Naked and Covered in Cannabinoids
After waking up with a terrible migraine, I decided an emergency massage was in order. Not just any massage though, one that combined the healing effects of touch and cannabinoids.
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Instafire: Cinex Shatter Slab
Don't forget that swiss cheese look equals FUEGO. This is exactly the kinda look you want out of your shatter.
Marvin Washington, Retired NFL Star, Stumps for Cannabis
Since his days on the gridiron, Washington has become a financial consultant to NBA and NFL players. He's also a very outspoken supporter of medical cannabis, specifically the NFL's stance on the herb.
Seven Strains for the Star Wars Fan
Star Wars is a timeless tale and a cultural icon. So it's no wonder that it often makes its way into cannabis culture as well. Below are seven strains for Star Wars fans. May the force be with you!
My Favorite Strains: Girl Scout Cookies
I am lucky enough to have come across a perfectly grown and naturally cured harvest of the forum cut of Girl Scout Cookies at my local dispensary. This specific phenotype is one to definitely look out for, and ask your favorite bud-tender about, as it is considered "the original" cut of the Girl Scout Cookies strain.
THC Pills: A New Rx for Chest Pain?
A new study suggests a pharmaceutical version of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) may be an effective treatment for non-cardiac chest pain, most commonly acid reflux. About 23% of the adult population, or 70 million Americans, experience non-cardiac chest pain at some point in their lives.
2500 Year Old 'Ice Princess' May Have Been Medicating With Cannabis
Recent investigation into the 2500 year old mummified Ukok 'Ice Princess' (named after the permafrost plateau in the Altai Mountains where scientists found the remains), indicate that the 25 year old woman may have been medicating with cannabis.
Peer-Reviewed Study Refutes Claims of Widespread Abuse in California's Medical Marijuana Program
A new landmark study published last week by the peer-reviewed journal Drug and Alcohol Review refutes the long-held belief that abuse of California's medical marijuana law is ubiquitous.
Operation Grow4Vets Seeks to Provide Veterans With Free Cannabis
In Denver where it is legal to give away cannabis for free, hundreds of veterans lined up to enter Operation Grow4Vets largest event to date where free cannabis was distributed.
NFL May Ease Marijuana Policy. Barely.
On any given Sunday in the NFL, winners and losers can be hard to predict, as every fan and athlete knows. Now medical cannabis advocates are tasting disappointment, too, along with more than a few players, after an expected improvement in league policy fizzled in the late stages of the game.
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Females Build Up Tolerance to Marijuana Faster Than Males, Study Finds
Researchers at Washington State University have found evidence indicating that females may build up a tolerance to marijuana more easily than males do. While it's not entirely predictive, people with an increased tolerance of a drug are more likely to become addicted to it.
New Mexico Worker's Comp Must Cover Medical Marijuana
Medical marijuana a doctor recommended for an injured worker's pain must be paid for by the workers' employer and insurer, the New Mexico Court of Appeals ruled.
UK Arthritis Patient Punished for Using Cannabis
55 year old Andrew Foster of Torquay openly admitted to production and possession of cannabis but claimed he was doing so purely for medicinal purposes. Foster suffers from severe arthritis and back pain and maintains that cannabis has been exceptionally effective in treating his pain.
NFL Player Poll: Pot Not as Dangerous
As part of a survey of 100-plus players conducted by ESPN.com's NFL Nation, 75 percent of the 82 players who answered said they agree with Obama's statement - that he does not think marijuana is more dangerous than alcohol ...
ASA and Leafly Tag-Team NFL
The main, practical reason that I feel cannabis should be legal and allowed for consumption by NFL players is that it is a tremendously safe alternative to the gamut of pharmaceutical pain medication that these men are readily prescribed.
Study: Cannabis Inhaler Delivers Effective Relief To Neuropathy Patients
A single dose of whole-plant cannabis via a thermal-metered inhaler is effective and well tolerated among patients suffering from neuropathy (nerve pain),...
Could Cannabis Replace Spinal Injections?
Cannabis is one of the safest and most effective anti-inflammatory agents in existence, which I suspect is a large part of why it is such a powerful medication. I'm hopeful that some doctors, especially in the MMJ states, are offering cannabis as a treatment. But for many people, their doctors don't know about, don't believe in, or are disallowed from suggesting cannabis.
7 Proven Medical Benefits of THC
While compounds like CBD have started to gain favor due to their lack of psychoactivity, decades of research have revealed a number of medical benefits unique to THC.