Marijuana Laws Would Ban Employers From Firing Medical Users, Loosen Penalties For Growing: Sacramento Lobbyists Block 'Em - Los Angeles News - The Informer: "You, the people, are in favor of laws that make it easier for medical pot users to keep their jobs and that make growing weed a possible misdemeanor.
But the reality of politics in Sacramento often has little to do with your will. Business lobbyists and police organizations are trying to block two such bills in the state legislature.
And time is running out:
SB 129 by California Sen. Mark Leno would override a state Supreme Court decision that allows employers to test for marijuana and fire even state-legal medical users."
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Thursday, January 26, 2012
Friday, January 20, 2012
Active Duty Cop Blogs About Drug War Anonymously
Active Duty Cop Blogs About Drug War Anonymously: "One such officer has started writing a blog for the group Law Enforcement Against Prohibition. His first piece is posted now and it details why he felt the need to begin speaking out, even if it is behind the shield of anonymity.
For those of us in law enforcement, we are quite sensitive and aware as to the consequences of publicly joining LEAP. For those not in law enforcement, a further explanation is in order. Allow me to describe why active duty cops generally do not speak out publicly regarding the harm from drug prohibition, even when they know it is wrong. Let us begin with the viewpoint of your average person in law enforcement."
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For those of us in law enforcement, we are quite sensitive and aware as to the consequences of publicly joining LEAP. For those not in law enforcement, a further explanation is in order. Allow me to describe why active duty cops generally do not speak out publicly regarding the harm from drug prohibition, even when they know it is wrong. Let us begin with the viewpoint of your average person in law enforcement."
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For the first time, medicinal marjuana bills filed in both House and Senate | Gainesville.com
For the first time, medicinal marjuana bills filed in both House and Senate | Gainesville.com: "A state budget crunch that won't quit, legislative reapportionment and gaming are expected to crowd the legislative season that starts in Tallahassee on Tuesday — but for some, nothing has quite the same buzz as an effort to allow the medical use of marijuana."
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Prescribing Cannabis for Harm Reduction. [Harm Reduct J. 2012] - PubMed - NCBI
Prescribing Cannabis for Harm Reduction. [Harm Reduct J. 2012] - PubMed - NCBI: "Abstract
ABSTRACT: Neuropathic pain affects between 5% and 10% of the US population and can be refractory to treatment. Opioids may be recommended as a second-line pharmacotherapy but have risks including overdose and death. Cannabis has been shown to be effective for treating nerve pain without the risk of fatal poisoning. The author suggests that physicians who treat neuropathic pain with opioids should evaluate their patients for a trial of cannabis and prescribe it when appropriate prior to using opioids. This harm reduction strategy may reduce the morbidity and mortality rates associated with prescription pain medications."
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ABSTRACT: Neuropathic pain affects between 5% and 10% of the US population and can be refractory to treatment. Opioids may be recommended as a second-line pharmacotherapy but have risks including overdose and death. Cannabis has been shown to be effective for treating nerve pain without the risk of fatal poisoning. The author suggests that physicians who treat neuropathic pain with opioids should evaluate their patients for a trial of cannabis and prescribe it when appropriate prior to using opioids. This harm reduction strategy may reduce the morbidity and mortality rates associated with prescription pain medications."
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Thursday, January 19, 2012
Kansas House To Consider Medical Marijuana Bill
Kansas House To Consider Medical Marijuana Bill: "Tuesday, January 17, 2012
A bill that would legalize the use and sale of marijuana for medical conditions will go before a Kansas House of Representatives committee later this month.
House Bill 2330 would establish the Cannabis Compassion and Care Act which would allow patients of certain debilitating medical conditions to use marijuana legally. Patients would issued identification cards and the drug would be sold at registered businesses.
Fifteen other states have legalized medical marijuana. Supporters of the bill say marijuana is a proven natural medication for those with many diseases, including glaucoma, cancer, HIV/AIDS, hepatitis C, Crohn's disease and multiple sclerosis. They say the bill would also bring needed revenue into the state.
A hearing for HB 2330 is scheduled before House Health and Human Services Committee on January 24."
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A bill that would legalize the use and sale of marijuana for medical conditions will go before a Kansas House of Representatives committee later this month.
House Bill 2330 would establish the Cannabis Compassion and Care Act which would allow patients of certain debilitating medical conditions to use marijuana legally. Patients would issued identification cards and the drug would be sold at registered businesses.
Fifteen other states have legalized medical marijuana. Supporters of the bill say marijuana is a proven natural medication for those with many diseases, including glaucoma, cancer, HIV/AIDS, hepatitis C, Crohn's disease and multiple sclerosis. They say the bill would also bring needed revenue into the state.
A hearing for HB 2330 is scheduled before House Health and Human Services Committee on January 24."
