops”? This sounds much more like prohibitionist propaganda than a perspective based in science and medicine. One doesn’t have to look too far to learn of the real benefits of cannabis for the treatment […]
What Strain Does Trump Need Today? — Pt. 1
In the interests of national security, Leafly’s cannabis experts are preparing an ongoing series of reports matching Donald Trump’s moods, concerns, and outbursts to the strain of cannabis best suited to his — and the nation’s — wellness needs. Date: Aug. 10, 2016 Status Report: Earlier this week, a group of 50 former national security […]
Build Your Own Cannabis Library with These Must-Read Books About Marijuana
With millions of books published each year, it can be quite challenging having to decide which books to add to your ever-growing list of must-reads. We asked Leafly staff what their favorite cannabis-related books were and their responses varied from educational resources to memoirs and even a few cookbooks. Check out some of our favorite […]
National Lazy Day: The Leafly Staff Discusses the Best Ways to Relax with Cannabis
Just as the journey is more important than the destination, sometimes the discussion is more important than the conclusion. As such, we’re running a series of informal chats published largely unabridged. Viewpoints expressed are participants’ own. Today is National Lazy Day, which we think is a fantastic occasion to celebrate. Naturally, we also think cannabis […]
CANNABIS DIVERSITY SUMMIT | Social Justice Panel
August 10, 2016 [embedded content] Charlogreene.com Cannabis activists from around the nation gathered in Denver on May 15 to discuss the intersection of cannabis and color at the first ever Cannabis Diversity Summit. Listen as Law Enforcement Against Prohibition executive director Neill Franklin and veterans rights advocate and attorney Brandon Wyatt discuss how cannabis is […]
South Dakota: Judge Rejects Appeal, Medical Marijuana Won’t be on November Ballot
PIERRE, SD — Voters in South Dakota will not have the opportunity to vote on the issue of legalizing medical marijuana in the state following a court ruling Tuesday. A state court judge denied a request from proponents working to place the measure on the ballot to overturn Secretary of State Shantel Krebs’ finding that the group […]
A New Era For NORML
by Randy Quast, NORML Board MemberAugust 10, 2016 My name is Randy Quast and I am NORML’s new Acting Executive Director. Let me be the first to welcome you to a new era at NORML. I’m from Minnesota. My background is in business. I worked my way up in trucking, starting with my family’s small […]
North Dakota Voters to Decide on Legalizing Medical Marijuana in November
A ballot initiative to legalize medical marijuana in North Dakota has been certified for the November ballot, according to a report by the Minot Daily News. To qualify the measure for the 2016 general election, supporters had to collect 13,452 valid signatures by July 11, 2016. Supporters collected approximately 17,600 raw signatures. The North Dakota Compassionate Care Act, if […]
Minority Cannabis Business Association Partners with Charlo Greene to Kick Off International Cannabis Diversity Summit Event Series in Detroit
On August 13, 2016, The Minority Cannabis Business Association will join with local activists, business owners and community members at the Detroit MCBA Cannabis Diversity Summit to discuss the local and national cannabis market, how people of color can access it and how to ensure it works to heal the communities harmed by prohibition most: […]
OR: Is The Medical Marijuana Program Going Away?
What’s going on with the medical marijuana program? Is it going away? I think so, and I hope so, and I expect rowdy emails for saying so. After 18 years, the program has run its course. Going forward, I would like to see everything combined into one big casserole, with protections baked in for current […]
CA: Fewer Marijuana Dispensaries In San Diego Than Expected
San Diego – More than two years after San Diego approved legal sales of medical marijuana, the city has just eight dispensaries – far fewer than predicted – with no others even close to opening. Medical marijuana advocates blame the relatively small number primarily on restrictive city zoning and regulations, but six dispensaries got final […]
CA: Council To Weigh Final Decision On New Marijuana Rules
With controversy sprouting, Hollister council members plan to move ahead on official consideration of a medicinal marijuana ordinance at their next meeting Monday. The item is heading to Monday’s 6:30 p.m. agenda – 11 days after about 200 people packed the Veterans Memorial Building, with many sharing a range of views on marijuana regulations in […]
Are Cannabis Lounges the New Beer Gardens? Here Are 7 Reasons Why They Might Be
If you’re familiar with festival culture, you know cannabis lounges are a long time coming. Cannabis has been intertwined with festivals since Woodstock and well before – and that’s not to mention the pivotal role that it has played in the development of every genre from jazz to rock-n-roll. Yet it’s far more typical to […]
CA: Lake County Sends Medical Cannabis Tax To The November Ballot
