Category: Medical Marijuana

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Medical marijuana news and commentary

October 2, 2012
10/02/2012
Rolling Stone: 9 Signs That Pot Legalization is Coming Soon

Rolling Stone: 9 Signs That Pot Legalization is Coming Soon

In a recent article, Rolling Stone magazine’s Julian Brookes suggests that there are 9 signs that pot legalization is coming soon. When you consider the evidence, it’s...
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October 1, 2012
10/01/2012
The First Annual ‘The Hemp Connoisseur’: Part 2: Strain Reviews 1

The First Annual ‘The Hemp Connoisseur’: Part 2: Strain Reviews 1

Welcome to Part 2 of my thoughts on the strains entered into the first annual Colorado cannabis championship (hosted by magazine The Hemp Connoisseur), and the first...
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October 1, 2012
10/01/2012
Gary Johnson Endorses Florida Medical Marijuana Effort

Gary Johnson Endorses Florida Medical Marijuana Effort

Libertarian Party POTUS nominee Gary Johnson endorsed the current effort to put a constitutional amendment to legalize medical marijuana on the Florida ballot in 2014. Will it...
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October 1, 2012
10/01/2012
Forbes: Credit Card Processors Discriminate Against Medical Marijuana

Forbes: Credit Card Processors Discriminate Against Medical Marijuana

Forbes covers the federal government’s war on medical marijuana: “From the constant threat of raids and civil asset forfeiture, medical marijuana dispensaries also have to contend with payment...
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October 1, 2012
10/01/2012
Connecticut Medical Marijuana Law Takes Effect Today

Connecticut Medical Marijuana Law Takes Effect Today

Starting today, the new Connecticut medical marijuana law takes effect. The state Department of Consumer Protection will make medical marijuana applications available online.
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October 1, 2012
10/01/2012
Federal Sentencing of Legally Compliant Medical Marijuana Providers Highlights Harmful Obama Policy

Federal Sentencing of Legally Compliant Medical Marijuana Providers Highlights Harmful Obama Policy

Five medical marijuana patients and caregivers will be sentenced in federal court next week, highlighting the human cost of the federal government’s intolerance for state medical marijuana...
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September 28, 2012
09/28/2012
Medical Marijuana Researchers to Present Findings at UCSF

Medical Marijuana Researchers to Present Findings at UCSF

Anyone still on the fence that cannabis has no medicinal value — and especially anyone still on the fence in the medical or healthcare fields — should...
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September 28, 2012
09/28/2012
Human Collective Fourth Target of Oregon Medical Marijuana Raids

Human Collective Fourth Target of Oregon Medical Marijuana Raids

The Human Collective, located at 11509 SW Pacific Highway in Tigard, Oregon, is the fourth provider targeted in a series of Oregon medical marijuana raids. At around 9am...
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September 28, 2012
09/28/2012
Arkansas Medical Marijuana Initiative Fends Off Ballot Challenge

Arkansas Medical Marijuana Initiative Fends Off Ballot Challenge

06:19pm The Arkansas Supreme Court rejected a bid on Thursday to keep the Arkansas Medical Marijuana Act off the November ballot. That means voters there will have the...
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September 28, 2012
09/28/2012
Top Eight Reasons Conservatives Should Love Medical Marijuana

Top Eight Reasons Conservatives Should Love Medical Marijuana

Republicans and conservatives tend to favor penalties for the plant’s growth and use more often than Democrats and liberals. It shouldn’t be that way.
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September 28, 2012
09/28/2012
Colorado Veterans to Protest Another PTSD Marijuana Rejection

Colorado Veterans to Protest Another PTSD Marijuana Rejection

Medical marijuana cards for people with post-traumatic stress disorder appear unlikely in Colorado, and some veterans are planning to protest the snub from state health officials.
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September 27, 2012
09/27/2012
Initiative Watch (2012.09.26)

Initiative Watch (2012.09.26)

07:56pm We’re a little more than a month from election day. Here’s what’s going on with the state-level initiatives. California Last Thursday, LA County DA candidates gave...
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September 27, 2012
09/27/2012
Cannabis and Heart Disease | Granny Storm Crow MMJ Reference

Cannabis and Heart Disease | Granny Storm Crow MMJ Reference

Here is a very comprehensive list of research articles, abstracts, news stories and other references about cannabis and heart disease. These links are listed under ‘Heart Disease...
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September 27, 2012
09/27/2012
Got PMS? Get MMJ!

Got PMS? Get MMJ!

For women with premenstrual syndrome, medical marijuana may be just what they need to alleviate their symptoms. Queen Victoria knew it. It’s no secret that millions of women suffer...
By: Lateralus
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September 27, 2012
09/27/2012
Chris Brown Fails Drug Test: Claims He Has Medical Marijuana Card

Chris Brown Fails Drug Test: Claims He Has Medical Marijuana Card

After failing a drug test, Chris Brown is heading back to court. Marijuana was found in the singer’s system, and a Los Angeles judge set a hearing for...
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September 27, 2012
09/27/2012
Officials Seize Less California Marijuana, But See More

Officials Seize Less California Marijuana, But See More

As California’s outdoor marijuana growing season nears its end for 2012, drug officials are reporting a sharp decline in crop seizures for the second year in a...
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September 27, 2012
09/27/2012
Medical Marijuana Update (2012.09.26)

Medical Marijuana Update (2012.09.26)

03:27am The DEA strikes again in Los Angeles, and the feds are moving to eliminate dispensaries in downtown LA. But the push-back against the crackdown continues....
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September 26, 2012
09/26/2012
Marijuana-Like Brain Chemicals Could Be Key to Treating Fragile X Syndrome

Marijuana-Like Brain Chemicals Could Be Key to Treating Fragile X Syndrome

In an international collaboration of research centers from America and Europe, scientists have revealed that increasing chemicals in the brain that act similarly to marijuana can help...
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September 26, 2012
09/26/2012
Prescription Drug Use Drops Among U.S. Adults; Marijuana Remains Most Popular

Prescription Drug Use Drops Among U.S. Adults; Marijuana Remains Most Popular

Although overall drug use in the U.S. has declined slightly, the rate of marijuana use increased to 7% from 5.8%. The number of users increased to 18.1...
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September 26, 2012
09/26/2012
Feds Target 71 Los Angeles County Medical Marijuana Dispensaries

Feds Target 71 Los Angeles County Medical Marijuana Dispensaries

Federal authorities on Tuesday took legal action against 71 medical marijuana dispensaries in Los Angeles County, as part of an ongoing campaign to crack down on the...
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