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The relation between Hemp and Global Warming, and Hemp and our health. | ecofriendly planet
The relation between Hemp and Global Warming, and Hemp and our health. | ecofriendly planet: "If there is one magic plant that can provide us with lots of our needs, that is hemp. Just imagine, from hemp we can get food, clothes, fuel, books, cleaning products, building supplies to baby diapers, even once, a car in Henry Ford’s time! Roughly, there are 25,000 products can be made from Hemp with additional benefits that hemp is much eco friendly than that of other source of those products."
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Cannabis & Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
Cannabis & Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV): "The human immunodeficiency virus is a retrovirus that invades cells in the human immune system, making it highly susceptible to infectious diseases. According to the World Health Organization, over 500,000 Americans have died from HIV/AIDS and over one million US citizens are living with the disease.
Survey data indicates that cannabis is used by as many one in three North American patients with HIV/AIDS to treat symptoms of the disease as well as the side-effects of various antiretroviral medications.[1-4] One recent study reported that more than 60 percent of HIV/AIDS patients self-identify as "medical cannabis users."[5] Patients living with HIV/AIDS most frequently report using cannabis to counter symptoms of anxiety, appetite loss and nausea, and at least one study has reported that patients who use cannabis therapeutically are 3.3 times more likely to adhere to their antiretroviral therapy regimens than non-cannabis users.[6]
Clinical trial data indicates that cannabis use does not adversely impact CD4 and CD8 T cell counts[7-8] and may even improve immune function.[9-10]"
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Survey data indicates that cannabis is used by as many one in three North American patients with HIV/AIDS to treat symptoms of the disease as well as the side-effects of various antiretroviral medications.[1-4] One recent study reported that more than 60 percent of HIV/AIDS patients self-identify as "medical cannabis users."[5] Patients living with HIV/AIDS most frequently report using cannabis to counter symptoms of anxiety, appetite loss and nausea, and at least one study has reported that patients who use cannabis therapeutically are 3.3 times more likely to adhere to their antiretroviral therapy regimens than non-cannabis users.[6]
Clinical trial data indicates that cannabis use does not adversely impact CD4 and CD8 T cell counts[7-8] and may even improve immune function.[9-10]"
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FAQs on N.J. Legislature-approved bill that would legalize medical marijuana | NJ.com
FAQs on N.J. Legislature-approved bill that would legalize medical marijuana | NJ.com: "TRENTON -- The bill legalizing medical marijuana, which was passed by the New Jersey Legislature today, will go into effect six months after Gov. Jon Corzine signs it, as he promised to do before he leaves office Tuesday. New Jersey will become the 14th state to legalize marijuana for medicinal purposes, and each state’s laws have their own idiosyncrasies.
Until medical marijuana becomes legal here, the state Department of Health and Senior Services will face intense lobbying from advocacy groups as it outlines a wide range of rules, such as where marijuana can be grown in the state, how much it will cost and who gets to distribute the drug."
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Until medical marijuana becomes legal here, the state Department of Health and Senior Services will face intense lobbying from advocacy groups as it outlines a wide range of rules, such as where marijuana can be grown in the state, how much it will cost and who gets to distribute the drug."
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Majority of Canadians support legalizing or decriminalizing marijuana, new poll suggests | Canada | News | National Post
Majority of Canadians support legalizing or decriminalizing marijuana, new poll suggests | Canada | News | National Post: "Canadians have green on their minds, but not in the environmental sense, according to a new poll.
Released on Tuesday, the poll suggests 66% of Canadians are in favour of the legalization or decriminalization of marijuana, with just 20% supporting leaving the laws as they are now.
The poll, conducted by Toronto-based Forum Research Inc., showed that residents of British Columbia were the most likely to support marijuana laws reform, with 73% of respondents indicating laws should be changed. Quebec had the lowest support for reforms, though the majority of respondents, 61%, supported changing marijuana legislation."
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Released on Tuesday, the poll suggests 66% of Canadians are in favour of the legalization or decriminalization of marijuana, with just 20% supporting leaving the laws as they are now.
The poll, conducted by Toronto-based Forum Research Inc., showed that residents of British Columbia were the most likely to support marijuana laws reform, with 73% of respondents indicating laws should be changed. Quebec had the lowest support for reforms, though the majority of respondents, 61%, supported changing marijuana legislation."
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Alternative Investing 2011 - Cannabis Investment - CNBC
Alternative Investing 2011 - Cannabis Investment - CNBC: "If you thought cannabis investment was only a teenage pastime, think again. Hemp and medicinal cannabis are both tried and tested money-making industries, and both are moving at a fast pace. For those on the lookout for unusual investment opportunities—particularly in construction and pharmaceuticals—this could be a growing market.
Although industrial hemp contains less than 1 percent of the psychoactive component THC, in the United States the stigma attached to its hallucinogenic elements have hindered its development."
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Although industrial hemp contains less than 1 percent of the psychoactive component THC, in the United States the stigma attached to its hallucinogenic elements have hindered its development."
