Deny Organ Transplants to Marijuana Users?
Arthur L. Caplan, PhD notes that transplant centers deny organ transplants to patients that test positive for drugs such as heroin, cocaine or marijuana.
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NJ: Governor Signs Legislation Amending Medical Cannabis
The law amends requirements that medical cannabis producers and distributors be limited to providing patients with no more than three strains of the plant .
Great Edibles Recipes: Cracker Snackers
I first ate the fruits of this cracker snackers recipe sans cannabis at the ripe age of ten or eleven. Upon tasting the ambrosia, I immediately opted to...
San Diego Union Tribune Endorses Medical Marijuana
San Diego Union Tribune endorses medical marijuana and urges City Council to allow safe access for patients rather then an outright prohibition.
Poll: Oklahomans Ready for Marijuana Law Reform
Oklahoma NORML released survey results from a Sooner Poll showing strong support for medical marijuana and majority support for marijuana decriminalization.
CPS Removes Children Due to State-Sanctioned Medical Marijuana Use
A six month old baby girl and her six year old brother were taken from their homes by CPS in Michigan this week because the state sees medical marijuana...
My Favorite Strains: Strawberry Cough
How often does one get lost in familiar territory? How often does one believe he is in a dream? The answer, for me, is whenever I smoke Strawberry Cough.
Medical Marijuana Update (2013.09.18)
Here's the latest major medical marijuana news around the United States from the past week, as of September 18, 2013:
Perspective: Dispensaries Already Are Permitted in San Diego
Advocates and lawyers have argued for years that medical marijuana dispensaries already are permitted under San Diego’s existing zoning scheme.
Councilmember Alvarez Declares Support for Safe Access
Councilmember Alvarez voiced opposition to any ban and the need for those who use medical cannabis legally to have safe access throughout San Diego.
United Kingdom MMJ Patient Openly Passes Customs With Cannabis
A United Kingdom medical cannabis patient recently brought 18 tubs, containing 5 grams of cannabis each, home from a trip to Amsterdam. Openly declaring
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New Jersey Approves Medical Marijuana Dispensary Loan
New Jersey's Economic Developmental Authority approved a loan of $357,000 to a dispensary that hopes to open in October.
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Long Beach To Draft Regulations To Allow Dispensaries
The city council of Long Beach, California unanimously voted to draft an ordinance to regulate and allow medical marijuana dispensaries.
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Medical Marijuana Commission Appointed In Maryland
Thursday, Maryland Governor Martin O'Malley appointed the eleven members of the state's Medical Marijuana Commission.
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California Medical Marijuana Regulation Bill Dies
California's AB 604, a bill to tighten medical marijuana regulation in the state, was not approved by the deadline Thursday night.
My Favorite Strains: Durban Poison
Durban Poison is a popular sativa cannabis strain that can be found at many dispensaries. Named after the African city of Durban from which it originated...
Earl Blumenauer, Grover Norquist Push Marijuana Tax Reform
Earl Blumenauer and Americans for Tax Reform president Grover Norquist announced the release of a paper protesting the unjust taxes to marijuana businesses
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Breckenridge, CO Bans Downtown Cannabis Dispensaries
The Breckenridge Town Council voted 4-1 (with 2 absent council members) to ban retail and medical cannabis dispensaries in its downtown area.