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September 6, 2013
09/06/2013
Marinol vs Marijuana… I’ll Choose Marijuana

Marinol vs Marijuana… I’ll Choose Marijuana

“I don’t understand how you were prescribed Marinol? We only give this drug to terminally ill cancer patients.” This was the question I was asked from the...
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August 30, 2013
08/30/2013
Study: Cannabis Gives Improvement in Palliative Oncology Care

Study: Cannabis Gives Improvement in Palliative Oncology Care

The consumption of cannabis is effective in treating symptoms associated with cancer and conventional anti-cancer therapies, such as nausea, weight loss, pain, and fatigue, according to observational...
By: NORML
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August 5, 2013
08/05/2013
What is One Person’s Life Worth? The Story of Michael Brooks

What is One Person’s Life Worth? The Story of Michael Brooks

Some would say by the weight of his sins. I say a person’s worth is based on his compassion. Michael Brooks, Re-Location Fund for Survival: When you...
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July 11, 2013
07/11/2013
Weed for Weight Loss

Weed for Weight Loss

Munchies are pretty much always synonymous with smoking marijuana. I have had my share of nights downing a whole pint of Haagen Dazs and an entire bag...
By: Lateralus
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May 14, 2013
05/14/2013
Study: Inhaled Cannabis Reduces Crohn’s Symptoms

Study: Inhaled Cannabis Reduces Crohn’s Symptoms

Inhaling cannabis reduces symptoms of Crohn’s disease compared to placebo in patients non-responsive to traditional therapies, according to clinical trial data published online ahead of print in the journal Clinical Gastroenterology and...
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March 30, 2013
03/30/2013
More Sick Patients with AIDS and Cancer Prosecuted by Bonnie Dumanis

More Sick Patients with AIDS and Cancer Prosecuted by Bonnie Dumanis

Dennis and Deborah Little are a retired couple in their mid-sixties who decided to obtain doctor recommendations to grow and use their own medical cannabis to fight...
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March 18, 2013
03/18/2013
Cannabinopathic Medicine: Dr. Lester Grinspoon’s New Coinage

Cannabinopathic Medicine: Dr. Lester Grinspoon’s New Coinage

I am honored and delighted to be able to publish here for the first time a new comprehensive piece written by Dr. Lester Grinspoon, Emeritus Professor of...
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January 16, 2013
01/16/2013
Marijuana’s Effect on Exercise

Marijuana’s Effect on Exercise

Going to the gym and working out have always been a hobby of mine, but recently I’ve decided to get more serious about how I train. This...
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November 5, 2012
11/05/2012
NORML’s Eleven Surprising Things About Marijuana That Seniors Need to Know

NORML’s Eleven Surprising Things About Marijuana That Seniors Need to Know

[Editor’s note: Going into Tuesday’s historic vote in six states on legalization and medical cannabis ballot initiatives, one of the last, but not too unsurprising hold out...
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August 24, 2012
08/24/2012
Perfect PC Keyboard While Working With Weed (or Munchies)

Perfect PC Keyboard While Working With Weed (or Munchies)

Logitech is soon releasing a fully washable keyboard that can even be submerged in up to 11 inches of water, just don’t include the USB plug. The K310...
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August 17, 2012
08/17/2012
Differences Between Sativa and Indica Marijuana

Differences Between Sativa and Indica Marijuana

What are the differences between sativa and indica? Cannabis sativa and cannabis indica are both part of the cannabis genus. Cannabis hybrids are genetically selected and bred from...
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July 13, 2012
07/13/2012
Video: Why Does Marijuana Give You the Munchies?

Video: Why Does Marijuana Give You the Munchies?

Health Decoder put up a short 2.5 minute clip explaining how THC in cannabis causes the munchies. They take a few loving pot shots at weedists but the information...
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July 9, 2012
07/09/2012
THCV and Cannabidiol in Cannabis May Fight Obesity

THCV and Cannabidiol in Cannabis May Fight Obesity

GW Pharmaceuticals believes two compounds in cannabis, THCV and Cannabidiol may help fight obesity-related diseases. Read more at UPI.
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June 13, 2012
06/13/2012
I Don’t Care How Bad My Munchies Are

I Don’t Care How Bad My Munchies Are

Doing its part to help America reach new levels of diabetes and obesity, Burger King is rolling out on Thursday June 14th a bacon sundae consisting of...
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