The U.S. government should reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug so that scientists can conduct more research into its potential health effects, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends in a new policy statement. It’s the first time that the leading doctors’ group has updated its official stance on medical marijuana in more than […]
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Dramatic Scene Unfolds During Medical Marijuana Hearing
Proponents of medical marijuana testified at the Virginia Senate committee in Richmond on Thursday morning — a large contingency of which were children suffering from epilepsy and their parents — where lawmakers are considering a variety of legislation aimed at legalizi… Read article here: High Times
Marijuana Penny Stocks That Outperformed in 2014
Consulting was the top-performing sector of all marijuana penny stocks in 2014, followed by biotech and infused-product companies, according to Viridian Capital & Research. “There’s a demand now for experts to lead the entrepreneur through the application … Read article here: High Times
East Coast State Poised To Make A Fortune On Marijuana
One state could reap hundreds of millions of dollars in tax revenue if it were to legalize marijuana, but only if other nearby states don't also jump on the bandwagon, according to a study released Friday. Read article here: High Times
New Marijuana Policy Course at Oregon State University
A new public policy course is changing the face of the curriculum at Oregon State University. Students at the OSU campus in Corvallis, OR will have a chance to help shape policies related to marijuana legalization in Oregon as part of a new sociology course entitled &ldqu… Read article here: High Times
Medical Marijuana Laws Reduce Suicide by Men Under 40
Researchers D. Mark Anderson, Daniel I. Rees, and Joseph J.Sabiahave updated their groundbreaking work from 2012 showing that the passage of medical marijuana laws reduces the incidence of suicide in those states. Their latest brief, “High on Life? Medic… Read article here: High Times
CNBC ‘s Harry Smith on Marijuana Country: The Cannabis Boom
Veteran newsman Harry Smith joined me Monday onThe RussBelvilleShowon420RADIO.orgto discuss the premiere of the new CNBC documentary “Marijuana Country: The Cannabis Boom”. We had a long-ranging discussion on the chang… Read article here: High Times
Florida Org. Continues Fight to Legalize Medical Marijuana
Arising from the ashes of defeat in the 2014 election, a Florida cannabis coalition has emerged with a brand-new initiative aimed at legalizing medical marijuana in 2016. A report fromThe Miami Heraldindicates that pot proponents filed a slightly amended propo… Read article here: High Times
Marijuana Made Simple Beginner’s Guide to Growing Like a Pro
While there are a vast number choices out there when looking for literature on Cannabis cultivation, there are but few that really give the novice or even completely “green” growers what they really need, a simple effective plan to put in place in the early stages of learning and developing their indoor gardening skills. I’ve […]
Shocking Effect of Medical Marijuana Laws On Opioid Deaths
A study found that states with medical marijuana laws had a 24.8% lower mean annualopioidoverdose mortality rate than states without medical marijuana laws. Read article here: High Times