Medical Marijuana Protest Against Oceanside City Council

 Posted by at 5:47 PM on August 11, 2011  Medical Marijuana Policy  No Responses »
Aug 112011
 
Medical Marijuana Protest Against Oceanside City Council

Protest against Oceanside City Council Patient Eradication Effort / Court Support for North County Collective The Oceanside City Council had ample opportunity to develop reasonable regulations for medical marijuana patients in Oceanside during their two year moratorium on this issue. Instead, the City Council let the moratorium expire, and have launched an all out assault/eradication effort on the existing facilities through lawsuits, injunctions and threats. The City has even gone as far as changing its zoning laws during the moratorium to prevent dispensaries from opening unless they applied for a [Continue Reading]

‘Oregon Marijuana Policy Initiative’ Files New Measure Asking Legislators For Dispensary Options

 Posted by at 12:44 PM on August 11, 2011  Medical Marijuana Policy  No Responses »
Aug 112011
 
'Oregon Marijuana Policy Initiative' Files New Measure Asking Legislators For Dispensary Options

The Oregon Marijuana Policy Initiative today filed a proposed initiative that orders the Oregon Health Authority to create a regulated supply and distribution system for Oregon’s medical marijuana patients. The initiative must now collect at least 1,000 valid signatures in order to qualify for an official ballot title, and must obtain about 85,000 signatures of registered Oregon voters to qualify for the November, 2012 general election ballot. The “Medical Marijuana Supply and Regulation Act” allows the OHA until July 1, 2013 to create a system for supplying medical marijuana to [Continue Reading]

Former NBA Player Wants To Open Medical Marijuana Dispensary In Maine

 Posted by at 9:49 AM on August 11, 2011  Medical Marijuana Policy  1 Response »
Aug 112011
 
Former NBA Player Wants To Open Medical Marijuana Dispensary In Maine

Cuttino Mobley wants to bring medical marijuana to Maine For 11 NBA seasons, Cuttino Mobley(notes) served as a quality shooting guard perhaps best known for being best friends with Steve Francis(notes). He was a professional basketball player, the kind of guy who holds down a job for several different teams without looking especially good or bad. Like many players of this ilk, Mobley retired only to enter another profession: that of the businessman. Except, unlike a player who invests in movie theaters or real estate, Mobley is involved with marijuana. [Continue Reading]

Is Medical Marijuana The Safest Treatment For Arthritis?

 Posted by at 1:52 AM on August 11, 2011  Medical Marijuana Policy  1 Response »
Aug 112011
 
Is Medical Marijuana The Safest Treatment For Arthritis?

Pain, swelling and stiffness are common symptoms of arthritis. In most cases, the symptoms are usually mild, but in some cases, they can be brutally crippling. There are now over 100 different types of medications and drugs used in the treatment of arthritis. Some side effects from some of these drugs include: – Upset stomach and nausea – Stomach ulcers – Insomnia – Dry mouth – Mouth ulcers – Dizziness – Chest pain – Vomiting – Diarrhea – Heartburn – Constipation – Increased risk of heart attack or stroke – [Continue Reading]

NJ Multiple Sclerosis Patient Facing Five Years For Growing Medical Marijuana

 Posted by at 10:10 PM on August 10, 2011  Medical Marijuana Policy  No Responses »
Aug 102011
 
NJ Multiple Sclerosis Patient Facing Five Years For Growing Medical Marijuana

By Phillip Smith New Jersey passed a medical marijuana law in January 2010 and, after delays, a series of alternative treatment centers (dispensaries) are set to open soon, but none of that has proven any help to multiple sclerosis sufferer and medical marijuana patient John Ray Wilson. Wilson was convicted of growing 17 pot plants in 2009 after Superior Court Judge Robert Reed ruled that he could not mention his disease or that he used marijuana to control the symptoms of his disease in his defense. Left with no effective [Continue Reading]

Michigan AG Looks To Dismantle Voter Approved Medical Marijuana Program

 Posted by at 7:19 PM on August 10, 2011  Medical Marijuana Policy  9 Responses »
Aug 102011
 
Michigan AG Looks To Dismantle Voter Approved Medical Marijuana Program

By Steve Elliott of Toke of the Town Michigan’s attorney general has been busily trying to dismantle the state’s medical marijuana law ever since it was passed by voters. Attorney General Bill Schuette announced legislative proposals on Wednesday targeting patients he claims are “exploiting” the law. Schuette is not a fan of the law, passed by an overwhelming 63 percent of Michigan voters in 2008. In the sort of political gymnastics also favored by Republican attorneys general in other states (examples: Rob McKenna of Washington state and Tom Horne of [Continue Reading]

Will Colorado Regulate Marijuana Like Alcohol In 2012

 Posted by at 6:53 PM on August 10, 2011  Ending Marijuana Prohibition  2 Responses »
Aug 102011
 
Will Colorado Regulate Marijuana Like Alcohol In 2012

Taking Initiative A campaign to regulate marijuana like alcohol is targeting the 2012 ballot By Chris O’Keefe of Culture Magazine   Cannabis reform is big news. Between the now 16 states that have passed medical cannabis laws, Colorado was one of the states who got a lot of attention when voters passed Amendment 20 in 2000. Since then, other local jurisdictions have followed suit–though the process is never easy. Two years ago, Breckenridge residents voted to eliminate civil and criminal penalties for private possession. When CNBC aired Marijuana USA, guess [Continue Reading]

Lambsbread Marijuana Strain Review

 Posted by at 5:13 PM on August 10, 2011  Strain Review  No Responses »
Aug 102011
 
Lambsbread Marijuana Strain Review

Lambsbread (Natural Remedies) Written by rlp from kindreviews.com Lambsbread Medical Marijuana Strain Review From: Natural Remedies Grade: B+ Type: Jamaican landrace Sativa Price: $50/8th Appearance: (6/10) Plenty of light green hues cover the surface of these nugs. Quite dense, but not rock like. Abundant amount of short trichomes. Aroma: (4/10) A small scent of sweetness with undertone of hay. Taste: (5/10) A little bit of a hash taste can be noticed from its cool — smooth smoke. A little peppery and bitter. Effects: Hits very strong almost instantly. Made my [Continue Reading]

Group To Explain New Maine Medical Marijuana Rules

 Posted by at 11:56 AM on August 10, 2011  Medical Marijuana Policy  No Responses »
Aug 102011
 
Group To Explain New Maine Medical Marijuana Rules

Group to explain new medical marijuana rules BREWER, Maine – Medical marijuana patients no longer will have to register with the state to use the drug legally when several amendments to the state’s medical marijuana statute become law later this year. The change is just one of several that will go into effect under LD 1296, “An Act to Amend the Maine Medical Use of Marijuana Act To Protect Patient Privacy,” which was signed on June 24 by Gov. Paul LePage. The nonprofit trade association Medical Marijuana Caregivers of Maine [Continue Reading]

What To Do With Vaporized Marijuana

 Posted by at 8:09 AM on August 10, 2011  Cannabis Recipes, Marijuana Science  8 Responses »
Aug 102011
 
What To Do With Vaporized Marijuana

Cooking With Vaporized Marijuana What’s good Greenies and welcome to another insightful Hail Mary Jane Wisdom Wednesday from me, ThisBuds4You. A few days ago I posted this picture on our Facebook page…70 grams of AVB (already vaped bud) and 1 pound of butter cooking away in a pot. Several Greenies commented and said, “There’s no THC in that bud” to which I just had to laugh…laugh in shock! Greenies, don’t you dare throw your AVB away; you are literally killing yourselves if you do. Vaped bud is PERFECT, and I [Continue Reading]

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