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UK: Cannabis on the Political Agenda in 2012 | Cannabis Now Magazine
UK: Cannabis on the Political Agenda in 2012 | Cannabis Now Magazine: "After an exciting close to 2011 the British cannabis campaign has taken a lot of heart from happenings around Europe regarding cannabis legislation. First of all it was announced Switzerland will permit its residents to grow up to 4 cannabis plants each, in a bid to remove prospective customers from the drug dealers queue.
Then right at the end of the year the Basque Parliament in Spain announced it would move to regulate the supply and possession of cannabis, essentially legalizing the much maligned cannabis plant in all but name. Which is all exciting stuff, but what about the United Kingdom? Right?"
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Then right at the end of the year the Basque Parliament in Spain announced it would move to regulate the supply and possession of cannabis, essentially legalizing the much maligned cannabis plant in all but name. Which is all exciting stuff, but what about the United Kingdom? Right?"
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Friday, January 13, 2012
Ron Paul meets medical marijuana patient - YouTube
Ron Paul meets medical marijuana patient - YouTube: Even the ones against it had to admit it is a Constitutional right of the states and people.
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California Assembly Considers Reducing Penalties for Marijuana Cultivation
NORML.org - Working to Reform Marijuana Laws: "California Assembly Considers Reducing Penalties for Marijuana Cultivation"
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Bill To Defelonize Marijuana Possession Penalties Introduced In Arizona
NORML.org - Working to Reform Marijuana Laws: " Bill To Defelonize Marijuana Possession Penalties Introduced In Arizona "
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NORML.org - Working to Reform Marijuana Laws
NORML.org - Working to Reform Marijuana Laws: "Legislation that would make it unlawful “for an employer to discriminate against” persons who are authorized under state law to use medical marijuana will be voted on before January 20, 2012.
Senate Bill 129 declares it unlawful under state law “for an employer to discriminate against a person in hiring, termination, or any term or condition of employment or otherwise penalize a person, if the discrimination is based upon the person's status as a qualified patient or a positive drug test for marijuana,” if the drug test result is indicative of previous, off-the-job marijuana use (e.g., a positive test for marijuana metabolites on a urine screen)."
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Senate Bill 129 declares it unlawful under state law “for an employer to discriminate against a person in hiring, termination, or any term or condition of employment or otherwise penalize a person, if the discrimination is based upon the person's status as a qualified patient or a positive drug test for marijuana,” if the drug test result is indicative of previous, off-the-job marijuana use (e.g., a positive test for marijuana metabolites on a urine screen)."
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States say it's time to rethink medical marijuana - CNN.com
States say it's time to rethink medical marijuana - CNN.com: "(CNN) -- Medical marijuana advocates are hoping state governments can succeed where their efforts have failed by asking federal authorities to reclassify pot as a drug with medical use.
Shortly before Christmas, Colorado became the fourth state to ask the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration to reclassify marijuana as a narcotic in the same league as heavyweight painkillers including oxycodone. The governors of Washington and Rhode Island filed a formal petition with the agency in November, and Vermont signed onto that request shortly afterward.
All four are among the sixteen states and the District of Columbia that have laws on the books that allow the medical use of marijuana, even though the drug remains illegal under federal law. Meanwhile, federal authorities have asserted their power by raiding dispensaries in states including California and Washington."
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Shortly before Christmas, Colorado became the fourth state to ask the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration to reclassify marijuana as a narcotic in the same league as heavyweight painkillers including oxycodone. The governors of Washington and Rhode Island filed a formal petition with the agency in November, and Vermont signed onto that request shortly afterward.
All four are among the sixteen states and the District of Columbia that have laws on the books that allow the medical use of marijuana, even though the drug remains illegal under federal law. Meanwhile, federal authorities have asserted their power by raiding dispensaries in states including California and Washington."
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Marijuana Use Not Associated With Residual Cognitive Decline Later In Life
Marijuana Use Not Associated With Residual Cognitive Decline Later In Life: "Thursday, 12 January 2012
London, United Kingdom: Cannabis use does not appear to have residual adverse effects of cognition or memory, according to trial data published last week in the American Journal of Epidemiology.
Researchers at the Kings College, School of Medicine in London investigated the prospective association between self-reported illicit drug use and cognitive functioning during the mid-adult years. A total of 8,992 participants who were surveyed at 42 years of age in the National Child Development Study (1999-2000) were included in the study.
Authors analyzed data on three cognitive functioning measures (memory index, executive functioning index, and overall cognitive index) when the participants were 50 years of age (2008-2009). Multivariable regression analyses were performed to estimate the association between different illicit drug use measures at 42 years of age and cognitive functioning at 50 years of age."
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London, United Kingdom: Cannabis use does not appear to have residual adverse effects of cognition or memory, according to trial data published last week in the American Journal of Epidemiology.