Lake County supervisors Tuesday voted 3-1 to place a cannabis tax on the November ballot, joining a growing number of California cities and counties seeking financial compensation for overseeing pot production. If approved by voters, Lake County’s ballot measure would impose an annual license tax on commercial medical marijuana cultivation in the unincorporated areas of […]
FL: Medical Marijuana Could Mean Big Money For Miami-Dade
Developing an economic impact study for an activity that will become legal is challenging without actual data, but a report by the county administration analyzed anticipated jobs and sales for a future medical marijuana industry to estimate $61.9 million for Miami-Dade, growing to $62.8 million by 2025. The production of medical cannabis by approved dispensing […]
CA: Laguna Beach Might Become The First South OC City To Legalize Medical Marijuana
Laguna Beach has experienced a hectic couple of months in regards to medical marijuana. On July 26th two initiatives were presented to the city council (one written by a small team of Laguna Beach residents and a competing measure written by the police) that would repeal the current ban on marijuana within city limits. It […]
The vaporizer industry has a dirty little secret, and companies are hoping customers aren't paying attention
Published: Aug 10, 2016, 9:48 am • Updated: Aug 10, 2016, 9:48 am By The Cannabist Staff When checking out the “next, greatest” vaporizer, exercise some caution, implores Cannabist vape critic Ben Livingston. There may be more than what meets the eye. The vaporizer industry has seen a proliferation of “white label” products — those […]
Maryland medical marijuana panel makes first license decisions
Published: Aug 10, 2016, 9:08 am • Updated: Aug 10, 2016, 9:08 am By Brian Witte, The Associated Press BALTIMORE — After long delays, a Maryland panel voted Friday to give initial approval to 15 medical marijuana growers and 15 processors in the state, but it will be at least several months before any of […]
How CBD Companies Should Manage Their Taxes
Cannabidiol (CBD) is one of more than 400 substances that are found in marijuana and it is not psychoactive, meaning that it does not cause changes brain function or result in alterations in perception, mood, or consciousness. Many states have already passed laws that have permitted the use of CBD extract, typically in oil form, […]
The 3 Best Olympic Sports To Watch Stoned
Whether you enjoy sports or not, it’s a guarantee that the Olympics are going to dominate your TV screen, social feed, and conversations for the next two weeks. So, settle in, roll on up, and puff along to some of these crazy sports to watch while under the influence. 1. Fencing One of the big headlines […]
Harvest Dispensary to Debut California’s First Private Medical Cannabis Lounge
Harvest, San Francisco’s first boutique-style medical cannabis dispensary, announces the grand opening of its long-anticipated private membership consumption lounge. Located in the inner Richmond district, the members-only lounge is the first of its kind in the country, accessible through a discreet door inside the popular dispensary. It’s furnished with plush leather couches, modern tables, books, games, Wi-Fi […]
High Times Rates Michigan As #1 Place For CBD Production
by Rick Thompson Of all the chemicals that make up the cannabis plant, cannabidiol, or CBD, is typically viewed as the most beneficial to human health. Some states allow only CBD-based medical marijuana products to be legally consumed by their patients. In a recent article titled, “The Strongest Strains on Earth 2016,” High Times Magazine […]
Ground broken for medical marihuana production/grow facility
PEPEEKEO — Richard Ha, one of the first people selected to open medical marijuana dispensaries on Hawaii Island, gave the community on Tuesday a glimpse into his company’s budding plans. The longtime banana farmer who’s now head of the dispensary company Lau Ola, held a blessing and groundbreaking near the spot soon to become its […]
Advocates Call for Comprehensive Response following Sharp Increases in Drug Overdose Deaths in NYC
New York, NY –Today’s release of 2015 drug overdose mortality data from the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) shows the devastation of overdose in New York City, where nearly 7,200 people lost their lives to the epidemic in the past 10 years. 2015 saw the highest death rate and absolute number of […]
What is Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome?
I used cannabis for nausea without realizing it might actually have been the cause of it. Cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome (also known as cannabis hyperemesis syndrome, or CHS) is a recently discovered, poorly understood condition theoretically caused by heavy, long-term cannabis use. Its acute “hyperemetic” phase is characterized by vomiting, nausea, severe gastrointestinal discomfort, and compulsive […]
Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Petition Growing
Duncan, OK – The push to legalize medical marijuana in Oklahoma is growing as Thursday’s petition deadline nears. Meanwhile, law enforcement and supporters of the plan are debating whether the pros outweigh the cons. Studies show, marijuana could help cancer patients who are going through chemotherapy, epilepsy, Alzheimers, and PTSD. A state wide organization,’Oklahomans for […]
US PA: Will Pot Activist's A.G. Candidacy Go Up in Smoke?
