US CO: Study: Edible Pot Sickens More Kids
URL: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v16/n506/a07.htmlNewshawk: http://www.drugsense.org/donate.htmVotes: 0Pubdate: Wed, 27 Jul 2016Source: Boston Herald (MA)Copyright: 2016 The Boston Herald, IncContact: Website: http://www.bostonherald.com/Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/53Note: Prints only very short LTEs.Author: Lindsay Kalter STUDY: EDIBLE POT SICKENS MORE KIDS A new study shows marijuana poisoning in young children has risen 150 percent in Colorado since the substance was legalized in 2014 – […]
US OR: Editorial: Black Market Threatens A Legal Industry
URL: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v16/n507/a08.htmlNewshawk: http://www.drugsense.org/donate.htmVotes: 0Pubdate: Wed, 27 Jul 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 limit BLACK MARKET THREATENS A LEGAL INDUSTRY It’s been suspected for some time that a lot more marijuana was being produced by medical growers […]
US OR: Report: Report: Over-Production of Medical Pot Feeds
URL: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v16/n507/a06.htmlNewshawk: http://www.drugsense.org/donate.htmVotes: 0Pubdate: Wed, 27 Jul 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: Shaun Hall, Grants Pass Daily Courier REPORT: OVER-PRODUCTION OF MEDICAL POT FEEDS BLACK MARKET IN OREGON Critics Call the Assertion an ‘Opinion,’ and […]
US CO: Colo. Kids Accidentally Ingesting Pot
URL: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v16/n506/a04.htmlNewshawk: http://www.drugsense.org/donate.htmVotes: 0Pubdate: Wed, 27 Jul 2016Source: Chicago Sun-Times (IL)Copyright: 2016 Sun-Times Media, LLCContact: http://drugsense.org/url/bf0vhqGQWebsite: http://www.suntimes.com/Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/81Author: Ashley May, USA Today COLO. KIDS ACCIDENTALLY INGESTING POT Medical Study Shows 34% Rise in Cases of Pediatric Marijuana Exposure As more Colorado adults become comfortable with marijuana in their homes, more young children are ingesting the […]
US: Column: NFL's Logic Is Mixed Up About Medical Marijuana
URL: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v16/n506/a08.htmlNewshawk: http://www.drugsense.org/donate.htmVotes: 0Pubdate: Wed, 27 Jul 2016Source: Buffalo News (NY)Copyright: 2016 The Buffalo NewsContact: http://drugsense.org/url/GXIzebQLWebsite: http://www.buffalonews.com/Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/61Author: Jerry Sullivan NFL’S LOGIC IS MIXED UP ABOUT MEDICAL MARIJUANA Veteran offensive tackle Eugene Monroe retired from the NFL last week at 29. Like many ex-players, he left the game early because of concerns about concussions and […]
US CA: County Takes Pot Tax Plan Off Ballot
URL: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v16/n506/a06.htmlNewshawk: http://www.drugsense.org/donate.htmVotes: 0Pubdate: Wed, 27 Jul 2016Source: Los Angeles Times (CA)Copyright: 2016 Los Angeles TimesContact: Website: http://www.latimes.com/Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/248Author: Abby Sewell COUNTY TAKES POT TAX PLAN OFF BALLOT Just weeks after putting the measure before voters Nov. 8, supervisors backtrack amid pushback. November’s ballot will be crowded with tax initiatives, but a Los Angeles County […]
US: Nation's Opioid Crisis Garners Attention
URL: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v16/n506/a02.htmlNewshawk: http://www.drugsense.org/donate.htmVotes: 0Pubdate: Wed, 27 Jul 2016Source: Washington Post (DC)Copyright: 2016 The Washington Post CompanyContact: Website: http://www.washingtonpost.com/Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/491Author: Katie Zezima NATION’S OPIOID CRISIS GARNERS ATTENTION Recovering Addicts, Others Make Addiction Key Part of Their Speeches The nation’s epidemic of opioid abuse, which has killed thousands of people over the past decade through powerful prescription […]
What’s the Deal With the 51-Foot Joints Parading Outside the DNC?
As the Democratic National Convention opened on Monday, a band of cannabis activists paraded through the streets of Philadelphia with two enormous 51-foot joints. The massive inflatable J’s became an instant hit on social media thanks to this tweet by a pilot with the Philadelphia Police Department’s aviation unit: Demonstration or not, definitely not something […]
FL: Marijuana Is Available, But The Doctor's Not In
The first medicinal marijuana dispensary will open Tuesday morning in Tallahassee. But parents and patients had to wait two years, one month, one week and three days since Gov. Rick Scott signed the Compassionate Cannabis Medical Act of 2014. The 2014 bill was designed to help children with a severe form of epilepsy. There are […]
FL: Medical Marijuana Debate Hits Close To Home For Tampa Bay Area Family
Tampa, Florida – On Tuesday in Tallahassee, just blocks away from the Florida State Capitol building, a new store opened it’s doors. For the first time in Florida, Medical Marijuana is legally available. Renee Petro hoped to be there, but her son’s health would not allow it. Petro’s son Branden, suffers from a rare form […]
Publix Heiress Donates $800,000 To Fight Medical Marijuana Legalization In Florida
Florida loves Publix, the supermarket chain routinely ranked as the most valuable and beloved company the whole state thanks in no small part to the fantastically salty sub sandwiches. So it’s sure to jar a few hardcore Publix fans to learn that the family who founded the chain just donated $800,000 to a conservative-led campaign […]
Can You Get Away with Mailing Cannabis Through the USPS?
