Cannabis is different to prescription medication: in many instances, a medical marijuana dosage is the responsibility of the patient, rather than the prescribing physician. As an MMJ patient, I was required to ‘titrate’ my cannabis dosage without the supervision of a doctor. This means I gradually increased the dosage of my medication until the optimal […]
On March 24, cannabis oil activist Shona Banda‘s life was flipped upside-down after her son was taken from her by the State of Kansas. The ordeal started when police and counselors at her 11-year-old son’s school conducted a drug education class. Her son, who had previously lived in Colorado for a period of time, disagreed […]
Sophie Isabella Ryan was born October 3, 2012, perfectly healthy weighing in at 8 pounds, 7.4 ounces. Her birth had zero complications and I had the perfect pregnancy, doing everything right by way of diet and constant checkups with my OB. On June 20, 2013, Sophie had her first MRI scan after nystagmus, shaking of […]
There are numerous reasons why the prohibition of cannabis is a colossal catastrophe: thousands killed fighting over black market profits, millions arrested, decimating our minority communities, and billions in agribusiness lost because our farmers can’t grow hemp. Sadly, these tragic circumstances seem to fall on deaf ears as far as the public and our policy […]
Alcohol dependence (i.e. alcoholism) may result from alcohol abuse (i.e. use of alcohol in a way that negatively impacts one’s actions/life), and is characterized by a feeling that one needs to consume alcohol in order to function normally, with a decreased ability to stop drinking even if the desire to do so exists. Those with […]
Hundreds of thousands of Americans are using medical marijuana to treat symptoms of depression each day, but the search for the right strain is often a very personal one. Cell and animal studies, as well as limited human studies and countless anecdotal reports, show the molecules in cannabis can interact with the human nervous system […]
British researchers have produced data suggesting that tumor growth in cancer patients could be reversed with the use marijuana. According to the team from the University of East Anglia, a compound found within cannabis has displayed real potential for treating and potentially eradicating the disease in test subjects. For the purpose of testing, laboratory mice […]
Alternaturals, Inc. announced that it is prepared to release its next mainstream product in July. The product, called Relaxapro©, is an alternative to prescription medications for anxiety, a $30 billion market in the U.S. alone. A carefully formulated blend of powerful, natural, calming, and mental clarity promoting substances has been used to create what the company feels is […]
Georgia, a 5-year-old Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, is a medical marijuana patient, who, along with a growing number of pets, eats hemp-based capsules that contain only trace amounts of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC ) the psychoactive ingredient that provides the cannabis high. Georgia suffered from syringomyelia, a serious neurological disease, and traditional medicine wasn’t working. So earlier […]
Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Corbett said he would support a “medically responsible proposal” for a treatment program using oil derived from the cannabis plant for controlling epileptic seizures. This is a complete reversal of his position on the use of medical marijuana—at least as it applies to children with seizure disorders. In a statement, the governor said he […]
Mississippi Governor, Phil Bryant, has signed a bill to legalize a marijuana extract to be used as medicine under tightly controlled circumstances. The bill will become law July 1. Gov. Bryant signed the bill after waiting for the Bureau of Narcotics to assure him that the oil can’t be used to produce a high. The medicine will be used […]
A new survey by WebMD reveals that the majority of doctors support national medical marijuana legalization because it can deliver real benefits to patients. WebMD’s survey was completed from Feb. 25 to March 3, 2014 by 1,544 doctors representing more than 12 specialty areas in 48 states. Here’s a look at their responses: 69% say it […]
Cannariginals’ Emu 420 Essentials Mentholated Analgesic Rub wins award for “Best Non-Edible Medically Infused Product” at the 2014 High Times Medical Cannabis Cup last month in Los Angeles. The attention that cannabidiol (CBD) is getting has raised a lot of questions: “How should it be used?”, “What are the health and wellness benefits?”, “Is cannabis […]
Helping Hands Herbals, a Colorado based company, has named a new strain of cannabis after CNN’s chief medical corespondent to thank him for his support. The new strain, “Double Down Kush”, was derived from the original “Gupta Kush” that the company launched last year. The upgraded strain has a stronger pain-relief and anti-anxiety profile, making […]
A Kentucky bill that will allow use of a cannabidiol extract oil in the treatment of childhood epilepsy heads to the House of Representatives for final approval. Experts believe the bill has a good chance of passing. Read Full Story On http://www.huffingtonpost.com
The future of medical marijuana in Utah is officially in Gov. Gary Herbert’s hands after the Senate unanimously passed the ninth draft of House Bill 105. If the governor signs, the bill will initiate a 2-year trial period for regulated use of a highly therapeutic, non-psychotropic cannabis oil in the treatment of childhood epilepsy. Read […]
Dr. Sanjay Gupta’s second medical marijuana documentary, “Weed 2: Cannabis Madness”, focuses on the Wilsons, a family who recently moved from New Jersey to Colorado in pursuit of effective treatment for their daughter’s epilepsy. The Wilsons are an example of the many families who Dr. Gupta says are “trapped in the middle of the politics […]
The Medical Cannabis Network plans an April launch for the first medical marijuana commercial in New England that aims to help raise awareness about the health benefits of the controversial herb in Massachusetts. Read Full Story On http://dailyfreepress.com