URL: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v16/n537/a04.htmlNewshawk: http://www.drugsense.org/donate.htmVotes: 0Pubdate: Wed, 10 Aug 2016Source: Philadelphia Inquirer, The (PA)Copyright: 2016 Philadelphia Newspapers IncContact: Website: http://www.philly.com/inquirer/Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/340Author: Chris Brennan WILL POT ACTIVIST’S A.G. CANDIDACY GO UP IN SMOKE? The Libertarian Party’s N.A. Poe Was Keeping a Sense of Humor Amid Challenges From Both Major Parties. The State Requires the Attorney General to Hold […]
US CO: Column: Former Employees Speak Out Against Accused 'Pot
URL: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v16/n537/a02.htmlNewshawk: http://www.drugsense.org/donate.htmVotes: 0Pubdate: Wed, 10 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 FORMER EMPLOYEES SPEAK OUT AGAINST ACCUSED “POT DOC” Allegations without due process are nothing but allegations. And at this point, that’s all there is in the case of the four medical marijuana doctors […]
US NJ: Indicted NJ Weedman Hopes Prosecutor Takes 'Ass
URL: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v16/n536/a08.htmlNewshawk: http://www.drugsense.org/donate.htmVotes: 0Pubdate: Wed, 10 Aug 2016Source: Trentonian, The (NJ)Copyright: 2016 The TrentonianContact: Website: http://www.trentonian.comDetails: http://www.mapinc.org/media/1006Author: David Foster INDICTED NJ WEEDMAN HOPES PROSECUTOR TAKES ‘ASS WHOOPING’ TRENTON – Facing an 11-count indictment on drug charges, Ed Forchion, aka NJ Weedman, is not breaking a sweat. In fact, the pro-marijuana activist has challenged acting Mercer […]
US CA: Inclusive Weed Entrepreneurs: Supernova Women
URL: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v16/n537/a01.htmlNewshawk: http://www.drugsense.org/donate.htmVotes: 0Pubdate: Wed, 10 Aug 2016Source: East Bay Express (CA)Copyright: 2016 East Bay ExpressContact: http://posting.eastbayexpress.com/ebx/SubmitLetter/PageWebsite: http://www.eastbayexpress.com/Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/1131Author: Nastia Voynovskaya INCLUSIVE WEED ENTREPRENEURS: SUPERNOVA WOMEN The War on Drugs fueled the modern-day prison industrial complex for decades, and many politicians now agree that it was a misguided federal policy that resulted in the needless […]
US CA: Marijuana Dispensary Raided by Police Sues Costa Mesa
URL: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v16/n538/a08.htmlNewshawk: http://www.drugsense.org/donate.htmVotes: 0Pubdate: Wed, 10 Aug 2016Source: Daily Pilot (Costa Mesa, CA)Copyright: 2016 Daily PilotContact: Website: http://www.dailypilot.com/Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/578Author: Jeremiah Dobruck MARIJUANA DISPENSARY RAIDED BY POLICE SUES COSTA MESA Operators of a Costa Mesa medical marijuana dispensary that was raided by police in January sued the city and its Police Department on Tuesday, alleging that […]
TX: Small Town North Of Dallas Could Become Hub Of Medical Cannabis Industry
Gunter – A cotton gin that sat empty for decades in this small North Texas town could be filled next year with the first cannabis plants legally grown in the state. The man investing in the old buildings plans to open a greenhouse and processing facility to make cannabis oil as a medical treatment for […]
CA: Montague Council Discusses Pot Ordinance
The city of Montague’s cultivation and code enforcement ordinance related to medical cannabis came up for discussion at the city council meeting on Aug. 4. Currently, the city of Montague does not allow cultivation in the city limits. The issue came to light after city council member and mayor pro-tem, Kitty Aiello revealed that she […]
Gallup Poll: Cannabis Use Rises Among Adults
More than one in eight adults in the United States — 13 percent — smoke cannabis, according to a Gallup poll released this week. That’s nearly double the percentage Gallup found when it asked the same question just three years ago. In 2013, seven percent reported smoking cannabis; in 2015 that number rose to 11 […]
FL: Suncoast Medical Marijuana Company Expands Out Of State
Sarasota, Fla. – Sarasota-based company AltMed is expanding its medical cannabis operation to Arizona. AltMed CEO Michael Smullen says the 31-thousand square foot facility is up and running in anticipation of receiving a license to grow and dispense medical marijuana. “We developed our own trans-dermal patch, where we can get consistent product delivered to a […]
FL: Brain Cancer Patient Receives First Medical Marijuana Delivery
New Smyrna Beach, Fla. – The last 11-months have been very hard for Amanda Gammisch. First came the devastating diagnosis: stage 3 brain cancer and a five year life expectancy. Next came the seizures, and after two brain surgeries which opened up her skull, the seizures continue. Now, she has new hope though. The 36-year […]
