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Drug Made From Cannabis Could Treat Schizophrenia
A drug from the marijuana compound cannabidiol (CBD) entered human trials to treat schizophrenia. GW Pharmaceuticals announced Phase 2 clinical trials.
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Medical Marijuana Update (2014.03.12)
Here's the latest major medical marijuana news around the United States from the past week, as of March 12, 2014.
Needless VictimsLink
Iowa Board Rules Against Medical Marijuana
Stories of children suffering from epilepsy and other ills weren't enough to convince an Iowa board to recommend a medical marijuana program for the state.
Google Hangout Tonight 8pm EDT on Sanjay Gupta's "Weed 2" and Epilepsy
Americans for Safe Access (ASA) will host a Google Hangout today, March 12th at 8pm EDT, featuring AHP director Roy Upton, ASA scientific advisory board member Dr. Sunil Aggarwal and others.
Law & PoliticsLink
Bill Filed to Allow Medical Marijuana in SC
Rep. Todd Rutherford (D-Columbia) filed Thursday what he's called the "Put Patients First Act", to allow the use of medical marijuana in South Carolina...
Medical Marijuana Update (2014.02.26)
Here's the latest major medical marijuana news around the United States from the past week, as of February 26, 2014.
Marijuana NewsLink
Epilepsy Foundation Calls for Increased MMJ Access, Research
The Epilepsy Foundation is calling for increased access to medical marijuana for patients and research purposes.
Cannabis More Than an Alternative Medicine for Epileptic Boy
These two bills would federally reclassify any cannabis plant with a THC content lower than .3% as industrial hemp, which has been re-legalized in California
Needless VictimsLink
Sabina Rose, 2012-2013
Ladybud published the story of Sabina Rose, a little girl in New Jersey with Dravet Syndrome that is no longer with us.
Families Continue to Come to Colorado for Cannabis Treatment
As knowledge of cannabis as treatment for children becomes more accepted, families from less weed-friendly places come to Colorado for cannabis treatment.
Medical Marijuana Update (2013.11.13)
Here's the latest major medical marijuana news around the United States from the past week, as of November 13, 2013:
Republican Lawmaker Teams With Mormon Moms For Legal Cannabis Oil...In Utah
Cannabis is so safe and effective that it has inspired a group of conservative Mormon mothers from Utah to form a coalition and take this fight public.
Michigan Medical Marijuana Couple Gets Their Daughter Back
In mid September, Steve and Maria Green had their infant daughter, Bree, taken from their Michigan home and carted off to foster care. The "crime" for...
FDA Approves Trials Assessing CBD For Pediatric Epilepsy
The FDA has approved two clinical trials to assess the efficacy of cannabidiol (CBD) in the treatment of intractable pediatric epilepsy.
Marijuana NewsLink
Pediatric Epilepsy Cannabis Treatment Attracts Parents to CO
Many parents are bringing their children to Colorado to receive cannabis treatment for pediatric epilepsy and cancer.
CPS Removes Children Due to State-Sanctioned Medical Marijuana Use
A six month old baby girl and her six year old brother were taken from their homes by CPS in Michigan this week because the state sees medical marijuana...
Utah Mom Wants Medical Marijuana for Her Son
Unfortunately Jennifer will have to move, break the law or wait until medical marijuana is legal in Utah.
