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Though individual states will each have their own regulations when it comes to the sale and distribution to the public, it is only a matter of time until the plant is as readily available as tobacco and alcohol.\r\n\r\nThere are dozens if not hundreds of reasons that we’re not going to see a decline in support, but these are the five most prominent reasons the marijuana movement has only just begun!\r\n\r\n<strong>#5 Support is Growing Rapidly</strong>\r\n\r\nFor the first time since the 70’s the general public is in favor of marijuana legalization in some form. A <a href="http://www.gallup.com/poll/165539/first-time-americans-favor-legalizing-marijuana.aspx">whopping 58% majority</a> are now supporting the marijuana movement!\r\n\r\nThe age group most in favor of legalization would be the millennials, mainly people age 18-29, which is not surprising. People in the 69 and older age group are the only age group that still has a majority in favor of keeping the plant illegal in all states.\r\n\r\n<strong>#4 More and More States are Taking Action</strong>\r\n\r\nWith <a href="http://medicalmarijuana.procon.org/view.resource.php?resourceID=000881">23 states</a> already having some sort of marijuana movement set in place it’s no surprise that the rest are following suite. Even though only the 23 states have laws already in place there are several more that are likely soon the be on that list.\r\n\r\nThere are at least eight states that are currently working on some form of marijuana reform – most of them starting on the premise of medical legalization, though recreational is sure to follow soon after. Especially with the success in Colorado and Washington in 2014.\r\n\r\nStates considering medical legalization include Florida, Alabama, Iowa, Pennsylvania and more. States that are ready to legalize recreationally (pending of course) include Massachusetts, California and Hawaii among others.\r\n\r\n<strong>#3 The Medicinal Uses Can No Longer Be Denied</strong>\r\n\r\nFor years there was debate about the legitimacy of possible medicinal uses for cannabis. In recent decades these myths have been one by one been tested.\r\n\r\nThough we still have a long way to go we have proven several ways the active ingredient THC can be used in replacement of modern medicine. We can t<a href="http://www.cannabis-med.org/english/patients-use.htm">reat many conditions including pain relief, nausea, asthma,</a> <a href="http://www.leafscience.com/2014/07/22/7-proven-medical-benefits-thc/">insomnia and many, many more</a>.\r\n\r\nHonestly, when faced with a natural way to treat a problem, would you still choose to take manmade pharmaceuticals that can have harmful and lasting side effects?\r\n\r\n<strong>#2 The Financial Benefits to the Economy are Endless</strong>\r\n\r\nColorado and Washington are perfect examples of how the economy can be improved with legalization of marijuana. Colorado alone brought in <a href="http://www.thecannabist.co/2015/02/10/colorado-pot-tax-44-million-recreational-taxes-2014/29510/">$76 million in taxes</a> from marijuana alone! This number is only expected to grow in 2015 and 2016.\r\n\r\nIf the entire country were to legalize, <a href="http://theweek.com/articles/442380/how-legalizing-pot-could-save-americas-economy">the financial benefits would be extraordinary</a>. Both local and federal governments would see a significant boost between retail sales, cultivation, distribution, lack of criminal activity and many other markets.\r\n\r\nAfter the most recent recession in 2008, this is exactly the kind of dramatic change the economy needs to pick itself up again.\r\n\r\n<strong>#1 The Benefits Outweigh Any Potential “Dangers” </strong>\r\n\r\nThe people who still oppose marijuana legalization are those who fear the possible dangers of the drug.\r\n\r\nWhile some are still the argument that those who start smoking young will lose IQ points or become lazy, these are far less harmful side effects than those of alcohol and cigarettes which kill people.\r\n\r\nWith recent studies showing the ways that marijuana can help people however, these dangers are looking less and less harmful. The possibility of overdose is absolutely none – yet alcohol which has been the root cause of many deaths is readily available.\r\n\r\nAfter all this time people are finally starting to question whether or not keeping marijuana illegal is worth it. With the possibility to save lives, keep people out of jail and boost the economy in ways we might not be able to imagine yet, why do so many people still have a problem with it?\r\n\r\nIn short, between the rapidly growing support, the legalization from state to state and the science behind the truth about cannabis – are proving that marijuana legalization is inevitable. It’s truly only a matter of time and how much longer this decades old prohibition can hold up.', '5 Reasons the Marijuana Movement is Going to Continue to Grow', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', '5-reasons-the-marijuana-movement-is-going-to-continue-to-grow', '', '', '2015-06-18 11:19:55', '2015-06-18 18:19:55', '', 0, 'http://www.marijuanatimes.org/?p=149', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(150, 1, '2015-06-18 11:13:45', '2015-06-18 18:13:45', 'The past decades have made significant progress in the legalization of marijuana both medical and even recreational. This is a trend that has been gaining momentum since the turn of the millennium and is not likely to come to an end any time soon.\r\n\r\nActually quite the opposite – at this rate, things are likely to continue to grow until the legalization is standard across the country. Though individual states will each have their own regulations when it comes to the sale and distribution to the public, it is only a matter of time until the plant is as readily available as tobacco and alcohol.\r\n\r\nThere are dozens if not hundreds of reasons that we’re not going to see a decline in support, but these are the five most prominent reasons the marijuana movement has only just begun!\r\n\r\n<strong>#5 Support is Growing Rapidly</strong>\r\n\r\nFor the first time since the 70’s the general public is in favor of marijuana legalization in some form. A <a href="http://www.gallup.com/poll/165539/first-time-americans-favor-legalizing-marijuana.aspx">whopping 58% majority</a> are now supporting the marijuana movement!\r\n\r\nThe age group most in favor of legalization would be the millennials, mainly people age 18-29, which is not surprising. People in the 69 and older age group are the only age group that still has a majority in favor of keeping the plant illegal in all states.\r\n\r\n<strong>#4 More and More States are Taking Action</strong>\r\n\r\nWith <a href="http://medicalmarijuana.procon.org/view.resource.php?resourceID=000881">23 states</a> already having some sort of marijuana movement set in place it’s no surprise that the rest are following suite. Even though only the 23 states have laws already in place there are several more that are likely soon the be on that list.\r\n\r\nThere are at least eight states that are currently working on some form of marijuana reform – most of them starting on the premise of medical legalization, though recreational is sure to follow soon after. Especially with the success in Colorado and Washington in 2014.\r\n\r\nStates considering medical legalization include Florida, Alabama, Iowa, Pennsylvania and more. States that are ready to legalize recreationally (pending of course) include Massachusetts, California and Hawaii among others.\r\n\r\n<strong>#3 The Medicinal Uses Can No Longer Be Denied</strong>\r\n\r\nFor years there was debate about the legitimacy of possible medicinal uses for cannabis. In recent decades these myths have been one by one been tested.\r\n\r\nThough we still have a long way to go we have proven several ways the active ingredient THC can be used in replacement of modern medicine. 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This number is only expected to grow in 2015 and 2016.\r\n\r\nIf the entire country were to legalize, <a href="http://theweek.com/articles/442380/how-legalizing-pot-could-save-americas-economy">the financial benefits would be extraordinary</a>. Both local and federal governments would see a significant boost between retail sales, cultivation, distribution, lack of criminal activity and many other markets.\r\n\r\nAfter the most recent recession in 2008, this is exactly the kind of dramatic change the economy needs to pick itself up again.\r\n\r\n<strong>#1 The Benefits Outweigh Any Potential “Dangers” </strong>\r\n\r\nThe people who still oppose marijuana legalization are those who fear the possible dangers of the drug.\r\n\r\nWhile some are still the argument that those who start smoking young will lose IQ points or become lazy, these are far less harmful side effects than those of alcohol and cigarettes which kill people.\r\n\r\nWith recent studies showing the ways that marijuana can help people however, these dangers are looking less and less harmful. 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(154, 3, '2015-06-18 11:40:42', '2015-06-18 18:40:42', 'While it may not be the progress we were hoping for after Amendment 2 failed to get the 60-40% vote in 2014, there is still progress for medical marijuana in Florida!\r\n\r\nIn 2014 Gov. Rick Scott signed into law a bill that would allow a high CBD and low THC strain of marijuana called Charlotte’s Web to be grown and distributed to epileptic children.\r\n\r\nCharlotte’s Web is the medicinal oil extracted from the cannabis. This oil has been clinically proven to be useful in the prevention of seizures in epileptic patients as well as improving other neurological conditions. It will also be allowed for patience of Parkinson’s and some types and stages of cancer to use this cannabis oil for medical purposes.\r\n\r\nIt hasn’t been an easy road since the bill was first signed. The whole thing was more or less sent back to the drawing board over the fact that the rules designed in the bill to regulate production and distribution were considered vague.\r\n\r\nHowever this was thrown out last month as Florida Administrative Law Judge W. David Watkins <a href="http://www.newsherald.com/news/government/judge-clears-legal-web-for-florida-patients-to-get-marijuana-1.484047?page=0">opened up by reading an excerpt from the children’s book Charlotte’s Web</a> before throwing out the case against the low-THC strain.\r\n\r\nAfter this long wait parents of epileptic children may finally see progress by the end of 2015. Depending on how quickly things move, the cannabis oil may even be available to patients by the end of the year rather than waiting until early 2016.\r\n\r\nRegardless of the set-backs Charlotte’s Web being given the official “green light” is a first step in the right direction for Florida. While Amendment 2 failed the first time around it was not nearly as detailed as it could have been and this likely lead to an under informed population.\r\n\r\nOnly five nurseries in Florida will be given a license to grow this strain – so it’s no doubt everyone is going to be after those licenses as soon as they can apply.\r\n\r\nIt may not be Amendment 2 and it may not help all the patients in Florida access to the medical marijuana they need, but it’s definitely a step in right direction. Any progress is better than no progress.\r\n\r\nMaybe the progress with Charlotte’s Web will be the push that the opposing 42% needed to see just how important and beneficial medical marijuana really is.', 'Charlotte’s Web is Given the Green Light to Grow in Florida', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'charlottes-web-is-given-the-green-light-to-grow-in-florida', '', '', '2015-06-18 11:42:34', '2015-06-18 18:42:34', '', 0, 'http://www.marijuanatimes.org/?p=154', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(158, 4, '2015-06-19 14:29:07', '2015-06-19 21:29:07', 'The medical marijuana industry has been flourishing in recent years. There has been an influx of patients realizing the healing powers of this versatile plant. With this wave of medical cannabis popularity, new patients sometimes feel overwhelmed making choices on which strains to medicate with. While there is no exact science behind differentiating cannabis strains, your local “bud tenders” will probably agree with our assessments. Ask your doctor and your bud tender before you try any of these strains. Before you make your first trip to the dispensary, read on to find out what to look for. Keep in mind we’re only talking about the cannabis flowers, or “buds” in this article.\r\n\r\n<strong><u>Cannabis Sativa\r\n</u></strong>\r\n\r\n[caption id="attachment_161" align="alignleft" width="81"]<img class="  wp-image-161" src="http://www.marijuanatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/iStock_000050547746_Large-229x300.jpg" alt="iStock_000050547746_Large" width="81" height="106" /> Getty Images[/caption]\r\n\r\nSativa usually features a cerebral, less euphoric medicated effect which is perfect for treating inflammation and acute pain when a patient needs to get on with their day. The cannabis sativa plant grows tall and long most of the time. Patients treating depression and anxiety tend to do well with sativa dominant strains like Sour Diesel and AK-47.\r\n\r\n<strong><u>Cannabis Indica\r\n</u></strong>\r\n\r\n[caption id="attachment_163" align="alignright" width="164"]<img class="  wp-image-163" src="http://www.marijuanatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/Indica-100.jpg" alt="Indica-100" width="164" height="109" /> Getty Images[/caption]\r\n\r\nStrains of medical cannabis showing predominantly indica characteristics are typically known for their relaxing and healing effects on the body. Cannabis Indica plants most often grow short and thick. Indica dominant strains can treat chronic pain such as back and neck pain. Indica dominant strains like Northern Lights and OG Kush are well suited to treat most chronic pain suffers.\r\n\r\n<strong><u>Hybrids</u></strong>\r\n\r\n[caption id="attachment_164" align="alignleft" width="164"]<img class="  wp-image-164" src="http://www.marijuanatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/Hybrid-100.jpg" alt="Hybrid-100" width="164" height="109" /> Getty Images[/caption]\r\n\r\nHybrid cannabis strains combine the medicated body effects of an indica and the cerebral effects of a sativa. An example of a perfect cross hybrid is blue dream. PTSD is has recently been nationally recognized as an ailment legally treated with cannabis, and hybrid strains are helping treat this disorder.\r\n\r\n<strong><u>Cannabis Ruderalis</u></strong>\r\n\r\n[caption id="attachment_165" align="alignright" width="150"]<img class="wp-image-165 size-full" src="http://www.marijuanatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/Swag-100.jpg" alt="leaf of cannabis on white background" width="150" height="100" /> Getty Images[/caption]\r\n\r\nFilled with stems and seeds, most ruderalis is what’s known as “schwag” marijuana. Ruderalis can withstand much harsher climates than indica or sativa and grows with little care, which is why its quality is lower compared to the others.\r\n\r\n--------------------------------------------------------------------------\r\n\r\nDid we miss anything? If you’re a medical patient, which strain helps relieve your particular physical or emotional pain the best? Leave a comment below and let us know!\r\n\r\nStay tuned to this series - The Comprehensive Cannabis Medicine Guide! In future articles, we’ll cover other ways to medicate with cannabis: such as dabs, hash, edibles and more!', 'Versatile Medicine: A Quick and Comprehensive Guide to Understanding Cannabis Strains Part 1', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'versatile-medicine-a-quick-and-comprehensive-guide-to-understanding-cannabis-strains-part-1', '', '', '2015-06-19 15:04:46', '2015-06-19 22:04:46', '', 0, 'http://www.marijuanatimes.org/?p=158', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(162, 1, '2015-06-19 14:39:10', '2015-06-19 21:39:10', 'The medical marijuana industry has been flourishing in recent years. There has been an influx of patients realizing the healing powers of this versatile plant. With this wave of medical cannabis popularity, new patients sometimes feel overwhelmed making choices on which strains to medicate with. While there is no exact science behind differentiating cannabis strains, your local “bud tenders” will probably agree with our assessments. Ask your doctor and your bud tender before you try any of these strains. Before you make your first trip to the dispensary, read on to find out what to look for. Keep in mind we’re only talking about the cannabis flowers, or “buds” in this article.\n\n<strong><u>Cannabis Sativa\n</u></strong>\n\n<a href="http://www.marijuanatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/iStock_000050547746_Large.jpg"><img class="  wp-image-161 alignleft" src="http://www.marijuanatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/iStock_000050547746_Large-229x300.jpg" alt="iStock_000050547746_Large" width="81" height="106" /></a>Sativa usually features a cerebral, less euphoric medicated effect which is perfect for treating inflammation and acute pain when a patient needs to get on with their day. The cannabis sativa plant grows tall and long most of the time. Patients treating depression and anxiety tend to do well with sativa dominant strains like Sour Diesel and AK-47.\n\n<strong><u>Cannabis Indica\n</u></strong>\n\n<a href="http://www.marijuanatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/Indica-100.jpg"><img class="  wp-image-163 alignright" src="http://www.marijuanatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/Indica-100.jpg" alt="Indica-100" width="164" height="109" /></a>Strains of medical cannabis showing predominantly indica characteristics are typically known for their relaxing and healing effects on the body. Cannabis Indica plants most often grow short and thick. Indica dominant strains can treat chronic pain such as back and neck pain. Indica dominant strains like Northern Lights and OG Kush are well suited to treat most chronic pain suffers.\n\n<strong><u>Hybrids</u></strong>\n\n<a href="http://www.marijuanatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/Hybrid-100.jpg"><img class="  wp-image-164 alignleft" src="http://www.marijuanatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/Hybrid-100.jpg" alt="Hybrid-100" width="164" height="109" /></a>Hybrid cannabis strains combine the medicated body effects of an indica and the cerebral effects of a sativa. An example of a perfect cross hybrid is blue dream. PTSD is has recently been nationally recognized as an ailment legally treated with cannabis, and hybrid strains are helping treat this disorder.\n\n<strong><u>Cannabis Ruderalis</u></strong>\n\nFilled with stems and seeds, most ruderalis is what’s known as “schwag” marijuana. Ruderalis can withstand much harsher climates than indica or sativa and grows with little care, which is why its quality is lower compared to the others.\n\n--------------------------------------------------------------------------\n\nDid we miss anything? If you’re a medical patient, which strain helps relieve your particular physical or emotional pain the best? Leave a comment below and let us know!\n\nStay tuned to this series - The Comprehensive Cannabis Medicine Guide! In future articles, we’ll cover other ways to medicate with cannabis: such as dabs, hash, edibles and more!', 'Versatile Medicine: A Quick and Comprehensive Guide to Understanding Cannabis Strains Part 1', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '158-autosave-v1', '', '', '2015-06-19 14:39:10', '2015-06-19 21:39:10', '', 158, 'http://www.marijuanatimes.org/158-autosave-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
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(166, 1, '2015-06-19 14:40:07', '2015-06-19 21:40:07', 'The medical marijuana industry has been flourishing in recent years. There has been an influx of patients realizing the healing powers of this versatile plant. With this wave of medical cannabis popularity, new patients sometimes feel overwhelmed making choices on which strains to medicate with. While there is no exact science behind differentiating cannabis strains, your local “bud tenders” will probably agree with our assessments. Ask your doctor and your bud tender before you try any of these strains. Before you make your first trip to the dispensary, read on to find out what to look for. Keep in mind we’re only talking about the cannabis flowers, or “buds” in this article.\r\n\r\n<strong><u>Cannabis Sativa\r\n</u></strong>\r\n\r\n<img class="  wp-image-161 alignleft" src="http://www.marijuanatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/iStock_000050547746_Large-229x300.jpg" alt="iStock_000050547746_Large" width="81" height="106" />Sativa usually features a cerebral, less euphoric medicated effect which is perfect for treating inflammation and acute pain when a patient needs to get on with their day. The cannabis sativa plant grows tall and long most of the time. Patients treating depression and anxiety tend to do well with sativa dominant strains like Sour Diesel and AK-47.\r\n\r\n<strong><u>Cannabis Indica\r\n</u></strong>\r\n\r\n<img class="  wp-image-163 alignright" src="http://www.marijuanatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/Indica-100.jpg" alt="Indica-100" width="164" height="109" />Strains of medical cannabis showing predominantly indica characteristics are typically known for their relaxing and healing effects on the body. Cannabis Indica plants most often grow short and thick. Indica dominant strains can treat chronic pain such as back and neck pain. Indica dominant strains like Northern Lights and OG Kush are well suited to treat most chronic pain suffers.\r\n\r\n<strong><u>Hybrids</u></strong>\r\n\r\n<img class="  wp-image-164 alignleft" src="http://www.marijuanatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/Hybrid-100.jpg" alt="Hybrid-100" width="164" height="109" />Hybrid cannabis strains combine the medicated body effects of an indica and the cerebral effects of a sativa. An example of a perfect cross hybrid is blue dream. PTSD is has recently been nationally recognized as an ailment legally treated with cannabis, and hybrid strains are helping treat this disorder.\r\n\r\n<strong><u>Cannabis Ruderalis</u></strong>\r\n\r\n<img class="size-full wp-image-165" src="http://www.marijuanatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/Swag-100.jpg" alt="leaf of cannabis on white background" width="150" height="100" />\r\n\r\nFilled with stems and seeds, most ruderalis is what’s known as “schwag” marijuana. Ruderalis can withstand much harsher climates than indica or sativa and grows with little care, which is why its quality is lower compared to the others.\r\n\r\n--------------------------------------------------------------------------\r\n\r\nDid we miss anything? If you’re a medical patient, which strain helps relieve your particular physical or emotional pain the best? Leave a comment below and let us know!\r\n\r\nStay tuned to this series - The Comprehensive Cannabis Medicine Guide! In future articles, we’ll cover other ways to medicate with cannabis: such as dabs, hash, edibles and more!', 'Versatile Medicine: A Quick and Comprehensive Guide to Understanding Cannabis Strains Part 1', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '158-revision-v1', '', '', '2015-06-19 14:40:07', '2015-06-19 21:40:07', '', 158, 'http://www.marijuanatimes.org/158-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(167, 1, '2015-06-19 14:40:33', '2015-06-19 21:40:33', 'The medical marijuana industry has been flourishing in recent years. There has been an influx of patients realizing the healing powers of this versatile plant. With this wave of medical cannabis popularity, new patients sometimes feel overwhelmed making choices on which strains to medicate with. While there is no exact science behind differentiating cannabis strains, your local “bud tenders” will probably agree with our assessments. Ask your doctor and your bud tender before you try any of these strains. Before you make your first trip to the dispensary, read on to find out what to look for. Keep in mind we’re only talking about the cannabis flowers, or “buds” in this article.\r\n\r\n<strong><u>Cannabis Sativa\r\n</u></strong>\r\n\r\n<img class="  wp-image-161 alignleft" src="http://www.marijuanatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/iStock_000050547746_Large-229x300.jpg" alt="iStock_000050547746_Large" width="81" height="106" />Sativa usually features a cerebral, less euphoric medicated effect which is perfect for treating inflammation and acute pain when a patient needs to get on with their day. The cannabis sativa plant grows tall and long most of the time. Patients treating depression and anxiety tend to do well with sativa dominant strains like Sour Diesel and AK-47.\r\n\r\n<strong><u>Cannabis Indica\r\n</u></strong>\r\n\r\n<img class="  wp-image-163 alignright" src="http://www.marijuanatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/Indica-100.jpg" alt="Indica-100" width="164" height="109" />Strains of medical cannabis showing predominantly indica characteristics are typically known for their relaxing and healing effects on the body. Cannabis Indica plants most often grow short and thick. Indica dominant strains can treat chronic pain such as back and neck pain. Indica dominant strains like Northern Lights and OG Kush are well suited to treat most chronic pain suffers.\r\n\r\n<strong><u>Hybrids</u></strong>\r\n\r\n<img class="  wp-image-164 alignleft" src="http://www.marijuanatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/Hybrid-100.jpg" alt="Hybrid-100" width="164" height="109" />Hybrid cannabis strains combine the medicated body effects of an indica and the cerebral effects of a sativa. An example of a perfect cross hybrid is blue dream. PTSD is has recently been nationally recognized as an ailment legally treated with cannabis, and hybrid strains are helping treat this disorder.\r\n\r\n<strong><u>Cannabis Ruderalis</u></strong>\r\n\r\n<img class="size-full wp-image-165 alignright" src="http://www.marijuanatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/Swag-100.jpg" alt="leaf of cannabis on white background" width="150" height="100" />\r\n\r\nFilled with stems and seeds, most ruderalis is what’s known as “schwag” marijuana. Ruderalis can withstand much harsher climates than indica or sativa and grows with little care, which is why its quality is lower compared to the others.\r\n\r\n--------------------------------------------------------------------------\r\n\r\nDid we miss anything? If you’re a medical patient, which strain helps relieve your particular physical or emotional pain the best? Leave a comment below and let us know!\r\n\r\nStay tuned to this series - The Comprehensive Cannabis Medicine Guide! In future articles, we’ll cover other ways to medicate with cannabis: such as dabs, hash, edibles and more!', 'Versatile Medicine: A Quick and Comprehensive Guide to Understanding Cannabis Strains Part 1', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '158-revision-v1', '', '', '2015-06-19 14:40:33', '2015-06-19 21:40:33', '', 158, 'http://www.marijuanatimes.org/158-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(168, 3, '2015-06-20 10:59:41', '2015-06-20 17:59:41', 'It’s that time again – presidential candidates are coming out in the open with their plans, ambitions and of course, all their promises. Most presidential campaigners are likely appeal to the masses on most ideals, however candidate Chris Christie has gone against the pack with this one.\r\n\r\nIn April Christie was interviewed on “The Hugh Hewitt Show” where he made the very bold statement that he will “crack down and not permit” legalized marijuana if made president.\r\n\r\nConsidering he is the only candidate who currently wishes to tear down the progress in marijuana legalization it is likely he will not see much of the presidential race. While he may have good points in other ideals – this is one statement that is likely to lose him a lot of votes before the race has really begun.\r\n\r\n<a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2015/04/23/chris-christie-marijuana_n_7131018.html">According to Christie marijuana is a “gateway”</a> drug and this is the reasoning he stands behind keeping cannabis illegal. The thing is the “gateway” theory is exactly that – a theory.\r\n\r\nScience has not proven, nor will they be able to prove that any single drug is a gateway drug. By that standard both cigarettes and alcohol would also still be illegal in the U.S.\r\n\r\nThe rest of the candidates rightfully said they would leave the states free to make their own decision. Christie is the only candidate who both opposes the marijuana movement as well as wishes to put an end to it.\r\n\r\nChristie referred to the money made through taxes as a result of marijuana legalization as “blood money”. Basically, he would prefer to see the plant stay under prohibition and would – if made president – enforce federal law in the states which have chosen to legalize.\r\n\r\nOn the Daily Show host <a href="http://www.salon.com/2015/04/21/jon_stewart_blasts_chris_christie_for_shameless_marijuana_hypocrisy/">Jon Stewart made a point</a> to put it on blast that Christie’s position on marijuana reform is hypocritical. While he wants to keep fighting against the legalization of marijuana due to “addictive” and “gateway” properties of the plant, Christie is all for legalizing online gambling.\r\n\r\nGambling is just as much an addiction problem as any drug in the United States today. On top of that, marijuana does not have any physically addicting properties – anyone who feels they are addicted are only suffering a psychological addiction.\r\n\r\nThat being said, Chris Christie has probably already lost this presidential race. Most voters are okay with states individual choice to legalize and feel it is not the governments place to get involved.\r\n\r\nTt’s time to let the states decide.', 'Presidential Candidate May Destroy the Progress in Marijuana Legalization if Elected', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'presidential-candidate-may-destroy-the-progress-in-marijuana-legalization-if-elected', '', '', '2015-07-01 09:22:40', '2015-07-01 16:22:40', '', 0, 'http://www.marijuanatimes.org/?p=168', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(170, 1, '2015-06-19 14:59:03', '2015-06-19 21:59:03', 'It’s that time again – presidential candidates are coming out in the open with their plans, ambitions and of course, all their promises. Most presidential campaigners are likely appeal to the masses on most ideals, however candidate Chris Christie has gone against the pack with this one.\r\n\r\nIn April Christie was interviewed on “The Hugh Hewitt Show” where he made the very bold statement that he will “crack down and not permit” legalized marijuana if made president.\r\n\r\nConsidering he is the only candidate who currently wishes to tear down the progress in marijuana legalization it is likely he will not see much of the presidential race. While he may have good points in other ideals – this is one statement that is likely to lose him a lot of votes before the race has really begun.\r\n\r\n<a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2015/04/23/chris-christie-marijuana_n_7131018.html">According to Christie marijuana is a “gateway”</a> drug and this is the reasoning he stands behind keeping cannabis illegal. The thing is the “gateway” theory is exactly that – a theory.\r\n\r\nScience has not proven, nor will they be able to prove that any single drug is a gateway drug. By that standard both cigarettes and alcohol would also still be illegal in the U.S.\r\n\r\nThe rest of the candidates rightfully said they would leave the states free to make their own decision. Christie is the only candidate who both opposes the marijuana movement as well as wishes to put an end to it.\r\n\r\nChristie referred to the money made through taxes as a result of marijuana legalization as “blood money”. Basically, he would prefer to see the plant stay under prohibition and would – if made president – enforce federal law in the states which have chosen to legalize.\r\n\r\nOn the Daily Show host <a href="http://www.salon.com/2015/04/21/jon_stewart_blasts_chris_christie_for_shameless_marijuana_hypocrisy/">Jon Stewart made a point</a> to put it on blast that Christie’s position on marijuana reform is hypocritical. While he wants to keep fighting against the legalization of marijuana due to “addictive” and “gateway” properties of the plant, Christie is all for legalizing online gambling.\r\n\r\nGambling is just as much an addiction problem as any drug in the United States today. On top of that, marijuana does not have any physically addicting properties – anyone who feels they are addicted are only suffering a psychological addiction.\r\n\r\nThat being said, Chris Christie has probably already lost this presidential race. Most voters are okay with states individual choice to legalize and feel it is not the governments place to get involved.\r\n\r\nTt’s time to let the states decide.', 'Presidential Candidate May Destroy the Progress in Marijuana Legalization if Elected', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '168-revision-v1', '', '', '2015-06-19 14:59:03', '2015-06-19 21:59:03', '', 168, 'http://www.marijuanatimes.org/168-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(171, 1, '2015-06-19 15:00:13', '2015-06-19 22:00:13', 'It’s that time again – presidential candidates are coming out in the open with their plans, ambitions and of course, all their promises. Most presidential campaigners are likely appeal to the masses on most ideals, however candidate Chris Christie has gone against the pack with this one.\r\n\r\nIn April Christie was interviewed on “The Hugh Hewitt Show” where he made the very bold statement that he will “crack down and not permit” legalized marijuana if made president.\r\n\r\nConsidering he is the only candidate who currently wishes to tear down the progress in marijuana legalization it is likely he will not see much of the presidential race. While he may have good points in other ideals – this is one statement that is likely to lose him a lot of votes before the race has really begun.\r\n\r\n<a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2015/04/23/chris-christie-marijuana_n_7131018.html">According to Christie marijuana is a “gateway”</a> drug and this is the reasoning he stands behind keeping cannabis illegal. The thing is the “gateway” theory is exactly that – a theory.\r\n\r\nScience has not proven, nor will they be able to prove that any single drug is a gateway drug. By that standard both cigarettes and alcohol would also still be illegal in the U.S.\r\n\r\nThe rest of the candidates rightfully said they would leave the states free to make their own decision. Christie is the only candidate who both opposes the marijuana movement as well as wishes to put an end to it.\r\n\r\nChristie referred to the money made through taxes as a result of marijuana legalization as “blood money”. Basically, he would prefer to see the plant stay under prohibition and would – if made president – enforce federal law in the states which have chosen to legalize.\r\n\r\nOn the Daily Show host <a href="http://www.salon.com/2015/04/21/jon_stewart_blasts_chris_christie_for_shameless_marijuana_hypocrisy/">Jon Stewart made a point</a> to put it on blast that Christie’s position on marijuana reform is hypocritical. While he wants to keep fighting against the legalization of marijuana due to “addictive” and “gateway” properties of the plant, Christie is all for legalizing online gambling.\r\n\r\nGambling is just as much an addiction problem as any drug in the United States today. On top of that, marijuana does not have any physically addicting properties – anyone who feels they are addicted are only suffering a psychological addiction.\r\n\r\nThat being said, Chris Christie has probably already lost this presidential race. Most voters are okay with states individual choice to legalize and feel it is not the governments place to get involved.\r\n\r\nIt’s time to let the states decide.', 'Presidential Candidate May Destroy the Progress in Marijuana Legalization if Elected', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '168-revision-v1', '', '', '2015-06-19 15:00:13', '2015-06-19 22:00:13', '', 168, 'http://www.marijuanatimes.org/168-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(172, 1, '2015-06-19 15:04:46', '2015-06-19 22:04:46', 'The medical marijuana industry has been flourishing in recent years. There has been an influx of patients realizing the healing powers of this versatile plant. With this wave of medical cannabis popularity, new patients sometimes feel overwhelmed making choices on which strains to medicate with. While there is no exact science behind differentiating cannabis strains, your local “bud tenders” will probably agree with our assessments. Ask your doctor and your bud tender before you try any of these strains. Before you make your first trip to the dispensary, read on to find out what to look for. Keep in mind we’re only talking about the cannabis flowers, or “buds” in this article.\r\n\r\n<strong><u>Cannabis Sativa\r\n</u></strong>\r\n\r\n[caption id="attachment_161" align="alignleft" width="81"]<img class="  wp-image-161" src="http://www.marijuanatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/iStock_000050547746_Large-229x300.jpg" alt="iStock_000050547746_Large" width="81" height="106" /> Getty Images[/caption]\r\n\r\nSativa usually features a cerebral, less euphoric medicated effect which is perfect for treating inflammation and acute pain when a patient needs to get on with their day. The cannabis sativa plant grows tall and long most of the time. Patients treating depression and anxiety tend to do well with sativa dominant strains like Sour Diesel and AK-47.