“Hear ye, hear ye!” July 26th, 2016 is the 241st anniversary of the most venerable of U.S. institutions, the United States Postal Service. You’ll no doubt recognize agency members by those timeless navy blue shorts and the eagle logo on the side of their trucks. The USPS has been making deliveries for nearly two and a half centuries, yet there’s a lot […]
Florida's First Medical Marijuana Dispensary Opens Today
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — The first medical marijuana dispensary in Florida is slated to open. Trulieve, the approved organization in northwest Florida, is set to open a dispensary in Tallahassee on Tuesday, one week after being given dispensing authorization by Florida’s health department. The state’s Office of Compassionate Use, which was formed to oversee state […]
Florida Opens State's First Medical Marijuana Dispensary
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — The first shop that can legally sell medical marijuana in Florida opened at a strip mall in Tallahassee on Tuesday and Dallas Nagy became its first customer, buying cannabis capsules that he hopes will ease his chronic muscle spasms and seizures. “Where’s my stuff?” Nagy joked as he handed over $60 […]
Fed Study Finds Medical Marijuana Laws Calm Cannabis Fears
How worried are you about the health risks of occasional cannabis consumption? It probably depends on whether you’ve experienced life in a medical marijuana state. A new study published by a branch of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services reveals a strong correlation between whether a state has legalized medical marijuana and how […]
IA: Kids Now Allowed To Use Medical Marijuana
In what may be one of the funnier examples of irony, Iowa state senator Chuck Grassley is wrong on medical marijuana. While he is making progress to introduce the drug as a medicine, he is doing so too slowly. Adult patients can not get help from medical cannabis, however, children in the state are now […]
FL: New Law Will Deter Sale Of Medical Marijuana In Wilton Manors
Attitudes toward medical marijuana are shifting as more states pass laws recognizing it as a form of treatment – not a way to get high. But as Floridians gear up this November to vote on a constitutional amendment that would legalize curative cannabis, it seems that the City of Wilton Manors is scheming to keep […]
Why Did Lil Wayne Storm Off Stage at the High Times Medical Concentrates Cup?
Apparently Lil Wayne doesn’t enjoy feeling unappreciated by fans. During his headlining performance at the High Times Medical Concentrates Cup in San Bernardino, Calif., this past weekend, the Young Money Entertainment CEO (and rapper Birdman’s on-and-off again arch nemesis) abruptly ended his set Saturday evening at the NOS forum. The 5-time Platinum hip-hop luminary seemed […]
Bernie Sanders Supporters Walk A 51-Foot Joint Through Philadelphia
The Democratic National Convention started in Philadelphia on Monday, which drove many supporters and protesters to the city to advocate for their position while Democrats begin to layout their party platform over the next few days. One such protest caught the eye of many in Philadelphia. Marijuana advocates from DCMJ.org brought out their now-famous inflatable […]
California’s Recreational Marijuana Measure Supported By Academy of Preventive Medicine
SACRAMENTO, CA – The California Academy of Preventive Medicine (CAPM) announced its support for Proposition 64, the consensus statewide ballot measure known as the Control, Regulate and Tax Adult Use of Marijuana Act (AUMA). CAPM is the official state specialty society for California physicians practicing in the fields of Preventive Medicine and Public Health. “Proposition […]
Tips From Famous Dabbers: An Interview With The Glass Genie and Dabber Lady
Dabbing has changed drastically since its emergence from the underground. Prior to 2009, concentrates were niched to heavy hitters on the west coast and in British Columbia. Back then, concentrates were exclusive to those who had both the knowledge and crop to perform extractions. Since its infantile stages, there has been significant growth in every […]
U.S. Senator Passes Bill to Increase Medical Marijuana Research
In Salt Lake City, Senator Orrin Hatch has recently unveiled a bipartisan bill which will allow researchers to perform further study on the potential medical benefits of marijuana. Hatch introduced this regulation along with other senators from Delaware, Hawaii and North Carolina, making a statement in which he said that policymakers are in need of further […]
'Hemp Inc.' gets gamers to legalize marijuana in the digital world — and real life
Derek Staahl Scottsdale, AZ — It plays a little like “The Sims” for stoners. A new cell phone app called Hemp Inc. is challenging gamers to grow a digital weed business and legalize marijuana both in the game, and in real life. The game hits the App Store as eight states are poised to vote […]
Philippines President Makes Good on Pledge to Mass Murder People Who Use or Sell Drugs, Calls for “No Mercy” in State of the Nation Address
Today, the President of the Philippines delivered his “State of the Nation Address.” He vowed to show “no mercy” in his bloody war on drugs and crime, warning criminals that priests and human rights advocates cannot protect them from being killed. Rodrigo Duterte was elected last month after promising to wipe out crime and corruption […]
US OH: Part Of Pot Law Legally Questionable
URL: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v16/n501/a02.htmlNewshawk: http://www.drugsense.org/donate.htmVotes: 0Pubdate: Mon, 25 Jul 2016Source: Morning Journal (Lorain, OH)Copyright: 2016 The Associated PressContact: Website: http://www.morningjournal.com/Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/3569Author: Julie Carr Smyth, The Associated Press PART OF POT LAW LEGALLY QUESTIONABLE ( AP ) – Apparently unconstitutional portions of Ohio’s medical marijuana law, which set aside a percentage of the state’s pot licenses for minorities, […]
