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Medicinal Marijuana: A Patient-Driven Phenomenon
Posted by admin in World News on June 14, 2010
Some patients swear by it, but science has yet to catch up with their claims. Even so, 14 state legislatures and the District of Columbia have carved out a big exception to the usual definition of “medicine”.
Cannabis ‘could stop dementia in its tracks’
Cannabis may help keep Alzheimer’s disease at bay. In experiments, a marijuana-based medicine triggered the formation of new brain cells and cut inflammation linked to dementia.
Study shows marijuana use had little effect on driving
Investigators from Hartford Hospital and the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine assessed the simulated driving performance of 50 male and 35 female subjects in a double-blind, placebo-controlled trial. All 85 subjects reported having used marijuana from one to 10 times per month previously.
Sheriff Tells Montel Williams it’s OK to Fire Up Joint
While in Maine speaking on behalf of medical marijuana, Montel Williams had to stop talking because of the pain. Then Cumberland County Sheriff Mark Dion said, “Montel, why don’t you just take your medicine?”
Montel Williams lights up a joint at Maine Marijuana event
Posted by admin in World News on June 6, 2010
Montel Williams, a tireless advocate for med marijuana spoke at yesterday med-marijuana conference and was prompted by one Sheriff to “Take His Medicine” on stage after sharing with the audience how bad his pain level was while speaking. The attendee’s approval meter was lit up when Montel fired up for chronic pain sufferers around the country.
High CBD Marijuana Makes Great Medicine
One thing that is starting a buzz is high CBD marijuana, which are low in THC, Medical Marijuana that does not give the intense high of THC. Now what good is pot without the THC you ask, good question, it allows patients to take large doses of MMJ and not get to high, which could be very helpful to cancer patients. In his Phoenix Tears video….
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Marijuana. Good or evil? Is it a medicine for those who are sick? A fun, safe recreational activity or a harmful drug?
Lawyers Say Marijuana’s Drug Status Should Change
Posted by admin in Political News on April 23, 2010
The New England Journal of Medicine on Wednesday published an editorial by two law professors arguing that the federal government should change to a less restrictive status for marijuana under the Controlled Substances Act.
Synthetic marijuana a growing trend among teens
The latest trend at teen parties isn’t warm beer or prescription medicines pilfered from parents’ medicine cabinets. Instead, increasing numbers of youths are turning to an herb-based product to get high, and unlike marijuana, it’s perfectly legal.
Marijuana Legalization Officially Qualifies for California B
Posted by admin in Political News on March 24, 2010
That’s right! Come November all of you need to do your duty and vote for this initiative so we can finally be free of the persecution by law enforcement for the use of our medicine. The bill will legalize the possession of up to one ounce and the personal cultivation of marijuana in an area up to 25 square feet.
Missouri Woman Sees Uphill Fight For Medical Marijuana
Marijuana is legal medicine in 14 states. A group of Missourians is taking their fight to the state Capitol, hoping to make Missouri number 15.
Digg This If You Support The Legalization of Marijuana!
Posted by admin in Political Opinion on January 18, 2010
Show the media and the world that we no longer want to be persecuted for using a substance that has never killed a person. Digg this if you are a supporter of sensible legalization and regulation of the safest and most useful plant on this earth. Not only is it a wonderful medicine, the production of hemp also creates foods, paper, textiles, etc.
Group Wants Texas to Legalize Medical Marijuana
Posted by admin in Political News on January 5, 2010
A Dallas group is pushing for Texas to be the next state to legalize marijuana as a medicine with a doctor’s permission.
Mother Nature is My Cannabis Middleman
Posted by admin in Business & Finance on January 4, 2010
A friend of mine (who shall go unnamed) recently harvested about a half a pound of quality marijuana from his backyard. He grew it from some seeds he got for free, watered it regularly and after a few months, had enough to last him through next harvest. As far as medicine/drugs goes, all pharmaceuticals cost money. Research, testing, marketing, etc
Marijuana has proven medical history
Marijuana has a 5,000-year recorded history as an effective medicine. Research has shown that marijuana can relieve such debilitating symptoms as nausea, appetite loss, muscle spasms and certain types of pain.
Marijuana activist said he acted out of compassion
Posted by admin in World News on December 22, 2009
Krieger, a 55-year-old Calgary man, has multiple sclerosis and can legally possess marijuana. Krieger did not dispute the charge of drug trafficking, but argued he did not sell pot for profit and was supplying the marijuana to a distributor in Selkirk who provided it to terminally ill and extremely sick clients who used it as medicine.
Cooking With Medical Marijuana
Posted by admin in Food & Drink on December 18, 2009
Instead of requiring their patients to smoke their medicine, many medicinal marijuana dispensaries are providing their patients with edible marijuana.
Medical marijuana should be allowed in Wisconsin
Posted by admin in Political News on December 16, 2009
After examining information from both sides of the debate, it’s clear that marijuana is a useful medication that can aid suffering people and the time has come for the state of Wisconsin to allow marijuana to be prescribed as medicine.
Marijuana mom and the cannabis kid
Posted by admin in World News on December 13, 2009
“Every morning I would go out and talk to my girls, she says, pray over them and ask them to provide good medicine,” she said.
Her “girls” are marijuana plants destined for her son Jason’s medical marijuana dispensary in Denver. She has just wrapped up her first season as a pot farmer. Her 62 plants yielded 13 pounds.
Marijuana: Safe and Effective Medicine for the Economy
Posted by admin in Political Opinion on December 3, 2009
The potential for job creation and economic growth in legal marijuana sales is massive. With a simple policy change we could create a new industry, rivaling the size of Philip Morris or MillerCoors domestically, but with a product that’s safer in every measurable way.
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