New Mexico Worker's Comp Must Cover Medical Marijuana
Medical marijuana a doctor recommended for an injured worker's pain must be paid for by the workers' employer and insurer, the New Mexico Court of Appeals ruled.
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Hawaii Medical Marijuana Task Force Releases Updated Report
The Hawaii Medical Marijuana Dispensary Task Force just released a newly updated report on the policies and procedures for access, distribution, security, and other relevant issues related to the medical use of marijuana.
For-Profit Institutions Ineligible to Receive Medical Marijuana Research Grants
According to the Denver Post, for-profit companies will not be awarded funding for state-supported medical marijuana research, under the terms of the grant program released Wednesday. However, for-profit firms will be approved as subcontractors on grant proposals.
UK Arthritis Patient Punished for Using Cannabis
55 year old Andrew Foster of Torquay openly admitted to production and possession of cannabis but claimed he was doing so purely for medicinal purposes. Foster suffers from severe arthritis and back pain and maintains that cannabis has been exceptionally effective in treating his pain.
Study: Cannabis Prevents Negative Behavioral, Physiological Effects of Traumatic Events
Administering synthetic marijuana (cannabinoids) soon after a traumatic event can prevent PTSD-like (post-traumatic stress disorder) symptoms in rats, caused by the trauma and by trauma reminders, scientists report.
Concern Over Colorado's Medical Marijuana Research Grant Program
According to a Denver Post story, Colorado is scheduled to begin administering significant funding for the largest ever state-supported medical marijuana research grant program starting in early 2015.
CNN Report on Kettle Falls 5 Airs Tonight
Tune in tonight at 7pm Eastern/Pacific for a LIVE CNN report devoted to the pending federal trial of five Washington State patients. On "Erin Burnett OutFront," CNN's David Mattingly investigates the Kettle Falls 5 case...
Medical Marijuana Update (2014.09.03)
Here's the latest major medical marijuana news around the United States from the past week, as of September 3, 2014:
Great Edibles Recipes: Cannabis-Crab Rangoon
Crab rangoon is one of my favorite Chinese-inspired appetizers. This medicated homemade version is super simple, full of bold flavors like scallions and sriracha, and takes about the same amount of time as it would to call in some take-out!
Australian Child Turns to Cannabis as Last Hope
Australian politicians have approved a medical cannabis trial thanks to a little girl. Two year old Cambrie Humphris suffers from 80-100 seizures per day.
Poll: Sixty-Four Percent of Florida Voters Back Constitutional Amendment to Legalize Medical Marijuana
More than 60 percent of Florida voters say that they support Amendment 2, a proposed constitutional amendment to permit cannabis therapy to qualified patients, according to a recently released Gravis Marketing poll.
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Colorado Medical-Marijuana Caregiver Rules Could Pinch Young Patients
Dozens of families who moved to Colorado to treat their severely disabled children with a special kind of marijuana could lose access to the treatment under new proposed rules that would stop medical marijuana caregivers from serving more than 10 patients at a time.
Illinois Medical Marijuana May Cost Patients Top Dollar
As Illinois begins accepting the first patient applications Tuesday, industry officials expect the state to be one of the most expensive places in the country to buy medical marijuana due to Illinois' high fees, taxes and investment costs, and with only 60 dispensaries allowed statewide...
Great Edibles Recipes: Banana Zucchini Medicated Mini-Muffins
Zucchinis are one of my favorite summer-time vegetables, and as of late I have been trying to incorporate them into more of my recipes. Banana zucchini medicated mini-muffins will take your taste buds somewhere they've never gone before!
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Healing Recipes: Fibromyalgia – Honey and Lemon Glazed Cannabis Cod With Sauteed Greens
Fibromyalgia is a condition characterized by chronic widespread musculoskeletal pain, tenderness in joints and muscles, as well as symptoms of fatigue, depression, anxiety, headaches and sleep disorders. This recipe combines foods rich in...
Low Doses of Marijuana Compound Could Slow or Stop Progression of Alzheimer's
Findings of a preclinical study published in the Journal of Alzheimer's Disease, suggest very small doses of THC, a chemical found in marijuana, slow down the production of thebeta-amyloid protein, which builds up to create plaques in the brain, an accumulation of which is a known hallmark of Alzheimer's disease.
Medical Marijuana Update (2014.08.27)
Here's the latest major medical marijuana news around the United States from the past week, as of August 27, 2014:
NFL Player Poll: Pot Not as Dangerous
As part of a survey of 100-plus players conducted by ESPN.com's NFL Nation, 75 percent of the 82 players who answered said they agree with Obama's statement - that he does not think marijuana is more dangerous than alcohol ...