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New Jersey Medical Marijuana Program Struggling

June 15, 2014 at 11:48 am / Cannabis Events, Cannabis News, Cannabis Politics, Cannabis Reviews, Hemp, Marijuana Decriminalization, Marijuana Legalization, Medical Marijuana

After predictions that New Jersey’s medical marijuana program could serve tens of thousands of patients with severe and painful illnesses, only 2,342 have signed up — a participation rate so small some worry the very future of the program could be at stake. Lawmakers, some dispensary operators and patients blame the sluggish enrollment on the program’s rigid rules, exorbitant costs for patients and growers, and Gov. Chris Christie’s contention that he does not need to do anything more to enhance [...]

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Smoke vs. Snack: Why Edible Marijuana Is Stronger Than Smoking

June 14, 2014 at 10:42 am / Cannabis Events, Cannabis News, Cannabis Politics, Cannabis Reviews, Hemp, Marijuana Decriminalization, Marijuana Legalization, Medical Marijuana

Ever wondered why the effects of a pot brownie feel so much stronger than regular old smoking? Here’s the answer. Eating marijuana tends to produce a stronger and much longer-lasting high than smoking it—one that is often scary to inexperienced users and can be disconcerting to regulars. This has created some controversy in Colorado, as cannabis neophytes consume newly legal “edibles” ranging from ganja brownies to pot-infused salsa.There are two reasons for this. The first is that the pharmacokinetics of [...]

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New York Could Legalize Medical Marijuana Next Week

June 12, 2014 at 7:22 pm / Cannabis Events, Cannabis News, Cannabis Politics, Cannabis Reviews, Hemp, Marijuana Decriminalization, Marijuana Legalization, Medical Marijuana

A bill to legalize medical marijuana in New York state cleared what may have been its final obstacle Thursday. Sen. Diane Savino (D) said at a press conference in Albany Thursday that the Compassionate Care Act — which would legalize medicinal use of the drug in New York — has been moved from the Senate Finance Committee to the Rules Committee. Earlier this week, Finance Committee Chairman Sen. John DeFrancisco (R) seemingly threatened to prevent the bill from coming to a vote. [...]

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Could Medical Marijuana Help Stem The Opiate Addiction Crisis?

June 11, 2014 at 8:24 pm / Cannabis Events, Cannabis News, Cannabis Politics, Cannabis Reviews, Hemp, Marijuana Decriminalization, Marijuana Legalization, Medical Marijuana

Marijuana is touted as a treatment for chronic pain, multiple sclerosis and anxiety — and some say it may be a way to help alleviate Massachusetts’ opiate crisis. But that idea is causing some tension in the addiction treatment community. A Less Potent Alternative? Shelley Stormo is a clinical psychologist at Gosnold, the largest addiction treatment facility on Cape Cod. She has secured provisional approval to open a medical marijuana dispensary in Fairhaven called Compassionate Care Clinics, and the state [...]

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Cannabis Science: Finding The Optimal Therapeutic Ratio Of THC And CBD

June 10, 2014 at 7:34 pm / Cannabis Events, Cannabis News, Cannabis Politics, Cannabis Reviews, Hemp, Marijuana Decriminalization, Marijuana Legalization, Medical Marijuana

In last week’s post we explored the entourage effect and how all the compounds within the cannabis plant work together to give the plant its therapeutic versatility. But one question remains in minds of many medical cannabis patients: “what is the optimal ratio of cannabinoids for my needs?” The answer, like many questions in the world of medicine, is still being researched. Given the fact that tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD) are the two most prominent chemical compounds in the cannabis plant, the vast majority of [...]

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Meet Alysa Erwin, the Teen Who Beat Cancer with Cannabis

June 9, 2014 at 7:39 pm / Cannabis Events, Cannabis News, Cannabis Politics, Cannabis Reviews, Hemp, Marijuana Decriminalization, Marijuana Legalization, Medical Marijuana

At 14 years old, Alysa Erwin was diagnosed with terminal brain cancer. As it would with any family, the news hit hard. “When the doctor called me to tell me Alysa had cancer, she said there wasn’t a good outcome. There was no success rate whatsoever,” said Carly, Alysa’s mother. “She told me all we could do was have hope.” But that was in 2011. In 2014, Alysa is cancer-free, and her family believes cannabis oil saved her life. At the time, [...]

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Hershey Sues Edible Marijuana Company

June 9, 2014 at 11:37 am / Cannabis Events, Cannabis News, Cannabis Politics, Cannabis Reviews, Hemp, Marijuana Decriminalization, Marijuana Legalization, Medical Marijuana

The Hershey Co. has sued a Colorado marijuana edibles maker, claiming it makes four pot-infused candies that too closely resemble iconic products of the chocolate maker. The trademark infringement lawsuit was filed in U.S. District Court in Denver this week against TinctureBelle LLC and TinctureBelle Marijuanka LLC. It alleges TinctureBelle’s Ganja Joy, Hasheath, Hashees and Dabby Patty mimic Hershey’s Almond Joy, Heath, Reese’s peanut butter cups and York peppermint patty candies, respectively. TinctureBelle did not immediately return messages seeking comment. [...]

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Colorado Law Sets up Marijuana Banks

June 8, 2014 at 5:46 am / Cannabis Events, Cannabis News, Cannabis Politics, Cannabis Reviews, Hemp, Marijuana Decriminalization, Marijuana Legalization, Medical Marijuana

Seeking to move marijuana businesses away from cash-only operations, Gov. John Hickenlooper signed legislation Friday that tries to establish the world’s first financial system for the newly legal industry in Colorado. The legislation seeks to form a network of uninsured cooperatives designed to give pot businesses a way to access basic banking services like checking. But approval from the Federal Reserve remains a hurdle. Out of fear of violating federal law, banks don’t work with marijuana businesses. That has led [...]

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If Medical Marijuana Amendment Passes, Roadmap to Implementation Already Written

June 6, 2014 at 5:20 am / Cannabis Events, Cannabis News, Cannabis Politics, Cannabis Reviews, Hemp, Marijuana Decriminalization, Marijuana Legalization

When state Sen. Jeff Clemens first introduced a medical marijuana bill in the Florida Legislature in 2011, it was greeted with snickers and jokes. He brushed the derision of his colleagues from his shoulders and reintroduced the bill every year afterward, getting nowhere every time. In 2015, when Clemens introduces the bill for the fifth time, he’s hopeful it will be the last. “The constitutional amendment drive has changed the game this past year,” Clemens said. “People aren’t laughing anymore.” [...]

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