US CO: Edible Marijuana Is Getting into Hands of Colorado
URL: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v16/n502/a06.htmlNewshawk: http://www.drugsense.org/donate.htmVotes: 0Pubdate: Tue, 26 Jul 2016Source: Buffalo News (NY)Copyright: 2016 The Buffalo NewsContact: http://drugsense.org/url/GXIzebQLWebsite: http://www.buffalonews.com/Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/61Author: Jan Hoffman, New York Times EDIBLE MARIJUANA IS GETTING INTO HANDS OF COLORADO CHILDREN DENVER – To a child on the prowl for sweets, that brownie, cookie or bearshaped candy left on the kitchen counter is just […]
US CA: Sonoma County Holds Public Meetings to Help Draft Pot
URL: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v16/n502/a02.htmlNewshawk: http://www.drugsense.org/donate.htmVotes: 0Pubdate: Tue, 26 Jul 2016Source: Press Democrat, The (Santa Rosa, CA)Copyright: 2016 The Press DemocratContact: Website: http://www.pressdemocrat.com/Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/348Author: Julie Johnson SONOMA COUNTY HOLDS PUBLIC MEETINGS TO HELP DRAFT POT REGULATIONS A series of town hall meetings are underway to help Sonoma County create a comprehensive set of rules to regulate and capitalize […]
US CO: Study: Colorado Children Trying Marijuana Treats
URL: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v16/n502/a07.htmlNewshawk: http://www.drugsense.org/donate.htmVotes: 0Pubdate: Tue, 26 Jul 2016Source: Palm Beach Post, The (FL)Copyright: 2016 The Palm Beach PostContact: Website: http://www.palmbeachpost.com/Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/333Author: Jan Hoffman, The New York Times STUDY: COLORADO CHILDREN TRYING MARIJUANA TREATS To a child on the prowl for sweets, that brownie, cookie or bear-shaped candy left on the kitchen counter is just asking […]
US CO: It's Much More Than A Sugar High
URL: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v16/n502/a05.htmlNewshawk: http://www.drugsense.org/donate.htmVotes: 0Pubdate: Tue, 26 Jul 2016Source: New Mexican, The (Santa Fe, NM)Copyright: 2016 The Santa Fe New MexicanContact: Website: http://www.santafenewmexican.comDetails: http://www.mapinc.org/media/695Author: Jan Hoffman, The New York Times IT’S MUCH MORE THAN A SUGAR HIGH To a child on the prowl for sweets, that brownie, cookie or bear-shaped candy left on the kitchen counter […]
US CO: Study Finds Sharp Increase in Marijuana Exposure Among
URL: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v16/n502/a03.htmlNewshawk: http://www.drugsense.org/donate.htmVotes: 0Pubdate: Tue, 26 Jul 2016Source: New York Times (NY)Copyright: 2016 The New York Times CompanyContact: Website: http://www.nytimes.com/Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/298Author: Jan Hoffman STUDY FINDS SHARP INCREASE IN MARIJUANA EXPOSURE AMONG CHILDREN IN COLORADO To a child on the prowl for sweets, that brownie, cookie or bear-shaped candy left on the kitchen counter is just […]
US CA: Marijuana Aids Sonoma County Alzheimer's Patients
URL: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v16/n502/a01.htmlNewshawk: http://www.drugsense.org/donate.htmVotes: 0Pubdate: Tue, 26 Jul 2016Source: Press Democrat, The (Santa Rosa, CA)Copyright: 2016 The Press DemocratContact: Website: http://www.pressdemocrat.com/Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/348Author: Guy Kovner MARIJUANA AIDS SONOMA COUNTY ALZHEIMER’S PATIENTS Marijuana can make life better for some of the more than 5 million Americans afflicted with Alzheimer’s disease, but despite an encouraging new study, it remains […]
How to Make Compost Tea for Cannabis Plants
Compost is filled with beneficial microorganisms and nutrients, and you can take composting one step further by steeping it in aerated water. This process, called “compost tea,” extracts the microorganisms and soluble nutrients into a water “tea” solution. The goal of compost tea is to introduce nutrients, fungal colonies, and beneficial bacteria to either the […]
Watch This: Golden Girl Estelle Getty Wants “No Reefers” at Her Party
Nowadays you’d hear a pitch for a TV show about four old women living in a home together in Florida and think it’d air on an obscure cable channel or streaming service like Hulu or Amazon. But surprisingly enough, not only did such a show exist, it aired on a major television network and ran […]
77% Of Florida Voters Back Medical Marijuana Ballot Initiative
A medical marijuana amendment continues to have strong support throughout Florida, according to a new poll. The survey – conducted by Anzalone Liszt Research on behalf of the United for Care campaign – found 77 percent of likely Florida voters said they supported the ballot initiative. The survey found 20 percent were opposed it it, […]
Marijuana edibles are getting into Colorado children’s hands, study says
To a child on the prowl for sweets, that brownie, cookie or bear-shaped candy left on the kitchen counter is just asking to be gobbled up. But in states that have legalized marijuana for recreational use, notably Colorado, that child may end up with more than a sugar high. A study published Monday in the […]
Cannabis Advocates Kick Off Democratic Convention in Philly’s Main Line Clubhouse
On the eve of the Democratic National Convention’s opening this afternoon, America’s cannabis caucus held a fundraiser that put the party on notice: The era of legalization and legitimacy has arrived. The Marijuana Policy Project hosted Oregon’s cannabis crusader, Rep. Earl Blumenauer, but the real star of the show was the event’s locale, the venerable […]
Is Hillary Clinton Evolving on Cannabis? Maybe. Slowly. A Little.
