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July 11, 2014
07/11/2014
Medical Marijuana Update (2014.07.09)

Medical Marijuana Update (2014.07.09)

New York becomes the 23rd medical marijuana state, North Carolina becomes a high-CBD cannabis oil state, Utah issues the first permits for high-CBD cannabis oil, Californians prepare...
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July 9, 2014
07/09/2014
β-Caryophyllene: A Terpene for Anxiety and Depression?

β-Caryophyllene: A Terpene for Anxiety and Depression?

New evidence suggests beta-caryophyllene, a terpene in cannabis, may be effective for treating anxiety and depression. Although some compounds like THC activate both cannabinoid pathways — CB1 and...
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July 3, 2014
07/03/2014
Medical Marijuana Update (2014.07.02)

Medical Marijuana Update (2014.07.02)

An Arizona researcher gets fired for apparently political reasons, new medical marijuana-related laws come into effect in several states, California dispensary conflicts continue as the Assembly grapples...
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July 2, 2014
07/02/2014
Florida’s Push for Medical Marijuana Supported by Attorney John Morgan

Florida’s Push for Medical Marijuana Supported by Attorney John Morgan

Jacksonville-based attorney John Morgan has given a multi-million dollar donation to the medical marijuana campaign in Florida, Jacksonville.com reports, and will now invest even more in helping seriously...
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June 25, 2014
06/25/2014
Charlatan’s Web: A CBD Debacle

Charlatan’s Web: A CBD Debacle

The medical cannabis community has recently received some major support from well known doctors, Dr. Oz and Dr. Sanjay Gupta. This trend of physicians supporting medical cannabis...
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June 24, 2014
06/24/2014
Alzheimer’s Caused by Loss of Cannabinoids, Study Shows

Alzheimer’s Caused by Loss of Cannabinoids, Study Shows

Early deficits in Alzheimer’s may be caused by blockage of the brain’s cannabinoids, according to new research out of Stanford University School of Medicine. These compounds are...
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June 23, 2014
06/23/2014
Xternal Cannabis-Infused Mud Mask: Using Topical Cannabis

Xternal Cannabis-Infused Mud Mask: Using Topical Cannabis

This powerful cannabis-infused cosmetic from Xternal has a relaxing herbal aroma and with the help of bentonite clay and eucalyptus oil (tea tree) it not only draws toxins...
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June 20, 2014
06/20/2014
Study: Oral THC Safely and Effectively Addresses Post-Traumatic Stress Symptoms

Study: Oral THC Safely and Effectively Addresses Post-Traumatic Stress Symptoms

The administration of oral THC mitigates symptoms of post-traumatic stress syndrome (PTSD), according to clinical trial data published online ahead of print in the journal Clinical Drug...
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June 19, 2014
06/19/2014
Yes, CBD Is Still Illegal

Yes, CBD Is Still Illegal

At first glance, a new pamphlet produced by “CBD-Care.com” looks like some sort of altruistic white paper on the therapeutic benefits of cannabidiol. Curious about the pamphlet’s contents,...
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June 19, 2014
06/19/2014
Cannabis Creates Happy Bowels

Cannabis Creates Happy Bowels

Disclaimer: This is an article about bowel movements. I will try and choose my phrasing gingerly and employ euphemism where appropriate, but seeing as the topic of...
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June 18, 2014
06/18/2014
Product Review: Rastraberry Soda

Product Review: Rastraberry Soda

At the dispensary the other day I picked up a cannabis-infused soda called Rastraberry. I’ve never had a cannabis-infused drink, so I decided to give it a...
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June 5, 2014
06/05/2014
International Cannabis Update: Israel and Medical Marijuana

International Cannabis Update: Israel and Medical Marijuana

Take a look at cannabis news and politics from around the world in this new series, International Cannabis Update. This week features Israel and their rapidly expanding...
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May 28, 2014
05/28/2014
THC Prevents Brain Damage in Rats, Study Shows

THC Prevents Brain Damage in Rats, Study Shows

Leaf Science examines the research from a group of neuroscientists at the University of Cagliari in Italy. The study was the first to investigate the effect of...
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May 15, 2014
05/15/2014
Marijuana Oil to Treat Seizures Faces Hurdles in Kentucky

Marijuana Oil to Treat Seizures Faces Hurdles in Kentucky

Some of issues stalling trials in Kentucky are the availability of marijuana oil, the possible need for approval from the Food and Drug Administration and the cost of...
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May 13, 2014
05/13/2014
Girls Only: Why I Love Tokin’ With Women

Girls Only: Why I Love Tokin’ With Women

I’ll admit it, I love smoking with women. Specifically I get a special kick out of smoking with just women. I know, I know, right about now dudes...
By: Rae Lland
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May 8, 2014
05/08/2014
Cannabis May Protect the Aging Brain, Say Experts

Cannabis May Protect the Aging Brain, Say Experts

Leaf Science reports on new research from a pair of neurologists at the University of Dublin claiming cannabis could be the key to fighting disorders of the aging...
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May 6, 2014
05/06/2014
Florida House Approves Cannabidiol Bill

Florida House Approves Cannabidiol Bill

On Thursday, the Florida House voted 111-7 in support of a bill that will exempt a limited group of very sick people from criminal laws for using...
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April 29, 2014
04/29/2014
Medical Marijuana May Help Treat Symptoms of MS

Medical Marijuana May Help Treat Symptoms of MS

Researchers at the American Academy of Neurology reviewed more than 30 studies that compared the effects of medical marijuana to those of placebos in treating people with several conditions. They...
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April 29, 2014
04/29/2014
Arizona Supreme Court DUI Ruling Helps Cannabis Consumers

Arizona Supreme Court DUI Ruling Helps Cannabis Consumers

The Arizona Supreme Court has taken a step towards rational DUI regulations for cannabis use. A crux of the issue has been the fact that the evidence...
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April 25, 2014
04/25/2014
Instafire: Cavi Ranchers by Caviar Gold

Instafire: Cavi Ranchers by Caviar Gold

Posted by @diablodabs Nothing says Instafire like alternative ways to medicate. Shouts out to Nick and the team over at Caviar Gold Seattle for hooking me up with...
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