Researchers at the Kings College, School of Medicine in London investigated the prospective association between self-reported illicit drug use and cognitive functioning during the mid-adult years. A total of 8,992 participants who were surveyed at 42 years of age in the National Child Development Study (1999-2000) were included in the study.
Authors analyzed data on three cognitive functioning measures (memory index, executive functioning index, and overall cognitive index) when the participants were 50 years of age (2008-2009). Multivariable regression analyses were performed to estimate the association between different illicit drug use measures at 42 years of age and cognitive functioning at 50 years of age."
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JAMA: Long-Term Exposure To Cannabis Smoke Not Associated With Adverse Effects On Pulmonary Function
JAMA: Long-Term Exposure To Cannabis Smoke Not Associated With Adverse Effects On Pulmonary Function: ""Our findings suggest that occasional use of marijuana ... may not be associated with adverse consequences on pulmonary function."
San Francisco, CA: Exposure to moderate levels of cannabis smoke, even over the long-term, is not associated with adverse effects on pulmonary function, according to clinical trial data published Tuesday in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA).
Investigators at the University of California, San Francisco analyzed the association between marijuana exposure and pulmonary function over a 20-year period in a cohort of 5,115 men and women in four US cities.
Predictably, researchers "confirmed the expected reductions in FEV1 (forced expiratory volume in the first second of expiration) and FVC (forced vital capacity)" in tobacco smokers. By contrast, "Marijuana use was associated with higher FEV1 and FVC at the low levels of exposure typical for most marijuana users. With up to 7 joint-years of lifetime exposure (e.g., 1 joint/d for 7 years or 1 joint/wk for 49 years), we found no evidence that increasing exposure to marijuana adversely affects pulmonary function.""
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San Francisco, CA: Exposure to moderate levels of cannabis smoke, even over the long-term, is not associated with adverse effects on pulmonary function, according to clinical trial data published Tuesday in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA).
Investigators at the University of California, San Francisco analyzed the association between marijuana exposure and pulmonary function over a 20-year period in a cohort of 5,115 men and women in four US cities.
Predictably, researchers "confirmed the expected reductions in FEV1 (forced expiratory volume in the first second of expiration) and FVC (forced vital capacity)" in tobacco smokers. By contrast, "Marijuana use was associated with higher FEV1 and FVC at the low levels of exposure typical for most marijuana users. With up to 7 joint-years of lifetime exposure (e.g., 1 joint/d for 7 years or 1 joint/wk for 49 years), we found no evidence that increasing exposure to marijuana adversely affects pulmonary function.""
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Thursday, January 12, 2012
Health Petition: Authorize use of marijuana for people with debilitating illnesses in Idaho. | Change.org
Health Petition: Authorize use of marijuana for people with debilitating illnesses in Idaho. | Change.org: "Why This Is Important
No court or government should prevent people from safe access or means to natural affordable medicine."
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No court or government should prevent people from safe access or means to natural affordable medicine."
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New research about cannabis use | Lismore Health | Fitness and Medical News in Lismore | Northern Star
New research about cannabis use | Lismore Health | Fitness and Medical News in Lismore | Northern Star: "NEW research on cannabis suggests smoking a joint might not be as bad for the brain as it was once thought.
The research published in the American Journal of Epidemiology, shows cannabis users' memories are as good, if not better, than non-users'.
The findings have got pro-cannabis campaigners including Nimbin Hemp Embassy president Michael Balderstone hopeful that current anti-pot legislation will go up in smoke.
"I think the Greens will try to get a limited trial of medicinal cannabis happening soon, but it's not going to help the two million regular cannabis users in Australia," he said.
"We've been left behind.""
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The research published in the American Journal of Epidemiology, shows cannabis users' memories are as good, if not better, than non-users'.
The findings have got pro-cannabis campaigners including Nimbin Hemp Embassy president Michael Balderstone hopeful that current anti-pot legislation will go up in smoke.
"I think the Greens will try to get a limited trial of medicinal cannabis happening soon, but it's not going to help the two million regular cannabis users in Australia," he said.
"We've been left behind.""
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98 Suspect Names Released In Drug Roundup - Greenville News Story - WYFF Greenville
Drug bust in Upstate SC and Sheriff says another operation to begin soon. Must not be too undercover, huh? Smells to me.
Wright said that warrants have been signed for the arrests of 98 people. He said about three quarters of them have been already taken into custody."
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Wednesday, January 11, 2012
Wider Use Of Cannabis Therapy Could Reduce Prescription Pain Drug Deaths | Top Nug
Wider Use Of Cannabis Therapy Could Reduce Prescription Pain Drug Deaths | Top Nug: "Physicians who prescribe opioid drugs to patients with neuropathy (nerve pain) ought to consider recommending cannabis as an alternative therapy, according to a peer-reviewed paper published online this week in the Harm Reduction Journal.