As the Democratic National Convention opens in Philadelphia today, concerned cannabis consumers can’t help but wonder if Hillary Clinton has our best interests in mind. For the sake of the future of drug policy in America, we’ve decided to critically examine her past statements on cannabis, as well as major votes for drug policy reform, […]
Florida Completes First Home Delivery of Medical Cannabis
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — The first organization authorized to dispense medical marijuana in Florida has made its first home delivery. Kim Rivers, CEO of Trulieve, said Saturday that the company has delivered low-THC medical cannabis to a patient in Hudson, Florida, who is suffering from dystonia, a condition characterized by chronic muscle spasms and seizures. […]
Military Vets Strongly Support Medical Marijuana Access
More than two in three military veterans say that medical cannabis should be legal, and 75 percent believe that VA physicians should be able to recommend marijuana therapy to eligible patients, according to the results of the 7th annual membership survey of Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA). Sixty-eight percent of respondents said they […]
Cannabis Stunt Turns NFL’s Aldon Smith Into Master of the Self-Sabotage Video
Aldon Smith, former San Francisco 49ers star, current Oakland Raiders linebacker, and career knucklehead, woke to find himself the talk of the sports world this morning. As usual, it’s for all the wrong reasons. A video archived in a Periscope account that Smith has reportedly used many times shows someone — a face is never […]
Ohio Legislature Aware State's MMJ Law May Be Unconstitutional
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Apparently unconstitutional portions of Ohio’s medical marijuana law, which set aside a percentage of the state’s pot licenses for minorities, were spotted during legislative debate but left in the bill to gain needed votes, a key lawmaker says. State Sen. Bill Seitz, a Cincinnati Republican, said legally prickly provisions exposed by […]
Cannabis Craftsmanship: How to Make Pre-Rolled Joints
[embedded content] Pre-rolls have become a staple on dispensary counters. They have taken the prep work out of rolling a joint and offer a convenient way to spark up when you’re on the go. The pre-roll is a great way to taste test a strain without having to buy a large quantity of buds, and […]
Cannabis Craftsmanship: Pre-Rolls
Marijuana exposure in kids rose after recreational use legalized in Colorado
The legalization of recreational marijuana in Colorado was associated with both increased hospital visits and cases at a regional poison center because of unintentional exposure to the drug by children, suggesting effective preventive measures are needed as more states consider legalizing the drug, according to an article published online by JAMA Pediatrics. More than half […]
Tickets For Alaska’s Weed Week Now On Sale
SAN DIEGO, Calif., (July 22, 2016) – Tickets for Alaska Weed Week are now on sale, organizers announced today. Weed Week is a six-day event bringing together cannabis entrepreneurs, investors, thought leaders, professionals, and students to share insights, information, and ideas through education, experiences, and entertainment. Alaska Weed Week is centered-around Pitch Fest and Demo […]
Big Weed Enters California’s Emerald Triangle
By Alex SchwantnerConsisting of Humboldt, Mendocino and Trinity counties, the area known as the Emerald Triangle holds a reputation for its ongoing history as a hub for cannabis cultivation. Now, nearly 20 years after California’s Medical Marijuana Program roll out, the region’s first licenses for commercial cannabis production have been issued. Mendocino county approved licenses […]
Instagram Purges Multiple Cannabis Brands From The Site
Since the first official legalization effort passed in Colorado, cannabis businesses have had a cold welcome from online companies. Google still refuses to allow cannabis-related websites from running on any of their advertising platforms. The same rules apply to Facebook’s ad services, as well. Just to make matters worse, the Facebook-owned sharing site Instagram recently […]
Donald Trump Breaks With Republican Platform On Medical Marijuana
Right after officially receiving the Republican presidential nomination, Donald Trump is already creating rifts between himself and the party platform. Trump has said that he supports medical cannabis “100 percent” and has signaled that, if elected, he would allow states to implement their own laws without federal interference. “The progress made over the last three […]
US MA: Marijuana Dispensary Licenses To The Highest Bidder?
URL: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v16/n500/a07.htmlNewshawk: http://www.drugsense.org/donate.htmVotes: 0Pubdate: Mon, 25 Jul 2016Source: Boston Globe (MA)Copyright: 2016 Globe Newspaper CompanyContact: Website: http://bostonglobe.com/Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/52Author: Kay Lazar MARIJUANA DISPENSARY LICENSES TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER? Massachusetts cities and towns are exacting increasingly hefty payments from medical marijuana dispensaries in exchange for letters the companies need to win state licenses, a Globe review of […]
US MD: Editorial: One Toke Over The Line?
