Pro Football Hall of Famer, Jonathan Ogden, Applies for Medical Marijuana Dispensary License
Las Vegas Review-Journal reports Jonathan Ogden, retired Baltimore Ravens offensive tackle, applied for a medical marijuana dispensary license in Nevada.
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Cannabis May Protect the Aging Brain, Say Experts
Researchers believe compounds that target the body’s marijuana pathways, known as the endocannabinoid system, could lead to the development of treatments.
Medical Marijuana Update (2014.05.07)
Here's the latest major medical marijuana news around the United States from the past week, as of May 7, 2014:
Autistic Boy Thrives With Custom Strain of Marijuana
Marijuana is contributing to a better quality of life for many Autistic patients suffering from serious, debilitating medical conditions.
My Favorite Strains: Jilly Bean
When smoked, Jilly Bean has a robust fruity flavor that is pleasant no matter how you enjoy your cannabis. The smell is very distinctly sweet and fruity, with a potent odor that just smells… sticky.
CBDs: The RX for Productivity
I am gaga for CBDs. They taste amazing and they make me feel fantastic. By fantastic I mean way alert, energetic, attentive (huge), peppy and positive, but not like I'm hopped up on coffee.
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Federal Judge Denies Washington Family's State Law Defense
A U.S. District Judge rejected the Harveys planned defense, they can not argue growing marijuana was legal under Washington state law for medical purposes.
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Minnesota Senate Passes Medical Pot Legislation
Voting 48 to 18, senators approved legislation that would make Minnesota the first state to prohibit patients from smoking marijuana to ease their symptoms.
Florida Poll: Majority of Voters Back Legalization, Super-Majority Endorse Medical Cannabis
Nearly nine out of ten Floridians support legalizing the use of cannabis for medicinal purposes, and a majority support allowing adults to possess the plant for any purpose, according to the results of a statewide Quinnipiac University poll of registered voters.
Federal Medical Marijuana Defendant Larry Harvey Goes to Washington DC to Lobby Congress Ahead of May 12th Trial
Medical marijuana patient Larry Harvey, 70, is traveling to Washington, D.C. this week to persuade Congress to stop funding unnecessary federal prosecutions like his.
Florida House Approves Cannabidiol Bill
The Florida House voted 111-7 to conditionally exempt a small group of sick people from criminal law for using marijuana low in THC yet high in CBD.
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Ripples of Hope: Pennsylvania Parents Seek Broader Cannabis Legislation
Pennsylvania Governor, Tom Corbett, announced he wants new legislation to implement a program to research cannabis oil at two PA children’s hospitals
The Legitimate Use of Medicinal Marijuana Act Introduced in US Congress
The Legitimate Use of Medicinal Marijuana Act is a serious federal move to get marijuana recognized for the incredible and 100% proven medical benefits it can have to those who seriously need it.
Weed Is Woman's Best Friend
Being a woman is pretty awesome. But you can't be this fabulous and there not be a catch. Yes, with a great uterus comes great responsibility.
Medical Marijuana Patients Claim Pot Shop Limits Increase Pollution
Medical marijuana patients sued San Diego, claiming its restrictions on the number of pot shops in the city exacerbate pollution by increasing the number of people who cultivate pot at home or have to travel to pick up their medicine.
Minnesota House Offers Unworkable “Compromise” on Medical Marijuana
The proposal would not provide patients with medicine and federal law preempts, requiring the health department to contract with a marijuana manufacturer.
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Denver Testing Labs Barred From Taking Samples From Individuals
Regulations in CO mean licensed marijuana testing labs may only test for licensed shops, manufacturers and dispensaries and no longer test for individuals.
Treating Brain Diseases With Marijuana
Multiple sclerosis sufferers may benefit from taking medical marijuana, according to a new study in the journal Neurology