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Former Colorado Jail Might Transform Into a Massive Marijuana Grow Facility
In March, Colorado native Nicholas Erker purchased the town of Brush’s defunct Correctional Facility. Now, with more than six months of successful legal weed in Colorado’s history books, Erker wants to turn his purchase into a cultivation facility...
Study: Marijuana Does Not Worsen Schizophrenia
Research from the University of Manchester sheds new light on the impact of marijuana use on schizophrenia. "There was no evidence of a specific association between cannabis use and positive symptoms, or negative symptoms, relapse or hospital admissions," wrote Christine Barrowclough, PhD.
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Five Things the "Straight" Business World Continues to Get Wrong About Marijuana
There is no shortage of conflict and confusion while investors and entrepreneurs scramble to get their hands in the legal pot. If you are considering getting into the cannabis business, here are five misconceptions about the industry that are imperative to understand.
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Another Brutal NYPD Arrest Caught on Tape, This Time for Petty Marijuana Possession
The New York Police Department (NYPD) is the star of yet another cellphone video of an arrest that may have involved excessive force. You can watch the chaotic scene, with officers meeting resistance not just from their target but residents in the area too.
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Guatemalan President Still Mulling Whether to Legalize Marijuana
Will Guatemala ever legalize marijuana? Maybe. The country's president, Otto Perez Molina, didn't rule out the possibility of legalizing the drug during an interview with The Washington Post on Thursday. Guatemalan presidents serve only one term, and Molina's time is up in early 2016.
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At Colorado's Borders, a Dividing Line Over Marijuana
The legal marijuana market in Colorado has created a bonanza for “green entrepreneurs” and tax collectors in the state. At the same time, it has put pressure on budgets in neighboring states. Post TV takes you to rural Colorado to experience...
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9-Year-Old Girl's Death Shines a Tragic Light on Medical Marijuana Debate
Drug reform advocates across New York state are demanding emergency access to medical marijuana for critically ill patients after the death last week of a 9-year-old girl who suffered from debilitating seizures.
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Chilean Senators Propose Legalizing Marijuana for Personal Use Including Growing the Plant
On July 24, Senator Isabelle Allende Bussi, who is President of the Chilean Senate, introduced a motion to modify the law in Chile to permit people to grow and use marijuana for personal use and for "therapeutic and spiritual" reasons.
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Healing Recipes: Anxiety – Rainbow Chard, Dried Fig Salad With Cannabis-Balsamic Vinaigrette
Anxiety is one of the most common mental ailments, affecting a reported 1 in 13 people globally. This recipe combines high magnesium foods with cannabis for a healing recipe aimed at reducing anxiety and bringing a sense of well being.
Majority of Australians Support Medical Marijuana
Almost two-thirds of Australians support the legalization of cannabis for medicinal purposes, according to a new poll which coincides with a renewed push to relax the laws.
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Arizona Law Unclear on Whether Medical Marijuana Users Could Also Sell Drug
In Arizona, a Pima County Superior Court judge said the language of the statute is so vague that it could be read that medical marijuana users can sell to other users without fear of breaking the law.
Medical Marijuana Could Bring Big Tax Revenue to Florida
Florida could rake in big bucks in sales and tax revenue if Amendment 2 passes in November and medical marijuana becomes legal. State projections of sales range from $138 million to $5.6 billion. State projections of tax revenue range from $8.3 million to $338 million...
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Germany Allows Seriously Ill Patients to Grow Their Own Cannabis
In Germany, five people who couldn't afford medical marijuana had their requests to grow originally denied, but three were given the green light on Tuesday. A court spokesperson warned, however, that "this is not a carte blanche for everyone to start growing cannabis at home."
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Buds of the Museum: First Recreational Marijuana Sold Legally in Seattle Donated for Display
The first recreational marijuana sold legally in Seattle will be put on display at the city's Museum of History and Industry after a woman donated part of her purchase Tuesday.
7 Proven Medical Benefits of THC
While compounds like CBD have started to gain favor due to their lack of psychoactivity, decades of research have revealed a number of medical benefits unique to THC.
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Cannabinoid Profile: A Crash Course in CBN
In this issue of Cannabinoid Profiles, the properties of CBN are broken down and the therapeutic benefits are explored. Get to know this cannabinoid and discover what studies are currently being done to determine its wide variety of medicinal benefits.
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264 Charged With Marijuana Possession Since Philadelphia City Council Voted to Decriminalize
On June 19th, Philadelphia City Council voted to decriminalize the possession of up to one ounce of marijuana, but in the month following the bill’s passing, 264 citizens were charged with the crime.