“There is sufficient evidence of safety and efficacy for the use of (cannabis/cannabinoids) in the treatment of nerve pain relative to opioids,” the commentary states. “In states where medicinal cannabis is legal, physicians who treat neuropathic pain with opioids should evaluate their patients for a trial of cannabis and prescribe it when appropriate prior to using opioids. … Prescribing cannabis in place of opioids for neuropathic pain may reduce the morbidity and mortality rates associated with prescription pain medications and may be an effective harm reduction strategy.”"
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“There is sufficient evidence of safety and efficacy for the use of (cannabis/cannabinoids) in the treatment of nerve pain relative to opioids,” the commentary states. “In states where medicinal cannabis is legal, physicians who treat neuropathic pain with opioids should evaluate their patients for a trial of cannabis and prescribe it when appropriate prior to using opioids. … Prescribing cannabis in place of opioids for neuropathic pain may reduce the morbidity and mortality rates associated with prescription pain medications and may be an effective harm reduction strategy.”"
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Tuesday, January 10, 2012
CANNABINOIDS: POTENTIAL ANTICANCER AGENTS
CANNABINOIDS: POTENTIAL
ANTICANCER AGENTS
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Marijuana cures cancer – US government has known since 1974 « Patients for Medical Cannabis
Another great blog worth blogging about! :) LEGALIZE THE MEDICINE FOR ALL!
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Cancer Cure Discovered - And Criminalized! - YouTube
Don't just listen to this video, WATCH it. The truth may shock you. Stand up for the cure!
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MMJ - http://cannabiscurescancer.org/
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Hello to all my readers! I just want to say thank you for your comments and for reading my posts. I very much enjoy hearing what you have to say. Please keep posting your feedback and comments. If I am missing something important here, by all means say so. The same goes for a topic of your particular interest on the subject of cannabis or the legislation regarding it.
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Pot Smoking Not Linked To Breathing Problems; May Help Lungs - Toke of the Town
(Blogger's note: Steve Elliott commented on Facebook, "Not only does smoking marijuana not reduce your lung function. IT INCREASES YOUR LUNG FUNCTION. Marijuana is GOOD FOR YOUR LUNGS. That's not me talking. That's a 20-YEAR STUDY in the Journal of the American Medical Association.")
Often, when people hear about the studies which have shown that smoking marijuana doesn't cause lung cancer, they'll say something like, "Well, inhaling any smoke, cancer or not, is bound to cause some breathing problems." Guess what? It doesn't do that, either."
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Medical Marijuana - Post Traumatic Stress - Cannabis Medicine - YouTube
Medical Marijuana - Post Traumatic Stress - Cannabis Medicine - YouTube:
Wow, this is a miracle medicine! Pray tell, what does a "sick enough" person look like? I know people who look healthier than I do yet some of those people died the next day from unseen illnesses. They were not bedridden or in wheelchairs. I have a life threatening disability that can be treated with cannabis and a few non-life threatening illnesses that disable me as well that I can hide at any time I chose and "look" normal. So, what are all these people supposed to "look" like? They look like people.
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Govt Study Proves THC From Cannabis Destroys Leukemia, Breast And Lung Cancer Cells » Bayareacannabis
Govt Study Proves THC From Cannabis Destroys Leukemia, Breast And Lung Cancer Cells » Bayareacannabis: "Is lipid signaling through cannabinoid 2 receptors part of a protective system?
Pacher P, Mechoulam R.
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Laboratory of Physiologic Studies, National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD 20892-9413, USA. Pacher@mail.nih.gov
Abstract
The mammalian body has a highly developed immune system which guards against continuous invading protein attacks and aims at preventing, attenuating or repairing the inflicted damage. It is conceivable that through evolution analogous biological protective systems have been evolved against non-protein attacks. There is emerging evidence that lipid endocannabinoid signaling through cannabinoid 2 (CB₂) receptors may represent an example/part of such a protective system/armamentarium. "
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Pacher P, Mechoulam R.
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Laboratory of Physiologic Studies, National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD 20892-9413, USA. Pacher@mail.nih.gov
Abstract
The mammalian body has a highly developed immune system which guards against continuous invading protein attacks and aims at preventing, attenuating or repairing the inflicted damage. It is conceivable that through evolution analogous biological protective systems have been evolved against non-protein attacks. There is emerging evidence that lipid endocannabinoid signaling through cannabinoid 2 (CB₂) receptors may represent an example/part of such a protective system/armamentarium. "
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Sunday, January 8, 2012
Trial of cannabis withdrawal drug begins [Hemp Forums - Medical Cannabis] : Hemp Embassy
(Blogger's note: I'd like to see the research showing they found that elusive property in cannabis that causes the said addiction - since even its worst critics have to admit NO STUDY has found anything that leads to physical dependence on it.")
Trials are underway in Sydney and Newcastle of the drug Sativex, a botanical extract of cannabis administered through a mouth spray.