\r\n\r\n<strong><u>Cannabis Indica\r\n</u></strong>\r\n\r\n[caption id="attachment_163" align="alignright" width="164"]<img class="  wp-image-163" src="http://www.marijuanatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/Indica-100.jpg" alt="Indica-100" width="164" height="109" /> Getty Images[/caption]\r\n\r\nStrains of medical cannabis showing predominantly indica characteristics are typically known for their relaxing and healing effects on the body. Cannabis Indica plants most often grow short and thick. Indica dominant strains can treat chronic pain such as back and neck pain. Indica dominant strains like Northern Lights and OG Kush are well suited to treat most chronic pain suffers.\r\n\r\n<strong><u>Hybrids</u></strong>\r\n\r\n[caption id="attachment_164" align="alignleft" width="164"]<img class="  wp-image-164" src="http://www.marijuanatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/Hybrid-100.jpg" alt="Hybrid-100" width="164" height="109" /> Getty Images[/caption]\r\n\r\nHybrid cannabis strains combine the medicated body effects of an indica and the cerebral effects of a sativa. An example of a perfect cross hybrid is blue dream. PTSD is has recently been nationally recognized as an ailment legally treated with cannabis, and hybrid strains are helping treat this disorder.\r\n\r\n<strong><u>Cannabis Ruderalis</u></strong>\r\n\r\n[caption id="attachment_165" align="alignright" width="150"]<img class="wp-image-165 size-full" src="http://www.marijuanatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/Swag-100.jpg" alt="leaf of cannabis on white background" width="150" height="100" /> Getty Images[/caption]\r\n\r\nFilled with stems and seeds, most ruderalis is what’s known as “schwag” marijuana. Ruderalis can withstand much harsher climates than indica or sativa and grows with little care, which is why its quality is lower compared to the others.\r\n\r\n--------------------------------------------------------------------------\r\n\r\nDid we miss anything? If you’re a medical patient, which strain helps relieve your particular physical or emotional pain the best? Leave a comment below and let us know!\r\n\r\nStay tuned to this series - The Comprehensive Cannabis Medicine Guide! In future articles, we’ll cover other ways to medicate with cannabis: such as dabs, hash, edibles and more!', 'Versatile Medicine: A Quick and Comprehensive Guide to Understanding Cannabis Strains Part 1', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '158-revision-v1', '', '', '2015-06-19 15:04:46', '2015-06-19 22:04:46', '', 158, 'http://www.marijuanatimes.org/158-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(173, 1, '2015-06-19 16:38:20', '2015-06-19 23:38:20', 'It’s that time again – presidential candidates are coming out in the open with their plans, ambitions and of course, all their promises. Most presidential campaigners are likely appeal to the masses on most ideals, however candidate Chris Christie has gone against the pack with this one.\r\n\r\nIn April Christie was interviewed on “The Hugh Hewitt Show” where he made the very bold statement that he will “crack down and not permit” legalized marijuana if made president.\r\n\r\nConsidering he is the only candidate who currently wishes to tear down the progress in marijuana legalization it is likely he will not see much of the presidential race. While he may have good points in other ideals – this is one statement that is likely to lose him a lot of votes before the race has really begun.\r\n\r\n<a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2015/04/23/chris-christie-marijuana_n_7131018.html">According to Christie marijuana is a “gateway”</a> drug and this is the reasoning he stands behind keeping cannabis illegal. The thing is the “gateway” theory is exactly that – a theory.\r\n\r\nScience has not proven, nor will they be able to prove that any single drug is a gateway drug. By that standard both cigarettes and alcohol would also still be illegal in the U.S.\r\n\r\nThe rest of the candidates rightfully said they would leave the states free to make their own decision. Christie is the only candidate who both opposes the marijuana movement as well as wishes to put an end to it.\r\n\r\nChristie referred to the money made through taxes as a result of marijuana legalization as “blood money”. Basically, he would prefer to see the plant stay under prohibition and would – if made president – enforce federal law in the states which have chosen to legalize.\r\n\r\nOn the Daily Show host <a href="http://www.salon.com/2015/04/21/jon_stewart_blasts_chris_christie_for_shameless_marijuana_hypocrisy/">Jon Stewart made a point</a> to put it on blast that Christie’s position on marijuana reform is hypocritical. While he wants to keep fighting against the legalization of marijuana due to “addictive” and “gateway” properties of the plant, Christie is all for legalizing online gambling.\r\n\r\nGambling is just as much an addiction problem as any drug in the United States today. On top of that, marijuana does not have any physically addicting properties – anyone who feels they are addicted are only suffering a psychological addiction.\r\n\r\nThat being said, Chris Christie has probably already lost this presidential race. Most voters are okay with states individual choice to legalize and feel it is not the governments place to get involved.\r\n\r\nTt’s time to let the states decide.', 'Presidential Candidate May Destroy the Progress in Marijuana Legalization if Elected', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '168-autosave-v1', '', '', '2015-06-19 16:38:20', '2015-06-19 23:38:20', '', 168, 'http://www.marijuanatimes.org/168-autosave-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(174, 1, '2015-06-19 16:38:42', '2015-06-19 23:38:42', 'It’s that time again – presidential candidates are coming out in the open with their plans, ambitions and of course, all their promises. Most presidential campaigners are likely appeal to the masses on most ideals, however candidate Chris Christie has gone against the pack with this one.\r\n\r\nIn April Christie was interviewed on “The Hugh Hewitt Show” where he made the very bold statement that he will “crack down and not permit” legalized marijuana if made president.\r\n\r\nConsidering he is the only candidate who currently wishes to tear down the progress in marijuana legalization it is likely he will not see much of the presidential race. While he may have good points in other ideals – this is one statement that is likely to lose him a lot of votes before the race has really begun.\r\n\r\n<a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2015/04/23/chris-christie-marijuana_n_7131018.html">According to Christie marijuana is a “gateway”</a> drug and this is the reasoning he stands behind keeping cannabis illegal. The thing is the “gateway” theory is exactly that – a theory.\r\n\r\nScience has not proven, nor will they be able to prove that any single drug is a gateway drug. By that standard both cigarettes and alcohol would also still be illegal in the U.S.\r\n\r\nThe rest of the candidates rightfully said they would leave the states free to make their own decision. Christie is the only candidate who both opposes the marijuana movement as well as wishes to put an end to it.\r\n\r\nChristie referred to the money made through taxes as a result of marijuana legalization as “blood money”. Basically, he would prefer to see the plant stay under prohibition and would – if made president – enforce federal law in the states which have chosen to legalize.\r\n\r\nOn the Daily Show host <a href="http://www.salon.com/2015/04/21/jon_stewart_blasts_chris_christie_for_shameless_marijuana_hypocrisy/">Jon Stewart made a point</a> to put it on blast that Christie’s position on marijuana reform is hypocritical. While he wants to keep fighting against the legalization of marijuana due to “addictive” and “gateway” properties of the plant, Christie is all for legalizing online gambling.\r\n\r\nGambling is just as much an addiction problem as any drug in the United States today. On top of that, marijuana does not have any physically addicting properties – anyone who feels they are addicted are only suffering a psychological addiction.\r\n\r\nThat being said, Chris Christie has probably already lost this presidential race. Most voters are okay with states individual choice to legalize and feel it is not the governments place to get involved.\r\n\r\nTt’s time to let the states decide.', 'Presidential Candidate May Destroy the Progress in Marijuana Legalization if Elected', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '168-revision-v1', '', '', '2015-06-19 16:38:42', '2015-06-19 23:38:42', '', 168, 'http://www.marijuanatimes.org/168-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(176, 3, '2015-06-30 15:03:08', '2015-06-30 22:03:08', 'The War on Drugs has been going on since 1971 – and it is no more effective today than it was the day President Richard Nixon started it. The truth is, prohibition is a lost cause and we really need to stop wasting the time and money spent on this un-winnable battle.\r\n\r\n<strong>It’s Never Stopped Anyone</strong>\r\n\r\nThe truth is, it is just as easy to day to get your hands on marijuana as it was in the 60s. In fact, it may actually be more available than it was back then! It might sound crazy, but go ahead and ask any middle school or high school student and I bet they can either get you a “hook up” or at least know who in school would be able to.\r\n\r\nWith <a href="http://www.usnews.com/debate-club/is-it-time-to-scale-back-the-war-on-drugs/americas-longest-war-has-once-again-shown-that-prohibition-doesnt-work">cannabis being so easily obtained</a> by teens and adults all over the United States wouldn’t it make more sense to profit from it? In most cases, it is easier for a teen to get a hold of a bag of weed than it is to find someone 21 or older willing to buy them alcohol or over 18 to get them cigarettes.\r\n\r\n<strong>A Drug Dealer is the Modern Day Speak-easy</strong>\r\n\r\nWhen alcohol went under prohibition people were outraged. Did they conform to the rules because it was law now? Of course not! They found a way around it – something that has not changed a bit over the years.\r\n\r\nFrom 1920 – 1933 when alcohol was constitutionally banned people took matters into their own hands. They opened speak-easies, which were like bars, but in people’s basements. They would brew their own alcohol – which is very dangerous and bad liquor actually caused many deaths while the ban was in place.\r\n\r\nIn the end people found out it was better to regulate alcohol from production to sale in order to keep people safer.\r\n\r\nNow think about this for a second – people may not die from marijuana, but there is risk of overdose or adverse reactions if a dealer were to lace the marijuana with another, more dangerous substance.\r\n\r\nThough this is not likely to happen, wouldn’t it be safer for an adult to be able to go into a store and buy their marijuana where they know it was grown properly and not laced with another substance? It would also make it easier for people to determine if what they are getting is a high or low TCH strain – and just like beer versus hard liquor, smokers have their preferences too.\r\n\r\nMany drug dealers work out of their homes and their cars. Some will invite you over to try the new strain they just got. How is this any different than the 1920s Speak-easy?\r\n\r\nRegulation of production and sales would make the consumption of cannabis safer for everyone involved!\r\n\r\n<strong>The States Don’t Care What the Federal Government Says Anymore</strong>\r\n\r\nQuite frankly, the American population is coming to the conclusion by themselves that marijuana is not something to be feared. Enough people have tried it now that the lies projected by 1970s slander campaigns are holding no weight – except with the oldest generations.\r\n\r\nIn 2012 Colorado and Washington were officially the first two states to fully – medicinally and recreationally – legalize marijuana within state lines. The amount of positive change that these states have seen after letting the people make their decision is tremendous.\r\n\r\nBetween the tax revenues and the decrease in crime alone these states are already better off. There’s no point in denying it any longer, prohibition doesn’t work. The states are one by one going to prove this point until the War on Drugs (or at least the War on Marijuana) is finally over.', 'Why Prohibition Didn’t Work Then and Won’t Work Now', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'why-prohibition-didnt-work-then-and-wont-work-now', '', '', '2015-06-30 15:05:04', '2015-06-30 22:05:04', '', 0, 'http://www.marijuanatimes.org/?p=176', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(177, 1, '2015-06-30 14:59:03', '2015-06-30 21:59:03', 'The War on Drugs has been going on since 1971 – and it is no more effective today than it was the day President Richard Nixon started it. The truth is, prohibition is a lost cause and we really need to stop wasting the time and money spent on this un-winnable battle.\r\n\r\n<strong>It’s Never Stopped Anyone</strong>\r\n\r\nThe truth is, it is just as easy to day to get your hands on marijuana as it was in the 60s. In fact, it may actually be more available than it was back then! It might sound crazy, but go ahead and ask any middle school or high school student and I bet they can either get you a “hook up” or at least know who in school would be able to.\r\n\r\nWith <a href="http://www.usnews.com/debate-club/is-it-time-to-scale-back-the-war-on-drugs/americas-longest-war-has-once-again-shown-that-prohibition-doesnt-work">cannabis being so easily obtained</a> by teens and adults all over the United States wouldn’t it make more sense to profit from it? In most cases, it is easier for a teen to get a hold of a bag of weed than it is to find someone 21 or older willing to buy them alcohol or over 18 to get them cigarettes.\r\n\r\n<strong>A Drug Dealer is the Modern Day Speak-easy</strong>\r\n\r\nWhen alcohol went under prohibition people were outraged. Did they conform to the rules because it was law now? Of course not! They found a way around it – something that has not changed a bit over the years.\r\n\r\nFrom 1920 – 1933 when alcohol was constitutionally banned people took matters into their own hands. They opened speak-easies, which were like bars, but in people’s basements. They would brew their own alcohol – which is very dangerous and bad liquor actually caused many deaths while the ban was in place.\r\n\r\nIn the end people found out it was better to regulate alcohol from production to sale in order to keep people safer.\r\n\r\nNow think about this for a second – people may not die from marijuana, but there is risk of overdose or adverse reactions if a dealer were to lace the marijuana with another, more dangerous substance.\r\n\r\nThough this is not likely to happen, wouldn’t it be safer for an adult to be able to go into a store and buy their marijuana where they know it was grown properly and not laced with another substance? It would also make it easier for people to determine if what they are getting is a high or low TCH strain – and just like beer versus hard liquor, smokers have their preferences too.\r\n\r\nMany drug dealers work out of their homes and their cars. Some will invite you over to try the new strain they just got. How is this any different than the 1920s Speak-easy?\r\n\r\nRegulation of production and sales would make the consumption of cannabis safer for everyone involved!\r\n\r\n<strong>The States Don’t Care What the Federal Government Says Anymore</strong>\r\n\r\nQuite frankly, the American population is coming to the conclusion by themselves that marijuana is not something to be feared. Enough people have tried it now that the lies projected by 1970s slander campaigns are holding no weight – except with the oldest generations.\r\n\r\nIn 2012 Colorado and Washington were officially the first two states to fully – medicinally and recreationally – legalize marijuana within state lines. The amount of positive change that these states have seen after letting the people make their decision is tremendous.\r\n\r\nBetween the tax revenues and the decrease in crime alone these states are already better off. There’s no point in denying it any longer, prohibition doesn’t work. The states are one by one going to prove this point until the War on Drugs (or at least the War on Marijuana) is finally over.', 'Why Prohibition Didn’t Work Then and Won’t Work Now', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '176-revision-v1', '', '', '2015-06-30 14:59:03', '2015-06-30 21:59:03', '', 176, 'http://www.marijuanatimes.org/176-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
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(179, 6, '2015-06-30 15:11:55', '2015-06-30 22:11:55', 'There’s marijuana for pot smokers, and then there’s marijuana for medicine. But contrary to the persistent belief, medical marijuana isn’t a technical term for getting a legal buzz. There’s actually a fair bit of science that marijuana can do a body good.\r\n\r\nThere are two main types of marijuana plant that are cultivated today, <a href="https://www.leafly.com/news/cannabis-101/sativa-indica-and-hybrid-whats-the-difference-between-cannabis-ty"><em>Cannabis sativa </em>and <em>Cannabis indica</em></a>, and numerous hybrids have been created to engineer specific effects, such as mood elevation or sedation. Cannabis plants in general contain numerous active compounds. While tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD) are the most-understood and studied, there are almost <a href="http://www.ntalabs.com/media%5CChemicals%20in%20Marijuana.pdf">100 compounds in marijuana</a> that have been shown to interact with the human body, and approximately 400 additional compounds that are known but not yet studied. This does not mean that all 500 are present in the dose or that their effects are meaningful, but it does mean that there’s a lot more to marijuana than we really know at this point. It’s fair to assume that so much THC and so much of some other compound makes one strain a good appetite stimulant, while a different combination can provide better pain relief.\r\n\r\nAs a general rule THC, the compound that gives the “high”, is also known to stimulate appetites and suppress nausea, while CBD is known to reduce pain and inflammation. One strain, known as <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Low_THC_cannabis_(%22Charlotte''s_web%22)">Charlotte’s Web</a>, has almost no THC (0.3% according to the growers) and is known for its dramatic effects in reducing the frequency and violence of seizures brought on by Dravet’s syndrome. Most of the <a href="http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/epi.12631/epdf">medicinal effects of marijuana</a> are linked to CBD. In animal models, scientists have found that CBD prevents neurological decline after an ischemic event; it has anti-psychotic, anti-anxiety, and anti-addictive effects. Large-scale trials are still needed to determine if these effects can be reliably replicated in people.\r\n\r\nBut THC is also making its mark in the medical world: <a href="http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2014-06/uosc-msp060214.php">THC can alter the structure of DNA</a>—not the actual code, but the shape of the molecule—which suppressed the production of inflammatory triggers. One of the causes of <a href="http://www.aarda.org/autoimmune-information/autoimmune-statistics/">autoimmune diseases</a>, which affect nearly 1 in 10 Americans, is inflammation. Furthermore, several studies have suggested that THC can destroy the plaques of amyloid protein in the brain, which can also slow, if not prevent, Alzheimer’s.\r\n\r\nRegrettably, though, <a href="http://www.drugabuse.gov/publications/drugfacts/marijuana-medicine">there is no practical difference</a> between medical marijuana and “street’ marijuana, unless you specify a particular strain.   Marijuana sold for medical purposes carries the same risks with its use as marijuana you get from the guy who knows a guy. Even if you know your cannabis and the strain, the only real way to be sure of what you’re getting is to smoke it.', 'Science behind Medical Marijuana', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'science-behind-medical-marijuana', '', '', '2015-06-30 15:12:18', '2015-06-30 22:12:18', '', 0, 'http://www.marijuanatimes.org/?p=179', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(181, 1, '2015-06-30 15:11:55', '2015-06-30 22:11:55', 'There’s marijuana for pot smokers, and then there’s marijuana for medicine. But contrary to the persistent belief, medical marijuana isn’t a technical term for getting a legal buzz. There’s actually a fair bit of science that marijuana can do a body good.\r\n\r\nThere are two main types of marijuana plant that are cultivated today, <a href="https://www.leafly.com/news/cannabis-101/sativa-indica-and-hybrid-whats-the-difference-between-cannabis-ty"><em>Cannabis sativa </em>and <em>Cannabis indica</em></a>, and numerous hybrids have been created to engineer specific effects, such as mood elevation or sedation. Cannabis plants in general contain numerous active compounds. While tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD) are the most-understood and studied, there are almost <a href="http://www.ntalabs.com/media%5CChemicals%20in%20Marijuana.pdf">100 compounds in marijuana</a> that have been shown to interact with the human body, and approximately 400 additional compounds that are known but not yet studied. This does not mean that all 500 are present in the dose or that their effects are meaningful, but it does mean that there’s a lot more to marijuana than we really know at this point. It’s fair to assume that so much THC and so much of some other compound makes one strain a good appetite stimulant, while a different combination can provide better pain relief.\r\n\r\nAs a general rule THC, the compound that gives the “high”, is also known to stimulate appetites and suppress nausea, while CBD is known to reduce pain and inflammation. One strain, known as <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Low_THC_cannabis_(%22Charlotte''s_web%22)">Charlotte’s Web</a>, has almost no THC (0.3% according to the growers) and is known for its dramatic effects in reducing the frequency and violence of seizures brought on by Dravet’s syndrome. Most of the <a href="http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/epi.12631/epdf">medicinal effects of marijuana</a> are linked to CBD. In animal models, scientists have found that CBD prevents neurological decline after an ischemic event; it has anti-psychotic, anti-anxiety, and anti-addictive effects. Large-scale trials are still needed to determine if these effects can be reliably replicated in people.\r\n\r\nBut THC is also making its mark in the medical world: <a href="http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2014-06/uosc-msp060214.php">THC can alter the structure of DNA</a>—not the actual code, but the shape of the molecule—which suppressed the production of inflammatory triggers. One of the causes of <a href="http://www.aarda.org/autoimmune-information/autoimmune-statistics/">autoimmune diseases</a>, which affect nearly 1 in 10 Americans, is inflammation. Furthermore, several studies have suggested that THC can destroy the plaques of amyloid protein in the brain, which can also slow, if not prevent, Alzheimer’s.\r\n\r\nRegrettably, though, <a href="http://www.drugabuse.gov/publications/drugfacts/marijuana-medicine">there is no practical difference</a> between medical marijuana and “street’ marijuana, unless you specify a particular strain.   Marijuana sold for medical purposes carries the same risks with its use as marijuana you get from the guy who knows a guy. Even if you know your cannabis and the strain, the only real way to be sure of what you’re getting is to smoke it.', 'Science behind Medical Marijuana', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '179-revision-v1', '', '', '2015-06-30 15:11:55', '2015-06-30 22:11:55', '', 179, 'http://www.marijuanatimes.org/179-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0);
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(183, 3, '2015-07-01 09:27:49', '2015-07-01 16:27:49', 'When you’re living in a state which has legalized marijuana, whether it is for medical or recreational purposes, there is still a fear posed by the federal government. Even though the state has decided these acts are legal, the federal government has not changed their standpoint.\r\n\r\nThis can create a significant amount of trouble for retailers, patients and family members alike. The last thing you want is your child who is sick with cancer being arrested for their marijuana usage.\r\n\r\nThe same thing goes for people who are working behind the counters of the dispensaries providing the cannabis. Since they still have to file federal taxes with the IRS there has been some discrepancy on how to go about that without facing legal action for working in a federally illegal industry.\r\n\r\nIt’s been a long time in progress – and while we haven’t yet decriminalized the plant on a federal level, things are taking a step forward. In December the House took action in preventing the Department of Justice from prosecuting for state-legal medical marijuana use.\r\n\r\nRather than decriminalizing cannabis, the House took a different direction by no longer allowing funds provided to the Department of Justice to be used in effort to prevent the specified states from setting and implementing their own regulations without disruption from the federal government.\r\n\r\nBasically, unless the states are not regulating medical marijuana properly they are to be left alone. Examples of <a href="http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2013/08/29/justice-medical-marijuana-laws/2727605/">situations where the Department of Justice can still step in include</a> distributing to minors, directing revenues to cartels or gangs, using legal sales to cover up trafficking and other similar offences.\r\n\r\nHowever, it seems that the Department of Justice was not fond of December’s ruling and intend to ignore their new funding limitations and continue to interfere in state-legal activities. They claim that the laws do not prevent them from prosecuting or seizing the property of medical marijuana users regardless of state.\r\n\r\nWhether or not they will get away with this in the long run is yet to be determined. The Department of Justice does not seem thrilled with their new funding restrictions, however it is clear that voters want the DOJ to leave 420 friendly states alone.\r\n\r\n<a href="http://www.drugpolicy.org/news/2015/04/us-justice-department-says-it-will-ignore-federal-law-and-prosecute-people-medical-mari"><em>"The Justice Department is ignoring the will of the voters, defying Congress, and breaking the law," said Bill Piper, director of national affairs for the Drug Policy Alliance. "President Obama and Attorney General Eric Holder need to rein in this out-of-control agency."</em></a>\r\n\r\nClearly, no one is happy with the DOJ trying to make their own decisions on the medical marijuana policies. The intention of the bill restricting their funding was to protect those in the medical marijuana industry and they are clearly working against Congress for some unidentified reason.', 'House Determines the Department of Justice Should Leave 420 Friendly States Alone', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'house-determines-the-department-of-justice-should-leave-420-friendly-states-alone', '', '', '2015-07-01 09:28:30', '2015-07-01 16:28:30', '', 0, 'http://www.marijuanatimes.org/?p=183', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(185, 1, '2015-07-01 09:27:49', '2015-07-01 16:27:49', 'When you’re living in a state which has legalized marijuana, whether it is for medical or recreational purposes, there is still a fear posed by the federal government. Even though the state has decided these acts are legal, the federal government has not changed their standpoint.\r\n\r\nThis can create a significant amount of trouble for retailers, patients and family members alike. The last thing you want is your child who is sick with cancer being arrested for their marijuana usage.\r\n\r\nThe same thing goes for people who are working behind the counters of the dispensaries providing the cannabis. Since they still have to file federal taxes with the IRS there has been some discrepancy on how to go about that without facing legal action for working in a federally illegal industry.\r\n\r\nIt’s been a long time in progress – and while we haven’t yet decriminalized the plant on a federal level, things are taking a step forward. In December the House took action in preventing the Department of Justice from prosecuting for state-legal medical marijuana use.\r\n\r\nRather than decriminalizing cannabis, the House took a different direction by no longer allowing funds provided to the Department of Justice to be used in effort to prevent the specified states from setting and implementing their own regulations without disruption from the federal government.\r\n\r\nBasically, unless the states are not regulating medical marijuana properly they are to be left alone. Examples of <a href="http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2013/08/29/justice-medical-marijuana-laws/2727605/">situations where the Department of Justice can still step in include</a> distributing to minors, directing revenues to cartels or gangs, using legal sales to cover up trafficking and other similar offences.\r\n\r\nHowever, it seems that the Department of Justice was not fond of December’s ruling and intend to ignore their new funding limitations and continue to interfere in state-legal activities. They claim that the laws do not prevent them from prosecuting or seizing the property of medical marijuana users regardless of state.\r\n\r\nWhether or not they will get away with this in the long run is yet to be determined. The Department of Justice does not seem thrilled with their new funding restrictions, however it is clear that voters want the DOJ to leave 420 friendly states alone.\r\n\r\n<a href="http://www.drugpolicy.org/news/2015/04/us-justice-department-says-it-will-ignore-federal-law-and-prosecute-people-medical-mari"><em>"The Justice Department is ignoring the will of the voters, defying Congress, and breaking the law," said Bill Piper, director of national affairs for the Drug Policy Alliance. "President Obama and Attorney General Eric Holder need to rein in this out-of-control agency."</em></a>\r\n\r\nClearly, no one is happy with the DOJ trying to make their own decisions on the medical marijuana policies. The intention of the bill restricting their funding was to protect those in the medical marijuana industry and they are clearly working against Congress for some unidentified reason.', 'House Determines the Department of Justice Should Leave 420 Friendly States Alone', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '183-revision-v1', '', '', '2015-07-01 09:27:49', '2015-07-01 16:27:49', '', 183, 'http://www.marijuanatimes.org/183-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(186, 5, '2015-07-01 10:14:33', '2015-07-01 17:14:33', '[caption id="attachment_189" align="alignleft" width="164"]<img class="size-full wp-image-189" src="http://www.marijuanatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/hilary-200.jpg" alt="Getty Images" width="164" height="200" /> Getty Images[/caption]\r\n\r\n<strong>Hillary Clinton, Democrat, former Secretary of State from New York</strong>\r\n\r\nAlthough she said she never smoked it (unlike her husband who said he never inhaled), Clinton said she thinks it should be available under certain circumstances and has urged more research on its benefits.\r\n\r\n<strong>Where New York stands:</strong> Non-smokeable medical marijuana legalized in assembly bill signed into law July 2014.\r\n\r\n<strong>Lincoln Chafee, Democrat, former Rhode Island Governor</strong>\r\n\r\nSigned a bill decriminalizing marijuana in 2013. Would consider legalizing it depending on what happens in Colorado.\r\n\r\n<strong>Where Rhode Island stands: </strong>decriminalized marijuana in 2013, making possession of less than an ounce of pot punishable only by a $150 fine.\r\n\r\n<strong>Bernie Sanders, Independent U.S. senator from Vermont running as a Democrat</strong>\r\n\r\nSupports medical marijuana, open to legalizing marijuana for recreational use.\r\n\r\n<strong>Where Vermont stands:</strong> Legalized in 2004.\r\n\r\n<strong>Jeb bush, Republican former Governor of florida:</strong> Opposes legalization but says it should be up to states to decide.In an appearance at the Conservative Political Action Conference in February, however, Bush said that while he opposes marijuana legalization, it should be up to the states to decide.\r\n\r\n“Allowing large-scale, marijuana operations to take root across Florida, under the guise of using it for medicinal purposes, runs counter” to efforts to make Florida “a world-class location to start or run a business, a family-friendly destination for tourism and a desirable place to raise a family or retire,” Bush said.\r\n\r\n<strong>In Florida:</strong> Medical marijuana remains illegal after the 57 percent of voters who, in November 2014, said yes to a constitutional amendment allowing it fell short of the 60 percent needed to pass. Bush opposed the initiative.\r\n\r\n<strong>Ben Carson, Republican, retired neurosurgeon from Detroit</strong>\r\n\r\nOK with medical marijuana use, not recreational.\r\n\r\n<strong>Where Michigan stands:</strong> Legalized in 2008.\r\n\r\n[caption id="attachment_190" align="alignright" width="161"]<img class="size-full wp-image-190" src="http://www.marijuanatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/christie-200.jpg" alt="Getty Images" width="161" height="200" /> Getty Images[/caption]\r\n\r\n<strong>Chris Christie, Republican, N.J. Governor</strong>\r\n\r\nThe most outspoken opponent of marijuana, which he calls a gateway drug, Christie – recreational use will never be legal in N.J. as long as I’m governor – said he will go after recreational users in Colorado and Washington, the only two states where its use is legal.\r\n\r\nWants treatment, not incarceration, for drug and alcohol addiction.\r\n\r\n<strong>Where N.J. stands:</strong> although legalized in January 2010, disagreement over details of the house bill delayed the first dispensary from opening until Dec. 2012. Patients cannot grow their own marijuana.\r\n\r\n<strong>Ted cruz, Republican, Texas Senator</strong>\r\n\r\nOpposes it but switched positions on whether it should be up to states. Once lambasting the Obama administration for not interfering when Colorado and California chose to ignore criminal law, now believes it should be up to states.\r\n\r\n<strong>Where Texas stands:</strong> Bill introduced in state senate died in committee June 1, 2015.\r\n\r\n<strong>Carly Fiorina, Republican, former business executive</strong>\r\n\r\nDoesn’t want medical marijuana legalized but believes states have rights to do what they want.\r\n\r\n<strong>Where California stands:</strong> Was the first state to legalize it with Proposition 215 in 1996.\r\n\r\n[caption id="attachment_191" align="alignleft" width="141"]<img class="size-full wp-image-191" src="http://www.marijuanatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/graham-200.jpg" alt="Getty Images" width="141" height="200" /> Getty Images[/caption]\r\n\r\n<strong>Lindsey Graham, Republican, South Carolina Senator</strong>\r\n\r\nDoes not support legalization or states’ rights to legalize.\r\n\r\n<strong>Where S.C. stands:</strong> Illegal.\r\n\r\n<strong>Mike Huckabee, Republican, former Arkansas Governor</strong>\r\n\r\nAgainst legalization; states’ rights stance unclear.\r\n\r\n<strong>Where Arkansas stands:</strong> Signatures being collected for 2016 ballot initiative.\r\n\r\n<strong>Martin O’Malley, Democrat, former Maryland Governor</strong>\r\n\r\nChanged his opinion that legalizing it would undermine the public’s desire to combat drug violence when he acknowledged the vast majority of people place a low priority on marijuana crackdown.\r\n\r\n<strong>Where Maryland stands:</strong> legalized it effective June 2014.\r\n\r\n<strong>George Pataki, Republican, former New York Governor</strong>\r\n\r\nBelieves in states’ rights to legalize it.\r\n\r\nWhere New York stands: Non-smokeable medical marijuana legalized in assembly bill signed into law July 2014.\r\n\r\n[caption id="attachment_192" align="alignright" width="205"]<img class="size-medium wp-image-192" src="http://www.marijuanatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/iStock_000018931017_Large-205x300.jpg" alt="Getty Images" width="205" height="300" /> Getty Images[/caption]\r\n\r\n<strong>Rand Paul, Republican, Kentucky senator</strong>\r\n\r\nCo-sponsor of bipartisan bill that would end the federal ban on medical marijuana, allowing “patients, doctors and businesses in states that have already passed medical marijuana laws to participate in those programs without fear of federal prosecution.”\r\n\r\n<strong>Where Kentucky stands:</strong> Not legal. Bills died in committee in March 2015.\r\n\r\n<strong>Rick Perry, Republican, former Texas Governor</strong>\r\n\r\nSupports decriminalization. He was the governor of Texas in 2014 when he told Jimmy Kimmel, “You don’t want to ruin a kid’s life for having a joint.”\r\n\r\n<strong>Where texas stands:</strong> Bill introduced in state senate died in committee June 1, 2015.\r\n\r\n<strong>Marco Rubio, Republican, Florida Senator: </strong>\r\n\r\nOpposes but up to states\r\n\r\nOnly non-euphoric type. He told times: "If there are medicinal uses of marijuana that don''t have the elements that are mind-altering or create the high but do alleviate whatever condition it may be they are trying to alleviate, that is something I would be open to," he said.\r\n\r\nNow do states have a right to do what they want? They don’t agree with it, but they have their rights. But they don’t have a right to write federal policy as well. It is, I don’t believe we should be in the business of legalizing additional intoxicants in this country for the primary reason that when you legalize something, what you’re sending a message to young people is it can’t be that bad, because if it was that bad, it wouldn’t be legal.