Florida Pot Campaigners Have Received 650 Times More Donations Than Opponents
Medical marijuana is on Florida’s ballot again this November, and the campaign to legalize it has received far more donations than weed opponents. United For Care, the campaign fighting for legalization of medical marijuana in Florida, has received nearly 650 times as many donations as its counterpart, Drug Free Florida, reports Sunshine State News Sunday. […]
South Dakota Court Denies Bid to Put Medical Marijuana Measure on Ballot
PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — A state court judge has denied a request from the sponsor of a medical marijuana ballot measure to put the proposal before voters in November. Attorney General Marty Jackley said Tuesday that Circuit Court Judge Mark Barnett’s decision was based on a lack of valid petition signatures. Secretary of State Shantel […]
Judge Likely To Recommend Seventh Pot License In Florida
An administrative law judge paved the way for another nursery to get a medical-marijuana license, striking a blow against the Florida Department of Health during a contentious hearing Monday. Administrative Law Judge John Van Laningham virtually guaranteed that he intends to recommend that health officials grant an additional marijuana license after deciding that Alpha Foliage […]
Should Hospitals Consider Going To Pot?
There have been many healthcare delivery systems that run parallel to traditional healthcare in the U.S. They’re the businesses and practices selling homeopathic remedies, acupuncture, or natural childbirth. But one business has grown more rapidly and haphazardly than all the others: Medical marijuana. In little more than 20 years, the use of marijuana for medical […]
FL: Medical Marijuana Deliveries Underway
Tampa – It’s been two years since Governor Rick Scott signed the Compassionate Medical Cannabis Act into law, and patients are just now receiving the first medical marijuana doses. One of those medical marijuana prescriptions was delivered Monday to Richard Murphy, a Bay Area man who suffers from seizures. His wife, Pam, is calling the […]
Snoop Dogg and Martha Stewart To Host New Show on VH1
Get the Gin & Juice ready, grab your cups and pitch in, Snoop Dogg has teamed up with Martha Stewart to bring a new show to VH1 this fall. The unscripted show will be entitled, Martha & Snoop’s Dinner Party. The series will focus on the odd-couple bringing their celebrity friends to a dinner party […]
New Poll Shows Adults That Smoke Marijuana Has Doubled in Three Years
Gallup released a new poll stating that the percentage of American adults who say they smoke marijuana has nearly doubled in three years. 13% of participants reported that they currently use marijuana, compared to 7% in 2013. 43% said they have tried the drug, which is a small jump from 38% registered in 2013. These […]
California’s Yes on 64 Campaign Receives First Newspaper Endorsement
SACRAMENTO, CA – The Yes on Proposition 64 campaign announced yesterday that California’s first major newspaper endorsement of Proposition 64, the Adult Use of Marijuana Act, has come out strongly in favor of the measure. The East Bay Times (formerly the Contra Costa Times, Oakland Tribune, Alameda Times-Star, Hayward Daily Review, Fremont Argus, West County […]
DNC Email Hack Reveals How Alcohol Industry Is Trying to Slow Marijuana Legalization
In the cache of emails released by WikiLeaks from the Democratic National Committee (DNC), there lies one interesting email that does not pertain to the Hillary Clinton/Bernie Sanders dilemma. In a paid advertisement email sent to DNC Finance Director Jordan Kaplan, the Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America warns congress on the potential dangers legalization […]
Medical Marijuana: A Viable Strategy to Address the Opioid Crisis
Advocates Hope Lawmakers Consider Cannabis as Strategy Americans for Safe Access (ASA) on Tuesday released the Medical Cannabis Access for Pain Treatment: A Viable Strategy to Address the Opioid Crisis report to educate legislators and health practitioners on the benefits of medical cannabis as a treatment option for the millions of patients suffering from chronic […]
US: Reprising 'This Is Your Brain On Drugs'
URL: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v16/n532/a06.htmlNewshawk: http://www.drugsense.org/donate.htmVotes: 0Pubdate: Mon, 08 Aug 2016Source: New York Times (NY)Copyright: 2016 The New York Times CompanyContact: Website: http://www.nytimes.com/Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/298Author: Martha C. White REPRISING ‘THIS IS YOUR BRAIN ON DRUGS’ For a generation of commercial-watching adolescents, it was an indelible image: an egg, sizzling in a frying pan, representing “your brain on drugs.” It […]
US: Gallup: Adult Pot Users In U.S. Above 33 Million