The Director of the Cannabis Prevention and Information Centre Professor Jan Copeland said there is currently no targeted drug available for regular cannabis users.
"If we can provide evidence that Sativex is useful in this very controlled condition we will then be really ready to test it in community-based studies," Professor Copeland said."
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Patent US6630507 - Cannabinoids as antioxidants and neuroprotectants - Google Patents
Patent US6630507 - Cannabinoids as antioxidants and neuroprotectants - Google Patents: "Cannabinoids have been found to have antioxidant properties, unrelated to NMDA receptor antagonism. This new found property makes cannabinoids useful in the treatment and prophylaxis of wide variety of oxidation associated diseases, such as ischemic, age-related, inflammatory and autoimmune diseases. The cannabinoids are found to have particular application as neuroprotectants, for example in limiting neurological damage following ischemic insults, such as stroke and trauma, or in the treatment of neurodegenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease and HIV dementia. Nonpsychoactive cannabinoids, such as cannabidoil, are particularly advantageous to use because they avoid toxicity that is encountered with psychoactive cannabinoids at high doses useful in the method of the present invention. A particular disclosed class of cannabinoids useful as neuroprotective antioxidants is formula (I) wherein the R group is independently selected from the group consisting..."
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Wednesday, January 4, 2012
Marijuana Bill - H.R.2306: Ending Federal Marijuana Prohibition Act of 2011 - U.S. Congress - OpenCongress
(Blogger's note: Make it just a weed again! No more criminals for doing something that is safer that popping an aspirin or other OTC med or even coffee for that matter! Facts are facts and that is what I'm stating. Research it and find out if I'm right or wrong.)
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Retracting a study doesn’t mean its conclusion is false « Drug WarRant
Retracting a study doesn’t mean its conclusion is false « Drug WarRant: "Remember the RAND study that found that crime increased in areas after medical marijuana dispensaries were shut down? RAND made no causality claims, only correlation, yet the results enraged certain political entities, most notably the L.A. city attorney’s office.
After a lot of pressure, RAND retracted the study. In their news release, they said that the reason they voluntarily retracted it was that they “determined the crime data used in the analysis are insufficient to answer the questions targeted by the study.”
They did not find contradictory information, or any reason to necessarily doubt the findings, but rather decided that the amount of data was insufficient to make the conclusions solely based on that data. They claimed they intended to redo the study with more data, but we’ve heard nothing since.
What’s interesting, of course (though not at all surprising) is the way the retraction has been seen by some as a kind of proof that the findings were false – that, in fact, the closing of dispensaries were not followed by an increase in crime."
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After a lot of pressure, RAND retracted the study. In their news release, they said that the reason they voluntarily retracted it was that they “determined the crime data used in the analysis are insufficient to answer the questions targeted by the study.”
They did not find contradictory information, or any reason to necessarily doubt the findings, but rather decided that the amount of data was insufficient to make the conclusions solely based on that data. They claimed they intended to redo the study with more data, but we’ve heard nothing since.
What’s interesting, of course (though not at all surprising) is the way the retraction has been seen by some as a kind of proof that the findings were false – that, in fact, the closing of dispensaries were not followed by an increase in crime."
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Pot smoking not tied to middle-age mental decline | Reuters
Pot smoking not tied to middle-age mental decline | Reuters: "(Reuters) - Middle-aged adults whose memories have grown hazy can't blame occasional pot smoking or other light illicit drug use for their forgetfulness, according to a British study, although experts warn heavy, prolonged use could harm mental functions.
The study, carried in the American Journal of Epidemiology, tested the mental function and memory of nearly 9,000 Britons at age 50 and found that those who had used illegal drugs as recently as in their 40s did just as well, or slightly better, on the tests than peers who had never used drugs.
Marijuana was by far the most common indulgence for the participants -- who were surveyed at age 42 about current or past drug use, then tested at age 50 -- with six percent saying they had used it in the past year, while one-quarter said they had ever used it."
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The study, carried in the American Journal of Epidemiology, tested the mental function and memory of nearly 9,000 Britons at age 50 and found that those who had used illegal drugs as recently as in their 40s did just as well, or slightly better, on the tests than peers who had never used drugs.
Marijuana was by far the most common indulgence for the participants -- who were surveyed at age 42 about current or past drug use, then tested at age 50 -- with six percent saying they had used it in the past year, while one-quarter said they had ever used it."
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California Medical Marijuana Backers Ready 2012 Ballot Measure to Create Statewide System - THCbiz
California Medical Marijuana Backers Ready 2012 Ballot Measure to Create Statewide System - THCbiz: "SAN FRANCISCO — Medical marijuana advocates want to create a statewide system for licensing, regulating and taxing the industry as a way of persuading federal officials to ease up on their crackdown of California's dispensaries and growers, reports Associated Press.