\r\n\r\n<strong>In Florida:</strong> Medical marijuana remains illegal after the 57 percent of voters who, in November 2014, said yes to a constitutional amendment allowing it fell short of the 60 percent needed to pass. Rubio opposed the initiative. In interview with Hugh Hewitt.\r\n\r\n<strong>Rick Santorum, Republican, former Pennsylvania Senator</strong>\r\n\r\nBelieves in states’ rights to legalize but federal rights to keep illegal drugs out of the country.\r\n\r\n<strong>Where Pennsylvania stands:</strong> Bill working its way through statehouse.\r\n\r\n<strong>Scott Walker, Republican, Wisconsin governor</strong>\r\n\r\nAlthough he believes Wisconsin is a gateway drug, he thinks it should be up to states to decide.\r\n\r\n<strong>In Wisconsin:</strong> Not legal. No pending legislation.', 'Where All the Presidential Candidates Stand on Marijuana', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'where-all-the-presidential-candidates-stand-on-marijuana', '', '', '2015-07-01 10:26:52', '2015-07-01 17:26:52', '', 0, 'http://www.marijuanatimes.org/?p=186', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(188, 1, '2015-07-01 10:08:49', '2015-07-01 17:08:49', '<strong>Hillary Clinton, Democrat, former Secretary of State from New York</strong>\r\n\r\nAlthough she said she never smoked it (unlike her husband who said he never inhaled), Clinton said she thinks it should be available under certain circumstances and has urged more research on its benefits.\r\n\r\n<strong>Where New York stands:</strong> Non-smokeable medical marijuana legalized in assembly bill signed into law July 2014.\r\n\r\n<strong>Lincoln Chafee, Democrat, former Rhode Island Governor</strong>\r\n\r\nSigned a bill decriminalizing marijuana in 2013. Would consider legalizing it depending on what happens in Colorado.\r\n\r\n<strong>Where Rhode Island stands: </strong>decriminalized marijuana in 2013, making possession of less than an ounce of pot punishable only by a $150 fine.\r\n\r\n<strong>Bernie Sanders, Independent U.S. senator from Vermont running as a Democrat</strong>\r\n\r\nSupports medical marijuana, open to legalizing marijuana for recreational use.\r\n\r\n<strong>Where Vermont stands:</strong> Legalized in 2004.\r\n\r\n<strong>Jeb bush, Republican former Governor of florida:</strong> Opposes legalization but says it should be up to states to decide.In an appearance at the Conservative Political Action Conference in February, however, Bush said that while he opposes marijuana legalization, it should be up to the states to decide.\r\n\r\n“Allowing large-scale, marijuana operations to take root across Florida, under the guise of using it for medicinal purposes, runs counter” to efforts to make Florida “a world-class location to start or run a business, a family-friendly destination for tourism and a desirable place to raise a family or retire,” Bush said.\r\n\r\n<strong>In Florida:</strong> Medical marijuana remains illegal after the 57 percent of voters who, in November 2014, said yes to a constitutional amendment allowing it fell short of the 60 percent needed to pass. Bush opposed the initiative.\r\n\r\n<strong>Ben Carson, Republican, retired neurosurgeon from Detroit</strong>\r\n\r\nOK with medical marijuana use, not recreational.\r\n\r\n<strong>Where Michigan stands:</strong> Legalized in 2008.\r\n\r\n<strong>Chris Christie, Republican, N.J. Governor</strong>\r\n\r\nThe most outspoken opponent of marijuana, which he calls a gateway drug, Christie – recreational use will never be legal in N.J. as long as I’m governor – said he will go after recreational users in Colorado and Washington, the only two states where its use is legal.\r\n\r\nWants treatment, not incarceration, for drug and alcohol addiction.\r\n\r\n<strong>Where N.J. stands:</strong> although legalized in January 2010, disagreement over details of the house bill delayed the first dispensary from opening until Dec. 2012. Patients cannot grow their own marijuana.\r\n\r\n<strong>Ted cruz, Republican, Texas Senator</strong>\r\n\r\nOpposes it but switched positions on whether it should be up to states. Once lambasting the Obama administration for not interfering when Colorado and California chose to ignore criminal law, now believes it should be up to states.\r\n\r\n<strong>Where Texas stands:</strong> Bill introduced in state senate died in committee June 1, 2015.\r\n\r\n<strong>Carly Fiorina, Republican, former business executive</strong>\r\n\r\nDoesn’t want medical marijuana legalized but believes states have rights to do what they want.\r\n\r\n<strong>Where California stands:</strong> Was the first state to legalize it with Proposition 215 in 1996.\r\n\r\n<strong>Lindsey Graham, Republican, South Carolina Senator</strong>\r\n\r\nDoes not support legalization or states’ rights to legalize.\r\n\r\n<strong>Where S.C. stands:</strong> Illegal.\r\n\r\n<strong>Mike Huckabee, Republican, former Arkansas Governor</strong>\r\n\r\nAgainst legalization; states’ rights stance unclear.\r\n\r\n<strong>Where Arkansas stands:</strong> Signatures being collected for 2016 ballot initiative.\r\n\r\n<strong>Martin O’Malley, Democrat, former Maryland Governor</strong>\r\n\r\nChanged his opinion that legalizing it would undermine the public’s desire to combat drug violence when he acknowledged the vast majority of people place a low priority on marijuana crackdown.\r\n\r\n<strong>Where Maryland stands:</strong> legalized it effective June 2014.\r\n\r\n<strong>George Pataki, Republican, former New York Governor</strong>\r\n\r\nBelieves in states’ rights to legalize it.\r\n\r\nWhere New York stands: Non-smokeable medical marijuana legalized in assembly bill signed into law July 2014.\r\n\r\n<strong>Rand Paul, Republican, Kentucky senator</strong>\r\n\r\nCo-sponsor of bipartisan bill that would end the federal ban on medical marijuana, allowing “patients, doctors and businesses in states that have already passed medical marijuana laws to participate in those programs without fear of federal prosecution.”\r\n\r\n<strong>Where Kentucky stands:</strong> Not legal. Bills died in committee in March 2015.\r\n\r\n<strong>Rick Perry, Republican, former Texas Governor</strong>\r\n\r\nSupports decriminalization. He was the governor of Texas in 2014 when he told Jimmy Kimmel, “You don’t want to ruin a kid’s life for having a joint.”\r\n\r\n<strong>Where texas stands:</strong> Bill introduced in state senate died in committee June 1, 2015.\r\n\r\n<strong>Marco Rubio, Republican, Florida Senator: </strong>\r\n\r\nOpposes but up to states\r\n\r\nOnly non-euphoric type. He told times: "If there are medicinal uses of marijuana that don''t have the elements that are mind-altering or create the high but do alleviate whatever condition it may be they are trying to alleviate, that is something I would be open to," he said.\r\n\r\nNow do states have a right to do what they want? They don’t agree with it, but they have their rights. But they don’t have a right to write federal policy as well. It is, I don’t believe we should be in the business of legalizing additional intoxicants in this country for the primary reason that when you legalize something, what you’re sending a message to young people is it can’t be that bad, because if it was that bad, it wouldn’t be legal.\r\n\r\n<strong>In Florida:</strong> Medical marijuana remains illegal after the 57 percent of voters who, in November 2014, said yes to a constitutional amendment allowing it fell short of the 60 percent needed to pass. Rubio opposed the initiative. In interview with Hugh Hewitt.\r\n\r\n<strong>Rick Santorum, Republican, former Pennsylvania Senator</strong>\r\n\r\nBelieves in states’ rights to legalize but federal rights to keep illegal drugs out of the country.\r\n\r\n<strong>Where Pennsylvania stands:</strong> Bill working its way through statehouse.\r\n\r\n<strong>Scott Walker, Republican, Wisconsin governor</strong>\r\n\r\nAlthough he believes Wisconsin is a gateway drug, he thinks it should be up to states to decide.\r\n\r\n<strong>In Wisconsin:</strong> Not legal. No pending legislation.', 'Where All the Presidential Candidates Stand on Marijuana', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '186-revision-v1', '', '', '2015-07-01 10:08:49', '2015-07-01 17:08:49', '', 186, 'http://www.marijuanatimes.org/186-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
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(193, 1, '2015-07-01 10:14:33', '2015-07-01 17:14:33', '[caption id="attachment_189" align="alignleft" width="164"]<a href="http://www.marijuanatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/hilary-200.jpg"><img class="size-full wp-image-189" src="http://www.marijuanatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/hilary-200.jpg" alt="Getty Images" width="164" height="200" /></a> Getty Images[/caption]\r\n\r\n<strong>Hillary Clinton, Democrat, former Secretary of State from New York</strong>\r\n\r\nAlthough she said she never smoked it (unlike her husband who said he never inhaled), Clinton said she thinks it should be available under certain circumstances and has urged more research on its benefits.\r\n\r\n<strong>Where New York stands:</strong> Non-smokeable medical marijuana legalized in assembly bill signed into law July 2014.\r\n\r\n<strong>Lincoln Chafee, Democrat, former Rhode Island Governor</strong>\r\n\r\nSigned a bill decriminalizing marijuana in 2013. Would consider legalizing it depending on what happens in Colorado.\r\n\r\n<strong>Where Rhode Island stands: </strong>decriminalized marijuana in 2013, making possession of less than an ounce of pot punishable only by a $150 fine.\r\n\r\n<strong>Bernie Sanders, Independent U.S. senator from Vermont running as a Democrat</strong>\r\n\r\nSupports medical marijuana, open to legalizing marijuana for recreational use.\r\n\r\n<strong>Where Vermont stands:</strong> Legalized in 2004.\r\n\r\n<strong>Jeb bush, Republican former Governor of florida:</strong> Opposes legalization but says it should be up to states to decide.In an appearance at the Conservative Political Action Conference in February, however, Bush said that while he opposes marijuana legalization, it should be up to the states to decide.\r\n\r\n“Allowing large-scale, marijuana operations to take root across Florida, under the guise of using it for medicinal purposes, runs counter” to efforts to make Florida “a world-class location to start or run a business, a family-friendly destination for tourism and a desirable place to raise a family or retire,” Bush said.\r\n\r\n<strong>In Florida:</strong> Medical marijuana remains illegal after the 57 percent of voters who, in November 2014, said yes to a constitutional amendment allowing it fell short of the 60 percent needed to pass. Bush opposed the initiative.\r\n\r\n<strong>Ben Carson, Republican, retired neurosurgeon from Detroit</strong>\r\n\r\nOK with medical marijuana use, not recreational.\r\n\r\n<strong>Where Michigan stands:</strong> Legalized in 2008.\r\n\r\n[caption id="attachment_190" align="alignright" width="161"]<a href="http://www.marijuanatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/christie-200.jpg"><img class="size-full wp-image-190" src="http://www.marijuanatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/christie-200.jpg" alt="Getty Images" width="161" height="200" /></a> Getty Images[/caption]\r\n\r\n<strong>Chris Christie, Republican, N.J. Governor</strong>\r\n\r\nThe most outspoken opponent of marijuana, which he calls a gateway drug, Christie – recreational use will never be legal in N.J. as long as I’m governor – said he will go after recreational users in Colorado and Washington, the only two states where its use is legal.\r\n\r\nWants treatment, not incarceration, for drug and alcohol addiction.\r\n\r\n<strong>Where N.J. stands:</strong> although legalized in January 2010, disagreement over details of the house bill delayed the first dispensary from opening until Dec. 2012. Patients cannot grow their own marijuana.\r\n\r\n<strong>Ted cruz, Republican, Texas Senator</strong>\r\n\r\nOpposes it but switched positions on whether it should be up to states. Once lambasting the Obama administration for not interfering when Colorado and California chose to ignore criminal law, now believes it should be up to states.\r\n\r\n<strong>Where Texas stands:</strong> Bill introduced in state senate died in committee June 1, 2015.\r\n\r\n<strong>Carly Fiorina, Republican, former business executive</strong>\r\n\r\nDoesn’t want medical marijuana legalized but believes states have rights to do what they want.\r\n\r\n<strong>Where California stands:</strong> Was the first state to legalize it with Proposition 215 in 1996.\r\n\r\n[caption id="attachment_191" align="alignleft" width="141"]<a href="http://www.marijuanatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/graham-200.jpg"><img class="size-full wp-image-191" src="http://www.marijuanatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/graham-200.jpg" alt="Getty Images" width="141" height="200" /></a> Getty Images[/caption]\r\n\r\n<strong>Lindsey Graham, Republican, South Carolina Senator</strong>\r\n\r\nDoes not support legalization or states’ rights to legalize.\r\n\r\n<strong>Where S.C. stands:</strong> Illegal.\r\n\r\n<strong>Mike Huckabee, Republican, former Arkansas Governor</strong>\r\n\r\nAgainst legalization; states’ rights stance unclear.\r\n\r\n<strong>Where Arkansas stands:</strong> Signatures being collected for 2016 ballot initiative.\r\n\r\n<strong>Martin O’Malley, Democrat, former Maryland Governor</strong>\r\n\r\nChanged his opinion that legalizing it would undermine the public’s desire to combat drug violence when he acknowledged the vast majority of people place a low priority on marijuana crackdown.\r\n\r\n<strong>Where Maryland stands:</strong> legalized it effective June 2014.\r\n\r\n<strong>George Pataki, Republican, former New York Governor</strong>\r\n\r\nBelieves in states’ rights to legalize it.\r\n\r\nWhere New York stands: Non-smokeable medical marijuana legalized in assembly bill signed into law July 2014.\r\n\r\n[caption id="attachment_192" align="alignright" width="205"]<a href="http://www.marijuanatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/iStock_000018931017_Large.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-192" src="http://www.marijuanatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/iStock_000018931017_Large-205x300.jpg" alt="Getty Images" width="205" height="300" /></a> Getty Images[/caption]\r\n\r\n<strong>Rand Paul, Republican, Kentucky senator</strong>\r\n\r\nCo-sponsor of bipartisan bill that would end the federal ban on medical marijuana, allowing “patients, doctors and businesses in states that have already passed medical marijuana laws to participate in those programs without fear of federal prosecution.”\r\n\r\n<strong>Where Kentucky stands:</strong> Not legal. Bills died in committee in March 2015.\r\n\r\n<strong>Rick Perry, Republican, former Texas Governor</strong>\r\n\r\nSupports decriminalization. He was the governor of Texas in 2014 when he told Jimmy Kimmel, “You don’t want to ruin a kid’s life for having a joint.”\r\n\r\n<strong>Where texas stands:</strong> Bill introduced in state senate died in committee June 1, 2015.\r\n\r\n<strong>Marco Rubio, Republican, Florida Senator: </strong>\r\n\r\nOpposes but up to states\r\n\r\nOnly non-euphoric type. He told times: "If there are medicinal uses of marijuana that don''t have the elements that are mind-altering or create the high but do alleviate whatever condition it may be they are trying to alleviate, that is something I would be open to," he said.\r\n\r\nNow do states have a right to do what they want? They don’t agree with it, but they have their rights. But they don’t have a right to write federal policy as well. It is, I don’t believe we should be in the business of legalizing additional intoxicants in this country for the primary reason that when you legalize something, what you’re sending a message to young people is it can’t be that bad, because if it was that bad, it wouldn’t be legal.\r\n\r\n<strong>In Florida:</strong> Medical marijuana remains illegal after the 57 percent of voters who, in November 2014, said yes to a constitutional amendment allowing it fell short of the 60 percent needed to pass. Rubio opposed the initiative. In interview with Hugh Hewitt.\r\n\r\n<strong>Rick Santorum, Republican, former Pennsylvania Senator</strong>\r\n\r\nBelieves in states’ rights to legalize but federal rights to keep illegal drugs out of the country.\r\n\r\n<strong>Where Pennsylvania stands:</strong> Bill working its way through statehouse.\r\n\r\n<strong>Scott Walker, Republican, Wisconsin governor</strong>\r\n\r\nAlthough he believes Wisconsin is a gateway drug, he thinks it should be up to states to decide.\r\n\r\n<strong>In Wisconsin:</strong> Not legal. No pending legislation.', 'Where All the Presidential Candidates Stand on Marijuana', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '186-revision-v1', '', '', '2015-07-01 10:14:33', '2015-07-01 17:14:33', '', 186, 'http://www.marijuanatimes.org/186-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(194, 1, '2015-07-01 10:26:52', '2015-07-01 17:26:52', '[caption id="attachment_189" align="alignleft" width="164"]<img class="size-full wp-image-189" src="http://www.marijuanatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/hilary-200.jpg" alt="Getty Images" width="164" height="200" /> Getty Images[/caption]\r\n\r\n<strong>Hillary Clinton, Democrat, former Secretary of State from New York</strong>\r\n\r\nAlthough she said she never smoked it (unlike her husband who said he never inhaled), Clinton said she thinks it should be available under certain circumstances and has urged more research on its benefits.\r\n\r\n<strong>Where New York stands:</strong> Non-smokeable medical marijuana legalized in assembly bill signed into law July 2014.\r\n\r\n<strong>Lincoln Chafee, Democrat, former Rhode Island Governor</strong>\r\n\r\nSigned a bill decriminalizing marijuana in 2013. Would consider legalizing it depending on what happens in Colorado.\r\n\r\n<strong>Where Rhode Island stands: </strong>decriminalized marijuana in 2013, making possession of less than an ounce of pot punishable only by a $150 fine.\r\n\r\n<strong>Bernie Sanders, Independent U.S. senator from Vermont running as a Democrat</strong>\r\n\r\nSupports medical marijuana, open to legalizing marijuana for recreational use.\r\n\r\n<strong>Where Vermont stands:</strong> Legalized in 2004.\r\n\r\n<strong>Jeb bush, Republican former Governor of florida:</strong> Opposes legalization but says it should be up to states to decide.In an appearance at the Conservative Political Action Conference in February, however, Bush said that while he opposes marijuana legalization, it should be up to the states to decide.\r\n\r\n“Allowing large-scale, marijuana operations to take root across Florida, under the guise of using it for medicinal purposes, runs counter” to efforts to make Florida “a world-class location to start or run a business, a family-friendly destination for tourism and a desirable place to raise a family or retire,” Bush said.\r\n\r\n<strong>In Florida:</strong> Medical marijuana remains illegal after the 57 percent of voters who, in November 2014, said yes to a constitutional amendment allowing it fell short of the 60 percent needed to pass. Bush opposed the initiative.\r\n\r\n<strong>Ben Carson, Republican, retired neurosurgeon from Detroit</strong>\r\n\r\nOK with medical marijuana use, not recreational.\r\n\r\n<strong>Where Michigan stands:</strong> Legalized in 2008.\r\n\r\n[caption id="attachment_190" align="alignright" width="161"]<img class="size-full wp-image-190" src="http://www.marijuanatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/christie-200.jpg" alt="Getty Images" width="161" height="200" /> Getty Images[/caption]\r\n\r\n<strong>Chris Christie, Republican, N.J. Governor</strong>\r\n\r\nThe most outspoken opponent of marijuana, which he calls a gateway drug, Christie – recreational use will never be legal in N.J. as long as I’m governor – said he will go after recreational users in Colorado and Washington, the only two states where its use is legal.\r\n\r\nWants treatment, not incarceration, for drug and alcohol addiction.\r\n\r\n<strong>Where N.J. stands:</strong> although legalized in January 2010, disagreement over details of the house bill delayed the first dispensary from opening until Dec. 2012. Patients cannot grow their own marijuana.\r\n\r\n<strong>Ted cruz, Republican, Texas Senator</strong>\r\n\r\nOpposes it but switched positions on whether it should be up to states. Once lambasting the Obama administration for not interfering when Colorado and California chose to ignore criminal law, now believes it should be up to states.\r\n\r\n<strong>Where Texas stands:</strong> Bill introduced in state senate died in committee June 1, 2015.\r\n\r\n<strong>Carly Fiorina, Republican, former business executive</strong>\r\n\r\nDoesn’t want medical marijuana legalized but believes states have rights to do what they want.\r\n\r\n<strong>Where California stands:</strong> Was the first state to legalize it with Proposition 215 in 1996.\r\n\r\n[caption id="attachment_191" align="alignleft" width="141"]<img class="size-full wp-image-191" src="http://www.marijuanatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/graham-200.jpg" alt="Getty Images" width="141" height="200" /> Getty Images[/caption]\r\n\r\n<strong>Lindsey Graham, Republican, South Carolina Senator</strong>\r\n\r\nDoes not support legalization or states’ rights to legalize.\r\n\r\n<strong>Where S.C. stands:</strong> Illegal.\r\n\r\n<strong>Mike Huckabee, Republican, former Arkansas Governor</strong>\r\n\r\nAgainst legalization; states’ rights stance unclear.\r\n\r\n<strong>Where Arkansas stands:</strong> Signatures being collected for 2016 ballot initiative.\r\n\r\n<strong>Martin O’Malley, Democrat, former Maryland Governor</strong>\r\n\r\nChanged his opinion that legalizing it would undermine the public’s desire to combat drug violence when he acknowledged the vast majority of people place a low priority on marijuana crackdown.\r\n\r\n<strong>Where Maryland stands:</strong> legalized it effective June 2014.\r\n\r\n<strong>George Pataki, Republican, former New York Governor</strong>\r\n\r\nBelieves in states’ rights to legalize it.\r\n\r\nWhere New York stands: Non-smokeable medical marijuana legalized in assembly bill signed into law July 2014.\r\n\r\n[caption id="attachment_192" align="alignright" width="205"]<img class="size-medium wp-image-192" src="http://www.marijuanatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/iStock_000018931017_Large-205x300.jpg" alt="Getty Images" width="205" height="300" /> Getty Images[/caption]\r\n\r\n<strong>Rand Paul, Republican, Kentucky senator</strong>\r\n\r\nCo-sponsor of bipartisan bill that would end the federal ban on medical marijuana, allowing “patients, doctors and businesses in states that have already passed medical marijuana laws to participate in those programs without fear of federal prosecution.”\r\n\r\n<strong>Where Kentucky stands:</strong> Not legal. Bills died in committee in March 2015.\r\n\r\n<strong>Rick Perry, Republican, former Texas Governor</strong>\r\n\r\nSupports decriminalization. He was the governor of Texas in 2014 when he told Jimmy Kimmel, “You don’t want to ruin a kid’s life for having a joint.”\r\n\r\n<strong>Where texas stands:</strong> Bill introduced in state senate died in committee June 1, 2015.\r\n\r\n<strong>Marco Rubio, Republican, Florida Senator: </strong>\r\n\r\nOpposes but up to states\r\n\r\nOnly non-euphoric type. He told times: "If there are medicinal uses of marijuana that don''t have the elements that are mind-altering or create the high but do alleviate whatever condition it may be they are trying to alleviate, that is something I would be open to," he said.\r\n\r\nNow do states have a right to do what they want? They don’t agree with it, but they have their rights. But they don’t have a right to write federal policy as well. It is, I don’t believe we should be in the business of legalizing additional intoxicants in this country for the primary reason that when you legalize something, what you’re sending a message to young people is it can’t be that bad, because if it was that bad, it wouldn’t be legal.\r\n\r\n<strong>In Florida:</strong> Medical marijuana remains illegal after the 57 percent of voters who, in November 2014, said yes to a constitutional amendment allowing it fell short of the 60 percent needed to pass. Rubio opposed the initiative. In interview with Hugh Hewitt.\r\n\r\n<strong>Rick Santorum, Republican, former Pennsylvania Senator</strong>\r\n\r\nBelieves in states’ rights to legalize but federal rights to keep illegal drugs out of the country.\r\n\r\n<strong>Where Pennsylvania stands:</strong> Bill working its way through statehouse.\r\n\r\n<strong>Scott Walker, Republican, Wisconsin governor</strong>\r\n\r\nAlthough he believes Wisconsin is a gateway drug, he thinks it should be up to states to decide.\r\n\r\n<strong>In Wisconsin:</strong> Not legal. No pending legislation.', 'Where All the Presidential Candidates Stand on Marijuana', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '186-revision-v1', '', '', '2015-07-01 10:26:52', '2015-07-01 17:26:52', '', 186, 'http://www.marijuanatimes.org/186-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(195, 5, '2015-07-02 09:43:54', '2015-07-02 16:43:54', 'The roadblocks to marijuana legalization being put up by some states aren’t deterring investors who see eventual across-the-board legalization as a foregone conclusion.\r\n\r\nMoneyed folks are hopping aboard the legalize-cannabis freight train by making or endorsing products related to the industry. Here are some of the celebrities – most whose involvement is no surprise -- who are getting a piece of the action:\r\n\r\n<strong>Bob Marley</strong>\r\n\r\nThe family of the late Jamaican king of reggae, an early believer in the healing ability of marijuana, is developing a line of cannabis, topical and accessories called Marley Natural.\r\n\r\nThe company’s mission statement reads, in part: “Marley Natural is the world’s first global cannabis brand. Our mission is to champion Bob’s voice and his insight to help people realize the positive potential of cannabis for the mind, body, and spirit. Along the way, we want to help undo the suffering and injustice of cannabis prohibition around the world.”\r\n\r\nIt is being developed by Privateer Holdings.\r\n\r\n<strong>Tommy Chong</strong>\r\n\r\nThe shorter and Canadian half of stoner buddies, Cheech and Chong, has a product to help remove the odor of marijuana from clothes. His reusable Smoke Wipes, which sell online in a two-pack (20 uses) for $7.99, are touted this way on the <a href="http://chonswipes.com" target="_blank">website</a>:\r\n<blockquote>“There is nothing more embarrassing than walking into that important business meeting, lunch with family, or hot date while reeking of smoke. Our patent-pending formulation allows you to instantly rid your clothes and hair of smoky smells from cigars, cigarettes and cannabis.”</blockquote>\r\nThe 77-year-old comedian was recently diagnosed with rectal cancer, his second cancer diagnosis. He successfully battled prostate cancer in 2012.\r\n\r\n"I''m using cannabis like crazy now, more so than ever before,” he told US Weekly. “I''m in treatment now. Either I get healed or I don''t. But either way, I''m going to make sure I get a little edge off."\r\n\r\nSmoke Swipes are being developed in partnership with Reviver Swipes.\r\n\r\n<strong>Willie Nelson</strong>\r\n\r\nThe country music legend, 81, who has admitted smoking pot on the roof of the White House, announced at the 2015 SXSW music festival that he is starting his own brand of cannabis and products, called “Willie’s Reserve.” He said he plans to open stores in 2016 (in states where marijuana is legal) that will sell his brand and others, focusing on independent growers and sustainable practices.\r\n\r\n“This is a culmination of Willie’s vision, and his whole life,” Michael Bowman, the brand’s spokesperson told The Daily Beast. “I’m not sure any of us could have predicted how fast the dominoes would start falling once they started falling (as far as legalization).”\r\n\r\n<strong>Snoop Dog</strong>\r\n\r\nAnother celeb who claims to have smoked pot in the White House (this time, in the bathroom), rapper Snoop partnered with Grenco Science to develop the G-Pen Herbal Vaporizer, a pen designed to vaporize dry herb instead of the standard liquids or oils.\r\n\r\nThe special edition pen, designed with a roadmap of Snoop’s hometown of Long Beach on the pen and box, which comes with assorted accoutrements, including a USB charger, is available online for about $100.\r\n\r\n<strong>Other celebrity proponents of legalization:</strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>Zach Galifianakis. The actor lit what appeared to be a joint live on Bill Maher’s “Real Time.”</li>\r\n	<li>The singer wrote an article for the Huffington Post in favor of legalization.</li>\r\n	<li>Susan Sarandon. Recorded a mass phone message sent to Californians urging them to get out and vote for failed Proposition 19, a measure to legalize recreational use of marijuana in 2010.</li>\r\n	<li>Bill Maher. The comedian once said those who don’t get behind the issue of legalization, haven’t done their homework.</li>\r\n	<li>Danny Glover. Supported Proposition 19.</li>\r\n	<li>Melissa Ethridge. The rock singer said medical marijuana helped in her successful battle with breast cancer.</li>\r\n	<li>George Zimmer. The Men’s Wearhouse founder donated $70,500 in support of Proposition 19.</li>\r\n	<li>Danny DeVito. Said he used to smoke marijuana with Michael Douglas when they bonded over the mutual enjoyment of the drug while trying to make their big breaks.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nAnd even more fans of marijuana:\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>Miley Cyrus</li>\r\n	<li>Kristen Stewart</li>\r\n	<li>Johnny Depp</li>\r\n	<li>Megan Fox</li>\r\n	<li>Madonna</li>\r\n	<li>Jennifer Aniston</li>\r\n	<li>Rihanna</li>\r\n	<li>Justin Timberlake</li>\r\n	<li>Cameron Diaz</li>\r\n	<li>Matt Damon</li>\r\n	<li>Lady Gaga</li>\r\n	<li>John Mayer</li>\r\n	<li>Ryan Phillppe</li>\r\n	<li>Whoopi Goldberg</li>\r\n	<li>Matthew McConaughey</li>\r\n	<li>Kirsten Dunst</li>\r\n	<li>Woody Harrelson</li>\r\n	<li>Paris Hilton</li>\r\n	<li>Frances McDormand</li>\r\n	<li>Drew Barrymore</li>\r\n	<li>Melanie Griffith</li>\r\n	<li>Charlize Theron</li>\r\n	<li>Seth Rogan</li>\r\n	<li>Sarah Silverman</li>\r\n	<li>Louis Tomlinson</li>\r\n	<li>Zayn Malik</li>\r\n	<li>Jennifer Lawrence</li>\r\n	<li>Morgan Freeman</li>\r\n</ul>', 'Celebs Moving to Cash in on Pot Legalization', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'celebs-moving-to-cash-in-on-pot-legalization', '', '', '2015-07-02 09:53:39', '2015-07-02 16:53:39', '', 0, 'http://www.marijuanatimes.org/?p=195', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(197, 1, '2015-07-02 09:43:54', '2015-07-02 16:43:54', 'The roadblocks to marijuana legalization being put up by some states aren’t deterring investors who see eventual across-the-board legalization as a foregone conclusion.\r\n\r\nMoneyed folks are hopping aboard the legalize-cannabis freight train by making or endorsing products related to the industry. Here are some of the celebrities – most whose involvement is no surprise -- who are getting a piece of the action:\r\n\r\n<strong>Bob Marley</strong>\r\n\r\nThe family of the late Jamaican king of reggae, an early believer in the healing ability of marijuana, is developing a line of cannabis, topical and accessories called Marley Natural.\r\n\r\nThe company’s mission statement reads, in part: “Marley Natural is the world’s first global cannabis brand. Our mission is to champion Bob’s voice and his insight to help people realize the positive potential of cannabis for the mind, body, and spirit. Along the way, we want to help undo the suffering and injustice of cannabis prohibition around the world.”\r\n\r\nIt is being developed by Privateer Holdings.\r\n\r\n<strong>Tommy Chong</strong>\r\n\r\nThe shorter and Canadian half of stoner buddies, Cheech and Chong, has a product to help remove the odor of marijuana from clothes. His reusable Smoke Wipes, which sell online in a two-pack (20 uses) for $7.99, are touted this way on the <a href="http://chonswipes.com" target="_blank">website</a>:\r\n<blockquote>“There is nothing more embarrassing than walking into that important business meeting, lunch with family, or hot date while reeking of smoke. Our patent-pending formulation allows you to instantly rid your clothes and hair of smoky smells from cigars, cigarettes and cannabis.”</blockquote>\r\nThe 77-year-old comedian was recently diagnosed with rectal cancer, his second cancer diagnosis. He successfully battled prostate cancer in 2012.\r\n\r\n"I''m using cannabis like crazy now, more so than ever before,” he told US Weekly. “I''m in treatment now. Either I get healed or I don''t. But either way, I''m going to make sure I get a little edge off."\r\n\r\nSmoke Swipes are being developed in partnership with Reviver Swipes.\r\n\r\n<strong>Willie Nelson</strong>\r\n\r\nThe country music legend, 81, who has admitted smoking pot on the roof of the White House, announced at the 2015 SXSW music festival that he is starting his own brand of cannabis and products, called “Willie’s Reserve.” He said he plans to open stores in 2016 (in states where marijuana is legal) that will sell his brand and others, focusing on independent growers and sustainable practices.\r\n\r\n“This is a culmination of Willie’s vision, and his whole life,” Michael Bowman, the brand’s spokesperson told The Daily Beast. “I’m not sure any of us could have predicted how fast the dominoes would start falling once they started falling (as far as legalization).”\r\n\r\n<strong>Snoop Dog</strong>\r\n\r\nAnother celeb who claims to have smoked pot in the White House (this time, in the bathroom), rapper Snoop partnered with Grenco Science to develop the G-Pen Herbal Vaporizer, a pen designed to vaporize dry herb instead of the standard liquids or oils.\r\n\r\nThe special edition pen, designed with a roadmap of Snoop’s hometown of Long Beach on the pen and box, which comes with assorted accoutrements, including a USB charger, is available online for about $100.\r\n\r\n<strong>Other celebrity proponents of legalization:</strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>Zach Galifianakis. The actor lit what appeared to be a joint live on Bill Maher’s “Real Time.”</li>\r\n	<li>The singer wrote an article for the Huffington Post in favor of legalization.</li>\r\n	<li>Susan Sarandon. Recorded a mass phone message sent to Californians urging them to get out and vote for failed Proposition 19, a measure to legalize recreational use of marijuana in 2010.</li>\r\n	<li>Bill Maher. The comedian once said those who don’t get behind the issue of legalization, haven’t done their homework.</li>\r\n	<li>Danny Glover. Supported Proposition 19.</li>\r\n	<li>Melissa Ethridge. The rock singer said medical marijuana helped in her successful battle with breast cancer.</li>\r\n	<li>George Zimmer. The Men’s Wearhouse founder donated $70,500 in support of Proposition 19.</li>\r\n	<li>Danny DeVito. Said he used to smoke marijuana with Michael Douglas when they bonded over the mutual enjoyment of the drug while trying to make their big breaks.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nAnd even more fans of marijuana:\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>Miley Cyrus</li>\r\n	<li>Kristen Stewart</li>\r\n	<li>Johnny Depp</li>\r\n	<li>Megan Fox</li>\r\n	<li>Madonna</li>\r\n	<li>Jennifer Aniston</li>\r\n	<li>Rihanna</li>\r\n	<li>Justin Timberlake</li>\r\n	<li>Cameron Diaz</li>\r\n	<li>Matt Damon</li>\r\n	<li>Lady Gaga</li>\r\n	<li>John Mayer</li>\r\n	<li>Ryan Phillppe</li>\r\n	<li>Whoopi Goldberg</li>\r\n	<li>Matthew McConaughey</li>\r\n	<li>Kirsten Dunst</li>\r\n	<li>Woody Harrelson</li>\r\n	<li>Paris Hilton</li>\r\n	<li>Frances McDormand</li>\r\n	<li>Drew Barrymore</li>\r\n	<li>Melanie Griffith</li>\r\n	<li>Charlize Theron</li>\r\n	<li>Seth Rogan</li>\r\n	<li>Sarah Silverman</li>\r\n	<li>Louis Tomlinson</li>\r\n	<li>Zayn Malik</li>\r\n	<li>Jennifer Lawrence</li>\r\n	<li>Morgan Freeman</li>\r\n</ul>', 'Celebs Moving to Cash in on Pot Legalization', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '195-revision-v1', '', '', '2015-07-02 09:43:54', '2015-07-02 16:43:54', '', 195, 'http://www.marijuanatimes.org/195-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(198, 3, '2015-07-02 09:53:01', '2015-07-02 16:53:01', 'Happy 4th of July\r\n\r\n<strong>#10 – The Tax Dollars</strong>\r\n\r\nOne of the most commonly brought up reasons to legalize marijuana is revenues. The tax dollars alone made in Colorado and Washington are in the millions. Think about that for a second – how many more millions, or even billions, could that be if it were federally legalized and regulated? Now tell me again why we spend money locking people up instead of making money selling and regulating cannabis?\r\n\r\n<strong>#9 – Lower Crime Rates</strong>\r\n\r\nHow many people are sitting in a jail or prison sell because they had too much marijuana on their person when they were caught? Yes, some were legitimate drug dealers – and those people will always be dealt with as legalization laws regulate who can sell and distribute legally – but then there’s those kids who picked up a couple ounces for a road trip and got caught. Now they’re sitting in a cell, living off of tax payer’s dollars, waiting for their freedom. If we legalized, they would have been paying taxes to purchase the bud rather than living off of them.\r\n\r\n<strong>#8 – Marijuana Prices Could Drop (which would increase spending elsewhere)</strong>\r\n\r\nDo you remember how great it was last year when the gas prices started to drop? Suddenly, you were able to go out to eat an extra night that month or week – or go to the movies or build up a small savings. If there were enough demand, marijuana prices would drop – potentially significantly. Since there is already a large number of users which would likely increase with time after legalization, they would all be thrilled with saving a few extra bucks to spend elsewhere, continuing to boost the economy.