The lawyer for a New Hampshire woman with late-stage lung cancer says she could get medical marijuana in Maine if New Hampshire health officials issue her an identification card saying she's eligible. Read article here: High Times
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Research Says Marijuana Is Not A Gateway Drug
Contradicting the common belief that weed is a gateway drug, a researcher has claimed that smoking pot does not necessarily cause addiction to other drugs. While interacting with the people on Reddit, Psychiatrist Kevin Hill of the Harvard University said that early use of any of these substances (marijuana, alcohol, nicotine) increased the likelihood of […]
Presidential Debate: Bernie Sanders Says He Would Vote to Legalize Marijuana
For the first time in American history, a leading presidential candidate has announced his support for bringing prohibition to an end. It was during the last thirty minutes of last night’s Democratic debate in Las Vegas when, in response to which way he would vote f… Read article here: High Times
Cannabis Can Kill Cancer Says National Cancer Institute
The institute recently updated its ‘Frequently Asked Questions’ page about marijuana to include various studies revealing how cannabis “may inhibit tumor growth by causing cell death, blocking cell growth, and blocking the development of blood vessels needed by tumors to grow” while also protecting normal, healthy cells. “A laboratory study of cannabidiol (CBD) in estrogen […]
Canada: Medical Marijuana Growing Facility Says It’s Cannabis Is Safe, Tested
Manitoba’s only medical marijuana growing facility licensed to sell cannabis says its marijuana is tested for safety and quality. John Arbuthnot, vice president of Delta 9, said he doubts those standards are being followed at medical marijuana dispensaries like Your Medical Cannabis Headquarters on Main Street in Winnipeg. He said customers who buy from there […]
US Court Says Drug-Sniffing Dog Fails The Smell Test
Lexthe police dog from central Illinois is far from top dog in drug-sniffing skills. That's the core finding of a potentially influential new ruling from the 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, which considered the question of how much police should rely on their… Read article here: High Times
South Dakota: Mom Says Marijuana Is Right For Her Son
Lisa Schaunaman breaks the law every day. She does it for her son, a wheelchair-bound 26-year-old who was disabled in a drunken driving accident nine years ago. But she also does it for taxpayers, she says. Were it not for the marijuana she claims has kept her son Faron Demarrias seizure-free for two years, taxpayers […]
Oregon: Fibromyalgia Patient Says Only Pot Helps Her Pain
Carolyn Morse grew up in a conservative, middle-class family in San Francisco, the daughter of a Baptist pastor and police officer. She never experimented with drugs. She didn’t even smoke. But then she developed fibromyalgia, a chronic condition marked by pain, fatigue and insomnia. She tried rounds of medications but they didn’t help. So she […]
Ohio Investor Says Legal Marijuana Could Be $100B Industry, Big Issue In 2016
In this perennial swing state, a fascinating political experiment is unfolding this year. A group of wealthy investors is betting tens of millions of dollars on a ballot initiative that could net them billions if Buckeye State voters decide this November to legalize marijuana – in a very particular way. Along with The Center for […]
Utah: Governor Herbert Says He’s Considering Legalizing Medical Marijuana
Gov. Gary Herbert said Thursday he’s open to legalizing marijuana in Utah for medical use. “I’m open to the idea of medical marijuana and the discussion of how it can be used as a medicine based on science, and making sure we have good, collaborative efforts so we can answer the questions that are out […]