The mystery that is Fibromyalgia has long kept pharmaceutical companies from being able to create a legalized prescription drug that is effective, but for those who suffer from the syndrome it seems that marijuana still proves to be the most effective. In fact, research studies have long shown that marijuana is the best treatment for […]
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Tuesday in Albany: Elected Officials Join Patients & Families in Support of Emergency Access to Medical Marijuana
Abandoned by Cuomo, Families Turn to Legislature for Relief in Final Days of Legislative Session Bill Would Create Emergency Access Program to Provide Relief to Suffering Children Albany — Nearly a year since the medical marijuana law passed in New York in June 2014, patients and families will gather in Albany to urge lawmakers to […]
Radical Rant: The ‘Medical Marijuana Miracle’ of JennyRay McGee
Russ Belvillerecounts the remarkable story of JennyRay McGee and her "medical marijuana miracle" in his latest Radical Rant. Read article here: High Times
Cannabis Bike Tour Aims to Fund Historic Medical Marijuana Trials
Europe's biggest cannabis sporting event is set to launch next week with riders from all over the world taking part in the Medical Cannabis Bike Tour (MCBT). The aim ofMCBTis to raise enough money to begin comprehensive clinical trials this fall, testing&n… Read article here: High Times
DPA: Fix New York’s Broken Marijuana Policies
New York State senators and policymakers joined the leaders of the Drug Policy Alliance (DPA) Thursday night to deliver a rousing plea for funding to fight to implement the existing New York medical marijuana law, and support upcoming legislation to tax and regulate marij… Read article here: High Times
Louisiana Close to Legalizing Medical Marijuana, Better Legislation than Texas
Louisiana, which is, perhaps, the most infamous state in the nation for its strictness for all things pertaining to pot, is on the verge of resurrecting a medical marijuana program that has set idle for over two decades. Read article here: High Times
Medical Marijuana Will Be Available At Minnesota Hospitals
During the final days of the 2015 regular legislative session, state lawmakers amended Minnesota’s medical cannabis statute to address patients’ use of medical cannabis in hospitals and other health care facilities. The amendment extends protections and immunities to employees of health care facilities to possess medical cannabis while carrying out their employment duties. These protections […]
Congress Passes Three Amendments to Stop DEA from Undermining State Marijuana Laws
Important Victories Build on Last Night’s Votes to End DEA's Controversial Bulk Data Collection Program, Cut DEA's Budget WASHINGTON, D.C.—Legislators passed three amendments today to prohibit the DEA and U.S. Department of Justice from undermining state marijuana laws, as part of the U.S. House of Representatives' consideration of the Fiscal Year 2016 Commerce, Justice, and […]
Cambodia: The Marijuana Life
Cambodia has a complicated relationship with cannabis. While it’s technically illegal, the authorities make exceptions for traditional and medicinal use. But now with a global trend away from prohibition, some suggest it’s high time the government here followed suit As farmers across Cambodia take to their fields this month in anticipation of the rainy season, […]
Louisiana: Here’s How Opposing Sides Finally Agreed On Marijuana Legislation
Two bills aimed at softening the state’s penalties on marijuana that died last year have been resuscitated with the help of an unlikely partner: The Louisiana Sheriffs’ Association. As many lawmakers have found out over the years, it can be nearly impossible to convince other legislators to support bills that are opposed by Louisiana Sheriffs. […]