\r\n\r\n<strong>#7 – More Job Opportunities</strong>\r\n\r\nWith the growing industry there will be hundreds, if not thousands of jobs created over the next several years to come. As nurseries take on growing and distribution and dispensaries need people to run their shops and the likely increase in head shops, the number of jobs is almost endless. Think about how many liquor stores there are – one day marijuana dispensaries will be just as common, it’s only a matter of time now.\r\n\r\n<strong>#6 – Medical Value</strong>\r\n\r\nThere are probably hundreds, if not more, medical uses for marijuana and the components that make up the plant. From the THC having pain relieving properties that work great for arthritic patients, as well as having the appetite enhancing effect known commonly as “the munchies” which can help patients suffering from anorexia and going through chemotherapy, it also has properties extracted in the form of oil that can reduce seizures in epileptic children. Do I need to go on?\r\n\r\n<strong>#5 – It’s Less Harmful than Other Legal Substances</strong>\r\n\r\nWhile products like tobacco, which causes lung cancer and alcohol, which leads to deaths both on the road as well as long term effects such as liver damage are perfectly legal and easily obtainable, marijuana remains illegal. There has never been a recorded overdose on marijuana, nor has there been hundreds of deaths due to car accidents and long term damage. Plus, rather than causing cancer it can be used to treat it. It’s hard to see, with all the facts out in the open, why we are still worried about legalizing this beneficial plant.\r\n\r\n<strong>#4 – Hemp Can Make a Comeback</strong>\r\n\r\nMarijuana has many uses outside of treating medical conditions and being a recreational favorite of many. The fibers of the plant are extremely strong and at one point, Hemp clothing, bags and more were extremely popular. Best of all it’s extremely eco-friendly. If given a chance, Hemp would rise in popularity once again – which goes right back to opening up jobs and boosting the economy.\r\n\r\n<strong>#3 – Prohibition Has Never Worked Well</strong>\r\n\r\nWith all the tax dollars spent on keeping marijuana illegal, no one seems to realize all the efforts are in vain. Those who choose to smoke marijuana will do so regardless of its illegal status. That much has been proven consistently over the past several decades. Why keep fighting against something that could do so much good for our country as a whole?\r\n\r\n<strong>#2 – It would make it Safer to Smoke</strong>\r\n\r\nWhile it’s true that marijuana itself is not harmful, sometimes the situations people put themselves in to obtain it can be. Whether it’s buying from a guy you don’t know on a street corner, getting in a car to go around the block for the transaction or meeting up with someone you think you know well, there is always risk. Having dispensaries would make it much safer for those who are going to smoke regardless of the plants legal status.\r\n\r\n<strong>#1 – It’s Already a Billion Dollar Industry on the Illegal Market</strong>\r\n\r\nI know it keeps coming back to revenues – but after the last recession do we really want to take a risk on losing out on an industry like this one? In the illegal markets the marijuana industry is roughly a 36 billion dollar industry all on its own. That’s without proper marketing, without proper sales and taxation. Why let the drug cartels make all that money, when the tax revenues can be used towards providing better education for our children, improving our communities and much more. The possibilities are truly endless.', 'Top 10 Ways Legalizing Marijuana Will Improve Our Country', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'top-10-ways-legalizing-marijuana-will-improve-our-country', '', '', '2015-07-02 09:53:47', '2015-07-02 16:53:47', '', 0, 'http://www.marijuanatimes.org/?p=198', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(200, 1, '2015-07-02 09:53:01', '2015-07-02 16:53:01', 'Happy 4th of July\r\n\r\n<strong>#10 – The Tax Dollars</strong>\r\n\r\nOne of the most commonly brought up reasons to legalize marijuana is revenues. The tax dollars alone made in Colorado and Washington are in the millions. Think about that for a second – how many more millions, or even billions, could that be if it were federally legalized and regulated? Now tell me again why we spend money locking people up instead of making money selling and regulating cannabis?\r\n\r\n<strong>#9 – Lower Crime Rates</strong>\r\n\r\nHow many people are sitting in a jail or prison sell because they had too much marijuana on their person when they were caught? Yes, some were legitimate drug dealers – and those people will always be dealt with as legalization laws regulate who can sell and distribute legally – but then there’s those kids who picked up a couple ounces for a road trip and got caught. Now they’re sitting in a cell, living off of tax payer’s dollars, waiting for their freedom. If we legalized, they would have been paying taxes to purchase the bud rather than living off of them.\r\n\r\n<strong>#8 – Marijuana Prices Could Drop (which would increase spending elsewhere)</strong>\r\n\r\nDo you remember how great it was last year when the gas prices started to drop? Suddenly, you were able to go out to eat an extra night that month or week – or go to the movies or build up a small savings. If there were enough demand, marijuana prices would drop – potentially significantly. Since there is already a large number of users which would likely increase with time after legalization, they would all be thrilled with saving a few extra bucks to spend elsewhere, continuing to boost the economy.\r\n\r\n<strong>#7 – More Job Opportunities</strong>\r\n\r\nWith the growing industry there will be hundreds, if not thousands of jobs created over the next several years to come. As nurseries take on growing and distribution and dispensaries need people to run their shops and the likely increase in head shops, the number of jobs is almost endless. Think about how many liquor stores there are – one day marijuana dispensaries will be just as common, it’s only a matter of time now.\r\n\r\n<strong>#6 – Medical Value</strong>\r\n\r\nThere are probably hundreds, if not more, medical uses for marijuana and the components that make up the plant. From the THC having pain relieving properties that work great for arthritic patients, as well as having the appetite enhancing effect known commonly as “the munchies” which can help patients suffering from anorexia and going through chemotherapy, it also has properties extracted in the form of oil that can reduce seizures in epileptic children. Do I need to go on?\r\n\r\n<strong>#5 – It’s Less Harmful than Other Legal Substances</strong>\r\n\r\nWhile products like tobacco, which causes lung cancer and alcohol, which leads to deaths both on the road as well as long term effects such as liver damage are perfectly legal and easily obtainable, marijuana remains illegal. There has never been a recorded overdose on marijuana, nor has there been hundreds of deaths due to car accidents and long term damage. Plus, rather than causing cancer it can be used to treat it. It’s hard to see, with all the facts out in the open, why we are still worried about legalizing this beneficial plant.\r\n\r\n<strong>#4 – Hemp Can Make a Comeback</strong>\r\n\r\nMarijuana has many uses outside of treating medical conditions and being a recreational favorite of many. The fibers of the plant are extremely strong and at one point, Hemp clothing, bags and more were extremely popular. Best of all it’s extremely eco-friendly. If given a chance, Hemp would rise in popularity once again – which goes right back to opening up jobs and boosting the economy.\r\n\r\n<strong>#3 – Prohibition Has Never Worked Well</strong>\r\n\r\nWith all the tax dollars spent on keeping marijuana illegal, no one seems to realize all the efforts are in vain. Those who choose to smoke marijuana will do so regardless of its illegal status. That much has been proven consistently over the past several decades. Why keep fighting against something that could do so much good for our country as a whole?\r\n\r\n<strong>#2 – It would make it Safer to Smoke</strong>\r\n\r\nWhile it’s true that marijuana itself is not harmful, sometimes the situations people put themselves in to obtain it can be. Whether it’s buying from a guy you don’t know on a street corner, getting in a car to go around the block for the transaction or meeting up with someone you think you know well, there is always risk. Having dispensaries would make it much safer for those who are going to smoke regardless of the plants legal status.\r\n\r\n<strong>#1 – It’s Already a Billion Dollar Industry on the Illegal Market</strong>\r\n\r\nI know it keeps coming back to revenues – but after the last recession do we really want to take a risk on losing out on an industry like this one? In the illegal markets the marijuana industry is roughly a 36 billion dollar industry all on its own. That’s without proper marketing, without proper sales and taxation. Why let the drug cartels make all that money, when the tax revenues can be used towards providing better education for our children, improving our communities and much more. The possibilities are truly endless.', 'Top 10 Ways Legalizing Marijuana Will Improve Our Country', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '198-revision-v1', '', '', '2015-07-02 09:53:01', '2015-07-02 16:53:01', '', 198, 'http://www.marijuanatimes.org/198-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(201, 3, '2015-07-06 16:37:10', '2015-07-06 23:37:10', 'We’ve seen a lot of progress in Colorado specifically out of all the states which have taken action to recreationally legalize marijuana. As in any new market, prices are bound to take an upturn and downturn at some point, right?\r\n\r\nTurns out that this year alone there has been a significant drop in the price of an 1/8 of marijuana. If you didn’t expect it so soon, here’s a quick look at everything that has been going on.\r\n\r\n<strong>Prices Compared: 2014 VS 2015</strong>\r\n\r\nIn early 2014 the price of an 1/8 of an ounce in Colorado could run you anywhere between $50-75 each. This price will of course vary depending on the grade of the bud supplied. The higher the potency, the higher the price tag. An ounce at the time would run $300-400.\r\n\r\nThis year, early 2015 started to show a rather large decrease and the most recent going prices for 1/8 of an ounce ranges from $30-45 dollars, depending on the bud purchased. Currently, an ounce is being sold for $250-300.\r\n\r\nThe price drop was mostly impacted by the fact that there are now more places cultivating the marijuana. In the beginning of the industry, only those who were already cultivating medical marijuana were able to supply the dispensaries – now there are many more places growing, which makes the plant more accessible and therefore costs went down.\r\n\r\n<strong>How the Price Drop Affects Industry Revenue</strong>\r\n\r\nThough you would think that a decrease in price would inevitably lead to a decrease in revenues, you will find yourself far off on this hypothesis. Surprisingly, even with the steep decline in price, their revenues are continuing to increase when comparing sales to the same month last year.\r\n\r\nAccording to a survey done by Convergex sales grew by 153% in January, 164% in February, 126% in March and 98% in April. The highest revenue increase as in the peak of tourist season, though at this rate, it <a href="http://thinkprogress.org/economy/2015/06/23/3672717/colorado-marijuana-prices-down/">is expected that revenues will have increased by around 50%</a> by the end of 2015.\r\n\r\n<strong>Will the Prices Spike Again?</strong>\r\n\r\nAs a growing industry there are bound to be price drops and spikes over the next couple of years until things fall into a natural rhythm. Colorado’s main focus at the beginning of the process as simply to provide a stable market, supply and regulation system that would be effective.\r\n\r\nNo that they have this system set in place and the industry is flourishing they are finally being able to determine a proper price point for the popular plant. There is no doubt in my mind that prices will increase once again, though they may not (and hopefully will not) be as high as they were starting out. The truth is, only time will tell on this one.', 'Colorado Cannabis Prices Drop as the Industry Settles In', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'colorado-cannabis-prices-drop-as-the-industry-settles-in', '', '', '2015-07-06 16:37:41', '2015-07-06 23:37:41', '', 0, 'http://www.marijuanatimes.org/?p=201', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(203, 1, '2015-07-06 16:37:10', '2015-07-06 23:37:10', 'We’ve seen a lot of progress in Colorado specifically out of all the states which have taken action to recreationally legalize marijuana. As in any new market, prices are bound to take an upturn and downturn at some point, right?\r\n\r\nTurns out that this year alone there has been a significant drop in the price of an 1/8 of marijuana. If you didn’t expect it so soon, here’s a quick look at everything that has been going on.\r\n\r\n<strong>Prices Compared: 2014 VS 2015</strong>\r\n\r\nIn early 2014 the price of an 1/8 of an ounce in Colorado could run you anywhere between $50-75 each. This price will of course vary depending on the grade of the bud supplied. The higher the potency, the higher the price tag. An ounce at the time would run $300-400.\r\n\r\nThis year, early 2015 started to show a rather large decrease and the most recent going prices for 1/8 of an ounce ranges from $30-45 dollars, depending on the bud purchased. Currently, an ounce is being sold for $250-300.\r\n\r\nThe price drop was mostly impacted by the fact that there are now more places cultivating the marijuana. In the beginning of the industry, only those who were already cultivating medical marijuana were able to supply the dispensaries – now there are many more places growing, which makes the plant more accessible and therefore costs went down.\r\n\r\n<strong>How the Price Drop Affects Industry Revenue</strong>\r\n\r\nThough you would think that a decrease in price would inevitably lead to a decrease in revenues, you will find yourself far off on this hypothesis. Surprisingly, even with the steep decline in price, their revenues are continuing to increase when comparing sales to the same month last year.\r\n\r\nAccording to a survey done by Convergex sales grew by 153% in January, 164% in February, 126% in March and 98% in April. The highest revenue increase as in the peak of tourist season, though at this rate, it <a href="http://thinkprogress.org/economy/2015/06/23/3672717/colorado-marijuana-prices-down/">is expected that revenues will have increased by around 50%</a> by the end of 2015.\r\n\r\n<strong>Will the Prices Spike Again?</strong>\r\n\r\nAs a growing industry there are bound to be price drops and spikes over the next couple of years until things fall into a natural rhythm. Colorado’s main focus at the beginning of the process as simply to provide a stable market, supply and regulation system that would be effective.\r\n\r\nNo that they have this system set in place and the industry is flourishing they are finally being able to determine a proper price point for the popular plant. There is no doubt in my mind that prices will increase once again, though they may not (and hopefully will not) be as high as they were starting out. The truth is, only time will tell on this one.', 'Colorado Cannabis Prices Drop as the Industry Settles In', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '201-revision-v1', '', '', '2015-07-06 16:37:10', '2015-07-06 23:37:10', '', 201, 'http://www.marijuanatimes.org/201-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(204, 3, '2015-07-07 09:31:22', '2015-07-07 16:31:22', 'All over the country there is great debate on whether or not legalizing marijuana is really a good idea. In the past few years we have seen more progress than we have in the last forty-plus years since the prohibition of cannabis was put into effect.\r\n\r\nWhy is it that after all the progress, all the positive changes we’ve seen states that have chosen to legalize, that some people still cannot accept that things need to change?\r\n\r\n<strong>Marijuana as a “Drug” is an Old Fashion View</strong>\r\n\r\nHonestly, one of the biggest roadblocks comes from people in the 65 and older generation. They were fed lies about marijuana in the 60s and 70s and many of them were quickly turned against what is truly an amazing plant.\r\n\r\nOne of the best examples of someone who was part of this generation who still claims the negative effects of marijuana are detrimental to the general public would be Bill O’Reilly.\r\n\r\nO’Reilly is found saying over and over on his show <em>The O’Reilly Factor </em>that we’re “legalizing narcotics”.\r\n\r\n<a href="http://www.theblaze.com/stories/2014/07/29/bill-oreilly-rails-against-marijuana-legalization-drug-use-is-a-public-menace-it-helps-no-one/">In 2014 he claimed</a>:\r\n\r\n“Drug use and sales have devastated poor neighborhoods in this country,” O’Reilly added. ”Drug use is a public menace. It helps no one. Same thing with alcoholism. Same thing with smiling tobacco. But you don’t add to those problems by legalizing pot. That’s stupid.”\r\n\r\nAfter seeing this just as Colorado and Washington were in the process of legalization for the first time and hearing on his show only weeks ago that he still calls cannabis a “narcotic” it doesn’t seem his opinion has wavered.\r\n\r\nWhile there are much stronger, more dangerous drugs (such as heroin, crack-cocaine and methamphetamine) out there causing problems in society, weed surly is not the problem opening that door.\r\n\r\nFurthermore, legalization of marijuana will not make the other substances any easier or more difficult to get a hold of – and let’s face it, for those who are looking for it, it’s not a problem to find at all.\r\n\r\nOh and one more thing Mr. O’Reilly is uninformed about – <a href="http://druglibrary.org/schaffer/hemp/general/bruin.htm">Cannabis is NON-NARCOTIC</a>. No one can claim that we’re legalizing narcotics in this case as marijuana has absolutely no known narcotic properties.\r\n\r\nUnlike prescription pain killers that have become a serious drug problem all over our country, which does have narcotic properties, marijuana has no addictive properties. Someone can have an “addictive personality” which can make them psychologically <em>think</em> they need weed – however the plant and THC alone do not have any addictive potential.\r\n\r\n<strong>There are More Productive (and Successful) “Stoners” Than You Realize</strong>\r\n\r\nSlander campaigns that started ruining the reputation of cannabis are the main reason that we have stereotypes like we do for those who smoke weed. You think of a stoner and you’re thinking of the guy with dreadlocks, a joint in his mouth, chilling on his couch and just sort of floating directionless through life.\r\n\r\nWhile this is true of some, you need to realize that the pot smoking community is much larger than anyone probably realizes. There are hundreds of highly <a href="http://www.vice.com/en_uk/read/we-asked-some-successful-stoners-if-weed-affects-their-motivation">successful, intelligent and productive people</a>, who just happen to enjoy lighting up a gar after a long day at work rather than drinking a beer.\r\n\r\nConsidering marijuana is actually much safer than alcohol, is this really such a bad thing?\r\n\r\nWhen these type of marijuana smokers were interviewed about whether or not cannabis affects their motivation and productivity everyone had a slightly different view.\r\n\r\nSome say that they only smoke at the end of the day, after all their work is done. Others wake up to a little smoke and continue to toke throughout the day. Each person has their own routine and they know what works for them – they found a way to smoke and stay a productive and highly successful, functioning citizen.\r\n\r\nThat’s not to say that smoking marijuana is the right decision for everyone. Just like with alcohol there are some people who just shouldn’t smoke. However, just like with alcohol, it is up to this person to figure out their own limits.\r\n\r\nSo before you judge over a third of our nation you should look at a few facts – not all stoners follow the old fashion stereotypical lifestyle.\r\n\r\n<strong>It’s here to Stay – So Get Used to It</strong>\r\n\r\nReally, what it comes down to is simple: Marijuana is here to stay, so get used to it already!\r\n\r\nThose who complain that we’re legalizing “drugs” or “narcotics” are misinformed. They were given false information over generations of a “War on Drugs” that has done nothing but waste our country’s time and money.\r\n\r\nIf we spent half the money that we spend on jailing, courts and authorities (police, FBI, etc.) to go after cannabis users and sellers on something like education and addiction treatment for those who are addicted to hard drugs our country would be much better off!\r\n\r\nThe science is there, the truth is out – marijuana isn’t hurting anyone! At least not anyone except the families of those who are incarcerated under anti-marijuana laws that are truly making little difference at this point.', 'We’re Not Legalizing Narcotics', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'were-not-legalizing-narcotics', '', '', '2015-07-07 09:39:32', '2015-07-07 16:39:32', '', 0, 'http://www.marijuanatimes.org/?p=204', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(206, 1, '2015-07-07 09:31:22', '2015-07-07 16:31:22', 'All over the country there is great debate on whether or not legalizing marijuana is really a good idea. In the past few years we have seen more progress than we have in the last forty-plus years since the prohibition of cannabis was put into effect.\r\n\r\nWhy is it that after all the progress, all the positive changes we’ve seen states that have chosen to legalize, that some people still cannot accept that things need to change?\r\n\r\n<strong>Marijuana as a “Drug” is an Old Fashion View</strong>\r\n\r\nHonestly, one of the biggest roadblocks comes from people in the 65 and older generation. They were fed lies about marijuana in the 60s and 70s and many of them were quickly turned against what is truly an amazing plant.\r\n\r\nOne of the best examples of someone who was part of this generation who still claims the negative effects of marijuana are detrimental to the general public would be Bill O’Reilly.\r\n\r\nO’Reilly is found saying over and over on his show <em>The O’Reilly Factor </em>that we’re “legalizing narcotics”.\r\n\r\n<a href="http://www.theblaze.com/stories/2014/07/29/bill-oreilly-rails-against-marijuana-legalization-drug-use-is-a-public-menace-it-helps-no-one/">In 2014 he claimed</a>:\r\n\r\n“Drug use and sales have devastated poor neighborhoods in this country,” O’Reilly added. ”Drug use is a public menace. It helps no one. Same thing with alcoholism. Same thing with smiling tobacco. But you don’t add to those problems by legalizing pot. That’s stupid.”\r\n\r\nAfter seeing this just as Colorado and Washington were in the process of legalization for the first time and hearing on his show only weeks ago that he still calls cannabis a “narcotic” it doesn’t seem his opinion has wavered.\r\n\r\nWhile there are much stronger, more dangerous drugs (such as heroin, crack-cocaine and methamphetamine) out there causing problems in society, weed surly is not the problem opening that door.\r\n\r\nFurthermore, legalization of marijuana will not make the other substances any easier or more difficult to get a hold of – and let’s face it, for those who are looking for it, it’s not a problem to find at all.\r\n\r\nOh and one more thing Mr. O’Reilly is uninformed about – <a href="http://druglibrary.org/schaffer/hemp/general/bruin.htm">Cannabis is NON-NARCOTIC</a>. No one can claim that we’re legalizing narcotics in this case as marijuana has absolutely no known narcotic properties.\r\n\r\nUnlike prescription pain killers that have become a serious drug problem all over our country, which does have narcotic properties, marijuana has no addictive properties. Someone can have an “addictive personality” which can make them psychologically <em>think</em> they need weed – however the plant and THC alone do not have any addictive potential.\r\n\r\n<strong>There are More Productive (and Successful) “Stoners” Than You Realize</strong>\r\n\r\nSlander campaigns that started ruining the reputation of cannabis are the main reason that we have stereotypes like we do for those who smoke weed. You think of a stoner and you’re thinking of the guy with dreadlocks, a joint in his mouth, chilling on his couch and just sort of floating directionless through life.\r\n\r\nWhile this is true of some, you need to realize that the pot smoking community is much larger than anyone probably realizes. There are hundreds of highly <a href="http://www.vice.com/en_uk/read/we-asked-some-successful-stoners-if-weed-affects-their-motivation">successful, intelligent and productive people</a>, who just happen to enjoy lighting up a gar after a long day at work rather than drinking a beer.\r\n\r\nConsidering marijuana is actually much safer than alcohol, is this really such a bad thing?\r\n\r\nWhen these type of marijuana smokers were interviewed about whether or not cannabis affects their motivation and productivity everyone had a slightly different view.\r\n\r\nSome say that they only smoke at the end of the day, after all their work is done. Others wake up to a little smoke and continue to toke throughout the day. Each person has their own routine and they know what works for them – they found a way to smoke and stay a productive and highly successful, functioning citizen.\r\n\r\nThat’s not to say that smoking marijuana is the right decision for everyone. Just like with alcohol there are some people who just shouldn’t smoke. However, just like with alcohol, it is up to this person to figure out their own limits.\r\n\r\nSo before you judge over a third of our nation you should look at a few facts – not all stoners follow the old fashion stereotypical lifestyle.\r\n\r\n<strong>It’s here to Stay – So Get Used to It</strong>\r\n\r\nReally, what it comes down to is simple: Marijuana is here to stay, so get used to it already!\r\n\r\nThose who complain that we’re legalizing “drugs” or “narcotics” are misinformed. They were given false information over generations of a “War on Drugs” that has done nothing but waste our country’s time and money.\r\n\r\nIf we spent half the money that we spend on jailing, courts and authorities (police, FBI, etc.) to go after cannabis users and sellers on something like education and addiction treatment for those who are addicted to hard drugs our country would be much better off!\r\n\r\nThe science is there, the truth is out – marijuana isn’t hurting anyone! At least not anyone except the families of those who are incarcerated under anti-marijuana laws that are truly making little difference at this point.', 'We’re Not Legalizing Narcotics', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '204-revision-v1', '', '', '2015-07-07 09:31:22', '2015-07-07 16:31:22', '', 204, 'http://www.marijuanatimes.org/204-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(207, 6, '2015-07-07 09:39:04', '2015-07-07 16:39:04', 'Marijuana and its extracts are well-known for treating the nausea that comes with cancer treatment, but treating cancer itself is relatively new.\r\n\r\nIt seems as if every other week the news comes out with something you should (not) do if you want to avoid getting cancer. Cancer, despite the simple name, isn’t <a href="http://tapastic.com/episode/58081">just one disease</a>, and if it seems that everything causes cancer, it’s probably because at some level, everything does. The chemical machinery that makes cells operate smoothly can be surprisingly easy to disrupt.\r\n\r\nMarijuana and its derivatives—the oils, the extracts—are surprisingly effective against certain types of cancers, most notably brain tumors called glioblastomas. These <a href="http://www.livescience.com/24095-brain-cancer-glioblastomas-stem-cells.html">brain tumors</a> are comprised of many different cell types, able to grow their own blood supply, and like a bad horror movie, resurrect themselves out of as few as ten cancer cells that the surgery will invariably leave behind. And because these are neural cells, they can be long and elongated, with many tendrils reaching deep into the healthy tissue, so there is no way to get all of the tumor out. <a href="http://www2.mdanderson.org/depts/oncolog/articles/11/3-mar/3-11-1.html">Treatment</a> usually consists of surgery to remove the tumors that can be surgically removed, followed by radiation and monthly chemotherapy with oral temozolomide for at least a year, but for all the misery that patients have to endure, the five-year-survival rate for glioblastoma is a measly 8%.\r\n\r\n<a href="http://www.researchgate.net/profile/Dartiu_Silveira/publication/258061352_Systematic_review_of_the_literature_on_clinical_and_experimental_trials_on_the_antitumor_effects_of_cannabinoids_in_gliomas/links/54c579410cf219bbe4f4fcfe.pdf">Cannabinoids can kill cancer</a> in many ways; they can <a href="http://www.nature.com/cddis/journal/v6/n1/full/cddis2014566a.html">generate a flood of reactive oxygen species</a>, or free radicals, which can overwhelm a cell’s ability to deal with this poison. In glioblastomas, they are able to prevent the glioma stem cells from adapting to the chemotherapy, and could be useful as an adjuvant to traditional chemotherapies. Other studies find that <a href="http://www.medicaldaily.com/cannabis-shrinks-brain-tumors-associated-highly-aggressive-form-cancer-310720">CBD, together with THC,</a> make glioblastomas more susceptible to radiation treatment, and indeed most of the papers seem to suggest that CBD and THC would be useful adjuncts to chemotherapy, as the side effects of increased dosages of these compounds are not necessarily desired.\r\n\r\nMost of the studies are done with synthetic compounds, not with whole plant extracts, though—and this limits the applicability of these findings when it comes to obtaining and using medical marijuana. As a natural product, the levels of THC, CBD, and the 500 additional, potentially active compounds will fluctuate between different growers, using different soils, under different conditions. It is not inconceivable that levels can be different within the plant as well. How the plant is treated after it’s harvested can also have an effect on how useful it is. The difficulty in obtaining consistent product is part of the reason why no large-scale human trials assessing just how medicinal marijuana can be has been done yet.\r\n\r\nMarijuana can make cancer more tolerable, and it might be able to enhance the effects of chemotherapy as well. Furthermore, the multiple active compounds that can be ingested from using whole plants Given that marijuana can affect the entire body, it isn’t surprising to find that many companies are actively researching potential medications <a href="http://medicalmarijuana.procon.org/view.resource.php?resourceID=000883">derived from compounds</a> found within the plant.', 'Cannabinoids and Cancer', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'cannabinoids-and-cancer', '', '', '2015-07-07 09:39:39', '2015-07-07 16:39:39', '', 0, 'http://www.marijuanatimes.org/?p=207', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(209, 1, '2015-07-07 09:39:04', '2015-07-07 16:39:04', 'Marijuana and its extracts are well-known for treating the nausea that comes with cancer treatment, but treating cancer itself is relatively new.\r\n\r\nIt seems as if every other week the news comes out with something you should (not) do if you want to avoid getting cancer. Cancer, despite the simple name, isn’t <a href="http://tapastic.com/episode/58081">just one disease</a>, and if it seems that everything causes cancer, it’s probably because at some level, everything does. The chemical machinery that makes cells operate smoothly can be surprisingly easy to disrupt.\r\n\r\nMarijuana and its derivatives—the oils, the extracts—are surprisingly effective against certain types of cancers, most notably brain tumors called glioblastomas. These <a href="http://www.livescience.com/24095-brain-cancer-glioblastomas-stem-cells.html">brain tumors</a> are comprised of many different cell types, able to grow their own blood supply, and like a bad horror movie, resurrect themselves out of as few as ten cancer cells that the surgery will invariably leave behind. And because these are neural cells, they can be long and elongated, with many tendrils reaching deep into the healthy tissue, so there is no way to get all of the tumor out. <a href="http://www2.mdanderson.org/depts/oncolog/articles/11/3-mar/3-11-1.html">Treatment</a> usually consists of surgery to remove the tumors that can be surgically removed, followed by radiation and monthly chemotherapy with oral temozolomide for at least a year, but for all the misery that patients have to endure, the five-year-survival rate for glioblastoma is a measly 8%.\r\n\r\n<a href="http://www.researchgate.net/profile/Dartiu_Silveira/publication/258061352_Systematic_review_of_the_literature_on_clinical_and_experimental_trials_on_the_antitumor_effects_of_cannabinoids_in_gliomas/links/54c579410cf219bbe4f4fcfe.pdf">Cannabinoids can kill cancer</a> in many ways; they can <a href="http://www.nature.com/cddis/journal/v6/n1/full/cddis2014566a.html">generate a flood of reactive oxygen species</a>, or free radicals, which can overwhelm a cell’s ability to deal with this poison. In glioblastomas, they are able to prevent the glioma stem cells from adapting to the chemotherapy, and could be useful as an adjuvant to traditional chemotherapies. Other studies find that <a href="http://www.medicaldaily.com/cannabis-shrinks-brain-tumors-associated-highly-aggressive-form-cancer-310720">CBD, together with THC,</a> make glioblastomas more susceptible to radiation treatment, and indeed most of the papers seem to suggest that CBD and THC would be useful adjuncts to chemotherapy, as the side effects of increased dosages of these compounds are not necessarily desired.\r\n\r\nMost of the studies are done with synthetic compounds, not with whole plant extracts, though—and this limits the applicability of these findings when it comes to obtaining and using medical marijuana. As a natural product, the levels of THC, CBD, and the 500 additional, potentially active compounds will fluctuate between different growers, using different soils, under different conditions. It is not inconceivable that levels can be different within the plant as well. How the plant is treated after it’s harvested can also have an effect on how useful it is. The difficulty in obtaining consistent product is part of the reason why no large-scale human trials assessing just how medicinal marijuana can be has been done yet.\r\n\r\nMarijuana can make cancer more tolerable, and it might be able to enhance the effects of chemotherapy as well. Furthermore, the multiple active compounds that can be ingested from using whole plants Given that marijuana can affect the entire body, it isn’t surprising to find that many companies are actively researching potential medications <a href="http://medicalmarijuana.procon.org/view.resource.php?resourceID=000883">derived from compounds</a> found within the plant.', 'Cannabinoids and Cancer', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '207-revision-v1', '', '', '2015-07-07 09:39:04', '2015-07-07 16:39:04', '', 207, 'http://www.marijuanatimes.org/207-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(210, 5, '2015-07-08 10:39:54', '2015-07-08 17:39:54', 'Delegates to the American Medical Association’s annual meeting last month passed a resolution asking Congress to absolve from prosecuting doctors dispensing medical marijuana in states where it’s legal.\r\n\r\nThe resolution, drawn up to show that doctors are unified on the issue, asks Congress to draw up legislation “ensuring or providing immunity against federal prosecution for physicians who certify that a patient has an approved medical condition or recommend cannabis in accordance with their state’s laws.”\r\n\r\nLast-minute revisions made to the resolution before it was put up for vote by the some 500 delegates at the conference, the word “prescribe” was changed to “recommend” and the words “medical marijuana” were replaced with the word “cannabis.”\r\n\r\n“Medical marijuana” was changed to “cannabis” to get around the fact that marijuana is not recognized as a medicine by the AMA.\r\n\r\nThe other wording change could work against Louisiana, which, coincidentally, was voting on legislation legalizing medical marijuana at the same time the AMA was voting on its resolution.\r\n\r\nThe Louisiana bill, approved in both houses and awaiting the governor’s signature, calls for a doctor’s “prescription,” rather than “recommendation,” as it does in the other 23 states where it has been legalized.', 'American Medical Association Passes Resolution Asking Congress to Absolve from Prosecuting Doctors', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'american-medical-association-passes-resolution-asking-congress-to-absolve-from-prosecuting-doctors', '', '', '2015-07-08 10:40:16', '2015-07-08 17:40:16', '', 0, 'http://www.marijuanatimes.org/?p=210', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(212, 1, '2015-07-08 10:39:54', '2015-07-08 17:39:54', 'Delegates to the American Medical Association’s annual meeting last month passed a resolution asking Congress to absolve from prosecuting doctors dispensing medical marijuana in states where it’s legal.\r\n\r\nThe resolution, drawn up to show that doctors are unified on the issue, asks Congress to draw up legislation “ensuring or providing immunity against federal prosecution for physicians who certify that a patient has an approved medical condition or recommend cannabis in accordance with their state’s laws.”\r\n\r\nLast-minute revisions made to the resolution before it was put up for vote by the some 500 delegates at the conference, the word “prescribe” was changed to “recommend” and the words “medical marijuana” were replaced with the word “cannabis.”\r\n\r\n“Medical marijuana” was changed to “cannabis” to get around the fact that marijuana is not recognized as a medicine by the AMA.\r\n\r\nThe other wording change could work against Louisiana, which, coincidentally, was voting on legislation legalizing medical marijuana at the same time the AMA was voting on its resolution.\r\n\r\nThe Louisiana bill, approved in both houses and awaiting the governor’s signature, calls for a doctor’s “prescription,” rather than “recommendation,” as it does in the other 23 states where it has been legalized.', 'American Medical Association Passes Resolution Asking Congress to Absolve from Prosecuting Doctors', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '210-revision-v1', '', '', '2015-07-08 10:39:54', '2015-07-08 17:39:54', '', 210, 'http://www.marijuanatimes.org/210-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0);
