Seriously ill Illinoisans are starting to find out if they’ll be able to legally use medical marijuana. Jim Champion, who was the first person to apply to be part of the state’s Medical Cannabis Pilot Program, got an acceptance letter last week telling him he’s in the program, he said. “I was shocked it came […]
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Marijuana Shops Give Boost To Local Economies In Colorado
It’s been about eight months since the U.S. state of Colorado legalized recreational marijuana. A new study shows cannabis shops are pouring a lot more money into the community than more traditional retail stores. CCTV America’s Hendrik Sybrandy reports from Denver. As marijuana outlets try to find their footing in Colorado, they’re looking for ways […]
Okra Mistaken for Marijuana During Search
A Georgia man says drug suppression officers mistook his okra plants for marijuana. High Times
Study: Medical Marijuana Works for 92 Percent of Patients
A new survey released this week by the Public Health Institute finds the majority of medical marijuana patients in California — 92 percent — agree that the herb has been beneficial in calming the symptoms of their suffering from conditions like cancer, chronic pain and … High Times
Culture High: The Riveting Truth Behind Marijuana Prohibition
If watching the trailer for The Culture High doesn't put you on the edge of your seat, there's not much that will. It features some of the foremost names in the marijuana legalization movement and is sure to land with a major impact when it hits theaters. Check ou… High Times
Penn Medical Marijuana Bill Is Lame
When the Pennsylvania Senate approved a proposal last week aimed at legalizing medical marijuana, supporters were hoping for something more substantial than a green light on a restricted bill. Supporters argue that while patients across the state who suffer from condition… High Times
New Mexico Credit Unions To Close Medical Marijuana Licensed Producer Bank Accounts
Move May Force Producers to Move to a Cash-only Payment System Santa Fe, NM – Eight months after the Federal Justice Department and Treasury Department announced new guidelines allowing banks to work with marijuana businesses, some of the credit unions in New Mexico sent letters to close to half of the State’s licensed medical marijuana […]
Italian Military To Grow Medical Marijuana
Italy's government announced Sept. 18 plans to cultivate medical marijuana at a secure military lab outside Florence and distribute it through pharmacies. High Times
NASCAR Driver Kevin Ward’s Family Asks: Why Did Marijuana Matter?
Last week we reported on the decision by a grand jury in Ontario County, NY not to indict NASCAR driver Tony Stewart in the racetrack death of Kevin Ward, citing the toxicology report as proving that Ward was under the influence of marijuana at the time of the accident –… High Times
Cuomo Administration Asks U.S. Department of Justice to Allow New York to Acquire Medical Marijuana From Other U.S. States for Critically Ill Children
Patients, Families, and Advocates Thank Cuomo For Federal Request, But Urge Additional State Action to Save Lives of Critically Ill Patients Patients Call on Governor to Create State-Based Emergency Access Program New York — Friday, the Cuomo Administration sent a letter to Deputy Attorney General Cole following up on an earlier letter to U.S. Attorney […]