URL: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v16/n533/a04.htmlNewshawk: http://www.drugsense.org/donate.htmVotes: 0Pubdate: Tue, 09 Aug 2016Source: Austin American-Statesman (TX)Copyright: 2016 Austin American-StatesmanContact: Website: http://www.statesman.com/Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/32Note: Letters MUST be 150 words or lessAuthor: Christopher Ingraham, Washington Post GALLUP: ADULT POT USERS IN U.S. ABOVE 33 MILLION Marijuana Use Could Overtake Cigarette Use in a Few Years. A new Gallup poll out today finds that […]
US NV: Is Big Marijuana Calling the Shots in Nevada? Hardly
URL: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v16/n533/a05.htmlNewshawk: http://www.drugsense.org/donate.htmVotes: 0Pubdate: Tue, 09 Aug 2016Source: Las Vegas Sun (NV)Copyright: 2016 Las Vegas Sun, IncContact: Website: Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/234Author: Ric Anderson IS BIG MARIJUANA CALLING THE SHOTS IN NEVADA? HARDLY, RECORDS SUGGEST As Nevada voters prepare to vote this fall on whether to decriminalize recreational marijuana use, they’re going to hear a sinister-sounding warning […]
US: Higher and Higher: Pot Use Doubles
URL: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v16/n533/a09.htmlNewshawk: http://www.drugsense.org/donate.htmVotes: 0Pubdate: Tue, 09 Aug 2016Source: Day, The (New London,CT)Copyright: 2016 The Day Publishing Co.Contact: Website: http://www.theday.com/Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/293Author: Christopher Ingraham, The Washington Post HIGHER AND HIGHER: POT USE DOUBLES Gallup Poll Findings Indicate 33 Million Adult Marijuana Users in U.S. There are currently about 40 million cigarette smokers in the U.S., according to […]
US: Gallup: More Than 33m Adults Use Marijuana
URL: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v16/n533/a08.htmlNewshawk: http://www.drugsense.org/donate.htmVotes: 0Pubdate: Tue, 09 Aug 2016Source: Standard-Speaker (Hazleton, PA)Copyright: 2016 The Standard-SpeakerContact: Website: http://www.standardspeaker.comDetails: http://www.mapinc.org/media/1085Author: Christopher Ingraham, The Washington Post GALLUP: MORE THAN 33M ADULTS USE MARIJUANA A new Gallup poll out Monday finds that percent of American adults who say they currently smoke marijuana has nearly doubled over the past three years. […]
US CA: Medical Marijuana Delivery Is in Nevada County;
URL: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v16/n532/a05.htmlNewshawk: http://www.drugsense.org/donate.htmVotes: 0Pubdate: Mon, 08 Aug 2016Source: Union, The (Grass Valley, CA)Copyright: 2016 The UnionContact: Website: http://www.theunion.com/Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/957Author: Alan Riquelmy MEDICAL MARIJUANA DELIVERY IS IN NEVADA COUNTY; AUTHORITIES TAKE HANDS-OFF APPROACH There’s no reason someone would know the vehicle across the street is delivering medical marijuana. Such deliveries, which happen in Nevada County, produce […]
Missouri Medical Marijuana Effort Falls Short on Signatures for Ballot
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — A group backing medical marijuana in Missouri says it doesn’t have enough valid signatures but will go to court to get a proposed constitutional amendment on November’s ballot. New Approach Missouri campaign spokesman Jack Cardetti said Monday that the initiative is short about 2,200 signatures in a congressional district that […]
OK: Less Than 72 Hours Left To Sign Petition Putting Medical Marijuana On Ballot
How far would you go to help a loved one in your life? That is the question being asked by members of Oklahomans for Health. For someone who is suffering from the pain of lupus, or for someone who is dying from cancer, members of Oklahomans for Health say to get medical marijuana legislation on […]
Clinton, Trump both claim they’ve never smoked marijuana
WASHINGTON — While President Barack Obama has never hid his penchant for marijuana during his youth in Hawaii, Americans soon will elect a president who claims never to have touched it. Republican Donald Trump boasts that he has never smoked marijuana or a cigarette, or had a drop of alcohol. Democrat Hillary Clinton was adamant […]
How a Cannabis Store Manager Foiled Armed Robbers in Seattle Last Night
An alert store manager, watching his employees close shop via a live video feed, sent two armed robbers straight into the arms of the Seattle police Sunday night. The incident happened around 10:30 p.m. at the Have a Heart cannabis store in North Seattle’s sleepy Greenwood neighborhood. As employees were closing up for the night, […]
CA: Medical Marijuana Delivery In Nevada County – Authorities Take Hands-Off Approach