URL: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v16/n500/a11.htmlNewshawk: http://www.drugsense.org/donate.htmVotes: 0Pubdate: Mon, 25 Jul 2016Source: Baltimore Sun (MD)Copyright: 2016 The Baltimore Sun CompanyContact: Website: http://www.baltimoresun.com/Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/37 ONE TOKE OVER THE LINE? Finding Qualified Men and Women to Serve As City Police Officers Is Tough Enough Without an Outdated Marijuana Policy The challenge of police recruiting is nothing new. The modest pay, long […]
US CA: Butte County Supervisors to Decide Next Step on Pot
URL: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v16/n500/a06.htmlNewshawk: http://www.drugsense.org/donate.htmVotes: 0Pubdate: Mon, 25 Jul 2016Source: Chico Enterprise-Record (CA)Copyright: 2016 Chico Enterprise-RecordContact: Website: http://www.chicoer.com/Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/861Note: Letters from newspaper’s circulation area receive publishing priorityAuthor: Dan Reidel BUTTE COUNTY SUPERVISORS TO DECIDE NEXT STEP ON POT INITIATIVE Oroville – Pot proponents lost in the June election, but that hasn’t stopped them from getting another initiative […]
Hemp Seed Food Products Can Bring Heart Health Benefits
Eating a balanced diet with lots of fresh fruits, vegetables, lean protein, and healthy fats is a great way to make your heart very happy. Good nutrition combined with regular exercise will help keep your blood pressure down and your cholesterol levels in check, two significant factors when it comes to decreasing your risk for […]
Loss of DNC Chair Debbie Wasserman Schultz Is a Boost for Cannabis Legalization
Democratic National Committee Chairwoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz has come under intense fire in recent days over internal emails released by WikiLeaks that appear to show the party favoring Hillary Clinton’s presidential campaign over that of Sen. Bernie Sanders. Wasserman Schultz will no longer have a major speaking role at the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia […]
Can Cannabis Prevent and Treat Traumatic Brain Injury?
Traumatic Brain Injury, or TBI, is a serious condition usually caused by an external blow to the head that can cause severe and often chronic symptoms. These symptoms can be cognitive, behavioral, movement related, speech and visual impairing, mood altering, involve painful headaches, and even cause gastrointestinal issues. Each year in just the U.S., nearly […]
City OK’s Medical Marijuana – Instantly Erases Debt
By Alex Schwantner “What a long strange trip its been…’ we listened to the citizens and created a package that was reflective of the population…” This from Mayor Patrick Keogh of the central California city of Coalignia summing up six months of intense debate over marijuana policy. Now, with the allowance of cultivation and processing […]
New Research Shows Promise In Cannabis Fighting Dementia
Do you know someone suffering from dementia? Chances are, you do (or have) because the sad statistic is that one in three seniors dies with dementia. And the incidences are expected to triple in the near future. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia. The most promising research for Alzheimer’s disease? Marijuana, but […]
Colorado Town’s Water Not Contaminated With THC After All
Water in the town of Hugo, CO is not contaminated with THC after all, state tests concluded Saturday morning. Saturday morning’s update from the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office said the initial test kit results are now believed to have been false positives. The Colorado Bureau of Investigation provided the more conclusive results indicating the water […]
“Legal Medical Cannabis” For Sale In South Florida
The man on the corner of North Miami Avenue and 24th Street in Miami didn’t say much, but he didn’t have to. His sign did the talking. “Legal Medical Cannabis,” it said, and it pointed straight to NugBrand, a weed-themed apparel shop in Wynwood. Inside, employee Kevin Machin let curious passersby down easy. No, the […]
ME: Rumford Seminar Focuses On Cannabis Role In Opioid, Heroin Addiction
Rumford – Several dozen people attended a seminar Thursday evening at the Rumford American Legion Hall to hear how cannabis oil can help fight heroin and opioid addiction. The seminar was organized by Don Hamann of Rumford, a state-licensed medical marijuana caregiver since 2011. He became embroiled in controversy after the River Valley Healthy Communities […]
US CT: OPED: Learning From Europe On Drug Policy
URL: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v16/n498/a06.htmlNewshawk: http://www.drugsense.org/donate.htmVotes: 0Pubdate: Sun, 24 Jul 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: Ryan V. StewartNote: Ryan V. Stewart is a Western Connecticut State Universitystudent. He lives in New Milford. LEARNING FROM EUROPE ON DRUG POLICY America’s drug policies are largely misguided. Many people, from common citizens to […]
US TX: Study: Medical Marijuana Cuts Medicare Spending
URL: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v16/n498/a09.htmlNewshawk: http://www.drugsense.org/donate.htmVotes: 0Pubdate: Sun, 24 Jul 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: Tim Eaton STUDY: MEDICAL MARIJUANA CUTS MEDICARE SPENDING Legislators who want to expand the use of medical marijuana in Texas – – as well as the green-seeking entrepreneurs who could benefit […]
US CA: Marijuana The Focus Of Museum Exhibit
URL: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v16/n498/a05.htmlNewshawk: http://www.drugsense.org/donate.htmVotes: 0Pubdate: Sun, 24 Jul 2016Source: Chicago Tribune (IL)Copyright: 2016 Associated PressContact: Website: http://www.chicagotribune.com/Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/82Author: Kristin J. Bender, Associated Press MARIJUANA THE FOCUS OF MUSEUM EXHIBIT OAKLAND, Calif. ( AP ) – It’s known as Mary Jane, ganja, Chronic and even the sticky icky and has been featured in countless movies. Now, marijuana […]