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(214, 3, '2015-07-09 14:33:12', '2015-07-09 21:33:12', 'With so many different studies out there showing how far less harmful marijuana is than alcohol or tobacco it is a wonder why we haven’t chosen to regulate it sooner. Considering the health risks of currently legal substances, it is hard to believe we would choose to keep this one taboo.\r\n\r\nThe regulation of marijuana sales and distribution would considerably increase the safety of marijuana use throughout the country. There are dozens of ways that regulated sales would help improve and grow our country – however we often overlook the most important factor – the safety of the people.\r\n\r\n<strong>You know what quality you’re getting</strong>\r\n\r\nWhen you’re buying cannabis from a dispensary you are able to ask the owner questions about individual strains. You will know what kind of effects to expect from a case of the giggles to having super munchies, you’ll have an idea of what to expect.\r\n\r\nYou will also have a better idea of the potency of the bud you are buying. If you are looking for a particularly high in THC strain then they will know just the right one. The same goes if you prefer something milder. There is also much more consistency in supply, quality and price when purchasing from a dispensary rather than a dealer on the streets.\r\n\r\n<strong>Safe place to buy</strong>\r\n\r\nOne of the biggest problems with marijuana prohibition is that it takes a harmless plant and classifies it in with much harder drugs (cocaine, heroin, methamphetamine, etc.). Unfortunately, this often means that the person selling marijuana is also selling other drugs in order to make their living.\r\n\r\nThis makes buying marijuana extremely dangerous a lot of the time. People will meet up in parking lots, back alleys, parking garages – sometimes the dealer expects you to get in their car for a bit and you just never know where this situation will end up.\r\n\r\nThe uncertainty of who you are dealing with when buying from a drug dealer is a scary thing for many. It would be much safer (and would most likely lead to less abuse of other substances) if those who only wanted cannabis could buy it in a proper store.\r\n\r\n<strong>Less likely to be easily available to teens</strong>\r\n\r\nLastly, one of the most important things that will come out of regulation of the marijuana industry: the chances of teen use will go down significantly. <a href="http://www.acepnow.com/article/legalizing-marijuana-will-make-safer/2/">A drug dealer is not likely to bother to check (or care for that matter) if their client is over 21 or not</a>. All they care about is making the sale.\r\n\r\nThis is extremely dangerous – not only because it is not wise for teens to be smoking, but also because they will likely be offered other substances when buying from a street dealer. By regulating the marijuana industry we will not only help to prevent marijuana use in teens, but we will also reduce the number of teens exposed to other drugs at such an early age.\r\n\r\nIn the end, the longer we keep this prohibition going for the more likely it is that people will get a tampered bag (laced with a harder drug such as cocaine), end up in a dangerous situation when trying to purchase and teen use of marijuana and other drugs will continue to be the norm.', 'How Regulating Marijuana Can Actually Make Smoking Safer', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'how-regulating-marijuana-can-actually-make-smoking-safer', '', '', '2015-07-10 10:09:02', '2015-07-10 17:09:02', '', 0, 'http://www.marijuanatimes.org/?p=214', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(216, 1, '2015-07-09 14:33:12', '2015-07-09 21:33:12', 'With so many different studies out there showing how far less harmful marijuana is than alcohol or tobacco it is a wonder why we haven’t chosen to regulate it sooner. Considering the health risks of currently legal substances, it is hard to believe we would choose to keep this one taboo.\r\n\r\nThe regulation of marijuana sales and distribution would considerably increase the safety of marijuana use throughout the country. There are dozens of ways that regulated sales would help improve and grow our country – however we often overlook the most important factor – the safety of the people.\r\n\r\n<strong>You know what quality you’re getting</strong>\r\n\r\nWhen you’re buying cannabis from a dispensary you are able to ask the owner questions about individual strains. You will know what kind of effects to expect from a case of the giggles to having super munchies, you’ll have an idea of what to expect.\r\n\r\nYou will also have a better idea of the potency of the bud you are buying. If you are looking for a particularly high in THC strain then they will know just the right one. The same goes if you prefer something milder. There is also much more consistency in supply, quality and price when purchasing from a dispensary rather than a dealer on the streets.\r\n\r\n<strong>Safe place to buy</strong>\r\n\r\nOne of the biggest problems with marijuana prohibition is that it takes a harmless plant and classifies it in with much harder drugs (cocaine, heroin, methamphetamine, etc.). Unfortunately, this often means that the person selling marijuana is also selling other drugs in order to make their living.\r\n\r\nThis makes buying marijuana extremely dangerous a lot of the time. People will meet up in parking lots, back alleys, parking garages – sometimes the dealer expects you to get in their car for a bit and you just never know where this situation will end up.\r\n\r\nThe uncertainty of who you are dealing with when buying from a drug dealer is a scary thing for many. It would be much safer (and would most likely lead to less abuse of other substances) if those who only wanted cannabis could buy it in a proper store.\r\n\r\n<strong>Less likely to be easily available to teens</strong>\r\n\r\nLastly, one of the most important things that will come out of regulation of the marijuana industry: the chances of teen use will go down significantly. <a href="http://www.acepnow.com/article/legalizing-marijuana-will-make-safer/2/">A drug dealer is not likely to bother to check (or care for that matter) if their client is over 21 or not</a>. All they care about is making the sale.\r\n\r\nThis is extremely dangerous – not only because it is not wise for teens to be smoking, but also because they will likely be offered other substances when buying from a street dealer. By regulating the marijuana industry we will not only help to prevent marijuana use in teens, but we will also reduce the number of teens exposed to other drugs at such an early age.\r\n\r\nIn the end, the longer we keep this prohibition going for the more likely it is that people will get a tampered bag (laced with a harder drug such as cocaine), end up in a dangerous situation when trying to purchase and teen use of marijuana and other drugs will continue to be the norm.', 'How Regulating Marijuana Can Actually Make Smoking Safer', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '214-revision-v1', '', '', '2015-07-09 14:33:12', '2015-07-09 21:33:12', '', 214, 'http://www.marijuanatimes.org/214-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(217, 4, '2015-07-10 09:57:22', '2015-07-10 16:57:22', '<p class="normal">It’s well known that the United States government often doesn’t treat its military veterans as well as they should be treated. Far too many former servicemen and women aren’t getting what they were promised when they enlisted. Those fortunate enough to escape war zones with their physical bodies intact must endure debilitating mental disorders that can follow them for the rest of their lives.</p>\r\n<p class="normal"> A significant portion of American veterans suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) when returning home from war. According to a 2012 report from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), 30 percent of military vets who served in Iraq and Afghanistan now suffer from PTSD and depression. While lifelong mental health problems stemming from fighting in a war are nothing new, what is new is how Americans are looking at treating these ailments.</p>\r\n<p class="normal"> Because of growing acceptance of the use of cannabis medicine, the drug has been advocated and championed in the treatment of veterans suffering from PTSD. Anyone with even the slightest knowledge of the healing properties of cannabis will understand why the medicine will help alleviate PTSD symptoms like anxiety, flashbacks and depression. Studies have already shown a significant reduction in PTSD symptoms in patients who medicate with cannabis.</p>\r\n<p class="normal"> To date, the VA bans medical providers from recommending marijuana treatments to veteran patients, even in states where medical cannabis use is entirely legal. Our brave military vets are getting some good news. Recently, a bipartisan senate committee has approved a significant amendment that could help treat vets suffering from PTSD. The Veterans Equal Access Amendment passed by a vote of 18-12. The measure will allow VA doctors to recommend medical cannabis to veteran patients. The amendment has been added to the Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations bill.</p>\r\n\r\n<blockquote>\r\n<p class="normal"> "Elected officials are finally starting to wake up to the fact that endorsing marijuana reform is good politics instead of the dangerous third rail they''ve long viewed it as," said Tom Angell, chairman of Marijuana Majority.</p>\r\n</blockquote>\r\n<p class="normal"> Of course marijuana will remain illegal at a federal level, but it’s becoming increasingly more obvious that the DEA and other law enforcement agencies are less interested in busting patients and caregivers and more interested in those still skirting laws and relying on black market resources and tactics.</p>\r\n<p class="normal"> Congress must still vote on the bill before it becomes law, but the amendment''s approval is a huge victory for cannabis policy reform. This particular amendment is the first time that upper chambers of Congress have voted positively on marijuana reform. There is still so much work to be done, whether treating vets with PTSD or cancer patients, but this is one step closer to the goal of legal access to the cannabis medicine they need to treat what ails them.</p>', 'Medical Cannabis Bill Approved to Treat Sufferers of PTSD', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'medical-cannabis-bill-approved-to-treat-sufferers-of-ptsd', '', '', '2015-07-10 09:57:46', '2015-07-10 16:57:46', '', 0, 'http://www.marijuanatimes.org/?p=217', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(219, 1, '2015-07-10 09:57:22', '2015-07-10 16:57:22', '<p class="normal">It’s well known that the United States government often doesn’t treat its military veterans as well as they should be treated. Far too many former servicemen and women aren’t getting what they were promised when they enlisted. Those fortunate enough to escape war zones with their physical bodies intact must endure debilitating mental disorders that can follow them for the rest of their lives.</p>\r\n<p class="normal"> A significant portion of American veterans suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) when returning home from war. According to a 2012 report from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), 30 percent of military vets who served in Iraq and Afghanistan now suffer from PTSD and depression. While lifelong mental health problems stemming from fighting in a war are nothing new, what is new is how Americans are looking at treating these ailments.</p>\r\n<p class="normal"> Because of growing acceptance of the use of cannabis medicine, the drug has been advocated and championed in the treatment of veterans suffering from PTSD. Anyone with even the slightest knowledge of the healing properties of cannabis will understand why the medicine will help alleviate PTSD symptoms like anxiety, flashbacks and depression. Studies have already shown a significant reduction in PTSD symptoms in patients who medicate with cannabis.</p>\r\n<p class="normal"> To date, the VA bans medical providers from recommending marijuana treatments to veteran patients, even in states where medical cannabis use is entirely legal. Our brave military vets are getting some good news. Recently, a bipartisan senate committee has approved a significant amendment that could help treat vets suffering from PTSD. The Veterans Equal Access Amendment passed by a vote of 18-12. The measure will allow VA doctors to recommend medical cannabis to veteran patients. The amendment has been added to the Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations bill.</p>\r\n\r\n<blockquote>\r\n<p class="normal"> "Elected officials are finally starting to wake up to the fact that endorsing marijuana reform is good politics instead of the dangerous third rail they''ve long viewed it as," said Tom Angell, chairman of Marijuana Majority.</p>\r\n</blockquote>\r\n<p class="normal"> Of course marijuana will remain illegal at a federal level, but it’s becoming increasingly more obvious that the DEA and other law enforcement agencies are less interested in busting patients and caregivers and more interested in those still skirting laws and relying on black market resources and tactics.</p>\r\n<p class="normal"> Congress must still vote on the bill before it becomes law, but the amendment''s approval is a huge victory for cannabis policy reform. This particular amendment is the first time that upper chambers of Congress have voted positively on marijuana reform. There is still so much work to be done, whether treating vets with PTSD or cancer patients, but this is one step closer to the goal of legal access to the cannabis medicine they need to treat what ails them.</p>', 'Medical Cannabis Bill Approved to Treat Sufferers of PTSD', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '217-revision-v1', '', '', '2015-07-10 09:57:22', '2015-07-10 16:57:22', '', 217, 'http://www.marijuanatimes.org/217-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(220, 3, '2015-07-10 12:06:00', '2015-07-10 19:06:00', 'Now that Colorado has had one full year of success in the recreational marijuana industry people are starting to ask for more. An initiative has been taken to legalize use of marijuana in limited social spaces such as bars and clubs who only allow guests 21+.\r\n\r\nThe idea is simple: now that you can buy cannabis, people wish to have a place where they can consume the herb legally outside of their homes. After all, if the idea was to regulate the plant in a similar fashion to alcohol it should be allowed limited social use.\r\n\r\nThis campaign needs nearly 5000 signatures from registered Denver voters to make it to the ballots for the November elections. While this may seem an unreachable task to some, the challenge is being well accepted by many.\r\n\r\nIt seems that the polls are showing a rather accepting view on allowing establishments to allow social consumption of marijuana. However that would potentially go against the laws already set in place for regulation of marijuana in Colorado stating that it cannot be consumed in indoor public places.\r\n\r\nHowever if these laws were amended to reflect this new initiative it would also resolve a number of other current problems with the laws – one of the biggest problems being that non-residents are able to purchase marijuana but have no place they can legally consume it other than a small percentage of 420 friendly hotels.\r\n\r\nIf this campaign reaches ballots and passes with voters in November then this would open up doors for a whole lot more tourist generated revenues. It would also open up the opportunity for shops to open up with a 420 theme offering non-cannabis treats and a place to toke socially for locals and tourists alike.\r\n\r\nThis campaign would not allow establishments outside of licensed dispensaries to sell marijuana, meaning anyone wishing to consume marijuana in a social space would have to bring their own.\r\n\r\nWhile it may not allow bars, clubs or similar establishments to make revenues directly from marijuana sales they will likely gain sales through drinks and food sold to those who show up to smoke in a social setting.\r\n\r\nIt really is not much that the people of Denver are asking for – all they want is to be able to go out and enjoy a joint at the same time. People are not limited to consuming beer, wine or liquor only in their homes so why should cannabis be limited that way?', 'Denver is Pushing for Marijuana Use in Bars and Clubs', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'denver-is-pushing-for-marijuana-use-in-bars-and-clubs', '', '', '2015-07-10 10:08:54', '2015-07-10 17:08:54', '', 0, 'http://www.marijuanatimes.org/?p=220', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(222, 1, '2015-07-10 10:08:21', '2015-07-10 17:08:21', 'Now that Colorado has had one full year of success in the recreational marijuana industry people are starting to ask for more. An initiative has been taken to legalize use of marijuana in limited social spaces such as bars and clubs who only allow guests 21+.\r\n\r\nThe idea is simple: now that you can buy cannabis, people wish to have a place where they can consume the herb legally outside of their homes. After all, if the idea was to regulate the plant in a similar fashion to alcohol it should be allowed limited social use.\r\n\r\nThis campaign needs nearly 5000 signatures from registered Denver voters to make it to the ballots for the November elections. While this may seem an unreachable task to some, the challenge is being well accepted by many.\r\n\r\nIt seems that the polls are showing a rather accepting view on allowing establishments to allow social consumption of marijuana. However that would potentially go against the laws already set in place for regulation of marijuana in Colorado stating that it cannot be consumed in indoor public places.\r\n\r\nHowever if these laws were amended to reflect this new initiative it would also resolve a number of other current problems with the laws – one of the biggest problems being that non-residents are able to purchase marijuana but have no place they can legally consume it other than a small percentage of 420 friendly hotels.\r\n\r\nIf this campaign reaches ballots and passes with voters in November then this would open up doors for a whole lot more tourist generated revenues. It would also open up the opportunity for shops to open up with a 420 theme offering non-cannabis treats and a place to toke socially for locals and tourists alike.\r\n\r\nThis campaign would not allow establishments outside of licensed dispensaries to sell marijuana, meaning anyone wishing to consume marijuana in a social space would have to bring their own.\r\n\r\nWhile it may not allow bars, clubs or similar establishments to make revenues directly from marijuana sales they will likely gain sales through drinks and food sold to those who show up to smoke in a social setting.\r\n\r\nIt really is not much that the people of Denver are asking for – all they want is to be able to go out and enjoy a joint at the same time. People are not limited to consuming beer, wine or liquor only in their homes so why should cannabis be limited that way?', 'Denver is pushing for Marijuana Use in Bars and Clubs', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '220-revision-v1', '', '', '2015-07-10 10:08:21', '2015-07-10 17:08:21', '', 220, 'http://www.marijuanatimes.org/220-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(223, 1, '2015-07-10 10:08:42', '2015-07-10 17:08:42', 'Now that Colorado has had one full year of success in the recreational marijuana industry people are starting to ask for more. An initiative has been taken to legalize use of marijuana in limited social spaces such as bars and clubs who only allow guests 21+.\r\n\r\nThe idea is simple: now that you can buy cannabis, people wish to have a place where they can consume the herb legally outside of their homes. After all, if the idea was to regulate the plant in a similar fashion to alcohol it should be allowed limited social use.\r\n\r\nThis campaign needs nearly 5000 signatures from registered Denver voters to make it to the ballots for the November elections. While this may seem an unreachable task to some, the challenge is being well accepted by many.\r\n\r\nIt seems that the polls are showing a rather accepting view on allowing establishments to allow social consumption of marijuana. However that would potentially go against the laws already set in place for regulation of marijuana in Colorado stating that it cannot be consumed in indoor public places.\r\n\r\nHowever if these laws were amended to reflect this new initiative it would also resolve a number of other current problems with the laws – one of the biggest problems being that non-residents are able to purchase marijuana but have no place they can legally consume it other than a small percentage of 420 friendly hotels.\r\n\r\nIf this campaign reaches ballots and passes with voters in November then this would open up doors for a whole lot more tourist generated revenues. It would also open up the opportunity for shops to open up with a 420 theme offering non-cannabis treats and a place to toke socially for locals and tourists alike.\r\n\r\nThis campaign would not allow establishments outside of licensed dispensaries to sell marijuana, meaning anyone wishing to consume marijuana in a social space would have to bring their own.\r\n\r\nWhile it may not allow bars, clubs or similar establishments to make revenues directly from marijuana sales they will likely gain sales through drinks and food sold to those who show up to smoke in a social setting.\r\n\r\nIt really is not much that the people of Denver are asking for – all they want is to be able to go out and enjoy a joint at the same time. People are not limited to consuming beer, wine or liquor only in their homes so why should cannabis be limited that way?', 'Denver is Pushing for Marijuana Use in Bars and Clubs', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '220-revision-v1', '', '', '2015-07-10 10:08:42', '2015-07-10 17:08:42', '', 220, 'http://www.marijuanatimes.org/220-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(224, 3, '2015-07-10 18:14:49', '2015-07-11 01:14:49', 'The slander campaigns against marijuana started as early as 1906 and there are still more coming out today. While we have made significant progress in the end of marijuana prohibition there are some people whose minds will never be changed.\r\n\r\nToday I’m going to list 4 of the most ridiculous slander campaigns that people have actually believed. It’s one thing to hear the lies and do more research for yourself – but those who follow the propaganda blindly and uninformed are the reason that slander campaigns even work in the first place.\r\n\r\n<strong>Reefer Madness</strong>\r\n\r\nThanks to Mexico’s War on Drugs America was introduced to the idea of “reefer madness”. <a href="http://www.theneweconomy.com/business/a-smear-campaign-a-history-of-the-us-relationship-with-cannabis">According to the stories spread from Mexico,</a> those who smoke marijuana are much more likely to act in a violent manner.\r\n\r\nHowever this theory has been gone over again and again and no such effect has been scientifically proven. (Actually, most users claim to be rather calm and relaxed after smoking marijuana.) When this fabrication came about most of the marijuana use in Mexico was in prisons and other already violent environments.\r\n\r\n<strong>The Devils Harvest</strong>\r\n\r\nIn 1942 there was a movie released called “<a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0157533/">The Devils Harvest</a>”. The movie follows an investigator who is looking for the person providing “the Devils Harvest” – or marijuana – to the youth of America.\r\n\r\nThis movie actively claimed that marijuana use could lead to things such as debauchery, insanity and sin – and that’s just on the promotional poster! With propaganda like this floating around and no medical or scientific studies done back then, it’s easy to see how the misinformed were convinced they knew better.\r\n\r\n<strong>The Gateway Drug Theory</strong>\r\n\r\nAgain, this one has been pushed on society for decades with no end in sight. As recently as a month or so ago presidential campaigner Chris Christie claimed he does not support marijuana because it is a gateway drug.\r\n\r\nThe thing is this cannot be proven – and there’s a surprising (or not so surprising depending on who you are) amount of evidence pointing to this being a debunked theory. Is it really worth continuing to argue at this point?\r\n\r\n<strong>“The New Date Rape Drug is a Cookie?”</strong>\r\n\r\nThis is one of the newest slander campaigns against marijuana. Basically those who are spreading this one around are saying that a marijuana infused cookie is just as bad as any date rape drug and can be used in the same way.\r\n\r\nWhile edibles are often more potent and you do not need to consume as much as when you are smoking, it is not likely that someone could use (or would for that matter) a marijuana cookie, brownie or candy as a date rape drug.\r\n\r\nThe worst part about all of these slander campaigns is that they are spreading misconceptions and an uninformed public is likely to give into the mass scare tactic. Since marijuana was banned there has been much more scientific and medical research done to prove that it is far less harmful than tobacco or alcohol – so why do people attempt to keep spreading these lies like wild fire?', '4 Marijuana Slander Campaigns People Actually Believed', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', '4-marijuana-slander-campaigns-people-actually-believed', '', '', '2015-07-10 10:27:14', '2015-07-10 17:27:14', '', 0, 'http://www.marijuanatimes.org/?p=224', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(226, 1, '2015-07-10 10:25:20', '2015-07-10 17:25:20', 'The slander campaigns against marijuana started as early as 1906 and there are still more coming out today. While we have made significant progress in the end of marijuana prohibition there are some people whose minds will never be changed.\r\n\r\nToday I’m going to list 4 of the most ridiculous slander campaigns that people have actually believed. It’s one thing to hear the lies and do more research for yourself – but those who follow the propaganda blindly and uninformed are the reason that slander campaigns even work in the first place.\r\n\r\n<strong>Reefer Madness</strong>\r\n\r\nThanks to Mexico’s War on Drugs America was introduced to the idea of “reefer madness”. <a href="http://www.theneweconomy.com/business/a-smear-campaign-a-history-of-the-us-relationship-with-cannabis">According to the stories spread from Mexico,</a> those who smoke marijuana are much more likely to act in a violent manner.\r\n\r\nHowever this theory has been gone over again and again and no such effect has been scientifically proven. (Actually, most users claim to be rather calm and relaxed after smoking marijuana.) When this fabrication came about most of the marijuana use in Mexico was in prisons and other already violent environments.\r\n\r\n<strong>The Devils Harvest</strong>\r\n\r\nIn 1942 there was a movie released called “<a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0157533/">The Devils Harvest</a>”. The movie follows an investigator who is looking for the person providing “the Devils Harvest” – or marijuana – to the youth of America.\r\n\r\nThis movie actively claimed that marijuana use could lead to things such as debauchery, insanity and sin – and that’s just on the promotional poster! With propaganda like this floating around and no medical or scientific studies done back then, it’s easy to see how the misinformed were convinced they knew better.\r\n\r\n<strong>The Gateway Drug Theory</strong>\r\n\r\nAgain, this one has been pushed on society for decades with no end in sight. As recently as a month or so ago presidential campaigner Chris Christie claimed he does not support marijuana because it is a gateway drug.\r\n\r\nThe thing is this cannot be proven – and there’s a surprising (or not so surprising depending on who you are) amount of evidence pointing to this being a debunked theory. Is it really worth continuing to argue at this point?\r\n\r\n<strong>“The New Date Rape Drug is a Cookie?”</strong>\r\n\r\nThis is one of the newest slander campaigns against marijuana. Basically those who are spreading this one around are saying that a marijuana infused cookie is just as bad as any date rape drug and can be used in the same way.\r\n\r\nWhile edibles are often more potent and you do not need to consume as much as when you are smoking, it is not likely that someone could use (or would for that matter) a marijuana cookie, brownie or candy as a date rape drug.\r\n\r\nThe worst part about all of these slander campaigns is that they are spreading misconceptions and an uninformed public is likely to give into the mass scare tactic. Since marijuana was banned there has been much more scientific and medical research done to prove that it is far less harmful than tobacco or alcohol – so why do people attempt to keep spreading these lies like wild fire?', '4 Slander Campaigns People Actually Believed', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '224-revision-v1', '', '', '2015-07-10 10:25:20', '2015-07-10 17:25:20', '', 224, 'http://www.marijuanatimes.org/224-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(227, 1, '2015-07-10 10:25:47', '2015-07-10 17:25:47', 'The slander campaigns against marijuana started as early as 1906 and there are still more coming out today. While we have made significant progress in the end of marijuana prohibition there are some people whose minds will never be changed.\r\n\r\nToday I’m going to list 4 of the most ridiculous slander campaigns that people have actually believed. It’s one thing to hear the lies and do more research for yourself – but those who follow the propaganda blindly and uninformed are the reason that slander campaigns even work in the first place.\r\n\r\n<strong>Reefer Madness</strong>\r\n\r\nThanks to Mexico’s War on Drugs America was introduced to the idea of “reefer madness”. <a href="http://www.theneweconomy.com/business/a-smear-campaign-a-history-of-the-us-relationship-with-cannabis">According to the stories spread from Mexico,</a> those who smoke marijuana are much more likely to act in a violent manner.\r\n\r\nHowever this theory has been gone over again and again and no such effect has been scientifically proven. (Actually, most users claim to be rather calm and relaxed after smoking marijuana.) When this fabrication came about most of the marijuana use in Mexico was in prisons and other already violent environments.\r\n\r\n<strong>The Devils Harvest</strong>\r\n\r\nIn 1942 there was a movie released called “<a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0157533/">The Devils Harvest</a>”. The movie follows an investigator who is looking for the person providing “the Devils Harvest” – or marijuana – to the youth of America.\r\n\r\nThis movie actively claimed that marijuana use could lead to things such as debauchery, insanity and sin – and that’s just on the promotional poster! With propaganda like this floating around and no medical or scientific studies done back then, it’s easy to see how the misinformed were convinced they knew better.\r\n\r\n<strong>The Gateway Drug Theory</strong>\r\n\r\nAgain, this one has been pushed on society for decades with no end in sight. As recently as a month or so ago presidential campaigner Chris Christie claimed he does not support marijuana because it is a gateway drug.\r\n\r\nThe thing is this cannot be proven – and there’s a surprising (or not so surprising depending on who you are) amount of evidence pointing to this being a debunked theory. Is it really worth continuing to argue at this point?\r\n\r\n<strong>“The New Date Rape Drug is a Cookie?”</strong>\r\n\r\nThis is one of the newest slander campaigns against marijuana. Basically those who are spreading this one around are saying that a marijuana infused cookie is just as bad as any date rape drug and can be used in the same way.\r\n\r\nWhile edibles are often more potent and you do not need to consume as much as when you are smoking, it is not likely that someone could use (or would for that matter) a marijuana cookie, brownie or candy as a date rape drug.\r\n\r\nThe worst part about all of these slander campaigns is that they are spreading misconceptions and an uninformed public is likely to give into the mass scare tactic. Since marijuana was banned there has been much more scientific and medical research done to prove that it is far less harmful than tobacco or alcohol – so why do people attempt to keep spreading these lies like wild fire?', '4 Marijuana Slander Campaigns People Actually Believed', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '224-revision-v1', '', '', '2015-07-10 10:25:47', '2015-07-10 17:25:47', '', 224, 'http://www.marijuanatimes.org/224-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(228, 3, '2015-07-11 10:53:06', '2015-07-11 17:53:06', 'It seems things may finally be simmering down in the war on drugs – or at least the war against legal marijuana. For the first time since the federal ban of marijuana the federal government may be making a step forward.\r\n\r\n<strong>The “Respect State Marijuana Laws Act of 2015”</strong>\r\n\r\nIn essence, this act would provide protection to those who are cooperating with their state cannabis laws that are set in place. Since the medical marijuana movement really started to make progress in the 90’s there has been a large grey area that has caused problems for workers and patients alike.\r\n\r\nThere have been hundreds who have been imprisoned regardless of following all state laws and regulations. It seems that after all this time, congressman <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2015/04/22/state-marijuana-laws_n_7121900.html">Dana Rohrabacher is thinking the same thing we have been</a> for quite some time.\r\n\r\nRohrabacher proposed the bill early this year and it is believed to have a strong chance at passing.\r\n<blockquote><em>“It’s time for restraint of the federal government’s over-aggressive weed warriors.” – D. Rohrabacher. </em></blockquote>\r\n<strong>What It Means for States Who Have Legalized</strong>\r\n\r\nAs far as the 35 states who have chosen to legalize marijuana – in one form or another – this bill will mean no longer having to fear repercussions from the federal government. Basically, the Respect State Marijuana Laws Act of 2015 would do exactly that – protect state laws.\r\n\r\nIt would not just yet take marijuana off the controlled substances list, however it would amend the Act to no longer apply to anyone who is compliant with their own state issued laws regarding cannabis.\r\n\r\nSince the Department of Justice has been working their way through the loopholes in the changes to their funding, this as a measure that needed to be taken in order to protect the states right to govern as they see fit.\r\n\r\n<strong>What It Means for the Future of Marijuana Legalization</strong>\r\n\r\nThis Act will put the states in charge of marijuana legalization – opening up doors for states who may not be legalizing only for fear of the federal government. It will provide the states with the security of knowing their actions are 100% legal, not just in the eyes of their state government, but in the eyes of the federal government as well.\r\n\r\nWe may not be legalizing the plant on a federal level yet – though with the implementation this act we could be putting an end to marijuana prohibition after all this time. If this bill passes I believe we will soon see many more states taking the leap into either medical or even full recreational legalization.', 'First Ever Federal Medical Marijuana Bill in the Works', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'first-ever-federal-medical-marijuana-bill-in-the-works', '', '', '2015-07-10 10:57:54', '2015-07-10 17:57:54', '', 0, 'http://www.marijuanatimes.org/?p=228', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(230, 1, '2015-07-10 10:53:06', '2015-07-10 17:53:06', 'It seems things may finally be simmering down in the war on drugs – or at least the war against legal marijuana. For the first time since the federal ban of marijuana the federal government may be making a step forward.\r\n\r\n<strong>The “Respect State Marijuana Laws Act of 2015”</strong>\r\n\r\nIn essence, this act would provide protection to those who are cooperating with their state cannabis laws that are set in place. Since the medical marijuana movement really started to make progress in the 90’s there has been a large grey area that has caused problems for workers and patients alike.