There’s no reason someone would know the vehicle across the street is delivering medical marijuana. Such deliveries, which happen in Nevada County, produce no strong odor like marijuana grows. They draw no increased traffic and lead to no formal complaints. And then, once the transaction occurs, the vehicle is gone. What remains are questions about […]
CA: Marin Health Board Member Proposes Open Use Of Medical Marijuana At Marin General
A longtime member of the Marin Healthcare District board wants to allow patients to openly use medicinal cannabis at Marin General Hospital. “I want to have Marin General be the first hospital in California to openly and transparently allow patients to use medical cannabis,” said Dr. Larry Bedard, a retired emergency medicine physician who used […]
CA: Medical Cannabis Grower Registration Starts Monday In Santa Cruz County
Santa Cruz – Santa Cruz County will debut a new medical cannabis website Monday to accept online registration from cannabis cultivators operating in the county’s unincorporated areas. For those without computer access, a kiosk will be available at the county Governmental Center, 701 Ocean St. The cost to register each site is $3,500; additional fees […]
FL: Campaign For Medical Marijuana Trumps No On 2 Donations Nearly 700 To One
The fight over medical marijuana has raked in big money from both supporters and opponents of the constitutional amendment, but far more donations have come from the campaign fighting for medical marijuana in Florida than those fighting against it. Donations towards the Yes on 2 campaign outnumbered donations from Drug Free Florida by nearly 650 […]
Ex-Hells Angel Sues Ottawa Cops Over Medical Marijuana Bust
A former Hells Angel is suing Ottawa police for false arrest, alleging he was charged with illegally possessing weed even after he showed officers a medical marijuana licence issued by Health Canada for treatment of his post-traumatic stress disorder. In a statement of claim filed in Ottawa court, Michael Clairoux says he injured himself when […]
Bay Area Man Becomes First Patient In Florida To Receive Cannabis Spray As Treatment
Palm Harbor, Fl – Richard Murphy endures daily seizures and admits life has changed dramatically after a car accident back in 2014. He can no longer function the way he once used to after suffering a traumatic brain injury. His wife, Pam, tells WFLA, “Our lives have changed. He’s on so much medication now.” On […]
Your Guide to Drying and Curing Cannabis Buds
After months of hard work carefully tending your plants, you’ve finally harvested a crop of frosty, fragrant cannabis buds that you just can’t wait to try. But first, they need to be dried. While you may be tempted to dry your cannabis as quickly as possible, curing, a prolonged process of removing moisture from the […]
Rescheduling marijuana: These pot industry execs envision a kinder, more relaxed weed future
Published: Aug 8, 2016, 10:00 am • Updated: Aug 8, 2016, 10:00 am By The Cannabist Staff If the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration were to reschedule marijuana under the Controlled Substances Act, the effects could be wide-reaching, two industry executives tell Cannabist editor-in-chief Ricardo Baca on The Cannabist Show. Scott Thorn, chief operating officer of […]
Mobile Contingency Management for Marijuana and Cessation
Experimental: Treatment Cognitive-behavioral counseling for marijuana and smoking cessation, mobile contingency management for marijuana and smoking cessation, transdermal nicotine patch (7-21 mg over six weeks), nicotine polacrilex or nicotine lozenge (4 mg administered as needed over six weeks), bupropion (150 mg once per day for 7 days, then 150 mg twice per day for about […]
Are you a weed-growing expert? Ohio's hiring. Oh, and you must adhere to its drug-free policy
Published: Aug 8, 2016, 8:59 am • Updated: Aug 8, 2016, 8:59 am By The Associated Press COLUMBUS, Ohio — The state is looking for an expert in growing marijuana who must adhere to its drug-free workplace policy as the state implements a new Ohio medical marijuana law. Cleveland.com reports the new hire by the […]
Ohio wants pot-growing expert to adhere to drug-free policy
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – Ohio is looking for an expert in growing marijuana who must adhere to its drug-free workplace policy as the state implements a new medical marijuana law. Cleveland.com reports (http://bit.ly/2aLB1xn ) the new hire by the Ohio Department of Commerce would help write rules for medical marijuana cultivators. The chosen contractor would […]
Oregon Cannabis Grower’s Fair to Make Statewide History
The Oregon Cannabis Grower’s Fair will be held in Salem, OR this coming weekend, August 13-14. Not only does this fair showcase some of the Oregon cannabis industry’s experts both on stage and in booths at this event, but there will be a vegetative plant competition judged by cannabis greats such as Ed Rosenthal and […]
Legalized Marijuana: Are We Good To Grow Yet?
