Category: Medical Marijuana

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Medical marijuana news and commentary

June 9, 2014
06/09/2014
Study: Cannabidiol May Improve Sleep In Parkinson’s

Study: Cannabidiol May Improve Sleep In Parkinson’s

Cannabidiol (CBD), a cannabinoid in marijuana, may help Parkinson’s disease sufferers overcome sleep problems, a new study from the University of Sao Paulo in Brazil has found. REM sleep...
June 6, 2014
06/06/2014
Healing Recipes: Arthritis Citrus-Ginger Cannabis Detox Juice

Healing Recipes: Arthritis Citrus-Ginger Cannabis Detox Juice

This cannabis infused recipe is a powerful blend of healing foods specifically recommended for combating arthritis with nutrition. Fresh ginger, carrots, orange and kale combine for a...
By: Rae Lland
June 6, 2014
06/06/2014
Texas GOP Convention Moves to Add Medical Marijuana to Platform

Texas GOP Convention Moves to Add Medical Marijuana to Platform

The Temporary Platform Committee of the Republican Party of Texas (RPT) today passed an amendment to the Healthcare and Nutritional Supplements plank of the proposed 2014 RPT...
June 5, 2014
06/05/2014
Marijuana and Sleep: What’s the Connection?

Marijuana and Sleep: What’s the Connection?

Research suggests those who use cannabis are more likely to suffer from sleep problems. But does using marijuana before bed help or hurt your sleep? A recent study from...
June 5, 2014
06/05/2014
Medical Marijuana Update (2014.06.04)

Medical Marijuana Update (2014.06.04)

In a historic vote, the House tells the DEA and Justice Department to butt out of medical marijuana states, limited CBD medical marijuana bills are signed into...
June 5, 2014
06/05/2014
International Cannabis Update: Israel and Medical Marijuana

International Cannabis Update: Israel and Medical Marijuana

Take a look at cannabis news and politics from around the world in this new series, International Cannabis Update. This week features Israel and their rapidly expanding...
June 5, 2014
06/05/2014
Great Edibles Recipes: Potffles (Medicated Waffles)

Great Edibles Recipes: Potffles (Medicated Waffles)

Though I don’t often find myself in the throes of a full on munchie attack, I have not forgotten those days entirely. One of my favorite stoner...
June 5, 2014
06/05/2014
Federal Medical Marijuana Defendant Returns to Washington, D.C. to Lobby Senate Ahead of Imminent Vote

Federal Medical Marijuana Defendant Returns to Washington, D.C. to Lobby Senate Ahead of Imminent Vote

U.S. Senate could vote as early as next week on measure to restrict DOJ funds for medical marijuana enforcement Medical marijuana patient Larry Harvey, 70, has returned...
June 5, 2014
06/05/2014
My Favorite Strains: Black Diamond

My Favorite Strains: Black Diamond

I recently had the pleasure of coming across this beauty in the Bay Area of California. That, my friend, is Black Diamond. A sativa-dominate hybrid strain which...
June 4, 2014
06/04/2014
Medical Marijuana: Drug Company, NY Partner for Clinical Trials to Treat Epilepsy in Kids

Medical Marijuana: Drug Company, NY Partner for Clinical Trials to Treat Epilepsy in Kids

New York state is partnering with a British company to hold clinical trials for marijuana-based medication for children who have seizures that are resistant to their medicine.
June 4, 2014
06/04/2014
Cannabinoid Profiles: Meet Your CB Receptors

Cannabinoid Profiles: Meet Your CB Receptors

The Leaf Online explains CB1 and CB2 receptors, which are the main receptor sites for the body’s endocannabinoid system. A scientific understanding of these receptor points, and how the 70+ cannabinoids...
June 4, 2014
06/04/2014
Instafire: Fweedom Shatter 9 Ways From Sunday

Instafire: Fweedom Shatter 9 Ways From Sunday

Posted by @fweedom I think I’m gonna start my own reality show, So You Think You Can Run Errl? Those brave enough to answer yes will be...
June 3, 2014
06/03/2014
Study: No Link Between Marijuana and Psychosis Risk

Study: No Link Between Marijuana and Psychosis Risk

A four-year study, published in the journal Schizophrenia Research, followed 170 youth at high risk for psychosis and concluded that marijuana use had no effect on the development...
June 3, 2014
06/03/2014
Acting Right: Operation Grow4Vets

Acting Right: Operation Grow4Vets

Roger Martin, founder of a Colorado organization aptly named Operation Grow4Vets believes that, “anyone who would deny treatment with marijuana to a seriously or terminally ill person...
June 2, 2014
06/02/2014
Pasadena Police Refuse Court Order to Return Medical Marijuana

Pasadena Police Refuse Court Order to Return Medical Marijuana

Pasadena, California police have refused a judge’s order to return over $8,000 of medical marijuana seized from a local resident, erroneously claiming that he might be prosecuted under federal...
June 2, 2014
06/02/2014
The Sustainable Dispensary

The Sustainable Dispensary

Cannabis culture often goes hand in hand with being health conscious and environmentally friendly. Doing our part to keep the planet clean and green just seems to...
By: Rae Lland
May 30, 2014
05/30/2014
Advocates Welcome Minnesota as 22nd Medical Marijuana State, but Object to Overly Restrictive Law

Advocates Welcome Minnesota as 22nd Medical Marijuana State, but Object to Overly Restrictive Law

Governor Mark Dayton signed a bill into law today that makes Minnesota the 22nd medical marijuana state. Patient advocates celebrated the passage of SF 2470, which will protect qualified...
May 30, 2014
05/30/2014
Georgia Partners With GW Pharmaceuticals on CBD Study

Georgia Partners With GW Pharmaceuticals on CBD Study

The state of Georgia has entered an agreement with GW Pharmaceuticals and Georgia Regents University to trial a marijuana-based epilepsy treatment according to a new article on...
May 30, 2014
05/30/2014
Minnesota Governor Signs Medical Marijuana Legislation

Minnesota Governor Signs Medical Marijuana Legislation

Gov. Mark Dayton has signed SB 2470, making Minnesota the 22nd state with a compassionate medical marijuana law. While the new law contains unnecessary restrictions, it will bring needed relief to...
May 30, 2014
05/30/2014
Lunacy: The NFL Drug Policy

Lunacy: The NFL Drug Policy

Ex-NFL player and current sports columnist, Ryan Riddle, wrote a great piece on an NFL drug policy that he calls “hypocritical and harmful.” Indeed, a new lawsuit...