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Is Cannabis the Best Treatment for Autism?

February 16, 2018 at 2:59 pm / Cannabis News, Medical Marijuana

It’s morning in Nahariya, a tiny Israeli town near the Lebanese border, and 4-year-old Benjamin is repeatedly smashing his head against the wall. He spins wildly in circles, screeching at full volume. As his mother tries frantically to calm him, he pulls down his pants and defecates on the floor. When they leave their apartment, Benjamin wrestles free of her hand and nearly runs into oncoming traffic. Sharon attempts a trip to the supermarket but leaves before she finishes shopping [...]

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Finding Employees without Prior Cannabis Convictions an Issue for Dispensaries

October 10, 2017 at 12:30 am / Cannabis News, Cannabis Politics, Marijuana Legalization, Medical Marijuana, Recreational Marijuana

As the cannabis industry continues to grow, a debate is brewing over whether those with drug convictions should be allowed in the industry. Marijuana businesses are in a position of uncertainty amid U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions’ anti-drug rhetoric. Meanwhile, the fast-growing, multi-billion-dollar industry is drawing investors and entrepreneurs. Indeed, there is a hypocrisy evident in some corners of the newly legal marijuana market. Earlier this year, Massachusetts medical marijuana provider Patriot Care drew controversy after it opposed a proposal to [...]

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11-Year-Old Texas Girl Suing U.S. Govt to Legalize Medical Cannabis

August 8, 2017 at 4:56 am / Cannabis News, Cannabis Politics, Marijuana Decriminalization, Marijuana Legalization, Medical Marijuana

DALLAS – An 11-year-old North Texas girl who had to flee to Colorado for medical cannabis is now suing U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions, the U.S. Department of Justice, and the Drug Enforcement Administration to legalize medical cannabis. “I just want kids like me to be able to do what number kids are able to do,” said Alexis Bortell, 11, in a Skype interview with WFAA from her new home in Colorado. Alexis lived in Rowlett until two years ago. [...]

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Cannabis Industry Could Reach Over $60 Billion in 7 Years

June 23, 2017 at 3:27 pm / Cannabis News, Cannabis Politics, Marijuana Decriminalization, Marijuana Legalization, Medical Marijuana, Recreational Marijuana

It appears the booming legal marijuana market has no intention of hitting the breaks. According to a recent market research study from Ameri Research Inc., the global market will surge from $14.3 billion in 2016 to an estimated $63.5 billion by 2024. Fueled by what the report identifies as an increase in legalization across North America and Europe, as well as an increase in demand in cannabis for both medicinal and recreational purposes, the global market is projected to grow [...]

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New TSA Policy Prohibits Medical Marijuana on Flights

April 6, 2017 at 3:07 pm / Cannabis News, Cannabis Politics, Medical Marijuana

New changes to the Transportation Security Administration’s (TSA) website said it was OK to fly with medical cannabis, then they changed their minds. On April 5, TSA replaced its “Prohibited Items” page with a new “What Can I Bring?” page. This new section on medical marijuana initially said it was OK for patients to bring medical marijuana in a carry-on, or checked, bag. But it appears they immediately changed their position, or made a mistake somewhere. “There was an error [...]

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Congress Denies US Veterans Access to Medical Cannabis

June 29, 2016 at 2:56 am / Cannabis News, Cannabis Politics, Marijuana Decriminalization, Marijuana Legalization, Medical Marijuana

As suicide rates and rampant opioid addiction and abuse plagues our bravest and brightest, US elected officials have stabbed Veterans in the back yet again. How long will the men and women that place their life on the line for Freedom be denied safe access to medical marijuana? (Congress Denies US Veterans Access to Medical Cannabis – Weed Finder™ News)

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Libertarian Party Candidate Gary Johnson on Marijuana

May 7, 2016 at 1:04 am / Cannabis News, Cannabis Politics, Cannabis Reviews, Marijuana Decriminalization, Marijuana Legalization, Medical Marijuana, Recreational Marijuana

Libertarian party candidate Gary Johnson thinks President Obama will reschedule marijuana this year. (Libertarian Party Candidate Gary Johnson on Marijuana – Weed Finder™ News | Video Credit: NowThis)

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Willie Nelson Tells Jokes

April 29, 2016 at 1:15 pm / Cannabis News, Cannabis Reviews, Marijuana Legalization, Recreational Marijuana

Today, Weed Finder is celebrating the 83rd birthday of, Willie Nelson! The Red Headed Stranger continues to touch lives everywhere he goes, but his reach extends beyond his music. Check out this short video of Willie telling jokes when he appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live. And go wish the Highwayman a Happy Birthday at the links below! Willie on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WillieNelson/?fref=ts Willie on Twitter: https://twitter.com/willienelson Willie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/willienelsonofficial/?hl=en Willie on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/WillieNelsonVEVO (Willie Nelson Tells Jokes – [...]

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Could Changing Laws Turn the Cannabis Industry Corporate? [VIDEO]

March 25, 2016 at 3:55 pm / Cannabis News, Cannabis Politics, Cannabis Reviews, Marijuana Decriminalization, Marijuana Legalization, Medical Marijuana, Recreational Marijuana

(Could Changing Laws Turn the Cannabis Industry Corporate? – Weed Finder™ News | Video Credit: NowThis Weed)

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