Category: Cannabis Facts

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Cannabis facts including marijuana research articles

February 5, 2014
02/05/2014
Study Explains Why Marijuana Is Not Bad for Asthma

Study Explains Why Marijuana Is Not Bad for Asthma

Leaf Science covers a new study that explains why marijuana is not bad for asthma.
February 5, 2014
02/05/2014
Congress Slams Drug Czar’s Office for Relying on Propaganda

Congress Slams Drug Czar’s Office for Relying on Propaganda

Congressional Members Slam Drug Czar’s Office for Failing to Acknowledge Facts About Marijuana and Relying on Marijuana ‘Propaganda’ At Tuesday’s House committee hearing, the deputy drug czar...
February 4, 2014
02/04/2014
How I Know I’ve Smoked Too Much Cannabis

How I Know I’ve Smoked Too Much Cannabis

Even though weed is about as super-safe a substance as you could hope for, it is still possible to consume too much cannabis. Physiologically, you’re not in...
February 3, 2014
02/03/2014
Legal Marijuana In Uruguay Lets Scientists Finally Study It

Legal Marijuana In Uruguay Lets Scientists Finally Study It

Leaf Science reports that scientists in Uruguay plan to study marijuana beginning in April, when regulations for legal marijuana will be released.
February 3, 2014
02/03/2014
HuffPost: Meet The Children Who Rely On Marijuana To Survive

HuffPost: Meet The Children Who Rely On Marijuana To Survive

Huffington Post’s Carly Schwartz invites readers to meet the children that rely on marijuana to survive.
February 3, 2014
02/03/2014
Why Smoking Pot Is Not a Crime or Public Health Problem

Why Smoking Pot Is Not a Crime or Public Health Problem

Jacob Sullum explains why smoking pot is not a crime or public health problem, and so should not be treated as either.
January 31, 2014
01/31/2014
British Woman Does the Impossible, Dies of Weed Overdose

British Woman Does the Impossible, Dies of Weed Overdose

Gemma Moss, a 31-year-old British woman, reportedly died this week of a cannabis overdose. This is notable because it’s widely understood that death from pot is virtually...
By: Andy Cush
January 30, 2014
01/30/2014
Medical Cannabis for Swine Flu?

Medical Cannabis for Swine Flu?

According to Robert Melamede of Cannabis Science, a medical cannabis lozenge may prevent death from swine flu.
January 30, 2014
01/30/2014
Cannabis and Kids: Parents Say Marijuana Has Helped

Cannabis and Kids: Parents Say Marijuana Has Helped

Boulder, Colorado’s Daily Camera reports on cannabis and kids, telling the story of a young boy who’s life has been improved by cannabis.
January 29, 2014
01/29/2014
Pro-Marijuana Billboards to Surround the Super Bowl

Pro-Marijuana Billboards to Surround the Super Bowl

With teams from each state that legalized marijuana going to the Super Bowl, MPP has sprung for billboards in the area.
January 28, 2014
01/28/2014
Patrick Kennedy Concedes Marijuana Is Safer Than Alcohol

Patrick Kennedy Concedes Marijuana Is Safer Than Alcohol

Patrick Kennedy, chairman of anti-pot crusading Project SAM, has finally admitted that marijuana is safer than alcohol. He still argues in favor of prohibition.
January 24, 2014
01/24/2014
Repeat After Me: Marijuana Is Not Poisonous to Pets

Repeat After Me: Marijuana Is Not Poisonous to Pets

Steve Elliott slams ignorant mainstream reporters for repeatedly reporting marijuana poisoning in pets. Marijuana is not poisonous to pets, or any mammal.
January 24, 2014
01/24/2014
Marijuana Or Alcohol: Which Is Really Worse for Your Health?

Marijuana Or Alcohol: Which Is Really Worse for Your Health?

Joseph Brownstein explores the health affects, short and long term, answering the question of which is safer: marijuana or alcohol?
January 23, 2014
01/23/2014
Petition to Remove Cannabis From Controlled Substances

Petition to Remove Cannabis From Controlled Substances

Marijuana Policy Project has started a petition on Change.org to remove cannabis from the list of controlled substances.
January 20, 2014
01/20/2014
CNN: Pot Smokers Fight Stereotypes

CNN: Pot Smokers Fight Stereotypes

CNN covers stories of cannabis consumers that fight stereotypes and dispel the stigma surrounding cannabis.
January 17, 2014
01/17/2014
Leaf Science: 3 Studies Show Health Benefits of Vaporizers

Leaf Science: 3 Studies Show Health Benefits of Vaporizers

Leaf Science explores 3 studies showing the health benefits of vaporizers over smoking cannabis.
January 15, 2014
01/15/2014
HuffPost Canada: Stop Pretending Prohibition Protects Kids

HuffPost Canada: Stop Pretending Prohibition Protects Kids

Michael Bolen encourages politicians and media to stop pretending cannabis prohibition protects kids.
January 14, 2014
01/14/2014
Study: Student Drug Testing Programs Don’t Work

Study: Student Drug Testing Programs Don’t Work

The imposition of student drug testing programs is not effective in limiting students’ consumption of controlled substances, according to survey data published in the January edition of...
January 10, 2014
01/10/2014
Scientists Explain Why Marijuana Users Never Overdose

Scientists Explain Why Marijuana Users Never Overdose

Leaf Science reports on a study that found a hormone released when THC is used also inhibits THC receptors, explaining why marijuana users never overdose.
January 10, 2014
01/10/2014
Top 5 Strains Available From Colorado Legal Marijuana Stores

Top 5 Strains Available From Colorado Legal Marijuana Stores

There are some amazing strains you have never heard of that you can’t get in (insert wherever place you’re from that still has nothing but illegal drug...