Arizona Approves Medical Marijuana as a Treatment for PTSD
Will Humble, the top health official in Arizona, has authorized the use of medical marijuana in cases of PTSD on the orders of a state judge, reports AZ Central.
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Study: Synthetic Cannabinoid "Safe and Effective" Treatment for Post-Traumatic Stress
The administration of nabilone, a synthetic cannabinoid, safely mitigates symptoms of post-traumatic stress (PTS) syndrome, according to clinical data published online ahead of print in the Journal of Psychopharmacology.
Medical Marijuana Update (2014.07.09)
Here's the latest major medical marijuana news around the United States from the past week, as of July 09, 2014:
Cannabis, Empathy and Autism
Writer Sebastian Marincolo has gathered a bit of research that suggests that cannabis can enhance empathetic ability and, thus, may be of use in the treatment of autism.
β-Caryophyllene: A Terpene for Anxiety and Depression?
New evidence suggests beta-caryophyllene, a terpene in cannabis, may be effective for treating anxiety and depression. Although some compounds like THC activate both cannabinoid pathways — CB1 and CB2 receptors — beta-caryophyllene specifically targets the CB2 receptor.
ASA Issues Medical Cannabis State Report Card in Hopes of Improving Programs for Patients
ASA developed a grading scale for evaluating the laws and regulations applying to medical cannabis in each of the 23 states with comprehensive medical cannabis access programs...
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Five Things NY Employers Need to Know About Legal Marijuana
New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo recently signed the “Compassionate Care Act” which legalized medical marijuana. With the State Department of Health expected to have the program up and running within the next 18 months, Forbes identifies five things NY employers should consider about the legalization of medical marijuana.
New York Becomes the 23rd Medical Marijuana State!
On Saturday, June 5, Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed the Compassionate Care Act into law, making New York the 23rd state with an effective medical marijuana law.
Great Edibles Recipes: Marijuana Monkey Bread
If you’ve never had the privilege of eating monkey bread, look no further! The missing link to your happiness is here. Monkey bread is a fun rip-apart bread, dripping in buttery and sugary goodness.
Schedule 1 Lunacy and Montana Weed
One group of hyper-conservative prohibitionists, going by the moniker of SafeMontana, illustrate yet another problem with roots in the irrational Schedule 1 status of cannabis.
Arizona Medical Marijuana Researcher Fired, Cites Political Retaliation
University of Arizona professor and leading medical marijuana researcher Dr. Sue Sisley was fired from her position at the university after advocates engaged in a contentious political struggle with state lawmakers to secure funding for her clinical study on the beneficial effects of marijuana on veterans with PTSD.
5 Ways Cannabis Succeeds Where Alcohol Fails
It seems almost laughable to even compare cannabis and alcohol, but everyone can use a good laugh. So here are five ways that cannabis succeeds where alcohol fails.
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Healing Recipes: Depression – Cannabis Cabbage Salad With Sesame-Lime Dressing
With so many people suffering from depression, it comes as a relief to know that certain foods, including cannabis, can help alleviate the feeling by bringing mental clarity.
Medical Marijuana Update (2014.07.02)
Here's the latest major medical marijuana news around the United States from the past week, as of July 2, 2014:
28 Years and Still Here: Nearly Three Decades of Federal Medical Cannabis
In 1975 Robert Randall was arrested for possession of a narcotic, cannabis, and of a ‘dangerous drug,’ LSD. Randall’s arrest led to the court case of Randall v. US (1976) when, for the first time, a federal court ruled that there was a medical use for cannabis and Randall possessed a valid medical reason for using it.
Great Edibles Recipes: Cannabis Crab Cake Sliders with Homemade Tartar Sauce
Now that summer is in full swing, barbecues and dishes cooked on the grill are starting to become the norm again. What better way to make an entrance at your next backyard bash than to show up with these delicious cannabis crab cake sliders!
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Despite Science, New Medical Cannabis Laws Prohibit Smoked Cannabis
As Minnesota and New York become the 22nd and 23rd states to implement medical cannabis laws, both states plan to prohibit smoked cannabis.
Florida’s Push for Medical Marijuana Supported by Attorney John Morgan
Jacksonville-based attorney John Morgan has given a multi-million dollar donation to the medical marijuana campaign in Florida, Jacksonville.com reports, and will now invest even more in helping seriously ill Floridians find relief.