Written by Mark M. Ward for Dope Magazine Together we have fought for legal cultivation in states with recreational and medical cannabis, and the results have been mixed. There are 40 states with medical marijuana laws enacted, and among these are 16 states with laws that pertain to legal, non-psychoactive cannabidiol (CBD). Several states have […]
How to Decarboxylate Cannabis
Making cannabis edibles isn’t as simple as throwing some herb into your favorite dish, it takes a bit of preparation and know-how. The first step is decarboxylating the cannabis, also known as decarbing. This process converts the THC-A in the bud into the psychoactive THC that stimulates the mind, body and soul. Some cannabis hobbyists […]
Lobstah Chowdah and Local Green Bud: The Road to Legalization in Maine
It’s been a messy couple of years for cannabis politics in Maine. Out here in the easternmost state, we have a reputation for political independence. That’s partly because Democrats and Republicans have equal numbers, so indie voters often determine the outcome of elections. But it’s also a result of the first law of Maine politics: […]
US NM: OPED: NM Should Legalize Rec Use Of Pot
URL: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v16/n531/a10.htmlNewshawk: http://www.drugsense.org/donate.htmVotes: 0Pubdate: Mon, 08 Aug 2016Source: Albuquerque Journal (NM)Copyright: 2016 Albuquerque JournalContact: Website: http://www.abqjournal.com/Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/10Author: Kathy Sullivan, Albuquerque Resident NM SHOULD LEGALIZE REC USE OF POT Colorado experience shows it’s a winner Well, it’s been long enough since Colorado became one of the first two states to approve recreational marijuana legalization in November […]
New DEA Report Shows Decline in Marijuana Seizures
A recent report released from the US Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) noted a decline in seizures of indoor and outdoor cannabis crops throughout 2015, according to annual data compiled by the agency. The DEA’s Domestic Cannabis Eradication/Suppression Statistical Report noted that the agency seized 4.25 million marijuana plants throughout the US in 2015. That number […]
Consultants Advise Native American Tribe To Build Marijuana Resort – Now Face Drug Charges
FLANDREAU, S.D. — Two consultants who worked with a Native American tribe on its plans to open the nation’s first marijuana resort have been charged with drug offenses, South Dakota’s attorney general announced Wednesday. The charges come eight months after the Flandreau Santee Sioux destroyed their crop amid fears of a federal raid, abandoning an ambitious […]
How to Keep Weed Fresh
Want to know how to keep weed fresh? Even if you consider yourself a serious stoner you might learn a little something here—because we cover it all—everything from how to store weed to the best way to store weed. You’re welcome. Why? Fresh weed is important, man. Nobody’s trying to smoke stale dank—especially connoisseurs. You […]
Florida Poll Shows 77% Support for Passing Medical Marijuana
(Miami Beach, FL) — In a survey conducted by Anzalone Liszt Research on behalf of United for Care, likely Florida voters favor Amendment 2 – “Use of Marijuana for Debilitating Medical Conditions” – by a margin of 77%-20%. Anzalone conducted a similar survey for United for Care in June, 2014 in which the previous version […]
Florida Medical Marijuana Amendment 2 Polling at 77%
MIAMI BEACH, FL — Florida voters strongly support a proposed ballot measure to legalize medical marijuana in the Sunshine State, according to a recent poll of likely voters. The poll, conducted by Anzalone Liszt Research on behalf of United for Care, the organization sponsoring measure, found that 77% of likely voters support the “Use of Marijuana for Debilitating Medical Conditions” Amendment 2. […]
CA: Petitions Seek 2017 Vote On LA Medical Marijuana Clinics
Proponents said Friday they would begin gathering signatures this weekend for a proposed ballot initiative aimed at repealing Proposition D, a Los Angeles ban on medical marijuana dispensaries, and replacing it with a permitting process. The Cannabis Activity Permits and Regulation initiative, which was approved by the city clerk this week for circulation, is sponsored […]
What’s Your Favorite Slang Word for a Joint?
We asked Instagram users, “What’s your favorite slang word for a joint?” With over 200 comments, the answers varied from anticipated responses to unusual ones some of us had never even heard before. Check out below to see people’s favorite slang word for a joint: Traditional References Celebrity References Size Dependent Cultural References Pop- Culture […]
Does Smoking or Consuming Cannabis Cause Bad Breath?