After months of study, a coalition of medical marijuana activists that represents dispensary workers has proposed a 2012 ballot initiative that would create an appointed Board of Medical Marijuana Enforcement."
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After months of study, a coalition of medical marijuana activists that represents dispensary workers has proposed a 2012 ballot initiative that would create an appointed Board of Medical Marijuana Enforcement."
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Medical Hydroponics Marijuana Price Wars | BigBuds Magazine - Your one source for growing medical marijuana
Medical Hydroponics Marijuana Price Wars | BigBuds Magazine - Your one source for growing medical marijuana: "We talk about medical hydroponics marijuana cultivation as a career choice, and that means talking about marijuana pricing. How much time and money will you spend to grow a pound of medical marijuana, and how much will you be able to sell that pound for?
As with all agricultural commodities, the cost of production and the profit margin for your medical marijuana crops are determined by complex market forces, but for those of us who grow marijuana, the effect of the black market, the laws, and the police add an extra layer of complexity. People growing corn don't have to worry anywhere near as much as we do!"
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As with all agricultural commodities, the cost of production and the profit margin for your medical marijuana crops are determined by complex market forces, but for those of us who grow marijuana, the effect of the black market, the laws, and the police add an extra layer of complexity. People growing corn don't have to worry anywhere near as much as we do!"
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Legalize Medical Cannabis In North Carolina
SignOn.org Beta - Legalize Medical Cannabis In North Carolina: "Legalize Medical Cannabis In North Carolina
By Rep. Kelly Alexander (Contact)
To be delivered to: The North Carolina State House
We the citizens of North Carolina call upon the members of the NC House to sign a discharge petition to permit a floor debate on the matter of legalizing medical cannabis.
North Carolina House Bill 577 would legalize and establish a licensing, taxing, and distribution regime."
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By Rep. Kelly Alexander (Contact)
To be delivered to: The North Carolina State House
We the citizens of North Carolina call upon the members of the NC House to sign a discharge petition to permit a floor debate on the matter of legalizing medical cannabis.
North Carolina House Bill 577 would legalize and establish a licensing, taxing, and distribution regime."
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Handicapping Marijuana Legalization in 2012: California to Win, Place, ... Show? | Legalization Nation
Handicapping Marijuana Legalization in 2012: California to Win, Place, ... Show? | Legalization Nation: "Registered voters casting ballots in the fall elections of Colorado, Washington, and perhaps California will have a chance to enact historic cannabis legalization in 2012.
A Colorado group said it will file 155,000 signatures with the state Jan. 6 — enough to qualify the group's recreational cannabis legalization and tax initiative for the November ballot. Similarly, a Washington group said Dec. 29 that it filed at least 355,000 signatures to get on the Washington ballot for November.
In California, groups need to turn in 504,760 verified signatures by mid-April. One California legalization group stated it has 10,000 verified signatures, while two other groups that are circulating petitions don't have any signatures to announce."
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A Colorado group said it will file 155,000 signatures with the state Jan. 6 — enough to qualify the group's recreational cannabis legalization and tax initiative for the November ballot. Similarly, a Washington group said Dec. 29 that it filed at least 355,000 signatures to get on the Washington ballot for November.
In California, groups need to turn in 504,760 verified signatures by mid-April. One California legalization group stated it has 10,000 verified signatures, while two other groups that are circulating petitions don't have any signatures to announce."
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Medical-marijuana business gets green light | VailDaily.com
Medical-marijuana business gets green light | VailDaily.com: "EAGLE, Colorado — Eagle voters Tuesday approved a special-election question allowing Sweet Leaf Pioneer medical-marijuana dispensary to remain open by a vote of 634 in favor and 491 opposed.
A total of 1,125 ballots were cast in Tuesdays election. The winning margin was 56 percent in favor and 43 percent opposed.
The in-person voting was quiet, but more than half of the mail-in ballots sent out had been returned by Tuesday afternoon for Eagle's election.
Sweet Leaf Pioneer has been permitted by the town and open for business at a location on Chambers Avenue since 2009. In February 2011, the Eagle Town Board decided to ban medical marijuana dispensary and stipulated that the town's lone dispensary would have to close down by November. "
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A total of 1,125 ballots were cast in Tuesdays election. The winning margin was 56 percent in favor and 43 percent opposed.
The in-person voting was quiet, but more than half of the mail-in ballots sent out had been returned by Tuesday afternoon for Eagle's election.
Sweet Leaf Pioneer has been permitted by the town and open for business at a location on Chambers Avenue since 2009. In February 2011, the Eagle Town Board decided to ban medical marijuana dispensary and stipulated that the town's lone dispensary would have to close down by November. "
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Lake County repeals pot ordinance « JackHerer.com
Lake County repeals pot ordinance « JackHerer.com: "Lake County supervisors on Tuesday overturned their new marijuana cultivation ordinance, handing another victory to the marijuana activists who collected sufficient signatures to place the issue before voters.
