Sick Family Needs Help To Relocate To A Medical Marijuana State

 Posted by at 10:20 AM on June 9, 2013  Medical Marijuana Policy  53 Responses »
Jun 092013
 
Sick Family Needs Help To Relocate To A Medical Marijuana State

I have always been fortunate enough to live in Oregon, which is one of the most progressive states in the nation when it comes to marijuana policy. Oregon has had a medical marijuana program since 1998, the second oldest program behind California. My entire adult life has been spent in a medical marijuana state, which is very reassuring. I used to have a medical marijuana card, but was forced out of the program due to the rising costs of enrollment. However, I know that if I ever needed to get [Continue Reading]

Suspicion-Based Drug Testing Bill Could Be Bad News For Michigan Medical Marijuana Patients

 Posted by at 8:44 AM on June 8, 2013  Medical Marijuana Policy  2 Responses »
Jun 082013
 
Suspicion-Based Drug Testing Bill Could Be Bad News For Michigan Medical Marijuana Patients

Michigan Public Radio (MPR) reporter Jake Neher broadcast a report on a House bill requiring suspicion-based testing for drug use among welfare recipients. Jamie Lowell of the Third Coast Compassion Center in Ypsilanti spoke to Neher about the future of marijuana use among those on public welfare assistance. “We have elderly people and very young people who rely on this assistance and it becomes a very tough choice, particularly when this is the type of medicine or herbal remedy that has proven to be successful for them.” Rep. Farrington sponsored the bill that may [Continue Reading]

Survey Of 1,446 Doctors From 72 Countries Says Use Medical Marijuana For Breast Cancer

 Posted by at 9:31 AM on June 7, 2013  Medical Marijuana Policy  No Responses »
Jun 072013
 
Survey Of 1,446 Doctors From 72 Countries Says Use Medical Marijuana For Breast Cancer

A new survey places a case study before physicians and asks: recommend medical marijuana or deny it to the patient? A new and remarkable survey was recently published in the prestigious scientific periodical the New England Journal of Medicine (the Journal) indicating 76% of physicians surveyed would recommend medical marijuana to alleviate the pain of a breast cancer patient. The survey included 1,446 doctors from 72 different countries. In North America, responses were received from 56 different states and provinces to the hypothetical case study presented in the survey. The study was published in the February [Continue Reading]

2013: An Excellent Year For Cannabis Research

 Posted by at 6:46 AM on June 6, 2013  Marijuana Science, Medical Marijuana Policy  6 Responses »
Jun 062013
 
2013: An Excellent Year For Cannabis Research

By Anthony Martinelli Only five full months into the year, and 2013 has already been one of the best in regards to meaningful and impactful cannabis-related studies and research. As time goes by science continues to crush decades of absurd propaganda, in addition to finding benefits of cannabis and ending its prohibition that even advocates may not have expected. The more cannabis science that’s released, the easier it becomes to get the public to understand and pay attention to its vast benefits. Here’s a list of some of the most important [Continue Reading]

Compassionate Idaho Is Now A Chapter Of Americans For Safe Access

 Posted by at 6:40 AM on June 6, 2013  Medical Marijuana Policy  No Responses »
Jun 062013
 
Compassionate Idaho Is Now A Chapter Of Americans For Safe Access

We have Exciting news to share!!  Compassionate Idaho is now a chapter of Americans For Safe Access (ASA)!  This is exciting for us for a number of reasons but it is an honor to be a chapter of such a renowned organization.  ASA has worked at the Federal and State Levels for Years and is Very active in helping protect patients from arrest, prosecution, and forfeiture.  They Demand Safe Access for Patients Now!  They have even sued our Federal Government to try to reschedule cannabis to a lower level to [Continue Reading]

Donate To The Moms For Marijuana CPS Compassion Fund

 Posted by at 7:15 AM on June 5, 2013  Ending Marijuana Prohibition, Medical Marijuana Policy  4 Responses »
Jun 052013
 
Donate To The Moms For Marijuana CPS Compassion Fund

No parent should have their children taken away, simply because they use cannabis. If someone is a responsible parent and responsible cannabis user (recreational or medical) they shouldn’t have to go through the hell of dealing with child protective services (CPS). Please consider donating to the Mom’s for Marijuana CPS Compassion Fund. I have seen some of my friends go through this, and it is one of the biggest nightmares that can ever happen to a parent. See more information below: Moms for Marijuana often receives requests for help with [Continue Reading]

Nevada Legislature Approves Bill To Establish System Of Medical Marijuana Dispensaries

 Posted by at 6:53 AM on June 5, 2013  Medical Marijuana Policy  No Responses »
Jun 052013
 
Nevada Legislature Approves Bill To Establish System Of Medical Marijuana Dispensaries

Nevada state lawmakers approved a bill Monday that will establish a state-regulated system of dispensaries to provide medical marijuana to licensed patients. It will now be transmitted to Gov. Brian Sandoval for his signature, and he has said he is open to dispensary legislation. MPP’s Karen O’Keefe, who testified in support of the bill, was featured in a story by Reno’s Fox affiliate station: “Nevadans with serious illnesses who are using medical marijuana under the supervision of their doctors should have a safe and legal way to obtain it,” said Karen O’Keefe, [Continue Reading]

Seniors And Cannabis

 Posted by at 6:47 AM on June 5, 2013  Medical Marijuana Policy  2 Responses »
Jun 052013
 
Seniors And Cannabis

By Rick Pfrommer, Director of Education, Harborside Health Center When California’s Compassionate Use Act first took effect in 1996, the premier medical cannabis dispensaries-notably, Dennis Peron’s in San Francisco and Jeffrey Jones’ Oakland Cannabis Buyers’ Cooperative-counted many seniors as core members. Long-timers may recognize the name, “Brownie Mary,” a senior who tirelessly distributed her infamous cannabis brownies, often free of charge, to needy patients all over the Bay Area. Although Mary passed away in the early-2000s, she left a legacy of senior cannabis activism that’s still felt today. However, as [Continue Reading]

Medical Marijuana: Students And Seniors Lobby Congress

 Posted by at 6:48 AM on June 4, 2013  Medical Marijuana Policy  2 Responses »
Jun 042013
 
Medical Marijuana: Students And Seniors Lobby Congress

Students for Sensible Drug Policy and the Silver Tour will convene a medical marijuana training session and lobby day in Washington D.C. to encourage Congress and the Obama Administration to allow states greater autonomy to create their own cannabis policies without political pressure from the federal government. Lobby training session is scheduled for Sunday, June 16, with legislative lobbying all day Monday, June 17. For more information about the schedule, speakers and activities, please visit here. Joining SSDP is the senior citizen medical cannabis educational project The Silver Tour, which is looking for crowdsource funding to [Continue Reading]

New York State Assembly Overwhelmingly Passes Medical Marijuana Bill

 Posted by at 5:27 PM on June 3, 2013  Medical Marijuana Policy  21 Responses »
Jun 032013
 
New York State Assembly Overwhelmingly Passes Medical Marijuana Bill

It’s a great day to be a New Yorker! According to the press release below, the New York State Assembly passed a compassionate use bill by 95 to 38. I wonder how Bloomberg feels now, and if he has enough napkins to wipe the egg off his face? The proposed program follows the trend of being more narrowly tailored than it’s predecessors, but it’s a step in the right direction: Passage Follows New Poll: 82% of New Yorkers Support Medical Marijuana, Including 81% of Both Democrats and Republicans Healthcare Practitioners [Continue Reading]

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