There was speculation last week that the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration might be on the verge of downgrading the Schedule I classification of the cannabis plant. Unfortunately, the end result proved the implications behind the rumors were somewhat overstated, as the… Read article here: High Times
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Thousands Gather in Portland as Oregon Eases into Legal Weed
Oregon began easing into an era of legal marijuana Wednesday after an early morning pot celebration at the center of Portland. A few thousand people jammed a sidewalk and bike lane on the Burnside Bridge at midnight Tuesday and counted down the moments until July 1—… Read article here: High Times
Cannabusiness: Opportunities Knock As Jamaica Eases Weed Laws
A new partnership between United Cannabis and Jamaican R&D can bring great new medical-grade strains to the island and new jobs. Such are the positive consequences of decriminalization. Read article here: High Times
Cannabis Eases Chronic Pain Better Than Commonly Prescribed Opioids, Study Suggests
Cannabis can ease chronic pain more effectively than conventional medicines, according to a new study likely to flame the debate on the medical use of marijuana. Researchers from the Australian National Drug and Alcohol centre found that patients with chronic pain who used the drug said it eased their symptoms better opioid medications, which are […]
Ganja Eases Gastric Ailments
Researchers report even low doses of THC provided protection against gastrointestinal complications triggered by widely used analgesics like ibuprofen. High Times
Colorado Eases Marijuana Industry Rules for Small Business
ColoradoWatchdog.orgBy Calvin Thompson DENVER — A full five months after Coloradans voted to treat marijuana like alcohol, it looks as if legislators might consider following through with it. Medical Marijuana News – THCbiz