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In most countries in the world, if you asked the local authorities for permission to grow 750 cannabis plants in a residential area of the capital city, you would probably end up in trouble. But in Chile, the state has just agreed to such a project.
Assistant US Attorney Gregory Broderick stumbled badly in his cross-examination of Dr. Carl Hart in federal evidentiary hearings to determine the constitutional basis of the federal Schedule I classification of cannabis, appearing at times to even tacitly endorse the idea that cannabis has medical value.
A new study suggests a pharmaceutical version of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) may be an effective treatment for non-cardiac chest pain, most commonly acid reflux. About 23% of the adult population, or 70 million Americans, experience non-cardiac chest pain at some point in their lives.
Opponents of marijuana legalization are concerned that if Alaska's Ballot Measure 2 passes, Alaskans would see an increase in butane hash oil, and with that, an increase in explosions in its production, although proponents argue the dangerous method of extraction could be strictly regulated.
Today’s hearing on cannabis policy is a very big deal. By finally taking updated testimony from eminent experts – including Dr. Carl Hart, Dr. Phillip Denny, and the Leaf’s co-founder Chris Conrad – the federal court system will permit itself to know what almost every American already knows: that the Schedule I classification of cannabis is bogus.
While no single special diet is prescribed for epileptic patients, those with epilepsy are advised to followed a well balanced and nutritious diet full of all the necessary vitamins and minerals. The following recipe combines cannabis with nutritious ingredients for a “healing” recipe.
A Colorado-based testing company, CB Scientific, has released a new home testing kit which allows parents to detect the presence of THC in their kids’ Halloween candy stash before letting them binge on another drug...
A literature review was released on October 7th in the journal Addiction, which examined the past twenty years of research on recreational cannabis use. According to various media outlets, this study finds evidence that cannabis is as harmful as heroin. Unfortunately for the journalists...
Can you flunk your drug test by simply being in the same room with other tokers? It’s possible. So say the results of a new study published this week in the Journal of Analytical Toxicology. Researchers reported that the exposure to second-hand weed smoke ...
The U.S. government claims marijuana is a dangerous, addictive drug with no medical benefits. But that claim will be up for debate Monday in California when a federal judge is scheduled to hear testimony from doctors that the war on marijuana is unconstitutional, and that ...
Uruguay is struggling to roll out the commercial production and sale of marijuana and its ground-breaking experiment could be dropped or watered down if an opposition candidate wins this month's presidential election.
It’s no secret that marijuana can affect a person’s memory. In today’s society, the stereotypical marijuana user is often perceived as someone who is forgetful and absent-minded. But what does science say, and is there any truth behind this popular belief?
In this issue of Terpene Profiles, the properties of caryophyllene are broken down and the therapeutic benefits are explored. Get to know this terpene and discover what studies are currently being done to determine its wide variety of medicinal benefits.
So you've finally decided to grow your own marijuana, but 10 steps into your local grow store, you're already overwhelmed by what seem like hundreds of choices. If this story seems familiar, it’s high time to save yourself a lot of money and frustration and start...
As the rest of the world sits back and watches Washington and Colorado rake in all of the profits from the cannabis industry, many states cannot help but want to get in on the action. This is easier said than done as legislature proceeds at a snail’s pace. So instead, Texans have taken matters into their own hands...
Crohn's Disease is a form of inflammatory bowel disease, and can be accompanied by a bevy of serious symptoms. This medicated pumpkin and potato soup is easy to digest and full of healthy ingredients.
At a televised debate between Gov. John Hickenlooper and his Republican challenger Bob Beauprez on October 6th, Hickenlooper repeatedly used the word “reckless” to describe the passage of Colorado’s pioneering legalization initiative, apparently forgetting...
A new poll conducted for Oregon Public Broadcasting/Fox 12 indicates that legalization of marijuana for recreational use is headed for approval in Oregon — but only if advocates get some of their likeliest voters to turn in their ballots.
