A Mesa couple says medical marijuana gave their young son the opportunity “to become who he was.” Jacob and Jennifer Welton are mourning the loss of Zander. The 7-year-old died this month after battling seizures his whole life. Brain surgeries and other procedures did not work. The Weltons said Zander was living in his own, […]
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The Original Hysteria over Marijuana and Brain Damage
Modern science hasdisprovedthe hysterical claims used to justify marijuana prohibition when it was enacted by Congress in 1937. But these claims could have beendisprovedlong ago. Read article here: High Times
Radical Rant: Marijuana Is Safer Than… Selfies?
We all know that marijuana is safer than alcohol, tobacco, and even sugar. But did you know that marijuana is safer than takingselfies? Read article here: High Times
Michigan House Panel Approves Medical Marijuana Changes
Michigan’s medical marijuana program may finally be on its way to receiving a much needed overhaul sometime this year. Read article here: High Times
IRS Agent Busted for Extorting Money From Marijuana Dispensary Owner
An agent working in the Seattle branch of the Internal Revenue Service is now facing criminal charges after extorting money from the owner of a local cannabis dispensary in exchange for a lenient audit. Read article here: High Times
Hawaii Lawyers Forbidden From Assisting Medical Marijuana Licensee Hopefuls
According to a new formal opinion released by the Disciplinary Board of the Hawaii Supreme Court, Hawaii lawyers are not allowed to provide legal services to clients applying for a medical marijuana license. Read article here: High Times
Poland: One Medicine Approved With More Medical Marijuana Bills Up For Debate
There already is one medicine containing active marijuana substances used in the treatment of multiple sclerosis. The drug, Sativex, can be prescribed by a doctor but is not reimbursed by the Polish National Health Service (NFZ). The Ministry explained that such medicines can be specially imported into Poland. These drugs can be used if they […]
The Science Behind Cannabinoids Is Clear: Marijuana Helps Brain Achieve Breakthroughs
A great misunderstanding regarding the therapeutic value of the cannabis plant persists, even within some reform circles. Marijuana is often lumped into the same category as cigarettes, hard drugs, and even alcohol, with the latest trend being to designate cannabis as “less harmful” than these other substances. In reality, cannabis isn’t actually harmful at all, […]
Everything You Need To Know About Recreational Marijuana In Oregon
In less than two weeks, Oregonians — and any one else 21 and older — will be able to walk into a marijuana shop and buy pot, the latest milestone in the state’s long history with the drug. Though the Oregon Liquor Control Commission doesn’t plan to launch a regulated recreational market until late next […]
California: Cities Given Leeway In Crafting Medical Marijuana Laws
New legislation that would create California’s first comprehensive attempt to regulate the medical marijuana industry would give Long Beach and other cities considerable leeway to regulate the sales and cultivation of cannabis. Local governments could even enact outright bans on dispensaries and cultivation sites. Such is the view of the Long Beach City Attorney’s office, […]