Marijuana activists last year also used the initiative process to convince supervisors to overturn an ordinance limiting the number of marijuana dispensaries in the county.
Read complete article here:
http://www.pressdemocrat.com/article/20120103/ARTICLES/120109880"
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Marijuana activists last year also used the initiative process to convince supervisors to overturn an ordinance limiting the number of marijuana dispensaries in the county.
Read complete article here:
http://www.pressdemocrat.com/article/20120103/ARTICLES/120109880"
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Medical Marijuana Could Reduce Prescription Drug Overdose Deaths
Medical Marijuana Could Reduce Prescription Drug Overdose Deaths: "Submitted by NORML on Jan 3, 2012
Physicians who prescribe opioid drugs to patients with neuropathy (nerve pain) ought to consider recommending cannabis as an alternative therapy, according to a peer-reviewed paper published online this week in the Harm Reduction Journal.
“There is sufficient evidence of safety and efficacy for the use of (cannabis/cannabinoids) in the treatment of nerve pain relative to opioids,” the commentary states. “In states where medicinal cannabis is legal, physicians who treat neuropathic pain with opioids should evaluate their patients for a trial of cannabis and prescribe it when appropriate prior to using opioids. … Prescribing cannabis in place of opioids for neuropathic pain may reduce the morbidity and mortality rates associated with prescription pain medications and may be an effective harm reduction strategy.”"
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Physicians who prescribe opioid drugs to patients with neuropathy (nerve pain) ought to consider recommending cannabis as an alternative therapy, according to a peer-reviewed paper published online this week in the Harm Reduction Journal.
“There is sufficient evidence of safety and efficacy for the use of (cannabis/cannabinoids) in the treatment of nerve pain relative to opioids,” the commentary states. “In states where medicinal cannabis is legal, physicians who treat neuropathic pain with opioids should evaluate their patients for a trial of cannabis and prescribe it when appropriate prior to using opioids. … Prescribing cannabis in place of opioids for neuropathic pain may reduce the morbidity and mortality rates associated with prescription pain medications and may be an effective harm reduction strategy.”"
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Bay Area Mobile Cannabis Lab Launches to Conveniently Test Medical Marijuana Quality
Bay Area Mobile Cannabis Lab Launches to Conveniently Test Medical Marijuana Quality: "Botanitec was recently created to address the need for quality assurance in the medical marijuana industry.
Fairfield, CA (PRWEB) January 04, 2012
Botanitec, an innovative new Bay Area mobile cannabis lab, has just been launched to bring state-of-the-art quality testing services directly to the source. The new third-party mobile testing lab provides on-site efficient, affordable, high-quality analysis of medical marijuana with an emphasis on data integrity. The marijuana testing service ensures quality through purity testing, potency testing, and the CannaQA safety certification program."
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Fairfield, CA (PRWEB) January 04, 2012
Botanitec, an innovative new Bay Area mobile cannabis lab, has just been launched to bring state-of-the-art quality testing services directly to the source. The new third-party mobile testing lab provides on-site efficient, affordable, high-quality analysis of medical marijuana with an emphasis on data integrity. The marijuana testing service ensures quality through purity testing, potency testing, and the CannaQA safety certification program."
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Colorado Marijuana Activists To Turn In Petition For Full Legalization With Nearly Double The Signatures Required For 2012 Ballot
Colorado Marijuana Activists To Turn In Petition For Full Legalization With Nearly Double The Signatures Required For 2012 Ballot: "As the state seeks reclassification of medical marijuana to a schedule 2 drug, Colorado pot activists are seeking full recreational use legalization, and by the looks of the amount of signatures they have collected, they are off to an overwhelmingly strong start.
7News reports that the Campaign to Regulate Marijuana Like Alcohol says it will turn in nearly 160,000 signatures in favor of the legalization initiative Wednesday to the Secretary of State's Office -- nearly double the 86,000 signatures required to put the question of pot legalization on the 2012 ballot."
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7News reports that the Campaign to Regulate Marijuana Like Alcohol says it will turn in nearly 160,000 signatures in favor of the legalization initiative Wednesday to the Secretary of State's Office -- nearly double the 86,000 signatures required to put the question of pot legalization on the 2012 ballot."
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Marijuana Smoking For Middle-Aged Men Can Actually Improve Mental Sharpness, Says Study - Los Angeles News - The Informer
Marijuana Smoking For Middle-Aged Men Can Actually Improve Mental Sharpness, Says Study - Los Angeles News - The Informer: "Given the schizophrenic state of marijuana studies, we wouldn't blame if you just ignored the nerds and continued on with that joint.
It makes you drive better. It makes you crash.
It makes you insane in the membrane. It makes you slightly sharper."
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It makes you drive better. It makes you crash.
It makes you insane in the membrane. It makes you slightly sharper."
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