\r\n\r\nThere have been hundreds who have been imprisoned regardless of following all state laws and regulations. It seems that after all this time, congressman <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2015/04/22/state-marijuana-laws_n_7121900.html">Dana Rohrabacher is thinking the same thing we have been</a> for quite some time.\r\n\r\nRohrabacher proposed the bill early this year and it is believed to have a strong chance at passing.\r\n<blockquote><em>“It’s time for restraint of the federal government’s over-aggressive weed warriors.” – D. Rohrabacher. </em></blockquote>\r\n<strong>What It Means for States Who Have Legalized</strong>\r\n\r\nAs far as the 35 states who have chosen to legalize marijuana – in one form or another – this bill will mean no longer having to fear repercussions from the federal government. Basically, the Respect State Marijuana Laws Act of 2015 would do exactly that – protect state laws.\r\n\r\nIt would not just yet take marijuana off the controlled substances list, however it would amend the Act to no longer apply to anyone who is compliant with their own state issued laws regarding cannabis.\r\n\r\nSince the Department of Justice has been working their way through the loopholes in the changes to their funding, this as a measure that needed to be taken in order to protect the states right to govern as they see fit.\r\n\r\n<strong>What It Means for the Future of Marijuana Legalization</strong>\r\n\r\nThis Act will put the states in charge of marijuana legalization – opening up doors for states who may not be legalizing only for fear of the federal government. It will provide the states with the security of knowing their actions are 100% legal, not just in the eyes of their state government, but in the eyes of the federal government as well.\r\n\r\nWe may not be legalizing the plant on a federal level yet – though with the implementation this act we could be putting an end to marijuana prohibition after all this time. If this bill passes I believe we will soon see many more states taking the leap into either medical or even full recreational legalization.', 'First Ever Federal Medical Marijuana Bill in the Works', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '228-revision-v1', '', '', '2015-07-10 10:53:06', '2015-07-10 17:53:06', '', 228, 'http://www.marijuanatimes.org/228-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(231, 3, '2015-07-12 10:59:45', '2015-07-12 17:59:45', 'After Amendment 2 failed to pass in 2014 by a mere 2%, Orlando lawyer John Morgan promised he would be back again for the 2016 elections to once again try and get the medical marijuana initiative underway.\r\n\r\nJust last week, Morgan wrote out a check for $150,000 to start up the campaign for next year. After such a close defeat there is a lot of confidence surrounding the “Use of Marijuana for Debilitation Medical Conditions amendment.\r\n\r\n<strong>What Makes this Bill Different?</strong>\r\n\r\nLast year it is hard to say for sure why the bill failed to pass, at least hard to say for sure. There could have been a number of factors including the “Drug Free Florida” group who were rallying against legalization in the last couple months leading up to the election. It could have also been that simply <a href="http://www.miamiherald.com/news/politics-government/article5641164.html">not enough of the younger crowd went out to vote</a>!\r\n\r\nAfter all, the only age group at the time who were on the side of leaving things the way they are is those 65 and older – which is also a large portion of those living in the Sunshine State. This unfortunately is the biggest hurdle to get past – changing the minds of this age group.\r\n\r\nThe previous bill was not specific enough for many of these people. They said it left too many loopholes and looked as though it were a cover for full-blown legalization. To avoid such conflicts this time around Morgan has changed the title as well as some of the wording in the bill, though the main idea behind it is still the same.\r\n\r\nMorgan has also insisted that he knows better what to expect this time around and is planning accordingly. He plans to make the campaign less about himself and more about the hundreds and thousands of patients who will benefit from this bill becoming law.\r\n\r\n<strong>What Can the Citizens Do to Help?</strong>\r\n\r\nThe first thing that Morgan needs to accomplish now that the bill has been proposed is to collect 600,000+ signatures petitioning for this bill to reach the ballots. Without these initial signatures there will be no way at all that this bill is going to pass.\r\n\r\nIf you are always looking for a cool new way to help out a cause you believe in there is nothing simpler you can do than sign your name. Once you have done so that is more signature closer to the bill reaching ballots.\r\n\r\nOnce the signatures have been collected you can help out by spreading the word and getting the message out there. If more of the millennial generation shows up to the polls in 2016 than did two years prior, this bill has a healthy chance of passing.', 'John Morgan Wrote $150K Check to Initiate Medical Marijuana Ballot in 2016', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'john-morgan-wrote-150k-check-to-initiate-medical-marijuana-ballot-in-2016', '', '', '2015-07-10 11:09:39', '2015-07-10 18:09:39', '', 0, 'http://www.marijuanatimes.org/?p=231', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(233, 1, '2015-07-10 11:09:01', '2015-07-10 18:09:01', 'After Amendment 2 failed to pass in 2014 by a mere 2%, Orlando lawyer John Morgan promised he would be back again for the 2016 elections to once again try and get the medical marijuana initiative underway.\r\n\r\nJust last week, Morgan wrote out a check for $150,000 to start up the campaign for next year. After such a close defeat there is a lot of confidence surrounding the “Use of Marijuana for Debilitation Medical Conditions amendment.\r\n\r\n<strong>What Makes this Bill Different?</strong>\r\n\r\nLast year it is hard to say for sure why the bill failed to pass, at least hard to say for sure. There could have been a number of factors including the “Drug Free Florida” group who were rallying against legalization in the last couple months leading up to the election. It could have also been that simply <a href="http://www.miamiherald.com/news/politics-government/article5641164.html">not enough of the younger crowd went out to vote</a>!\r\n\r\nAfter all, the only age group at the time who were on the side of leaving things the way they are is those 65 and older – which is also a large portion of those living in the Sunshine State. This unfortunately is the biggest hurdle to get past – changing the minds of this age group.\r\n\r\nThe previous bill was not specific enough for many of these people. They said it left too many loopholes and looked as though it were a cover for full-blown legalization. To avoid such conflicts this time around Morgan has changed the title as well as some of the wording in the bill, though the main idea behind it is still the same.\r\n\r\nMorgan has also insisted that he knows better what to expect this time around and is planning accordingly. He plans to make the campaign less about himself and more about the hundreds and thousands of patients who will benefit from this bill becoming law.\r\n\r\n<strong>What Can the Citizens Do to Help?</strong>\r\n\r\nThe first thing that Morgan needs to accomplish now that the bill has been proposed is to collect 600,000+ signatures petitioning for this bill to reach the ballots. Without these initial signatures there will be no way at all that this bill is going to pass.\r\n\r\nIf you are always looking for a cool new way to help out a cause you believe in there is nothing simpler you can do than sign your name. Once you have done so that is more signature closer to the bill reaching ballots.\r\n\r\nOnce the signatures have been collected you can help out by spreading the word and getting the message out there. If more of the millennial generation shows up to the polls in 2016 than did two years prior, this bill has a healthy chance of passing.', 'John Morgan Wrote $150K Check to Initiate Medical Marijuana Ballot in 2016', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '231-revision-v1', '', '', '2015-07-10 11:09:01', '2015-07-10 18:09:01', '', 231, 'http://www.marijuanatimes.org/231-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0);
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(234, 3, '2015-07-13 14:27:45', '2015-07-13 21:27:45', 'On June 22<sup>nd</sup>, 2015 the government made a big step forward in the world of medical marijuana. For years it has now been practiced though studies were very limited due to lack of government funding. With this <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2015/06/22/public-health-service-review_n_7635760.html">ban on medical marijuana finally lifted</a> researchers around the country will have the ability to conduct studies and clinical trials without fear or limitations.\r\n\r\nThis opens up a world of possibilities for the future of medical cannabis in the United States. Considering the ban was lifted within the same month that state-legal medical cannabis patients, doctors, dispensaries and cultivation became protected under federal law it seems we may be seeing the beginning of the end of a 40 year long marijuana prohibition.\r\n\r\nThese two changes clearly go against the classification of marijuana as a Schedule I drug according to the Controlled Substances Act. Schedule I drugs are a classification of harmful drugs which have no medical value.\r\n\r\nWith this medical research ban lifted, we might soon be seeing a shift in classification of cannabis – which will eventually lead to decriminalization if not full legalization as well as the availability of the plant for medicinal purposes.\r\n\r\nSoon we may hold a much larger list of ailments that can be cured or at least have symptom relief thanks to marijuana in some form or another. Currently there is already quite a large list though the research behind each potential treatment is extremely limited.\r\n\r\nAs more and more studies are conducted, more people will finally see proof of the benefits of marijuana as a medicinal treatment for a multitude of conditions. People who were previously unable to find relief due to complications such as adverse side effects of chemically created medications or even being allergic to one of the ingredients in those medications.\r\n\r\nOver time it is likely that the remaining states which have not yet legalized medical marijuana will quickly follow suite with these promises of federal protection. Two of the things which have held the industry back from reaching its full potential is the ability to do proper research on the plant and the ability to go through banks for both funding and business transactions.\r\n\r\nSince these are the first pieces of federal legislation to in any way affect the marijuana laws set in place in the 1980s, following the first recreational market within multiple states legislature makes this a truly historic decade in the marijuana movement.', 'Medical Marijuana Research Ban Has Been Lifted', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'medical-marijuana-research-ban-has-been-lifted', '', '', '2015-07-13 14:28:18', '2015-07-13 21:28:18', '', 0, 'http://www.marijuanatimes.org/?p=234', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(236, 1, '2015-07-13 14:27:45', '2015-07-13 21:27:45', 'On June 22<sup>nd</sup>, 2015 the government made a big step forward in the world of medical marijuana. For years it has now been practiced though studies were very limited due to lack of government funding. With this <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2015/06/22/public-health-service-review_n_7635760.html">ban on medical marijuana finally lifted</a> researchers around the country will have the ability to conduct studies and clinical trials without fear or limitations.\r\n\r\nThis opens up a world of possibilities for the future of medical cannabis in the United States. Considering the ban was lifted within the same month that state-legal medical cannabis patients, doctors, dispensaries and cultivation became protected under federal law it seems we may be seeing the beginning of the end of a 40 year long marijuana prohibition.\r\n\r\nThese two changes clearly go against the classification of marijuana as a Schedule I drug according to the Controlled Substances Act. Schedule I drugs are a classification of harmful drugs which have no medical value.\r\n\r\nWith this medical research ban lifted, we might soon be seeing a shift in classification of cannabis – which will eventually lead to decriminalization if not full legalization as well as the availability of the plant for medicinal purposes.\r\n\r\nSoon we may hold a much larger list of ailments that can be cured or at least have symptom relief thanks to marijuana in some form or another. Currently there is already quite a large list though the research behind each potential treatment is extremely limited.\r\n\r\nAs more and more studies are conducted, more people will finally see proof of the benefits of marijuana as a medicinal treatment for a multitude of conditions. People who were previously unable to find relief due to complications such as adverse side effects of chemically created medications or even being allergic to one of the ingredients in those medications.\r\n\r\nOver time it is likely that the remaining states which have not yet legalized medical marijuana will quickly follow suite with these promises of federal protection. Two of the things which have held the industry back from reaching its full potential is the ability to do proper research on the plant and the ability to go through banks for both funding and business transactions.\r\n\r\nSince these are the first pieces of federal legislation to in any way affect the marijuana laws set in place in the 1980s, following the first recreational market within multiple states legislature makes this a truly historic decade in the marijuana movement.', 'Medical Marijuana Research Ban Has Been Lifted', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '234-revision-v1', '', '', '2015-07-13 14:27:45', '2015-07-13 21:27:45', '', 234, 'http://www.marijuanatimes.org/234-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(237, 3, '2015-07-14 14:46:26', '2015-07-14 21:46:26', 'The rise in support for the Marijuana Movement over the last decade has played a significant part in legalization of both medical and recreational cannabis in many states. While in years past the support to the movement was considerably smaller, it was also generally only those who use the herb in some form or another who supported it.\r\n\r\nLately that trend seems to have broken as more and more people are joining the campaign to legalize marijuana. The reason for this? There’s just too much going on to ignore it!\r\n\r\nHere’s three major reasons people who do not smoke or use marijuana are supporting legalization after all these years…\r\n\r\n<strong>Visible Proof of Successful Regulation in Other States</strong>\r\n\r\nHonestly, with all the success in states like Colorado, Washington, Alaska and Oregon and even D.C. did you think prohibition would continue to last? With the sales tax revenue coming in, the <a href="http://marijuanapolitics.com/why-do-i-support-marijuana-legalization/">criminal arrests going down</a> and the under-age consumption rate dropping it is no wonder people are starting to change their minds. Those who do not use cannabis are starting to see that the “threats” of recreational use were blown far out of proportion during the 80s.\r\n\r\n<strong>Medicinal Benefits Outweigh the “Risks”</strong>\r\n\r\nIt’s now been <a href="http://norml.org/shop/item/marijuana-law-reform-timeline">nearly two decades since California was the first state to legalize medical</a> marijuana use. In the years following we have learned far more about the marijuana plant and its uses in treating several disabling medical conditions than many expected. With more and more deaths each year coming from man-made prescription pills filled with chemicals it is no wonder people support an organic alternative with far fewer (if any) risks.\r\n\r\n<strong>The Economic Benefits Cannot Be Ignored </strong>\r\n\r\nIn the end, this may be the thing that changed a few minds that just could not be wrapped around the idea of a legal marijuana market of any kind. Seeing the change in economy – and so rapidly – was really a game changer. Not only was the tax revenue for the first year over <a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/wonkblog/wp/2015/02/12/colorados-legal-weed-market-700-million-in-sales-last-year-1-billion-by-2016/">$63 Million in Colorado alone,</a> but jobs opened up in several areas with the creation of this new market, creating opportunities that many people and entrepreneurs could never consider before.\r\n\r\nIn the end, I think the support is going to continue to grow. The forward momentum is not going to slow down any time soon as more and more people start to see the benefits of creating a legal market will provide much needed relief for people of many walks of life.', 'Why Non-Users Are Starting to Support the Legalization Movement', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'why-non-users-are-starting-to-support-the-legalization-movement', '', '\nhttp://marijuanapolitics.com/why-do-i-support-marijuana-legalization/', '2015-07-15 13:40:01', '2015-07-15 20:40:01', '', 0, 'http://www.marijuanatimes.org/?p=237', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(239, 1, '2015-07-14 14:46:26', '2015-07-14 21:46:26', 'The rise in support for the Marijuana Movement over the last decade has played a significant part in legalization of both medical and recreational cannabis in many states. While in years past the support to the movement was considerably smaller, it was also generally only those who use the herb in some form or another who supported it.\r\n\r\nLately that trend seems to have broken as more and more people are joining the campaign to legalize marijuana. The reason for this? There’s just too much going on to ignore it!\r\n\r\nHere’s three major reasons people who do not smoke or use marijuana are supporting legalization after all these years…\r\n\r\n<strong>Visible Proof of Successful Regulation in Other States</strong>\r\n\r\nHonestly, with all the success in states like Colorado, Washington, Alaska and Oregon and even D.C. did you think prohibition would continue to last? With the sales tax revenue coming in, the <a href="http://marijuanapolitics.com/why-do-i-support-marijuana-legalization/">criminal arrests going down</a> and the under-age consumption rate dropping it is no wonder people are starting to change their minds. Those who do not use cannabis are starting to see that the “threats” of recreational use were blown far out of proportion during the 80s.\r\n\r\n<strong>Medicinal Benefits Outweigh the “Risks”</strong>\r\n\r\nIt’s now been <a href="http://norml.org/shop/item/marijuana-law-reform-timeline">nearly two decades since California was the first state to legalize medical</a> marijuana use. In the years following we have learned far more about the marijuana plant and its uses in treating several disabling medical conditions than many expected. With more and more deaths each year coming from man-made prescription pills filled with chemicals it is no wonder people support an organic alternative with far fewer (if any) risks.\r\n\r\n<strong>The Economic Benefits Cannot Be Ignored </strong>\r\n\r\nIn the end, this may be the thing that changed a few minds that just could not be wrapped around the idea of a legal marijuana market of any kind. Seeing the change in economy – and so rapidly – was really a game changer. Not only was the tax revenue for the first year over <a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/wonkblog/wp/2015/02/12/colorados-legal-weed-market-700-million-in-sales-last-year-1-billion-by-2016/">$60k in Colorado alone,</a> but jobs opened up in several areas with the creation of this new market, creating opportunities that many people and entrepreneurs could never consider before.\r\n\r\nIn the end, I think the support is going to continue to grow. The forward momentum is not going to slow down any time soon as more and more people start to see the benefits of creating a legal market will provide much needed relief for people of many walks of life.', 'Why Non-Users Are Starting to Support the Legalization Movement', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '237-revision-v1', '', '', '2015-07-14 14:46:26', '2015-07-14 21:46:26', '', 237, 'http://www.marijuanatimes.org/237-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(240, 1, '2015-07-14 14:48:00', '2015-07-14 21:48:00', 'The rise in support for the Marijuana Movement over the last decade has played a significant part in legalization of both medical and recreational cannabis in many states. While in years past the support to the movement was considerably smaller, it was also generally only those who use the herb in some form or another who supported it.\r\n\r\nLately that trend seems to have broken as more and more people are joining the campaign to legalize marijuana. The reason for this? There’s just too much going on to ignore it!\r\n\r\nHere’s three major reasons people who do not smoke or use marijuana are supporting legalization after all these years…\r\n\r\n<strong>Visible Proof of Successful Regulation in Other States</strong>\r\n\r\nHonestly, with all the success in states like Colorado, Washington, Alaska and Oregon and even D.C. did you think prohibition would continue to last? With the sales tax revenue coming in, the <a href="http://marijuanapolitics.com/why-do-i-support-marijuana-legalization/">criminal arrests going down</a> and the under-age consumption rate dropping it is no wonder people are starting to change their minds. Those who do not use cannabis are starting to see that the “threats” of recreational use were blown far out of proportion during the 80s.\r\n\r\n<strong>Medicinal Benefits Outweigh the “Risks”</strong>\r\n\r\nIt’s now been <a href="http://norml.org/shop/item/marijuana-law-reform-timeline">nearly two decades since California was the first state to legalize medical</a> marijuana use. In the years following we have learned far more about the marijuana plant and its uses in treating several disabling medical conditions than many expected. With more and more deaths each year coming from man-made prescription pills filled with chemicals it is no wonder people support an organic alternative with far fewer (if any) risks.\r\n\r\n<strong>The Economic Benefits Cannot Be Ignored </strong>\r\n\r\nIn the end, this may be the thing that changed a few minds that just could not be wrapped around the idea of a legal marijuana market of any kind. Seeing the change in economy – and so rapidly – was really a game changer. Not only was the tax revenue for the first year over <a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/wonkblog/wp/2015/02/12/colorados-legal-weed-market-700-million-in-sales-last-year-1-billion-by-2016/">$63 Million in Colorado alone,</a> but jobs opened up in several areas with the creation of this new market, creating opportunities that many people and entrepreneurs could never consider before.\r\n\r\nIn the end, I think the support is going to continue to grow. The forward momentum is not going to slow down any time soon as more and more people start to see the benefits of creating a legal market will provide much needed relief for people of many walks of life.', 'Why Non-Users Are Starting to Support the Legalization Movement', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '237-revision-v1', '', '', '2015-07-14 14:48:00', '2015-07-14 21:48:00', '', 237, 'http://www.marijuanatimes.org/237-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(241, 3, '2015-07-15 13:59:38', '2015-07-15 20:59:38', 'So we already know that medical marijuana would not be legal in more than half of the 50 states if it did not have some real major medical benefits to offer. There are probably hundreds of uses for marijuana overall but its use in treatment of these six life changing conditions may surprise you…\r\n\r\n<strong>Glaucoma</strong>\r\n\r\nGlaucoma is a disease that can damage the optic nerve by increased pressure in the eye. If left untreated it will often result in at least partial if not full blindness. Many current medical treatments available leave them with worse side effects that interrupt their daily life just as much as the inability to see would. For this reason medical cannabis can be prescribed as it will temporarily relieve pressure in the eyes.\r\n\r\n<strong>Epilepsy</strong>\r\n\r\nA condition often found in children, epilepsy can be mild to severe and seizures can happen rarely or even hundreds of times in a single day. Though there are many medications out there that are meant to treat epilepsy not all are effective in every patient. In recent studies it has been proven time and time again that administering a small dose of cannabis oil once a day can limit or even stop the seizures entirely.\r\n\r\n<strong>Type 2 Diabetes</strong>\r\n\r\nType 2 Diabetes is a condition where your body does not properly process insulin – leaving your blood sugar levels at either an unnatural high or unnatural low. While there is no cure for either diabetes type 1 or type 2 there are several treatments available that help to keep the condition under control. One of the newest <a href="http://www.diabetes.co.uk/recreational-drugs/cannabis.html">discoveries in London</a> is that type 2 diabetes progression can be slowed down by THCV, found in cannabis.\r\n\r\n<strong>Schizophrenia</strong>\r\n\r\nIn short, schizophrenia is a brain disorder which causes people to wrongly interpret reality. This would explain the guy who thinks that the government was watching him in the public library bathroom… There are many medications out there that are generally very good at treating this condition however it often comes with many adverse side effects. A few years ago studies were found showing that an antipsychotic ingredient in cannabis was<a href="http://healthland.time.com/2012/05/30/marijuana-compound-treats-schizophrenia-with-few-side-effects-clinical-trial/"> just as effective as other medications</a> with far fewer if any side effects.\r\n\r\n<strong>Fibromyalgia</strong>\r\n\r\nFibromyalgia is a disease that causes muscle pain and tenderness throughout the body on a consistent basis. Some days may be worse than others but they are all painful. This disease has remained much a mystery for many years and there are only three medications approved by the FDA as treatment – however <a href="http://nationalpainreport.com/marijuana-rated-most-effective-for-treating-fibromyalgia-8823638.html">a survey was conducted</a> that showed patients with fibromyalgia whom were treated with medical cannabis said that it was by far the most effective treatment so far.', '5 Frightening Medical Conditions that can be treated with Marijuana', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', '5-frightening-medical-conditions-that-can-be-treated-with-marijuana', '', '', '2015-07-15 13:59:58', '2015-07-15 20:59:58', '', 0, 'http://www.marijuanatimes.org/?p=241', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(243, 1, '2015-07-15 13:59:38', '2015-07-15 20:59:38', 'So we already know that medical marijuana would not be legal in more than half of the 50 states if it did not have some real major medical benefits to offer. There are probably hundreds of uses for marijuana overall but its use in treatment of these six life changing conditions may surprise you…\r\n\r\n<strong>Glaucoma</strong>\r\n\r\nGlaucoma is a disease that can damage the optic nerve by increased pressure in the eye. If left untreated it will often result in at least partial if not full blindness. Many current medical treatments available leave them with worse side effects that interrupt their daily life just as much as the inability to see would. For this reason medical cannabis can be prescribed as it will temporarily relieve pressure in the eyes.\r\n\r\n<strong>Epilepsy</strong>\r\n\r\nA condition often found in children, epilepsy can be mild to severe and seizures can happen rarely or even hundreds of times in a single day. Though there are many medications out there that are meant to treat epilepsy not all are effective in every patient. In recent studies it has been proven time and time again that administering a small dose of cannabis oil once a day can limit or even stop the seizures entirely.\r\n\r\n<strong>Type 2 Diabetes</strong>\r\n\r\nType 2 Diabetes is a condition where your body does not properly process insulin – leaving your blood sugar levels at either an unnatural high or unnatural low. While there is no cure for either diabetes type 1 or type 2 there are several treatments available that help to keep the condition under control. One of the newest <a href="http://www.diabetes.co.uk/recreational-drugs/cannabis.html">discoveries in London</a> is that type 2 diabetes progression can be slowed down by THCV, found in cannabis.\r\n\r\n<strong>Schizophrenia</strong>\r\n\r\nIn short, schizophrenia is a brain disorder which causes people to wrongly interpret reality. This would explain the guy who thinks that the government was watching him in the public library bathroom… There are many medications out there that are generally very good at treating this condition however it often comes with many adverse side effects. A few years ago studies were found showing that an antipsychotic ingredient in cannabis was<a href="http://healthland.time.com/2012/05/30/marijuana-compound-treats-schizophrenia-with-few-side-effects-clinical-trial/"> just as effective as other medications</a> with far fewer if any side effects.\r\n\r\n<strong>Fibromyalgia</strong>\r\n\r\nFibromyalgia is a disease that causes muscle pain and tenderness throughout the body on a consistent basis. Some days may be worse than others but they are all painful. This disease has remained much a mystery for many years and there are only three medications approved by the FDA as treatment – however <a href="http://nationalpainreport.com/marijuana-rated-most-effective-for-treating-fibromyalgia-8823638.html">a survey was conducted</a> that showed patients with fibromyalgia whom were treated with medical cannabis said that it was by far the most effective treatment so far.', '5 Frightening Medical Conditions that can be treated with Marijuana', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '241-revision-v1', '', '', '2015-07-15 13:59:38', '2015-07-15 20:59:38', '', 241, 'http://www.marijuanatimes.org/241-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(245, 4, '2015-07-20 16:48:17', '2015-07-20 23:48:17', 'Northern Lights is one of the most famous strains of cannabis indica in history. Its potency and high yield make it a legendary heavy hitter. It won best strain way back in 1990 and best indica several times in the 1980’s. Producing a medicated effect on the body that is unlike any other strain, NL is perfect for treating chronic pain, insomnia and nausea. Indica is best used at the end of a hard workday or if you need to get some shut eye.\r\n\r\nIndica strains are often cultivated for their calming and healing effects on the body, unlike their more heady sativa relatives. Strong strains like NL can put you to sleep or cause the “couch-lock” effect in higher doses. This is most often due to more CBD (cannabidiol, a cannabinoid found in medicinal marijuana) content found in indica types. When purchasing Northern Lights, check how dense the buds are, as the best NL strains are fat, dense and deliciously stinky.\r\n\r\nThis legendary OG strain is named after the beautiful natural phenomena known as <em>“Aurora Borealis</em>”, or Northern Lights. These amazingly bright dancing displays of lights of are fierce collisions between electrically charged particles that come from the sun. These particles enter the earth''s atmosphere, creating the lights that can be seen above the magnetic poles of the northern and southern hemispheres. Auroral displays can be seen in many colors, but green is usually the most common, thus the name of the strain of cannabis. Aurora borelis also appear in shades of red, yellow, purple and even blue in the north and similar shades of ''Aurora australis'' appear in the South Pole… Surprisingly, no Southern Lights strains currently exist.\r\n\r\nThe exact lineage of the legendary Northern Lights strain are not exactly known, but the most popular theory is that Cali growers took the then unknown strain genetics to Holland and then its popularity exploded. The most common variety sold in dispensaries today is the NL #5 crossed NL #2, combining the 2 best NL phenotypes to make modern Northern Lights.\r\n\r\nThe NL smell is typically strong and reminiscent of sweetened pine needles. If you’re a cannabis connoisseur, chances are you’ve consumed an NL hybrid. Many popular modern strains have Northern Lights in their genetics - like Sour Diesel, Jack Herer, Silver Haze and many Skunk varieties.\r\n\r\nIs Northern Lights your favorite strain? If not, what is? Let us know and maybe we’ll do a review on it!', 'Northern Lights - Strain Review', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'northern-lights-strain-review', '', '', '2015-07-20 16:48:35', '2015-07-20 23:48:35', '', 0, 'http://www.marijuanatimes.org/?p=245', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(247, 1, '2015-07-20 16:48:17', '2015-07-20 23:48:17', 'Northern Lights is one of the most famous strains of cannabis indica in history. Its potency and high yield make it a legendary heavy hitter. It won best strain way back in 1990 and best indica several times in the 1980’s. Producing a medicated effect on the body that is unlike any other strain, NL is perfect for treating chronic pain, insomnia and nausea. Indica is best used at the end of a hard workday or if you need to get some shut eye.\r\n\r\nIndica strains are often cultivated for their calming and healing effects on the body, unlike their more heady sativa relatives. Strong strains like NL can put you to sleep or cause the “couch-lock” effect in higher doses. This is most often due to more CBD (cannabidiol, a cannabinoid found in medicinal marijuana) content found in indica types. When purchasing Northern Lights, check how dense the buds are, as the best NL strains are fat, dense and deliciously stinky.\r\n\r\nThis legendary OG strain is named after the beautiful natural phenomena known as <em>“Aurora Borealis</em>”, or Northern Lights. These amazingly bright dancing displays of lights of are fierce collisions between electrically charged particles that come from the sun. These particles enter the earth''s atmosphere, creating the lights that can be seen above the magnetic poles of the northern and southern hemispheres. Auroral displays can be seen in many colors, but green is usually the most common, thus the name of the strain of cannabis. Aurora borelis also appear in shades of red, yellow, purple and even blue in the north and similar shades of ''Aurora australis'' appear in the South Pole… Surprisingly, no Southern Lights strains currently exist.\r\n\r\nThe exact lineage of the legendary Northern Lights strain are not exactly known, but the most popular theory is that Cali growers took the then unknown strain genetics to Holland and then its popularity exploded. The most common variety sold in dispensaries today is the NL #5 crossed NL #2, combining the 2 best NL phenotypes to make modern Northern Lights.\r\n\r\nThe NL smell is typically strong and reminiscent of sweetened pine needles. If you’re a cannabis connoisseur, chances are you’ve consumed an NL hybrid. Many popular modern strains have Northern Lights in their genetics - like Sour Diesel, Jack Herer, Silver Haze and many Skunk varieties.\r\n\r\nIs Northern Lights your favorite strain? If not, what is? Let us know and maybe we’ll do a review on it!', 'Northern Lights - Strain Review', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '245-revision-v1', '', '', '2015-07-20 16:48:17', '2015-07-20 23:48:17', '', 245, 'http://www.marijuanatimes.org/245-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(248, 6, '2015-07-21 14:16:47', '2015-07-21 21:16:47', 'Marijuana has been considered medicinal for almost as long as it’s been smoked—which is quite a long time. But the pharmacology behind it—the active compounds, how they work—has only been established since the last century, and like many things to do with the human body, each question answered about how it works has opened up ten more.\r\n<p style="text-align: left;">We know a lot more about marijuana now than we did in the past. We understand the pharmacology, and the chemistry behind how it works its magic. The primary active compound of marijuana is THC, more specifically delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol. In lay terms, it’s what gets you high and gives you the munchies. Medically, it’s interesting as a nausea suppressant and appetite stimulant; while a purified form is available for cancer patients, its usefulness is limited by the unpleasant side effects of THC at high doses. The other active compound, CBD (cannabidiol) is the one that makes you sleepy and mellow. This is the compound at the heart of most of the research being done on marijuana today. Its effects on the body at various doses are enormously varied and the research is only now beginning to scratch the surface about quantifying what it can and can’t do, and separating fact from fiction.</p>\r\nWhere there’s smoke, there’s fire, as the saying goes, and with marijuana it can be hard to separate what’s fact from what’s just smoke being blown. A lot of the studies that are cited are too small-scale to be meaningful, and there is too much variability in the supply—to say nothing of the discrepancies with labeling—to draw any meaningful conclusions about whether smoking a joint will help you, specifically, with your problem. Nevertheless, the data that is available supports the use of medical marijuana for spasticity and chronic, neuropathic pain.\r\n\r\n<strong>What is Pain?