Medical Marijuana Update (2014.04.09)
Here's the latest major medical marijuana news around the United States from the past week, as of April 9, 2014.
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Chris Christie Says He Opposes Bill to Legalize Marijuana in NJ
Gov. Chris Christie emphasized he opposed any effort to legalize the sale and possession of marijuana legal in New Jersey, even after a bill was introduced.
My Favorite Strains: Big Wreck
Big Wreck is an indica dominant hybrid that I've been using for the past few weeks. Apparently the big wreck was a train full of lemons because this strain has an intense lemon flavor; especially when vaporized.
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Possible Vote on Minn. Medical Marijuana Bill Delayed
Republican Rep. Pat Garofalo hoped to attach an amendment legalizing medical marijuana to a separate health bill. The bill has been pulled from the docket.
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Uruguay to Give Medicinal Marijuana to Prisoners
Uruguay's drug czar told The Associated Press that prisoners with doctors' orders will be prescribed marijuana to their improve physical or mental health.
Study: Enactment of Medical Cannabis Laws Not Associated With Higher Crime Rates
Enactment of medicinal cannabis laws do not equate a rise in crime and may even reduce violent crime, according to a study published in the journal PLoS ONE
Medical Marijuana for Sexual Assault Survivors
It is reported that almost one-third of sexual assault survivors will experience PTSD sometime in their lifetime. Marijuana has been making waves lately as a potential treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
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Medical Marijuana Advocates Descend on Capitol Hill
Medical marijuana supporters went to Capitol Hill pushing for legislation prohibiting the federal government from restricting state medical marijuana laws.
My Favorite Strains: Glass Slipper
Glass Slipper is definitely one of those strains that gives a strong, heady high with a consistently great taste and smell.
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Scramble for Medical Marijuana Business Begins in Florida
Would-be investors and entrepreneurs are already lining up to get into the medical marijuana business should it become legal in Florida. More than..
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Medical Marijuana Still Scares Most High Profile Pennsylvania Politicians
U.S. Rep. Scott Perry last month became the highest-ranking elected Pennsylvania Republican to support the once-controversial position to legalize medical marijuana,
Meditate While You Medicate: Body Mindfulness
This series, Meditate While You Medicate, will focus on meditation techniques in conjunction with heady indica strains. Mindfulness is a powerful tool for relaxation and overcoming mental distress.
City Ban on Pot Gardens Upheld in Wash. State
Medical marijuana is still illegal in Washington state, an appeals court ruled as it upheld the City of Kent's ban on medical marijuana collective gardens.
Great Edibles Recipes: Cannabis Tacos
Here's another classic dish that can quite easily "go green", so to speak — the classic taco recipe. Here's what you need...
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What’s Up With the Multi Level Marketing of Hemp-Derived CBD?
Ladybud raises concerns about how the marketing of Hemp-Derived CBD is being conducted with many pertinent questions hotly debated and largely unanswered.
Mississippi Assembly Passes Limited Medical Marijuana Bill
The Mississippi General Assembly passed HB 1231, legalizing certain, very limited medical marijuana extracts for patients suffering from seizure disorders.
Medical Marijuana Update (2014.04.02)
Here's the latest major medical marijuana news around the United States from the past week, as of April 2, 2014:
Minnesota Patients Air TV Ad Attacking Gov. Dayton for Opposing Medical Marijuana
A battle is underway in Minnesota, where Gov. Mark Dayton is standing in the way of an otherwise widely supported medical marijuana bill because he does not want to upset his friends in law enforcement.