First Florida Home Delivery Of Medical Marijuana Made In Pasco County
Tallahassee – The first organization authorized to dispense medical marijuana in Florida has made its first home delivery. Kim Rivers, CEO of Trulieve, said Saturday that the company has delivered low-THC medical cannabis to a patient in Hudson, who is suffering from dystonia, a condition characterized by chronic muscle spasms and seizures. Hudson is in […]
TX: Pro-Medical Marijuana Legislators Have More Ammo
Legislators who want to expand the use of medical marijuana in Texas – as well as the green-seeking entrepreneurs who could benefit financially from more state-approved, pot-derived treatments for what ails Texans – might be able to lean on a new study to bolster their argument when the Legislature convenes in January. State senators and […]
The Leafly Staff Discusses the Best Guilty Pleasure TV Shows to Watch While High
Just as the journey is more important than the destination, sometimes the discussion is more important than the conclusion. As such, we’re kicking off a series of informal chats published largely unabridged. Viewpoints expressed are participants’ own. No one likes to admit that they spent their weekend snacking on edibles and binge-watching every episode of […]
Cannabis and Sex Toys: Two Industries with Similar Challenges and Strengths
Trade show season in the adult industry feels a bit like the winter holiday season in the civilian world. It’s a flurry of activity in a short time, you see a number of people you don’t see as much of as you’d like (and some you’d like to see far less frequently), and by the […]
A Salute to Woody Harrelson, Long-Time Cannabis Advocate
Woody Harrelson’s cinematic career is an embroidered tapestry of vivid insights into the human condition, exuberant and debaucherous humor, and gems of unadulterated genius. For those unfamiliar with Mr. Harrelson’s luminous work, find him at his best in Natural Born Killers, Kingpin, Wag the Dog, The Thin Red Line, A Scanner Darkly, No Country for […]
NCIA To Host Two Cannabis Caucus Events In California Next Week
The National Cannabis Industry Association (NCIA), the only national trade association for legal marijuana businesses in the U.S., will host a two California Cannabis Caucuses on Tuesday, July 26, in Santa Monica, and on Thursday, July 28, in Oakland. The events will be co-hosted by the California Cannabis Industry Association. Cannabis Caucuses are educational and networking […]
The Good Word on Vaporizers
By The Reverend Dr. Mitchell Earleywine Devotees of the plant, please gather around. Although knowledge is scarce, we have it right here. Many a man and woman has asked the burning question: Do vaporizers work? I can only say that in The Church of Empiricism we have done our due diligence, gathered the data, and […]
Next Stop For the CBD Oil Industry: Dog Treats
Written By Joel Goldstein Cannabidiol oil, or CBD oil, is one of the most common cannabinoids found in marijuana, along with THC. This oil is extracted from industrial hemp instead of recreational marijuana and sold in states across the country where it has already been legalized. Although it is still not legally permitted in every […]
Colorado Town Finds THC In City’s Water – Police Consider Foul Play
Hugo, CO – A small Colorado town of about 800 residents, roughly 90 miles east of Colorado Springs, was rocked yesterday when tests confirmed residents had THC in their running water at home. Local law enforcement agencies immediately send out a notification to the local community warning residents not to bathe, drink, or let their […]
Pro-medical marijuana legislators have more ammo
Highlights New study says medical marijuana can lead to cost-savings. GOP platform and study combine for persuasive argument. Legislators who want to expand the use of medical marijuana in Texas — as well as the green-seeking entrepreneurs who could benefit financially from more state-approved, pot-derived treatments for what ails Texans — might be able to […]
US AR: Coalition Hosts Meeting About Medical Marijuana Proposal
URL: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v16/n496/a10.htmlNewshawk: http://www.drugsense.org/donate.htmVotes: 0Pubdate: Sat, 23 Jul 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: Brian Fanney COALITION HOSTS MEETING ABOUT MEDICAL MARIJUANA PROPOSAL If passed, the Arkansas Medical Cannabis Act would be one of the most permissive medical marijuana measures in the country, Henny Lasley, a founding […]
US CO: A Colorado Town's Water Tests Positive For Marijuana
URL: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v16/n496/a08.htmlNewshawk: http://www.drugsense.org/donate.htmVotes: 0Pubdate: Sat, 23 Jul 2016Source: New York Times (NY)Copyright: 2016 The New York Times CompanyContact: Website: http://www.nytimes.com/Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/298Author: Jack Healy A COLORADO TOWN’S WATER TESTS POSITIVE FOR MARIJUANA DENVER – There are no marijuana dispensaries or greenhouses in the tiny railroad town of Hugo, where Theodore Roosevelt once ate breakfast with the […]
US CA: Proposed Pot Tax May Be Pulled
URL: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v16/n496/a11.htmlNewshawk: http://www.drugsense.org/donate.htmVotes: 0Pubdate: Sat, 23 Jul 2016Source: Los Angeles Times (CA)Copyright: 2016 Los Angeles TimesContact: Website: http://www.latimes.com/Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/248Author: Abby Sewell PROPOSED POT TAX MAY BE PULLED L.A. supervisors appear poised to nix measure that would help pay for homeless housing and services. Less than two weeks after voting to pursue a tax on marijuana […]