</strong>\r\n\r\nAt the heart of it, the question “What is pain?” seems a bit ridiculous. We all know what pain is: it’s a way of letting the body know that there is something wrong. It is mostly unpleasant, and, well, painful.\r\n\r\nBut how the body registers pain is a lot more complicated than just “ow!” The nerves in the body are broadly divided into two types: sensory neurons, which carry signals to the brain, and motor neurons, which carry commands from the brain. Of the sensory neurons, a special subtype called nociceptors are dedicated to sensing painful things. The pain signal travels up the nerve to the dorsal root ganglion (DRG), where the neuron makes the decision whether to send it through to the brain.\r\n\r\nIt turns out that not only are special nerves dedicated to sensing pain, there are special receptors for different kinds of painful inputs. Mechanoceptors trigger a pain sensation when, for instance, you prick yourself with a pin; chemoceptors alert your brain that you’ve just eaten chili peppers; thermoceptors get activated when you touch something that’s too hot or too cold. THC and CBD interact with cannabinoid receptors, of which there are two main types in the body: CB1 and CB2. CB1 receptors are found primarily in the nervous system, while CB2 receptors are believed to be present on immune cells and some nerves; due to the difficulty in finding CB2 and proving its presence it is not entirely certain what the function of CB2 is. But using cannabinoids, whether it’s smoking a joint or taking an extract like Sativex, doesn’t really do much for the kind of pain you get when you stub your toe. And the reason why seems to have something to do with what happens after the the THC hits the receptor. There is substantial proof that cannabinoids are involved in long-term functions such as neuronal plasticity and remodeling, so the effects wouldn’t be seen right away.\r\n\r\nCloser to the spinal cord lies the dorsal root ganglion, or DRG. Anatomically, the DRG is a little bulge in the nerve as it enters the spinal cord—this is where the sensory nerve cell bodies are concentrated. The DRG is not just a through point for these sensory signals—a surprising amount of neural processing happens here, too. When you touch a hot stove and find your hand jerking back before you’ve realized it’s hot, it’s because the DRG has registered the hot stove and sent a relay directly to the motor neurons controlling your arm—the signal to your arm, having less of a distance to travel, reaches your arm before the sensation of pain hits your brain. Additionally, different sensory inputs from different parts of the body meet in one DRG, so pain that’s actually coming from one area can feel like it’s coming from another. The sensory inputs from internal organs are notorious for this. This is why some people who are having heart attacks feel the pain in their shoulder or jaw.\r\n\r\n<strong>Neuropathic pain</strong>\r\n\r\nAcute, bodily pain is relatively straightforward and reasonably well-understood. But a different kind of pain, called neuropathic pain, has been baffling pain scientists, doctors, and long-suffering patients since the dawn of mankind.\r\n\r\nThe primary causes of neuropathic pain are nerve injury: spinal cord injury, diabetes (the increase in blood glucose damages the nerves), and <em>varicella zoster </em>(when chicken pox becomes shingles). Severe cases of alcoholism can also lead to nerve damage, and the immune system can also have a role in either causing the injury, or maintaining an inflammatory state that leads to nerve damage. But regardless of the cause of the injury, the end result is the same: pain that is chronic, often unrelenting, and difficult if not impossible to treat. It can also be accompanied by allodynia, where normal sensations become painful, and hyperalgesia, where minor injuries cause a disproportionate amount of pain.\r\n\r\nIn other words, something happens that changes the way neurons process pain sensations. What that is, exactly, is still up for debate. Neuromas—tangled messes of nerve fibers that form after a nerve is damaged, as part of the healing process—are known culprits for producing the unwanted sensations, but (in rats) signs of neuropathic pain persist even after the nerve is completely severed. Some studies suggest that other nearby nerves become hypersensitive when a fiber gets damaged. There is also evidence that changes in the spinal cord can occur to enhance the pain signal that reaches the brain. The compounds in marijuana might be involved in preventing this remodeling from happening, or at least mediating it.\r\n\r\nIt is likely that more than one mechanism contributes to cases of neuropathic pain. On a molecular level, scientists have just shown that stress to the endoplasmic reticulum is involved in neuropathic pain: blocking the enzyme that degrades certain bioactive lipids (such as endocannabinoids, the body’s natural feel-good chemical) can reverse the pain. As endocannabinoids and marijuana are both lipid-like and capable of interacting with the same kind of receptors, it’s not too much of a stretch to assume that the compounds in marijuana can also prevent stress to the ER and mediate neuropathic pain, though the study did not specifically address marijuana. The compounds in marijuana, as well as a few synthetic compounds have been shown to quiet nerve firing as well, lessening the overall amount of pain that someone experiences. It is not entirely clear how THC and CBD work, but the evidence is mounting that they do. More importantly, that they do so without the risks of death and addiction that hamper the use of more conventional narcotics.\r\n\r\nTraditionally, neuropathic pain has been treated most successfully with tricyclic antidepressants, followed by narcotics. Tricyclics may be effective against the pain but they are not without a fair amount of risk and unpleasant side effects, including elevated blood pressure and cardiac toxicity. Opiates, such as Oxycontin and morphine, are considered secondary drugs owing to the risk of overdose and addiction when treating neuropathic pain cases. One surprising benefit seen in states with legalized marijuana was that the number of deaths due to prescription narcotic overdoses dropped dramatically, by as much as 30%. One can only surmise that patients prefer getting high to risking an overdose. And indeed, with relatively few side effects and comparatively little risk, it is easy to see why smoking a joint would be preferable to taking a medication that is famous for its lethality and addictiveness.\r\n\r\nTo date several papers have shown that marijuana and compounds derived from marijuana can be used to relieve neuropathic pain. Sativex, an oral spray that is approved for pain and spasticity in Europe and is currently in the middle of getting approval from the FDA, has been used successfully, albeit in a limited number of cases.\r\n\r\nIt’s clear that marijuana and the compounds derived from it are medically useful for neuropathic pain, but the risks involved make it very much a <em>caveat emptor</em> treatment. Not only is it still illegal in many places, but the THC content is often under-estimated (assuming that it’s even known at all) and as a natural product, inconsistencies in the supply are a given. Nevertheless, with the decreasing social stigma and the increase in awareness for what it can and cannot do, it is likely that more and more patients will make use of it in the future, and it behooves doctors to be aware of this when managing paint patients, and patients to mention marijuana usage to their doctors.\r\n\r\nReferences\r\n\r\n<a href="http://time.com/3931863/medical-marijuana-benefits/">Time</a> summary of JAMA\r\n\r\n<a href="http://time.com/3931863/medical-marijuana-benefits/">http://time.com/3931863/medical-marijuana-benefits/</a>\r\n\r\n<a href="http://jama.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?articleid=2338266">Link</a> to Hill’s paper\r\n\r\n<a href="http://jama.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?articleid=2338266">http://jama.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?articleid=2338266</a>\r\n\r\n<a href="http://jama.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?articleid=2338266">Causes</a> of neuropathic pain\r\n\r\n<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neuropathic_pain">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neuropathic_pain</a>\r\n\r\nNeuroapthic pain primer\r\n\r\n<a href="http://cell.uchc.edu/pdf/fein/nociceptors_fein_2012.pdf">http://cell.uchc.edu/pdf/fein/nociceptors_fein_2012.pdf</a>\r\n\r\n<a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1810425/pdf/nihms17723.pdf">Cannabinoid</a> receptors and what they do\r\n\r\n<a href="http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/j.1365-2826.2008.01671.x/epdf">http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/j.1365-2826.2008.01671.x/epdf</a>\r\n\r\n<a href="http://cell.uchc.edu/pdf/fein/nociceptors_fein_2012.pdf">Cannanbinoid</a> receptors and pain\r\n\r\n<a href="http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/wmts.83/pdf">http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/wmts.83/pdf</a>\r\n\r\n<a href="http://cell.uchc.edu/pdf/fein/nociceptors_fein_2012.pdf">Mechanisms</a> of neuropathic pain paper\r\n\r\n<a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1810425/pdf/nihms17723.pdf">http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1810425/pdf/nihms17723.pdf</a>\r\n\r\nEndoplasmic reticulum stress and neuropathic pain\r\n\r\n<a href="http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2015/07/150707093353.htm">http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2015/07/150707093353.htm</a>\r\n\r\nPapers for neuropathic pain\r\n\r\n<a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2950205/">http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2950205/</a>\r\n\r\n<a href="http://files.iowamedicalmarijuana.org/science/pain/Wilsey%20Cannabis%20Cigarettes%20in%20Neuropathic%20Pain%20J%20Pain%202008.pdf">http://files.iowamedicalmarijuana.org/science/pain/Wilsey Cannabis Cigarettes in Neuropathic Pain J Pain 2008.pdf</a>\r\n\r\nProtocol for handling neuropathic pain\r\n\r\n<a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2844007/">http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2844007/</a>\r\n\r\n<a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2844007/">Paper</a> showing reduced opiate mortality\r\n\r\n<a href="http://archinte.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?articleid=1898872">http://archinte.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?articleid=1898872</a>', 'Pain and Medical Marijuana', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'pain-and-medical-marijuana', '', '', '2015-07-21 14:26:53', '2015-07-21 21:26:53', '', 0, 'http://www.marijuanatimes.org/?p=248', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(250, 1, '2015-07-21 14:16:47', '2015-07-21 21:16:47', 'Marijuana has been considered medicinal for almost as long as it’s been smoked—which is quite a long time. But the pharmacology behind it—the active compounds, how they work—has only been established since the last century, and like many things to do with the human body, each question answered about how it works has opened up ten more.\r\n<p style="text-align: left;">We know a lot more about marijuana now than we did in the past. We understand the pharmacology, and the chemistry behind how it works its magic. The primary active compound of marijuana is THC, more specifically delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol. In lay terms, it’s what gets you high and gives you the munchies. Medically, it’s interesting as a nausea suppressant and appetite stimulant; while a purified form is available for cancer patients, its usefulness is limited by the unpleasant side effects of THC at high doses. The other active compound, CBD (cannabidiol) is the one that makes you sleepy and mellow. This is the compound at the heart of most of the research being done on marijuana today. Its effects on the body at various doses are enormously varied and the research is only now beginning to scratch the surface about quantifying what it can and can’t do, and separating fact from fiction.</p>\r\nWhere there’s smoke, there’s fire, as the saying goes, and with marijuana it can be hard to separate what’s fact from what’s just smoke being blown. A lot of the studies that are cited are too small-scale to be meaningful, and there is too much variability in the supply—to say nothing of the discrepancies with labeling—to draw any meaningful conclusions about whether smoking a joint will help you, specifically, with your problem. Nevertheless, the data that is available supports the use of medical marijuana for spasticity and chronic, neuropathic pain.\r\n\r\n<strong>What is Pain?</strong>\r\n\r\nAt the heart of it, the question “What is pain?” seems a bit ridiculous. We all know what pain is: it’s a way of letting the body know that there is something wrong. It is mostly unpleasant, and, well, painful.\r\n\r\nBut how the body registers pain is a lot more complicated than just “ow!” The nerves in the body are broadly divided into two types: sensory neurons, which carry signals to the brain, and motor neurons, which carry commands from the brain. Of the sensory neurons, a special subtype called nociceptors are dedicated to sensing painful things. The pain signal travels up the nerve to the dorsal root ganglion (DRG), where the neuron makes the decision whether to send it through to the brain.\r\n\r\nIt turns out that not only are special nerves dedicated to sensing pain, there are special receptors for different kinds of painful inputs. Mechanoceptors trigger a pain sensation when, for instance, you prick yourself with a pin; chemoceptors alert your brain that you’ve just eaten chili peppers; thermoceptors get activated when you touch something that’s too hot or too cold. THC and CBD interact with cannabinoid receptors, of which there are two main types in the body: CB1 and CB2. CB1 receptors are found primarily in the nervous system, while CB2 receptors are believed to be present on immune cells and some nerves; due to the difficulty in finding CB2 and proving its presence it is not entirely certain what the function of CB2 is. But using cannabinoids, whether it’s smoking a joint or taking an extract like Sativex, doesn’t really do much for the kind of pain you get when you stub your toe. And the reason why seems to have something to do with what happens after the the THC hits the receptor. There is substantial proof that cannabinoids are involved in long-term functions such as neuronal plasticity and remodeling, so the effects wouldn’t be seen right away.\r\n\r\nCloser to the spinal cord lies the dorsal root ganglion, or DRG. Anatomically, the DRG is a little bulge in the nerve as it enters the spinal cord—this is where the sensory nerve cell bodies are concentrated. The DRG is not just a through point for these sensory signals—a surprising amount of neural processing happens here, too. When you touch a hot stove and find your hand jerking back before you’ve realized it’s hot, it’s because the DRG has registered the hot stove and sent a relay directly to the motor neurons controlling your arm—the signal to your arm, having less of a distance to travel, reaches your arm before the sensation of pain hits your brain. Additionally, different sensory inputs from different parts of the body meet in one DRG, so pain that’s actually coming from one area can feel like it’s coming from another. The sensory inputs from internal organs are notorious for this. This is why some people who are having heart attacks feel the pain in their shoulder or jaw.\r\n\r\n<strong>Neuropathic pain</strong>\r\n\r\nAcute, bodily pain is relatively straightforward and reasonably well-understood. But a different kind of pain, called neuropathic pain, has been baffling pain scientists, doctors, and long-suffering patients since the dawn of mankind.\r\n\r\nThe primary causes of neuropathic pain are nerve injury: spinal cord injury, diabetes (the increase in blood glucose damages the nerves), and <em>varicella zoster </em>(when chicken pox becomes shingles). Severe cases of alcoholism can also lead to nerve damage, and the immune system can also have a role in either causing the injury, or maintaining an inflammatory state that leads to nerve damage. But regardless of the cause of the injury, the end result is the same: pain that is chronic, often unrelenting, and difficult if not impossible to treat. It can also be accompanied by allodynia, where normal sensations become painful, and hyperalgesia, where minor injuries cause a disproportionate amount of pain.\r\n\r\nIn other words, something happens that changes the way neurons process pain sensations. What that is, exactly, is still up for debate. Neuromas—tangled messes of nerve fibers that form after a nerve is damaged, as part of the healing process—are known culprits for producing the unwanted sensations, but (in rats) signs of neuropathic pain persist even after the nerve is completely severed. Some studies suggest that other nearby nerves become hypersensitive when a fiber gets damaged. There is also evidence that changes in the spinal cord can occur to enhance the pain signal that reaches the brain. The compounds in marijuana might be involved in preventing this remodeling from happening, or at least mediating it.\r\n\r\nIt is likely that more than one mechanism contributes to cases of neuropathic pain. On a molecular level, scientists have just shown that stress to the endoplasmic reticulum is involved in neuropathic pain: blocking the enzyme that degrades certain bioactive lipids (such as endocannabinoids, the body’s natural feel-good chemical) can reverse the pain. As endocannabinoids and marijuana are both lipid-like and capable of interacting with the same kind of receptors, it’s not too much of a stretch to assume that the compounds in marijuana can also prevent stress to the ER and mediate neuropathic pain, though the study did not specifically address marijuana. The compounds in marijuana, as well as a few synthetic compounds have been shown to quiet nerve firing as well, lessening the overall amount of pain that someone experiences. It is not entirely clear how THC and CBD work, but the evidence is mounting that they do. More importantly, that they do so without the risks of death and addiction that hamper the use of more conventional narcotics.\r\n\r\nTraditionally, neuropathic pain has been treated most successfully with tricyclic antidepressants, followed by narcotics. Tricyclics may be effective against the pain but they are not without a fair amount of risk and unpleasant side effects, including elevated blood pressure and cardiac toxicity. Opiates, such as Oxycontin and morphine, are considered secondary drugs owing to the risk of overdose and addiction when treating neuropathic pain cases. One surprising benefit seen in states with legalized marijuana was that the number of deaths due to prescription narcotic overdoses dropped dramatically, by as much as 30%. One can only surmise that patients prefer getting high to risking an overdose. And indeed, with relatively few side effects and comparatively little risk, it is easy to see why smoking a joint would be preferable to taking a medication that is famous for its lethality and addictiveness.\r\n\r\nTo date several papers have shown that marijuana and compounds derived from marijuana can be used to relieve neuropathic pain. Sativex, an oral spray that is approved for pain and spasticity in Europe and is currently in the middle of getting approval from the FDA, has been used successfully, albeit in a limited number of cases.\r\n\r\nIt’s clear that marijuana and the compounds derived from it are medically useful for neuropathic pain, but the risks involved make it very much a <em>caveat emptor</em> treatment. Not only is it still illegal in many places, but the THC content is often under-estimated (assuming that it’s even known at all) and as a natural product, inconsistencies in the supply are a given. Nevertheless, with the decreasing social stigma and the increase in awareness for what it can and cannot do, it is likely that more and more patients will make use of it in the future, and it behooves doctors to be aware of this when managing paint patients, and patients to mention marijuana usage to their doctors.', 'Pain and Medical Marijuana', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '248-revision-v1', '', '', '2015-07-21 14:16:47', '2015-07-21 21:16:47', '', 248, 'http://www.marijuanatimes.org/248-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(251, 1, '2015-07-21 14:17:49', '2015-07-21 21:17:49', 'Marijuana has been considered medicinal for almost as long as it’s been smoked—which is quite a long time. But the pharmacology behind it—the active compounds, how they work—has only been established since the last century, and like many things to do with the human body, each question answered about how it works has opened up ten more.\n<p style="text-align: left;">We know a lot more about marijuana now than we did in the past. We understand the pharmacology, and the chemistry behind how it works its magic. The primary active compound of marijuana is THC, more specifically delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol. In lay terms, it’s what gets you high and gives you the munchies. Medically, it’s interesting as a nausea suppressant and appetite stimulant; while a purified form is available for cancer patients, its usefulness is limited by the unpleasant side effects of THC at high doses. The other active compound, CBD (cannabidiol) is the one that makes you sleepy and mellow. This is the compound at the heart of most of the research being done on marijuana today. Its effects on the body at various doses are enormously varied and the research is only now beginning to scratch the surface about quantifying what it can and can’t do, and separating fact from fiction.</p>\nWhere there’s smoke, there’s fire, as the saying goes, and with marijuana it can be hard to separate what’s fact from what’s just smoke being blown. A lot of the studies that are cited are too small-scale to be meaningful, and there is too much variability in the supply—to say nothing of the discrepancies with labeling—to draw any meaningful conclusions about whether smoking a joint will help you, specifically, with your problem. Nevertheless, the data that is available supports the use of medical marijuana for spasticity and chronic, neuropathic pain.\n\n<strong>What is Pain?</strong>\n\nAt the heart of it, the question “What is pain?” seems a bit ridiculous. We all know what pain is: it’s a way of letting the body know that there is something wrong. It is mostly unpleasant, and, well, painful.\n\nBut how the body registers pain is a lot more complicated than just “ow!” The nerves in the body are broadly divided into two types: sensory neurons, which carry signals to the brain, and motor neurons, which carry commands from the brain. Of the sensory neurons, a special subtype called nociceptors are dedicated to sensing painful things. The pain signal travels up the nerve to the dorsal root ganglion (DRG), where the neuron makes the decision whether to send it through to the brain.\n\nIt turns out that not only are special nerves dedicated to sensing pain, there are special receptors for different kinds of painful inputs. Mechanoceptors trigger a pain sensation when, for instance, you prick yourself with a pin; chemoceptors alert your brain that you’ve just eaten chili peppers; thermoceptors get activated when you touch something that’s too hot or too cold. THC and CBD interact with cannabinoid receptors, of which there are two main types in the body: CB1 and CB2. CB1 receptors are found primarily in the nervous system, while CB2 receptors are believed to be present on immune cells and some nerves; due to the difficulty in finding CB2 and proving its presence it is not entirely certain what the function of CB2 is. But using cannabinoids, whether it’s smoking a joint or taking an extract like Sativex, doesn’t really do much for the kind of pain you get when you stub your toe. And the reason why seems to have something to do with what happens after the the THC hits the receptor. There is substantial proof that cannabinoids are involved in long-term functions such as neuronal plasticity and remodeling, so the effects wouldn’t be seen right away.\n\nCloser to the spinal cord lies the dorsal root ganglion, or DRG. Anatomically, the DRG is a little bulge in the nerve as it enters the spinal cord—this is where the sensory nerve cell bodies are concentrated. The DRG is not just a through point for these sensory signals—a surprising amount of neural processing happens here, too. When you touch a hot stove and find your hand jerking back before you’ve realized it’s hot, it’s because the DRG has registered the hot stove and sent a relay directly to the motor neurons controlling your arm—the signal to your arm, having less of a distance to travel, reaches your arm before the sensation of pain hits your brain. Additionally, different sensory inputs from different parts of the body meet in one DRG, so pain that’s actually coming from one area can feel like it’s coming from another. The sensory inputs from internal organs are notorious for this. This is why some people who are having heart attacks feel the pain in their shoulder or jaw.\n\n<strong>Neuropathic pain</strong>\n\nAcute, bodily pain is relatively straightforward and reasonably well-understood. But a different kind of pain, called neuropathic pain, has been baffling pain scientists, doctors, and long-suffering patients since the dawn of mankind.\n\nThe primary causes of neuropathic pain are nerve injury: spinal cord injury, diabetes (the increase in blood glucose damages the nerves), and <em>varicella zoster </em>(when chicken pox becomes shingles). Severe cases of alcoholism can also lead to nerve damage, and the immune system can also have a role in either causing the injury, or maintaining an inflammatory state that leads to nerve damage. But regardless of the cause of the injury, the end result is the same: pain that is chronic, often unrelenting, and difficult if not impossible to treat. It can also be accompanied by allodynia, where normal sensations become painful, and hyperalgesia, where minor injuries cause a disproportionate amount of pain.\n\nIn other words, something happens that changes the way neurons process pain sensations. What that is, exactly, is still up for debate. Neuromas—tangled messes of nerve fibers that form after a nerve is damaged, as part of the healing process—are known culprits for producing the unwanted sensations, but (in rats) signs of neuropathic pain persist even after the nerve is completely severed. Some studies suggest that other nearby nerves become hypersensitive when a fiber gets damaged. There is also evidence that changes in the spinal cord can occur to enhance the pain signal that reaches the brain. The compounds in marijuana might be involved in preventing this remodeling from happening, or at least mediating it.\n\nIt is likely that more than one mechanism contributes to cases of neuropathic pain. On a molecular level, scientists have just shown that stress to the endoplasmic reticulum is involved in neuropathic pain: blocking the enzyme that degrades certain bioactive lipids (such as endocannabinoids, the body’s natural feel-good chemical) can reverse the pain. As endocannabinoids and marijuana are both lipid-like and capable of interacting with the same kind of receptors, it’s not too much of a stretch to assume that the compounds in marijuana can also prevent stress to the ER and mediate neuropathic pain, though the study did not specifically address marijuana. The compounds in marijuana, as well as a few synthetic compounds have been shown to quiet nerve firing as well, lessening the overall amount of pain that someone experiences. It is not entirely clear how THC and CBD work, but the evidence is mounting that they do. More importantly, that they do so without the risks of death and addiction that hamper the use of more conventional narcotics.\n\nTraditionally, neuropathic pain has been treated most successfully with tricyclic antidepressants, followed by narcotics. Tricyclics may be effective against the pain but they are not without a fair amount of risk and unpleasant side effects, including elevated blood pressure and cardiac toxicity. Opiates, such as Oxycontin and morphine, are considered secondary drugs owing to the risk of overdose and addiction when treating neuropathic pain cases. One surprising benefit seen in states with legalized marijuana was that the number of deaths due to prescription narcotic overdoses dropped dramatically, by as much as 30%. One can only surmise that patients prefer getting high to risking an overdose. And indeed, with relatively few side effects and comparatively little risk, it is easy to see why smoking a joint would be preferable to taking a medication that is famous for its lethality and addictiveness.\n\nTo date several papers have shown that marijuana and compounds derived from marijuana can be used to relieve neuropathic pain. Sativex, an oral spray that is approved for pain and spasticity in Europe and is currently in the middle of getting approval from the FDA, has been used successfully, albeit in a limited number of cases.\n\nIt’s clear that marijuana and the compounds derived from it are medically useful for neuropathic pain, but the risks involved make it very much a <em>caveat emptor</em> treatment. Not only is it still illegal in many places, but the THC content is often under-estimated (assuming that it’s even known at all) and as a natural product, inconsistencies in the supply are a given. Nevertheless, with the decreasing social stigma and the increase in awareness for what it can and cannot do, it is likely that more and more patients will make use of it in the future, and it behooves doctors to be aware of this when managing paint patients, and patients to mention marijuana usage to their doctors.\n\nReferences\n\n<a href="http://time.com/3931863/medical-marijuana-benefits/">Time</a> summary of JAMA\n\n<a href="http://time.com/3931863/medical-marijuana-benefits/">http://time.com/3931863/medical-marijuana-benefits/</a>\n\n<a href="http://jama.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?articleid=2338266">Link</a> to Hill’s paper\n\n<a href="http://jama.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?articleid=2338266">http://jama.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?articleid=2338266</a>\n\n<a href="http://jama.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?articleid=2338266">Causes</a> of neuropathic pain\n\n<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neuropathic_pain">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neuropathic_pain</a>\n\nNeuroapthic pain primer\n\n<a href="http://cell.uchc.edu/pdf/fein/nociceptors_fein_2012.pdf">http://cell.uchc.edu/pdf/fein/nociceptors_fein_2012.pdf</a>\n\n<a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1810425/pdf/nihms17723.pdf">Cannabinoid</a> receptors and what they do\n\n<a href="http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/j.1365-2826.2008.01671.x/epdf">http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/j.1365-2826.2008.01671.x/epdf</a>\n\n<a href="http://cell.uchc.edu/pdf/fein/nociceptors_fein_2012.pdf">Cannanbinoid</a> receptors and pain\n\n<a href="http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/wmts.83/pdf">http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/wmts.83/pdf</a>\n\n<a href="http://cell.uchc.edu/pdf/fein/nociceptors_fein_2012.pdf">Mechanisms</a> of neuropathic pain paper\n\n<a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1810425/pdf/nihms17723.pdf">http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1810425/pdf/nihms17723.pdf</a>\n\nEndoplasmic reticulum stress and neuropathic pain\n\n<a href="http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2015/07/150707093353.htm">http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2015/07/150707093353.htm</a>\n\nPapers for neuropathic pain\n\n<a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2950205/">http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2950205/</a>\n\n<a href="http://files.iowamedicalmarijuana.org/science/pain/Wilsey%20Cannabis%20Cigarettes%20in%20Neuropathic%20Pain%20J%20Pain%202008.pdf">http://files.iowamedicalmarijuana.org/science/pain/Wilsey Cannabis Cigarettes in Neuropathic Pain J Pain 2008.pdf</a>\n\nProtocol for handling neuropathic pain\n\n<a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2844007/">http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2844007/</a>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2844007/">Paper</a> showing reduced opiate mortality\n\n<a href="http://archinte.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?articleid=1898872">http://archinte.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?articleid=1898872</a>', 'Pain and Medical Marijuana', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '248-autosave-v1', '', '', '2015-07-21 14:17:49', '2015-07-21 21:17:49', '', 248, 'http://www.marijuanatimes.org/248-autosave-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(252, 1, '2015-07-21 14:18:04', '2015-07-21 21:18:04', 'Marijuana has been considered medicinal for almost as long as it’s been smoked—which is quite a long time. But the pharmacology behind it—the active compounds, how they work—has only been established since the last century, and like many things to do with the human body, each question answered about how it works has opened up ten more.\r\n<p style="text-align: left;">We know a lot more about marijuana now than we did in the past. We understand the pharmacology, and the chemistry behind how it works its magic. The primary active compound of marijuana is THC, more specifically delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol. In lay terms, it’s what gets you high and gives you the munchies. Medically, it’s interesting as a nausea suppressant and appetite stimulant; while a purified form is available for cancer patients, its usefulness is limited by the unpleasant side effects of THC at high doses. The other active compound, CBD (cannabidiol) is the one that makes you sleepy and mellow. This is the compound at the heart of most of the research being done on marijuana today. Its effects on the body at various doses are enormously varied and the research is only now beginning to scratch the surface about quantifying what it can and can’t do, and separating fact from fiction.</p>\r\nWhere there’s smoke, there’s fire, as the saying goes, and with marijuana it can be hard to separate what’s fact from what’s just smoke being blown. A lot of the studies that are cited are too small-scale to be meaningful, and there is too much variability in the supply—to say nothing of the discrepancies with labeling—to draw any meaningful conclusions about whether smoking a joint will help you, specifically, with your problem. Nevertheless, the data that is available supports the use of medical marijuana for spasticity and chronic, neuropathic pain.\r\n\r\n<strong>What is Pain?</strong>\r\n\r\nAt the heart of it, the question “What is pain?” seems a bit ridiculous. We all know what pain is: it’s a way of letting the body know that there is something wrong. It is mostly unpleasant, and, well, painful.\r\n\r\nBut how the body registers pain is a lot more complicated than just “ow!” The nerves in the body are broadly divided into two types: sensory neurons, which carry signals to the brain, and motor neurons, which carry commands from the brain. Of the sensory neurons, a special subtype called nociceptors are dedicated to sensing painful things. The pain signal travels up the nerve to the dorsal root ganglion (DRG), where the neuron makes the decision whether to send it through to the brain.\r\n\r\nIt turns out that not only are special nerves dedicated to sensing pain, there are special receptors for different kinds of painful inputs. Mechanoceptors trigger a pain sensation when, for instance, you prick yourself with a pin; chemoceptors alert your brain that you’ve just eaten chili peppers; thermoceptors get activated when you touch something that’s too hot or too cold. THC and CBD interact with cannabinoid receptors, of which there are two main types in the body: CB1 and CB2. CB1 receptors are found primarily in the nervous system, while CB2 receptors are believed to be present on immune cells and some nerves; due to the difficulty in finding CB2 and proving its presence it is not entirely certain what the function of CB2 is. But using cannabinoids, whether it’s smoking a joint or taking an extract like Sativex, doesn’t really do much for the kind of pain you get when you stub your toe. And the reason why seems to have something to do with what happens after the the THC hits the receptor. There is substantial proof that cannabinoids are involved in long-term functions such as neuronal plasticity and remodeling, so the effects wouldn’t be seen right away.\r\n\r\nCloser to the spinal cord lies the dorsal root ganglion, or DRG. Anatomically, the DRG is a little bulge in the nerve as it enters the spinal cord—this is where the sensory nerve cell bodies are concentrated. The DRG is not just a through point for these sensory signals—a surprising amount of neural processing happens here, too. When you touch a hot stove and find your hand jerking back before you’ve realized it’s hot, it’s because the DRG has registered the hot stove and sent a relay directly to the motor neurons controlling your arm—the signal to your arm, having less of a distance to travel, reaches your arm before the sensation of pain hits your brain. Additionally, different sensory inputs from different parts of the body meet in one DRG, so pain that’s actually coming from one area can feel like it’s coming from another. The sensory inputs from internal organs are notorious for this. This is why some people who are having heart attacks feel the pain in their shoulder or jaw.