Category: Medical Marijuana

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Medical marijuana news and commentary

March 30, 2015
03/30/2015
Gov. Chris Christie and His Prohibition Proclivity

Gov. Chris Christie and His Prohibition Proclivity

New Jersey Governor and potential 2016 Presidential candidate, Chris Christie, recently took some air time to throw cannabis under the proverbial bus and take shots at the...
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March 30, 2015
03/30/2015
Why Not Try Medical Marijuana for Pets?

Why Not Try Medical Marijuana for Pets?

Last week, Nevada state Senator Tick Segerblom introduced a bill in the Nevada legislature that would allow pets to use medical marijuana.
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March 30, 2015
03/30/2015
New York State’s Medical Marijuana Rules Shaping Up as Unusually Restrictive

New York State’s Medical Marijuana Rules Shaping Up as Unusually Restrictive

When New York State’s lawmakers were mulling legalizing the medical use of marijuana last summer, some proponents feared that the proposed law was so restrictive that it...
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March 26, 2015
03/26/2015
Great Edibles Recipes: Cocoa Seared Scallops With Creamy Cannabis-Polenta

Great Edibles Recipes: Cocoa Seared Scallops With Creamy Cannabis-Polenta

This medicated recipe features seared scallops with a unique cocoa-based dry rub, paired with a creamy, cannabis polenta that is sure to be a pairing of textures...
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March 26, 2015
03/26/2015
Georgia Senate Passes Medical Marijuana Bill

Georgia Senate Passes Medical Marijuana Bill

A two-year effort to legalize medical marijuana in Georgia may finally succeed, as the Senate passed a likely compromise that would OK a limited form of the...
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March 25, 2015
03/25/2015
Product Review: Love’s Oven Chewy Caramel Bites

Product Review: Love’s Oven Chewy Caramel Bites

I love edibles as much as smoking cannabis, especially when they are made right and are both tasty and effective. Love’s Oven does not let me down...
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March 25, 2015
03/25/2015
Meditate While You Medicate: The Sacred OM

Meditate While You Medicate: The Sacred OM

Mantra are meditations of vibration and sound. One of these mantras is the sacred OM. Follow this simple exercise to embrace the restorative vibrations of the OM...
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March 24, 2015
03/24/2015
Great Edibles Recipes: Artichoke Pasta Salad

Great Edibles Recipes: Artichoke Pasta Salad

Try this medicated recipe, featuring a whole wheat spaghetti pasta salad with freshly roasted artichokes, juicy cherry tomatoes, and drizzled with a cannabis-lemon vinaigrette.
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March 24, 2015
03/24/2015
Former NFL Athlete Supports Medical Marijuana for Players

Former NFL Athlete Supports Medical Marijuana for Players

Jackson is unashamed to talk about his cannabis use as a player. He says he resorted to cannabis because he didn’t want to take prescription opiates and...
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March 23, 2015
03/23/2015
My Favorite Strains: Pleasure Island

My Favorite Strains: Pleasure Island

After consuming Pleasure Island, I felt like I was there. Euphoria, heightened mood and a feeling of being carefree led to feeling as though nothing could bring...
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March 20, 2015
03/20/2015
Medical Marijuana Bill Gains Momentum in Senate

Medical Marijuana Bill Gains Momentum in Senate

A push to legalize medical marijuana at the federal level is gaining momentum in the Senate, drawing a growing roster of co-sponsors from both parties just over...
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March 19, 2015
03/19/2015
Great Edibles Recipes: Almond Lemon Bars

Great Edibles Recipes: Almond Lemon Bars

Lemon bars remind me of spring time. They are bright, tart and sweet-creamy-goodness, all wrapped up into one delicious dessert.
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March 19, 2015
03/19/2015
My Favorite Strains: Flo

My Favorite Strains: Flo

Flo is one of my absolute favorites, and was also one of the first strains of cannabis I grew myself. Her beauty shows throughout her entire life...
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March 19, 2015
03/19/2015
Parents 4 Pot ‘Help-a-Family’ Program Helps Families All Year

Parents 4 Pot ‘Help-a-Family’ Program Helps Families All Year

Those selected for the Help-A-Family program include families with children who face life-threatening illnesses and need cannabis treatments, as well as families that have been torn apart...
By: Anna Diaz
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March 19, 2015
03/19/2015
Nevada Lawmaker Wants Medical Marijuana for Pets

Nevada Lawmaker Wants Medical Marijuana for Pets

A Nevada lawmaker proposed a bill in the state legislature on Tuesday that would grant ailing pets access to medical marijuana. The measure, put forward by Democrat...
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March 18, 2015
03/18/2015
US Scientists Can Soon Run Experiments on Stronger Marijuana

US Scientists Can Soon Run Experiments on Stronger Marijuana

Scientists who study medical marijuana will soon have access to a wider variety of strains. The National Institute of Drug Abuse (NIDA) — the federal “dealer” that...
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March 17, 2015
03/17/2015
Great Edibles Recipes: Shepherd’s Pie

Great Edibles Recipes: Shepherd’s Pie

There’s just something about a warm, satisfying, meaty-filling crowned with mashed potatoes that just makes my heart go pitter-patter with delight.
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March 17, 2015
03/17/2015
Stoned Rabbits: The DEA’s Latest Fear Mongering Tactic

Stoned Rabbits: The DEA’s Latest Fear Mongering Tactic

Fairbanks actually said that he feared passage of the Utah legalization bill would lead to an epidemic of stoned rabbits.
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March 16, 2015
03/16/2015
My Favorite Strains: Colombian Gold

My Favorite Strains: Colombian Gold

The smell that comes from Colombian Gold makes me want to visit the area and enjoy the tropical scenery it naturally grows in. With citrus aromas, mainly...
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March 16, 2015
03/16/2015
MMJ Patients Form International Coalition at UN

MMJ Patients Form International Coalition at UN

Patients in need of cannabis treatment from 13 different countries, including those represented by KOPAC from the Czech Republic, met at the “Medical Cannabis and Cannabinoids: Policy,...
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