US CA: Nevada County Marijuana: County Releases Draft Grow
URL: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v16/n496/a02.htmlNewshawk: http://www.drugsense.org/donate.htmVotes: 0Pubdate: Thu, 21 Jul 2016Source: Union, The (Grass Valley, CA)Copyright: 2016 The UnionContact: Website: http://www.theunion.com/Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/957Author: Alan Riquelmy NEVADA COUNTY MARIJUANA: COUNTY RELEASES DRAFT GROW ORDINANCE Nevada County Supervisors have released a proposed interim marijuana cultivation ordinance in advance of Tuesday’s meeting, when supervisors are scheduled to replace their own implemented ban […]
US PA: Ahead Of DNC, A Meeting On Pot
URL: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v16/n497/a01.htmlNewshawk: http://www.drugsense.org/donate.htmVotes: 0Pubdate: Sat, 23 Jul 2016Source: Philadelphia Inquirer, The (PA)Copyright: 2016 Philadelphia Newspapers IncContact: Website: http://www.philly.com/inquirer/Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/340Author: Stephanie Farr AHEAD OF DNC, A MEETING ON POT Activists Had Been Concerned That Citation Policy Would Go Up in Smoke During Convention. Not wanting their protests during the Democratic National Convention to go up in […]
US PA: Good Vibes: Police, Pot Activists Meet
URL: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v16/n497/a03.htmlNewshawk: http://www.drugsense.org/donate.htmVotes: 0Pubdate: Sat, 23 Jul 2016Source: Philadelphia Daily News (PA)Copyright: 2016 Philadelphia Newspapers Inc.Contact: Website: Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/339Author: Stephanie Farr GOOD VIBES: POLICE, POT ACTIVISTS MEET NOT WANTING their protests during the Democratic National Convention to go up in smoke, the men who pushed for the decriminalization of marijuana in Philadelphia informally met with […]
US MA: Legalize Pot End Discrimination
URL: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v16/n497/a09.htmlNewshawk: http://www.drugsense.org/donate.htmVotes: 0Pubdate: Fri, 22 Jul 2016Source: Worcester Telegram & Gazette (MA)Copyright: 2016 Worcester Telegram & GazetteContact: Website: http://www.telegram.com/Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/509Note: Rarely prints LTEs from outside circulation area – requires‘Letter to the Editor’ in subjectAuthor: Ross Bradshaw LEGALIZE POT; END DISCRIMINATION As a 29 year-old bi-racial male raised in both the inner-city and suburbs of […]
S 02, Ep. 15: He makes edibles; Her biz creates edible safety symbols
Published: Jul 22, 2016, 5:43 pm • Updated: Jul 22, 2016, 5:43 pm By The Cannabist Staff Featured guests: Americanna CEO Dan Anglin and Baked Smart COO Leah D’Ambrosio. Podcast: Play in new window | Download LOTS TO TALK ABOUT • Issues with creating a universal symbol for THC that warns kids (and grownups too): “This […]
A Brief History of Marijuana Legalization
After the Marijuana Tax Act of 1937 eviscerated America’s cannabis pharmacopeia, along with the industrial uses of hemp; it not only capped a low point in legalization, it also represented a loss of personal freedom and manufacturing innovation. Ironically, just one year after the passage of the Marijuana Tax Act, Popular Mechanics and Mechanical Engineering magazines […]
New Strains Alert: Legendary Lemon, Larry Bird Kush, Agent Tangie, and More
This week at Leafly we’ve added an assortment of great strains. Inside this stanky goody bag you’ll find an 80’s sitcom star, a hacktivist group, a tiny mythological lizard, a member of the 1992 Olympic “Dream Team,” an agent, a lady, and a lemon that can only be described as “legendary.” Enjoy this week’s New […]
New Strains Alert: Legendary Lemon, Larry Bird Kush, Agent Tangie, and More
This week at Leafly we’ve added an assortment of great strains. Inside this stanky goody bag you’ll find an 80’s sitcom star, a hacktivist group, a tiny mythological lizard, a member of the 1992 Olympic “Dream Team,” an agent, a lady, and a lemon that can only be described as “legendary.” Enjoy this week’s New […]
New Strains Alert: Legendary Lemon, Larry Bird Kush, Agent Tangie, and More
This week at Leafly we’ve added an assortment of great strains. Inside this stanky goody bag you’ll find an 80’s sitcom star, a hacktivist group, a tiny mythological lizard, a member of the 1992 Olympic “Dream Team,” an agent, a lady, and a lemon that can only be described as “legendary.” Enjoy this week’s New […]
New Strains Alert: Legendary Lemon, Larry Bird Kush, Agent Tangie, and More
This week at Leafly we’ve added an assortment of great strains. Inside this stanky goody bag you’ll find an 80’s sitcom star, a hacktivist group, a tiny mythological lizard, a member of the 1992 Olympic “Dream Team,” an agent, a lady, and a lemon that can only be described as “legendary.” Enjoy this week’s New […]
The Eagles and Cannabis: How Don Henley and the Band “Took It Easy” Thanks to Marijuana
The Eagles are one of the most polarizing bands in existence. Right up there with the Grateful Dead, you either love the Eagles with a burning passion or, much like The Dude, you just can’t abide by them. [embedded content] Love ‘em or hate ‘em, one thing you just can’t deny about the Eagles is that […]
Maryland Lawmaker Says He Should Have Revealed Ties to Cannabis Industry
A Maryland lawmaker says he wished he had been more transparent about his business connection to the cannabis industry prior to championing the legalization of medical marijuana in the state. The Washington Post reported on Saturday that state Delegate Dan K. Morhaim is the clinical director for a company called Doctor’s Orders, which is seeking […]
Cannabis Terroir 101: What is It, and What Factors Affect It?
