FDA Approves Trials Assessing CBD For Pediatric Epilepsy
The FDA has approved two clinical trials to assess the efficacy of cannabidiol (CBD) in the treatment of intractable pediatric epilepsy.
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Pharmacy Group Announces Medical Marijuana Task Force
Medical marijuana has come to the forefront of care in many of the diseases that Specialty Pharmacists treat including Multiple Sclerosis, Cancer, HIV
MPP's Dan Riffle Debates Kevin Sabet on Marijuana Policy
Leading up to November's election, marijuana policy is an increasingly hot topic in Maine.
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Dan Riffle on CNN: Marijuana is Safer Than Alcohol
In an excellent article on CNN, MPP's Dan Riffle explains that marijuana is safer than alcohol, and describes the folly of cannabis prohibition.
Cannabis Breathalyzers May Be On The Way
A study has found that examining breath for cannabinoids could be useful. I'm not thrilled about the thought of a cannabis breathalyzer
More Anti-Cancer Properties of Marijuana Revealed
Of six cannabinoids studied, each showed anti-cancer properties as effective as those in THC. They had an increased effect when combined with each other.
Study: Marijuana Less Likely to Cause Crash Than Other Drugs
Investigators at Columbia University conducted a case-control study to assess the association between drug use and fatal crash risk.
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Legalization: 8 Lies The White House Is Spreading About Weed
Christopher Blakely shoots down 8 bits of misinformation still being spread about marijuana and legalization by the White House.
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Silk Road's Prices for Cannabis Around the World
Before Silk Road was busted by the FBI, Price Geek managed to acquire their prices for cannabis from several countries around the world.
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Cannabis Cosmeceuticals Coming Following Skin Cancer Study
Synthetic cannabinoids act as a powerful anti-inflammatory and reduce skin cancer by 90% in mice. Here come the cannabis cosmeceuticals, folks.
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Cannabis Information Booth Approved for Denver Health Expo
Cannabis Patient Network will have the first approved cannabis information booth at the Denver Rock n' Roll Marathon Health Expo on October 18.
Cannabis Cure: Restless Leg Syndrome
My dad has back/leg pain and gets wicked restless leg syndrome. After listening to me tout cannabis to my mother, he figured there was no harm in trying...
Cannabis Under the Medical Microscope
As cannabis spends more time in research labs and study groups, we'll learn more about the plant in a year's time than we learned in the past decade...
Bus Ads Run In Portland In Support Of Marijuana Initiative
Supporters of the ballot initiative to remove penalties for adult marijuana possession in Portland are launching ads on METRO buses and bus shelters.
NORML Match Grant Extended to Lament Founding of Prohibition
Because October 2nd marks the day on the nation’s calendar seventy-six years ago when the federal marijuana prohibition law took full legal effect
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John Morgan: Oxycontin Users Would Be Better Off Smoking Pot
Orlando attorney John Morgan compared medical marijuana and oxycontin, noting that marijuana is a safer, non-addictive substitute for the popular pain pills
NORML Advances to Round 2 of Super Bowl Ad Contest
Thanks to NORML members and supporters who pushed NORML’s proposed Super Bowl ad in an ongoing Intuit ad contest to the number one position.
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Marijuana Users Face Plenty Of Unknowns
He notes the lack of studies about marijuana users and ponders its known effects.“Let’s not knock the medicinal value of feeling good, of being happy.”