US Sentencing Commission Votes Unanimously to Make Drug Sentencing Reductions Retroactive
The US Sentencing Commission Friday voted unanimously to make previously agreed upon federal drug sentencing reductions retroactive. That means tens of...
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Cannabis and Cancer: Cell Receptors Identified
It has been known for some time that cannabis has anti-cancer properties, but it has been unclear specifically what cannabinoid cell receptors are directly related to tumor shrinkage.
Fired Professor Suzanne Sisley Isn't Giving Up on Marijuana Research
Hopes for the the first federally approved research into pot as a treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder were dashed when the University of Arizona fired researcher Suzanne Sisley, who undertook the study after clearing four years of bureaucratic hurdles. Sisley says the battle is not over. She is asking the university to reinstate her. If she fails, she intends to try to get another university to take on the project.
Five of the Best & Worst Strain Names
With growers producing hybrids and new varieties all the time, finding the right name for a new strain requires some creativity. Some come up with names that really hit the nail on the head, but some seem to miss the mark by miles and leave one wondering what they were thinking.
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DC Newspaper Will Pay Your Marijuana Fine
A DC newspaper is eager to see how local law enforcement will be dealing with the recent marijuana decrim, so they’ve offered to pay the $25 fine for the first five people they hear from who have received citations.
Seattle Sells Out of Legal Weed in Three Days
Seattle only has one legal pot shop. Washington weed went legal on July 8th and by the 10th, Seattle's Cannabis City retail store was completely sold out.
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Piece of the Week | Rainbow Ganesha Pipe
The second I laid eyes on this I fell in love. First of all, we have Ganesha, etched in jaw-dropping detail in bright, vivid rainbow colors.
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Healing Recipes: Eating Disorders – Thai Shrimp in a Pineapple Cannabis-Curry
The ingredients in this recipe are reported to assist in healing from eating disorders such as Anorexia, and restore vital nutrients to the body.
Marijuana Decriminalization Takes Effect In Nation’s Capital
As of midnight Wednesday, D.C.’s marijuana decriminalization law is officially in effect. The new law...
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Student Gets Death for Trafficking 26.5kg of Cannabis
A Nigerian college student gets death for trafficking 26.5kg of cannabis in Malaysia four years ago.
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Marijuana Linked to Depression?
Mitch Earleywine, professor of psychology at SUNY Albany, doesn't think marijuana leads to depression. "I think that giving folks Ritalin or any other stimulant in an effort to assess dopamine release says little if anything about how cannabis users would respond to natural sources of reinforcement."
House Votes to Let Banks Take Deposits From Marijuana Businesses
In a historic vote Wednesday, the US House has approved an amendment to the Treasury Department appropriations bill barring the agency from spending any money to punish financial institutions that provide services to marijuana businesses in states where it is legal.
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Denver Rental Cars Turning Into Pot Dumping Grounds
Denver International Airport rental cars appear to be increasingly used as a marijuana dumping ground for travelers. People who want...
Great Edibles Recipes: Mama's Medicated Meatballs
When asked, "What is your favorite home-cooked meal?", most people can attest that the classic Italian-style meatballs are often the front-runners on their list. Even more people will vouch that their mother, grandmother or some other distant relative has the best family recipe out there. I assert that this medicated meatball recipe will give all of those people a run for their money.
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GOP-Led House Gives Marijuana Businesses Another Boost
The GOP-dominated House on Wednesday delighted cannabis advocates by voting to prohibit law enforcement from going after banks for doing business with state-licensed marijuana growers and sellers.
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Montana Cannabis Reform Efforts Gear Up for Victory
The Montana Project for Innovative Policy is working on a model for regulating medical cannabis in Montana and for the taxation and regulation of adult-use cannabis.
Medical Marijuana Update (2014.07.16)
Here's the latest major medical marijuana news around the United States from the past week, as of July 16, 2014:
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Scientists to Produce THC in Yeast
Scientists are working to develop an innovative new method for effectively producing the primary compounds of marijuana without being forced to endure the lengthy cultivation process -- a manner by which they hope to genetically engineer cannabinoids using yeast.