Could you walk into a room, take a sniff, and blindly identify the strain of cannabis burning? Or based solely on a drag off a pipe, joint, or vaporizer, could you describe in detail what you taste? What’s the flavor that lingers on your tongue and on your palate (the “roof” of your mouth), in […]
NORML’s Legislative Round Up July 22nd, 2016
by Danielle Keane, NORML Political DirectorJuly 22, 2016 The DEA announced that they will amend their quotas for 2017 regarding the cultivation of research-grade marijuana and hemp legalization bills in Pennsylvania and Rhode Island have been signed into law! We also have updates from Illinois, Florida, and Ohio. Keep reading to learn the latest in […]
AK: Pro Marijuana Group Reports $339,982
A ballot committee backing the Arkansas Medical Cannabis Amendment raised $339,982 last month, according to a report released Thursday. For the first time, Arkansans United for Medical Marijuana received money from more than one donor. Broadleaf PSG LLC gave $7,500 in monetary contributions and $167,565 in non-monetary contributions to pay for professional signature gatherers from […]
IL: Judge Orders State To Reconsider Medical Marijuana For Migraines
In a ruling that could significantly expand the use of medical marijuana in Illinois, a judge has ordered state officials to reconsider adding migraine headaches to the list of conditions that qualify a patient to buy the drug. Cook County Circuit Court Associate Judge Rita Novak overturned Illinois Department of Public Health Director Dr. Nirav […]
Small Colorado town's water supply 'tainted' by marijuana
In this Feb. 17, 2016 photo, plants grow at the home of Jeremy Nickle, in his backyard in Honolulu, Hawaii. Nickel, who owns Hawaiian Holy Smokes and is applying for a dispensary, grows a variety of strains and has a medical marijuana card. Those wanting to open medical marijuana dispensaries in Hawaii face unique obstacles […]
This Colorado company is making CBD extract by the truckload
Published: Jul 22, 2016, 10:27 am • Updated: Jul 22, 2016, 10:34 am By Shay Castle, Daily Camera BOULDER — The nondescript building in east Boulder is like many other in the city; is, in fact, identical to several surrounding structures. Passing motorists and pedestrians wouldn’t know that there’s a multi-million dollar manufacturing operation inside. […]
Medical Marijuana Ready To Hit Market For Florida Patients
Medical marijuana could be available to a select group of Florida patients as early as next week, after health officials gave the go-ahead for the state’s first pot dispensary to begin distributing products. The Northwest Florida operation, known as “Trulieve,” is one of six dispensing organizations licensed by the state Department of Health to grow, […]
Italian Parliament to Consider Marijuana Legalization on Monday
Italy may become the next country to legally regulate marijuana, with a legislative proposal expected to be debated in Italy’s Chamber of Deputies on Monday, July 25. “Italy has rarely if ever provided leadership in Europe on drug policy reform,” said Ethan Nadelmann, executive director of the US-based Drug Policy Alliance, “which is why this […]
8 Steps To Secure Banking For Marijuana Businesses
Written by Derek Davis of California Cannabis CPA If you own or plan to own a cannabis business, it’s important to know that getting financial support from most banks will be difficult to do—but resources are available to help. We’ve put together a quick checklist for things to consider when trying to set up banking […]
Medical Marijuana Advocate Eugene Monroe Announces Retirement From NFL
In a passionate and heart-warming post on The Players Tribune, Eugene Monroe announced that he is quitting the game he loves. Monroe, who is only 29-years-old, says the decision, “may be puzzling to some.” However, Monroe says he is thinking about his family. “Over 90% of former NFL players that have been examined shows signs […]
Colorado Tourism Reaches $19 Billion In Revenue – How Much Of That Is Due To Marijuana?
Recently, a study performed by the Strategic Marketing & Research Insight group noted that almost half of the state’s visitors this year were influenced by legalized marijuana. If true, that would account for over $9.5 billion dollars to the state through tourism alone. However, the Colorado Tourism Office was not having any of it. The […]
US CA: Cannabis Technology Accelerator Opens In California
URL: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v16/n495/a05.htmlNewshawk: http://www.drugsense.org/donate.htmVotes: 0Pubdate: Fri, 22 Jul 2016Source: Los Angeles Times (CA)Copyright: 2016 Los Angeles TimesContact: Website: http://www.latimes.com/Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/248Author: Jennifer Van Grove CANNABIS TECHNOLOGY ACCELERATOR OPENS IN CALIFORNIA As Californians consider whether to legalize recreational marijuana use, a few entrepreneurs are already casting their vote in favor of the state’s cannabis industry. The group, called […]
US CA: Competing Pot Tax Mendocino County Measures Headed to
URL: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v16/n495/a03.htmlNewshawk: http://www.drugsense.org/donate.htmVotes: 0Pubdate: Fri, 22 Jul 2016Source: Press Democrat, The (Santa Rosa, CA)Copyright: 2016 The Press DemocratContact: Website: http://www.pressdemocrat.com/Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/348Author: Glenda Anderson COMPETING POT TAX MENDOCINO COUNTY MEASURES HEADED TO NOVEMBER BALLOT Mendocino County voters can expect two competing marijuana tax initiatives on the November ballot, one proffered by county officials and one by […]