Arizona Medical Marijuana Dispensaries Thriving
Since August 2012, Arizona has seen 98 registration certificates awarded for those wanting to open medical marijuana dispensaries.
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MMJ Advocates in Jackson, MI to Protest Dispensary Ban
Advocates are organizing a protest for August 13, when the Jackson city council will revisit a dispensary ban and either enact or repeal the ordinance
Study: Marijuana Use Decreased Symptoms of Opiate Withdrawal
Cannabis consumption is associated with mitigated symptoms of opiate withdrawal in subjects undergoing methadone maintenance treatment.
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30,000 Square Foot Dispensary Proposed in Massachusetts
John Glowik has been meeting with officials in Grafton, Massachusetts to discuss his proposal to open a 30,000 square foot medical marijuana dispensary.
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Oregon Dispensary Law Won't Stop Pending Cases
Oregon's recently-passed medical marijuana dispensary law won't help owners and operators that were arrested before its passage.
Advocates Appeal Marijuana's Federal Status to Supreme Court
ASA filed a petition for writ of certiorari today with the U.S. Supreme Court to appeal a marijuana's federal status as one of the most dangerous drugs.
Medical Marijuana Law May Not Tank Indictment
Officers failed to show probable cause under the state's medical marijuana statute, U.S. District Judge William Nielsen suppressed the evidence May 2012.
Great Edibles Recipes: Candy Sushi
Rachael Ray introduced me to Candy Sushi on her TV show. The stoner in me thought they could easily be converted to a kick ass medible, and I was right.
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Scientists Discover Another Way Marijuana Helps Brains Grow
It was discovered that THC promotes neurogenesis, the growth of new brain cells. CBD also promotes neurogenesis. That's right, marijuana helps brains grow!
Farmer's Markets for Legal Weed?
Justin Hartfield, owner of weedmaps.com, seeks to expand his influence by bringing a farmer’s market type of approach to the purchase of medical weed
Portable Vaporizer Pen Review: Atmos Bullet
It’s not hard to imagine why portable vaporizer pens have become such a popular option recently. I’ve written about several portable vaporizer pens and the Atmos bullet ...
Obama Administration Brought 80 Percent More Medical Marijuana Cases Than Bush
During the entire 8 years under Bush, the federal government saw 163 medical marijuana cases, or about 20 per year. With almost 1.5 years left, the Obama...
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First Large Study of Medical Marijuana Use in Young Adults
The NIH has granted $3.3 million to Drexel University for a five-year study of medical marijuana's impact on drug use and health in young adults.
Medical Marijuana Update (2013.07.10)
Here's the latest major medical marijuana news around the United States from the past week, as of July 10, 2013:
My Favorite Strains: Dawgstar's Headband BHO (Dabs)
I went with this guy because of the name: Head Band. Head Band is a Sativa I do find fascinating for the sensation it creates. That Headband feeling, so...
Weed for Weight Loss
THCV has been known to suppress appetite, leading to successful weight loss.
Taking the Human-Cannabis Relationship Seriously in Health Science & Public Policy
An expedient smokescreen clearing approach is a historical and comparative ecological one that focuses on the human-cannabis relationship.
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NM Rep: Veterans Need Better Access to Medical Marijuana
PTSD is a qualifying condition for medical marijuana in New Mexico, but advocates say veterans can often be fired from their jobs for using the herb.