What’s worse than having stinky breath? Being completely oblivious to the fact that you have stinky breath. We can all admit at some time or another we’ve had questionable breath, and we’ve also encountered someone whose breath reminded us far too much of our first visit to the zoo. But can smoking cannabis give you […]
The 10 Cannabis Strains You Must Try Before Summer’s Over
Before the heat dies down and the sunsets start to shorten, it’s time to make the most out of your summer. And just as rosé is the perfect summer sipper, these 10 strains might as well have been bred expressly for summer fun with friends, whether out in the sun or under the stars. From […]
10 Studies Released in 2016 that Exemplify Cannabis’ Medical Diversity
In recent years there has been a vast amount of research released that exemplifies cannabis’ diverse medical value, and 2016 – despite being far from over – has been no different. Below is a list featuring 10 of the top studies demonstrating this diversity released this year. THC Stimulates Toxic Plaque Removal in the Brain, […]
The Ultimate Cheat Sheet On Vape Pens
Vape pens. The smoking craze that is taking the world by vapor cloud storm! From newbies to seasoned tokers, this trend is steadily becoming a classic. Vaporizing herbs, concentrates, or waxes on the go is the ideal stealth and speedy way to indulge a heady treat or get your dosage of medical herbs. Why don’t […]
US CA: Pot Backers Sue Over Opposing Arguments
URL: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v16/n527/a01.htmlNewshawk: http://www.drugsense.org/donate.htmVotes: 0Pubdate: Fri, 05 Aug 2016Source: Manteca Bulletin (CA)Copyright: 2016 Associated PressContact: Website: http://www.mantecabulletin.com/Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/3670 POT BACKERS SUE OVER OPPOSING ARGUMENTS SAN FRANCISCO ( AP ) – Supporters of a California initiative to legalize recreational marijuana filed a lawsuit Thursday accusing opponents of including false and misleading language in official ballot materials. The […]
Inslee Appoints Businesswoman to Washington Cannabis Board
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee on Friday announced the appointment of a Kirkland business executive to the state Liquor and Cannabis Board. Ollie A. Garrett, the president and CEO of Bellevue-based debt-collection company PMT Solutions, will fill the seat vacated by Russ Hauge, a Kitsap County prosecuting attorney who resigned in March as the LCB was […]
Study: THC and CBDA Effective in Treating Nausea, Stimulating Appetite in Chemotherapy Patients
The administration of small amounts of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiolic acid (CBD-A) may be effective in treating nausea and stimulating appetite in chemotherapy patients, according to the results of a new study. Researchers found that the “administration of subthreshold doses of THC (0.5 and 1 mg/kg) or CBDA (0.5 and 1 μg/kg) significantly suppressed acute nausea-induced gaping, whereas higher individual […]
Feds Drop Charges Against 19-Year-Old Devontre Thomas
Federal prosecutors in Oregon have dropped all charges against a 19-year-old Native American teenager accused of possessing less than a gram of cannabis after a national outcry led members of the state’s congressional delegation to speak out. Devontre Thomas, who graduated from Chemawa Indian School earlier this year, has entered into a pretrial diversion agreement […]
Maryland Issues Initial Approvals on Medical Cannabis Licenses
BALTIMORE (AP) — After long delays, a Maryland panel voted Friday to give initial approval to 15 medical marijuana growers and 15 processors in the state, but it will be at least several months before any of them gets final approval for a license. The Maryland Medical Cannabis Commission voted unanimously in the first stage […]
California Cannabis Supporters Sue Over Opposition Ballot Arguments
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Supporters of a California initiative to legalize recreational cannabis filed a lawsuit Thursday accusing opponents of including false and misleading language in official ballot materials. The Yes on Proposition 64 committee sued in Sacramento County Superior Court, asking a judge to change or delete several arguments that opponents make against the […]
California Cannabis Supporters Sue Over Opposition Ballot Arguments
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Supporters of a California initiative to legalize recreational cannabis filed a lawsuit Thursday accusing opponents of including false and misleading language in official ballot materials. The Yes on Proposition 64 committee sued in Sacramento County Superior Court, asking a judge to change or delete several arguments that opponents make against the […]
California Cannabis Supporters Sue Over Opposition Ballot Arguments
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Supporters of a California initiative to legalize recreational cannabis filed a lawsuit Thursday accusing opponents of including false and misleading language in official ballot materials. The Yes on Proposition 64 committee sued in Sacramento County Superior Court, asking a judge to change or delete several arguments that opponents make against the […]
Join Leafly at Hanfparade, Germany’s Biggest Cannabis Festival
BERLIN — Cannabis legalization is a hot topic worldwide, and in Germany hopes for change are ripe. As more U.S. states end decades of prohibition, it’s feeding optimism in central Europe that things could finally change. In Germany in particular, the push to bring cannabis into the mainstream has never been stronger. The high hopes […]