\r\n\r\n<strong>Neuropathic pain</strong>\r\n\r\nAcute, bodily pain is relatively straightforward and reasonably well-understood. But a different kind of pain, called neuropathic pain, has been baffling pain scientists, doctors, and long-suffering patients since the dawn of mankind.\r\n\r\nThe primary causes of neuropathic pain are nerve injury: spinal cord injury, diabetes (the increase in blood glucose damages the nerves), and <em>varicella zoster </em>(when chicken pox becomes shingles). Severe cases of alcoholism can also lead to nerve damage, and the immune system can also have a role in either causing the injury, or maintaining an inflammatory state that leads to nerve damage. But regardless of the cause of the injury, the end result is the same: pain that is chronic, often unrelenting, and difficult if not impossible to treat. It can also be accompanied by allodynia, where normal sensations become painful, and hyperalgesia, where minor injuries cause a disproportionate amount of pain.\r\n\r\nIn other words, something happens that changes the way neurons process pain sensations. What that is, exactly, is still up for debate. Neuromas—tangled messes of nerve fibers that form after a nerve is damaged, as part of the healing process—are known culprits for producing the unwanted sensations, but (in rats) signs of neuropathic pain persist even after the nerve is completely severed. Some studies suggest that other nearby nerves become hypersensitive when a fiber gets damaged. There is also evidence that changes in the spinal cord can occur to enhance the pain signal that reaches the brain. The compounds in marijuana might be involved in preventing this remodeling from happening, or at least mediating it.\r\n\r\nIt is likely that more than one mechanism contributes to cases of neuropathic pain. On a molecular level, scientists have just shown that stress to the endoplasmic reticulum is involved in neuropathic pain: blocking the enzyme that degrades certain bioactive lipids (such as endocannabinoids, the body’s natural feel-good chemical) can reverse the pain. As endocannabinoids and marijuana are both lipid-like and capable of interacting with the same kind of receptors, it’s not too much of a stretch to assume that the compounds in marijuana can also prevent stress to the ER and mediate neuropathic pain, though the study did not specifically address marijuana. The compounds in marijuana, as well as a few synthetic compounds have been shown to quiet nerve firing as well, lessening the overall amount of pain that someone experiences. It is not entirely clear how THC and CBD work, but the evidence is mounting that they do. More importantly, that they do so without the risks of death and addiction that hamper the use of more conventional narcotics.\r\n\r\nTraditionally, neuropathic pain has been treated most successfully with tricyclic antidepressants, followed by narcotics. Tricyclics may be effective against the pain but they are not without a fair amount of risk and unpleasant side effects, including elevated blood pressure and cardiac toxicity. Opiates, such as Oxycontin and morphine, are considered secondary drugs owing to the risk of overdose and addiction when treating neuropathic pain cases. One surprising benefit seen in states with legalized marijuana was that the number of deaths due to prescription narcotic overdoses dropped dramatically, by as much as 30%. One can only surmise that patients prefer getting high to risking an overdose. And indeed, with relatively few side effects and comparatively little risk, it is easy to see why smoking a joint would be preferable to taking a medication that is famous for its lethality and addictiveness.\r\n\r\nTo date several papers have shown that marijuana and compounds derived from marijuana can be used to relieve neuropathic pain. Sativex, an oral spray that is approved for pain and spasticity in Europe and is currently in the middle of getting approval from the FDA, has been used successfully, albeit in a limited number of cases.\r\n\r\nIt’s clear that marijuana and the compounds derived from it are medically useful for neuropathic pain, but the risks involved make it very much a <em>caveat emptor</em> treatment. Not only is it still illegal in many places, but the THC content is often under-estimated (assuming that it’s even known at all) and as a natural product, inconsistencies in the supply are a given. Nevertheless, with the decreasing social stigma and the increase in awareness for what it can and cannot do, it is likely that more and more patients will make use of it in the future, and it behooves doctors to be aware of this when managing paint patients, and patients to mention marijuana usage to their doctors.\r\n\r\nReferences\r\n\r\n<a href="http://time.com/3931863/medical-marijuana-benefits/">Time</a> summary of JAMA\r\n\r\n<a href="http://time.com/3931863/medical-marijuana-benefits/">http://time.com/3931863/medical-marijuana-benefits/</a>\r\n\r\n<a href="http://jama.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?articleid=2338266">Link</a> to Hill’s paper\r\n\r\n<a href="http://jama.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?articleid=2338266">http://jama.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?articleid=2338266</a>\r\n\r\n<a href="http://jama.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?articleid=2338266">Causes</a> of neuropathic pain\r\n\r\n<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neuropathic_pain">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neuropathic_pain</a>\r\n\r\nNeuroapthic pain primer\r\n\r\n<a href="http://cell.uchc.edu/pdf/fein/nociceptors_fein_2012.pdf">http://cell.uchc.edu/pdf/fein/nociceptors_fein_2012.pdf</a>\r\n\r\n<a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1810425/pdf/nihms17723.pdf">Cannabinoid</a> receptors and what they do\r\n\r\n<a href="http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/j.1365-2826.2008.01671.x/epdf">http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/j.1365-2826.2008.01671.x/epdf</a>\r\n\r\n<a href="http://cell.uchc.edu/pdf/fein/nociceptors_fein_2012.pdf">Cannanbinoid</a> receptors and pain\r\n\r\n<a href="http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/wmts.83/pdf">http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/wmts.83/pdf</a>\r\n\r\n<a href="http://cell.uchc.edu/pdf/fein/nociceptors_fein_2012.pdf">Mechanisms</a> of neuropathic pain paper\r\n\r\n<a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1810425/pdf/nihms17723.pdf">http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1810425/pdf/nihms17723.pdf</a>\r\n\r\nEndoplasmic reticulum stress and neuropathic pain\r\n\r\n<a href="http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2015/07/150707093353.htm">http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2015/07/150707093353.htm</a>\r\n\r\nPapers for neuropathic pain\r\n\r\n<a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2950205/">http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2950205/</a>\r\n\r\n<a href="http://files.iowamedicalmarijuana.org/science/pain/Wilsey%20Cannabis%20Cigarettes%20in%20Neuropathic%20Pain%20J%20Pain%202008.pdf">http://files.iowamedicalmarijuana.org/science/pain/Wilsey Cannabis Cigarettes in Neuropathic Pain J Pain 2008.pdf</a>\r\n\r\nProtocol for handling neuropathic pain\r\n\r\n<a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2844007/">http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2844007/</a>\r\n\r\n<a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2844007/">Paper</a> showing reduced opiate mortality\r\n\r\n<a href="http://archinte.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?articleid=1898872">http://archinte.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?articleid=1898872</a>', 'Pain and Medical Marijuana', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '248-revision-v1', '', '', '2015-07-21 14:18:04', '2015-07-21 21:18:04', '', 248, 'http://www.marijuanatimes.org/248-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(254, 3, '2015-07-23 16:45:54', '2015-07-23 23:45:54', 'After a full year of legalization in Colorado and Washington it has become painfully evident that something needed to be done in the finances department. Currently, all marijuana businesses, in any state, are cash only due to the fact that banks are regulated by the federal government.\r\n\r\nFor years it has been a problem for those legally operating a business in the marijuana industry. It means that not only are all their transactions dealt with in cash, but also that they are moving significantly large amount of cash on a regular basis.\r\n\r\nOften times the money is transported in large duffle bags – not truly making these legal businesses feel legal. It has also opened up a very dangerous role for those who have to transport cash from one location to another since criminals are aware of where the dispensaries are located and know all operations are in cash.\r\n\r\nIn a single month alone Colorado will bring in millions in marijuana sales – all in cash, creating a liability for those working in the shops. Many shops have had to turn to hiring expensive security details in order to keep everyone safe when dealing with this large amount of cash money.\r\n\r\nA long-awaited bill was proposed early in July that if passed would allow banks the ability to work with legitimate marijuana businesses in states which have legalized, without fear of backlash from the federal government.\r\n\r\nThe bill is called <a href="http://www.americanbanker.com/news/law-regulation/senators-unveil-marijuana-banking-bill-1075320-1.html">The Marijuana Businesses Access to Banking Act of 2015</a>. If this bill passes it will in no way change the federal stance on marijuana either medical or recreational, however it will allow them access to banks which is much needed and long over-due.\r\n\r\nUnfortunately this will have no impact on whether or not the businesses can work with credit card companies – that is a completely separate hurdle which will probably follow not long after this bill passes.\r\n\r\nThe reason behind this bill is mostly to ensure the safety of those working in the industry. It is unfair to put these people at risk simply because of their line of work. A crook is a crook and he will see that duffle bag as his big payday.\r\n\r\nThe only thing standing between marijuana businesses and banking is the banks fear of federal interference. This bill will relieve this fear and allow banks to work with companies in this industry – creating more revenue for the banks and a safer environment for all those working in the marijuana industry.', 'Bringing Banking into the Marijuana Industry', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'bringing-banking-into-the-marijuana-industry', '', '', '2015-07-23 16:46:20', '2015-07-23 23:46:20', '', 0, 'http://www.marijuanatimes.org/?p=254', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(256, 1, '2015-07-23 16:45:54', '2015-07-23 23:45:54', 'After a full year of legalization in Colorado and Washington it has become painfully evident that something needed to be done in the finances department. Currently, all marijuana businesses, in any state, are cash only due to the fact that banks are regulated by the federal government.\r\n\r\nFor years it has been a problem for those legally operating a business in the marijuana industry. It means that not only are all their transactions dealt with in cash, but also that they are moving significantly large amount of cash on a regular basis.\r\n\r\nOften times the money is transported in large duffle bags – not truly making these legal businesses feel legal. It has also opened up a very dangerous role for those who have to transport cash from one location to another since criminals are aware of where the dispensaries are located and know all operations are in cash.\r\n\r\nIn a single month alone Colorado will bring in millions in marijuana sales – all in cash, creating a liability for those working in the shops. Many shops have had to turn to hiring expensive security details in order to keep everyone safe when dealing with this large amount of cash money.\r\n\r\nA long-awaited bill was proposed early in July that if passed would allow banks the ability to work with legitimate marijuana businesses in states which have legalized, without fear of backlash from the federal government.\r\n\r\nThe bill is called <a href="http://www.americanbanker.com/news/law-regulation/senators-unveil-marijuana-banking-bill-1075320-1.html">The Marijuana Businesses Access to Banking Act of 2015</a>. If this bill passes it will in no way change the federal stance on marijuana either medical or recreational, however it will allow them access to banks which is much needed and long over-due.\r\n\r\nUnfortunately this will have no impact on whether or not the businesses can work with credit card companies – that is a completely separate hurdle which will probably follow not long after this bill passes.\r\n\r\nThe reason behind this bill is mostly to ensure the safety of those working in the industry. It is unfair to put these people at risk simply because of their line of work. A crook is a crook and he will see that duffle bag as his big payday.\r\n\r\nThe only thing standing between marijuana businesses and banking is the banks fear of federal interference. This bill will relieve this fear and allow banks to work with companies in this industry – creating more revenue for the banks and a safer environment for all those working in the marijuana industry.', 'Bringing Banking into the Marijuana Industry', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '254-revision-v1', '', '', '2015-07-23 16:45:54', '2015-07-23 23:45:54', '', 254, 'http://www.marijuanatimes.org/254-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(257, 3, '2015-07-24 09:45:24', '2015-07-24 16:45:24', 'For years and years the cultivation of marijuana has been a very private affair, often taking place in large warehouses, using LED lights and lots of energy to grow even a moderate sized crop. With the advances in legalization in areas such as Colorado the energy consumption has become too much.\r\n\r\nRather than continuing to waste electricity to grow a plant that thrives on sunlight, growers are now being given the opportunity to transfer their warehouse nurseries to a state-of-the-art greenhouse.\r\n\r\nThe benefits of moving to a greenhouse are endless, but the three most important factors to consider are energy efficiency, quality of the plants and the sheer amount of which needs to be produced.\r\n\r\n<strong>Energy Efficiency </strong>\r\n\r\nThe most important factor by far is the amount of energy that is required to keep up nursery which is indoors. Since the plants will never see true sunlight they must be provided with an artificial substitute often in the form of LED lights. Running the number of lamps needed for an entire warehouse nursery is a very expensive task. Colorado quickly realized something needed to be done after the first full year of their legalization and greenhouses are the answer!\r\n\r\n<strong>Quality of Plants</strong>\r\n\r\nYou may think that plants can thrive perfectly fine in an indoor environment so long as they are provided with the right lighting and ample water. The thing is, nothing can truly replace sunlight – plants that grow outdoors or in greenhouses which amplify sunlight not only grow faster, but also stronger and healthier. Once the flower has started to be grown in greenhouses people are bound to be able to tell the difference both in look, taste and effectiveness.\r\n\r\n<strong>Amount of Marijuana in Demand</strong>\r\n\r\nWith the amount of marijuana in demand in states like Colorado, Washington and Alaska it is almost surprising greenhouses were not considered sooner. Growing indoors you can only provide so much artificial sunlight and attempt to create the right atmosphere for the plants. When switching to a greenhouse the plants will grow stronger and quicker too – which will have a large impact on being able to keep up with supply and demand in a way that is safer for the environment.\r\n\r\n<a href="https://tantaluslabs.com/populace/the-future-of-marijuana-is-sun-grown/">Greenhouses are the future of growing cannabis</a> – and it is going to benefit the environment in far more ways than just these three. Plants are all the same in that they require few basic things – and due to the federal ban marijuana has hardly seen true sunlight in decades if not longer. This is a long overdue advancement in the cultivation of marijuana.', 'Greenhouses are the Future of Marijuana Cultivation', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'greenhouses-are-the-future-of-marijuana-cultivation', '', '', '2015-07-24 09:46:01', '2015-07-24 16:46:01', '', 0, 'http://www.marijuanatimes.org/?p=257', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(259, 1, '2015-07-24 09:45:24', '2015-07-24 16:45:24', 'For years and years the cultivation of marijuana has been a very private affair, often taking place in large warehouses, using LED lights and lots of energy to grow even a moderate sized crop. With the advances in legalization in areas such as Colorado the energy consumption has become too much.\r\n\r\nRather than continuing to waste electricity to grow a plant that thrives on sunlight, growers are now being given the opportunity to transfer their warehouse nurseries to a state-of-the-art greenhouse.\r\n\r\nThe benefits of moving to a greenhouse are endless, but the three most important factors to consider are energy efficiency, quality of the plants and the sheer amount of which needs to be produced.\r\n\r\n<strong>Energy Efficiency </strong>\r\n\r\nThe most important factor by far is the amount of energy that is required to keep up nursery which is indoors. Since the plants will never see true sunlight they must be provided with an artificial substitute often in the form of LED lights. Running the number of lamps needed for an entire warehouse nursery is a very expensive task. Colorado quickly realized something needed to be done after the first full year of their legalization and greenhouses are the answer!\r\n\r\n<strong>Quality of Plants</strong>\r\n\r\nYou may think that plants can thrive perfectly fine in an indoor environment so long as they are provided with the right lighting and ample water. The thing is, nothing can truly replace sunlight – plants that grow outdoors or in greenhouses which amplify sunlight not only grow faster, but also stronger and healthier. Once the flower has started to be grown in greenhouses people are bound to be able to tell the difference both in look, taste and effectiveness.\r\n\r\n<strong>Amount of Marijuana in Demand</strong>\r\n\r\nWith the amount of marijuana in demand in states like Colorado, Washington and Alaska it is almost surprising greenhouses were not considered sooner. Growing indoors you can only provide so much artificial sunlight and attempt to create the right atmosphere for the plants. When switching to a greenhouse the plants will grow stronger and quicker too – which will have a large impact on being able to keep up with supply and demand in a way that is safer for the environment.\r\n\r\n<a href="https://tantaluslabs.com/populace/the-future-of-marijuana-is-sun-grown/">Greenhouses are the future of growing cannabis</a> – and it is going to benefit the environment in far more ways than just these three. Plants are all the same in that they require few basic things – and due to the federal ban marijuana has hardly seen true sunlight in decades if not longer. This is a long overdue advancement in the cultivation of marijuana.', 'Greenhouses are the Future of Marijuana Cultivation', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '257-revision-v1', '', '', '2015-07-24 09:45:24', '2015-07-24 16:45:24', '', 257, 'http://www.marijuanatimes.org/257-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0);
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(260, 3, '2015-07-25 09:57:09', '2015-07-25 16:57:09', 'There has been a lot of debate among consumers in the cannabis world over the last few decades – the big question being is Vaping Safer than Smoking? The next question most will ask is – is it just as effective as smoking?\r\n\r\nIn truth there has been very little professional study done on the subject – but what little there is does prove clearly that vaping is definitely safer than smoking. How much safer on the other hand is still hard to say for sure.\r\n\r\n<strong>Vapor is Safer to Inhale than Smoke</strong>\r\n\r\nWhen you inhale smoke from a pipe or joint you are not only inhaling the wonderful ingredients such as THC. You are also welcoming in carcinogens such as carbon monoxide. Actually nearly <a href="http://cdn.theweedblog.com/wp-content/uploads/smoking-vs-vaporizing.png">85% of the smoke inhaled is <em>non-cannabinoid</em> compared to the roughly 95% cannabinoids inhaled through vapor</a>.\r\n\r\nIt has also been proven true that one joint will produce more tar than one tobacco cigarette of the same size – however the tar produced by marijuana has not been scientifically linked to lung cancer in the same way that tobacco has, which goes to prove that marijuana is definitely safer than cigarettes. Vapor on the other hand will not leave the tar like residue behind, so for now, vapor is still safer than inhaling smoke of any sort.\r\n\r\n<strong>Less Toxins – More Cannabinoids</strong>\r\n\r\nAs stated above the smoke inhaled from burning the cannabis plant is roughly 85% non-cannabinoids. This means that less than 15% of the smoke being inhaled actually contains THC, the psychoactive chemical in marijuana that produces the “high” consumers expect from the plant.\r\n\r\nHowever when vaporized the vapor emitted contains around 95% cannabinoids – meaning you are actually getting more THC and a more pure “high” though the effects can vary slightly depending on if you are vaporizing plant matter or concentrates such as oils or wax. (Both oils and wax have a higher THC content than flower – a very appealing factor lately among consumers.)\r\n\r\n<strong>How Vaporizers Work</strong>\r\n\r\nVaporizers of any kind pretty much all work the same – at least those meant for plant matter. They work by heating up the plant until it has reached a heat that will boil the psychoactive cannabinoids (such as THC) without reaching a heat that will cause the plant matter to combust resulting in a vapor rather than smoke.\r\n\r\nHowever the actual experience you get from inhaling vapors versus inhaling smoke can differ in many ways. Some may feel that smoking provides them with a better high – but this is generally due to lack of oxygen due to the carcinogens in the smoke. The results will also be very dependent on the plant chosen.\r\n\r\nThe moral of the story? Vaping is safer than smoking. End of story. How safe vaping itself may or may not be is still up for debate – but it’s clear why this has become one of the most popular ways to consume cannabis.', 'Is Vaping Safer and More Effective than Smoking?', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'is-vaping-safer-and-more-effective-than-smoking', '', '', '2015-07-27 09:42:03', '2015-07-27 16:42:03', '', 0, 'http://www.marijuanatimes.org/?p=260', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(261, 1, '2015-07-24 09:58:30', '2015-07-24 16:58:30', 'There has been a lot of debate among consumers in the cannabis world over the last few decades – the big question being is Vaping Safer than Smoking? The next question most will ask is – is it just as effective as smoking?\r\n\r\nIn truth there has been very little professional study done on the subject – but what little there is does prove clearly that vaping is definitely safer than smoking. How much safer on the other hand is still hard to say for sure.\r\n\r\n<strong>Vapor is Safer to Inhale than Smoke</strong>\r\n\r\nWhen you inhale smoke from a pipe or joint you are not only inhaling the wonderful ingredients such as THC. You are also welcoming in carcinogens such as carbon monoxide. Actually nearly <a href="http://cdn.theweedblog.com/wp-content/uploads/smoking-vs-vaporizing.png">85% of the smoke inhaled is <em>non-cannabinoid</em> compared to the roughly 95% cannabinoids inhaled through vapor</a>.\r\n\r\nIt has also been proven true that one joint will produce more tar than one tobacco cigarette of the same size – however the tar produced by marijuana has not been scientifically linked to lung cancer in the same way that tobacco has, which goes to prove that marijuana is definitely safer than cigarettes. Vapor on the other hand will not leave the tar like residue behind, so for now, vapor is still safer than inhaling smoke of any sort.\r\n\r\n<strong>Less Toxins – More Cannabinoids</strong>\r\n\r\nAs stated above the smoke inhaled from burning the cannabis plant is roughly 85% non-cannabinoids. This means that less than 15% of the smoke being inhaled actually contains THC, the psychoactive chemical in marijuana that produces the “high” consumers expect from the plant.\r\n\r\nHowever when vaporized the vapor emitted contains around 95% cannabinoids – meaning you are actually getting more THC and a more pure “high” though the effects can vary slightly depending on if you are vaporizing plant matter or concentrates such as oils or wax. (Both oils and wax have a higher THC content than flower – a very appealing factor lately among consumers.)\r\n\r\n<strong>How Vaporizers Work</strong>\r\n\r\nVaporizers of any kind pretty much all work the same – at least those meant for plant matter. They work by heating up the plant until it has reached a heat that will boil the psychoactive cannabinoids (such as THC) without reaching a heat that will cause the plant matter to combust resulting in a vapor rather than smoke.\r\n\r\nHowever the actual experience you get from inhaling vapors versus inhaling smoke can differ in many ways. Some may feel that smoking provides them with a better high – but this is generally due to lack of oxygen due to the carcinogens in the smoke. The results will also be very dependent on the plant chosen.\r\n\r\nThe moral of the story? Vaping is safer than smoking. End of story. How safe vaping itself may or may not be is still up for debate – but it’s clear why this has become one of the most popular ways to consume cannabis.', 'Is Vaping Safer and More Effective than Smoking?', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '260-revision-v1', '', '', '2015-07-24 09:58:30', '2015-07-24 16:58:30', '', 260, 'http://www.marijuanatimes.org/260-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(262, 4, '2015-07-27 09:53:23', '2015-07-27 16:53:23', 'Strawberry Cough is world-renowned sativa dominant hybrid strain that has won many awards. Most Strawberry Cough is about 80 sativa/ 20 indica. This variety of medical cannabis is widely known for its creamy, sweet flavor that resembles strawberries. Strawberry Cough smashes the mainstream stereotype that marijuana makes patients lazy. This medicine provides an energetic and uplifting medicated effect that makes you actively want to move, be social and get things done. If you’re a musician, artist or writer, get your instruments tuned up or your materials out, because you will probably feel like jamming or creating. Your best bet is to not consume Strawberry Cough if you’re trying to get some sleep.\r\n\r\nAccording to legend, former High Times cultivation editor Kyle Kushman originally developed this marijuana strain about a decade ago, by happy accident. Kushman says the strawberry cough story goes like this… A friend of his had given him some seeds to what he thought to be a weak haze hybrid. He put them in a brown paper bag and didn’t pay much attention to them. A few days later he went to throw the seeds away, but to his amazement - his entire hand smelled like “a pint of strawberries”. Kushman then moved to California to quickly began mass-producing the strain and cloning it, legally of course. Thus, the best-selling Strawberry Cough was born.\r\n\r\nStrawberry Cough combines the elusive Strawberry Fields strain with Haze genetics to create this potent, one-of-a-kind hybrid. Kushman says that the easiest way to determine if your plant is a true OG style Strawberry Cough is to rub the stem with your fingers, and they should smell like strawberries. Kushman says that over the years, the Strawberry Cough genetics have been a bit weakened and less vigorous. In an attempt to give the strain a bit of an upgrade, he has been developing a new Strawberry Cough that he hopes can live up to the name. He crossed the original strain with Cherry Lopez, calling the new strain Super Strawberry Cough. The strain is available in select California dispensaries.\r\n\r\nSativa dominant strains like this one tend to high levels of THC and lower levels of pain-relieving CBD (cannabidiol, a cannabinoid found in medicinal marijuana), making this strain great for treating depression, social anxiety, or even just relieving midday stress. Since there is less CBD, the pain relief patients feel when consuming this strain is believed to be more of a THC-like dissociative effect than actual CBD pain relief like some indica dominant strains.\r\n\r\nIs Strawberry Cough your favorite strain? If not, what is? Let us know and maybe we’ll do a review on it!', 'Strawberry Cough – Strain Review', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'strawberry-cough-strain-review', '', '', '2015-07-27 09:54:53', '2015-07-27 16:54:53', '', 0, 'http://www.marijuanatimes.org/?p=262', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(264, 1, '2015-07-24 10:07:23', '2015-07-24 17:07:23', 'Strawberry Cough is world-renowned sativa dominant hybrid strain that has won many awards. Most Strawberry Cough is about 80 sativa/ 20 indica. This variety of medical cannabis is widely known for its creamy, sweet flavor that resembles strawberries. Strawberry Cough smashes the mainstream stereotype that marijuana makes patients lazy. This medicine provides an energetic and uplifting medicated effect that makes you actively want to move, be social and get things done. If you’re a musician, artist or writer, get your instruments tuned up or your materials out, because you will probably feel like jamming or creating. Your best bet is to not consume Strawberry Cough if you’re trying to get some sleep.\r\n\r\nAccording to legend, former High Times cultivation editor Kyle Kushman originally developed this marijuana strain about a decade ago, by happy accident. Kushman says the strawberry cough story goes like this… A friend of his had given him some seeds to what he thought to be a weak haze hybrid. He put them in a brown paper bag and didn’t pay much attention to them. A few days later he went to throw the seeds away, but to his amazement - his entire hand smelled like “a pint of strawberries”. Kushman then moved to California to quickly began mass-producing the strain and cloning it, legally of course. Thus, the best-selling Strawberry Cough was born.\r\n\r\nStrawberry Cough combines the elusive Strawberry Fields strain with Haze genetics to create this potent, one-of-a-kind hybrid. Kushman says that the easiest way to determine if your plant is a true OG style Strawberry Cough is to rub the stem with your fingers, and they should smell like strawberries. Kushman says that over the years, the Strawberry Cough genetics have been a bit weakened and less vigorous. In an attempt to give the strain a bit of an upgrade, he has been developing a new Strawberry Cough that he hopes can live up to the name. He crossed the original strain with Cherry Lopez, calling the new strain Super Strawberry Cough. The strain is available in select California dispensaries.\r\n\r\nSativa dominant strains like this one tend to high levels of THC and lower levels of pain-relieving CBD (cannabidiol, a cannabinoid found in medicinal marijuana), making this strain great for treating depression, social anxiety, or even just relieving midday stress. Since there is less CBD, the pain relief patients feel when consuming this strain is believed to be more of a THC-like dissociative effect than actual CBD pain relief like some indica dominant strains.\r\n\r\nIs Strawberry Cough your favorite strain? If not, what is? Let us know and maybe we’ll do a review on it!', 'Strawberry Cough – Strain Review', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '262-revision-v1', '', '', '2015-07-24 10:07:23', '2015-07-24 17:07:23', '', 262, 'http://www.marijuanatimes.org/262-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
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(269, 5, '2015-07-28 14:41:50', '2015-07-28 21:41:50', 'Marijuana News Brief - July 28th, 2015\r\n\r\n[caption id="attachment_273" align="alignleft" width="150"]<img class="size-thumbnail wp-image-273" src="http://www.marijuanatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/israel-150x150.jpg" alt="Getty Images" width="150" height="150" /> Getty Images[/caption]\r\n\r\n<strong>Israel legalizes medical marijuana</strong>\r\n\r\nIt will be easier for patients in Israel to get medical marijuana after today’s announcement that it will soon be distributed through pharmacies instead of through two government-regulated dispensaries.\r\n\r\nThe change, announced by Deputy Health Minister Yakov Litzman, was seen as a way to make it easier for patients to get the drug legally, curbing sales on the black market.\r\n\r\nThe prescription must be written by a senior doctor trained in medical marijuana usage.\r\n\r\n<strong>Michigan considers adding autism to list</strong>\r\n\r\n[caption id="attachment_274" align="alignright" width="150"]<img class="size-thumbnail wp-image-274" src="http://www.marijuanatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/autism-150x150.jpg" alt="Getty Images" width="150" height="150" /> Getty Images[/caption]\r\n\r\nThe Michigan Medical Marijuana Review panel plans to discuss on Friday adding autism to the list of conditions suitable for treatment with the drug proponents say will reduce the severe anxiety and confusion associated with autism.\r\n\r\nOnce a decision is made, the panel will make a recommendation to the state Licensing and Regulatory Affairs Department.\r\n\r\nMichigan now permits medical marijuana to be used to treat cancer, glaucoma, AIDS, hepatitis C, Crohn’s disease, Alzheimer’s disease and other debilitating ailments.\r\n\r\nMeanwhile, in Colorado, proponents of using medical marijuana to treat post-traumatic stress disorder aren’t giving up their fight despite several rejections by the state, the latest in July.\r\n\r\nGrow for Vets and Partners, a group whose mission is to reduce the number of veterans who die from suicides and drug overdoses, plans to hold a rally Aug. 1 in Denver’s River North District.\r\n\r\n[caption id="attachment_272" align="alignleft" width="150"]<img class="size-thumbnail wp-image-272" src="http://www.marijuanatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/australia-150x150.jpg" alt="Getty Images" width="150" height="150" /> Getty Images[/caption]\r\n\r\n<strong>Australia legalization in sight</strong>\r\n\r\nAustralia is expected to legalize medical marijuana in August after senators from all the major parties said they are ready to endorse a bill that would set up a cannabis regulator.\r\n\r\nThe bill makes the government responsible for overseeing the production, distribution and use of the drug.\r\n\r\nA committee of legislators set up to study the proposal will give its report – expected to be in favor of legalization – Aug. 10.\r\n\r\nThe bill has been hung up by governmental concerns that it would overlap and interfere with the existing drug laws.\r\n\r\nA recent survey found that two-thirds of Australians favor the legalization of medical marijuana.', 'Israel Legalizes | Michigan Considers Autism | Australia Closer to Legalization', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'marijuana-news-brief-7-28', '', '', '2015-07-28 14:42:28', '2015-07-28 21:42:28', '', 0, 'http://www.marijuanatimes.org/?p=269', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(271, 1, '2015-07-28 14:39:48', '2015-07-28 21:39:48', 'Marijuana News Brief - July 28th, 2015\r\n\r\n<strong>Israel legalizes medical marijuana</strong>\r\n\r\nIt will be easier for patients in Israel to get medical marijuana after today’s announcement that it will soon be distributed through pharmacies instead of through two government-regulated dispensaries.\r\n\r\nThe change, announced by Deputy Health Minister Yakov Litzman, was seen as a way to make it easier for patients to get the drug legally, curbing sales on the black market.\r\n\r\nThe prescription must be written by a senior doctor trained in medical marijuana usage.\r\n\r\n<strong>Michigan considers adding autism to list</strong>\r\n\r\nThe Michigan Medical Marijuana Review panel plans to discuss on Friday adding autism to the list of conditions suitable for treatment with the drug proponents say will reduce the severe anxiety and confusion associated with autism.\r\n\r\nOnce a decision is made, the panel will make a recommendation to the state Licensing and Regulatory Affairs Department.\r\n\r\nMichigan now permits medical marijuana to be used to treat cancer, glaucoma, AIDS, hepatitis C, Crohn’s disease, Alzheimer’s disease and other debilitating ailments.\r\n\r\nMeanwhile, in Colorado, proponents of using medical marijuana to treat post-traumatic stress disorder aren’t giving up their fight despite several rejections by the state, the latest in July.\r\n\r\nGrow for Vets and Partners, a group whose mission is to reduce the number of veterans who die from suicides and drug overdoses, plans to hold a rally Aug. 1 in Denver’s River North District.\r\n\r\n<strong>Australia legalization in sight</strong>\r\n\r\nAustralia is expected to legalize medical marijuana in August after senators from all the major parties said they are ready to endorse a bill that would set up a cannabis regulator.\r\n\r\nThe bill makes the government responsible for overseeing the production, distribution and use of the drug.\r\n\r\nA committee of legislators set up to study the proposal will give its report – expected to be in favor of legalization – Aug. 10.\r\n\r\nThe bill has been hung up by governmental concerns that it would overlap and interfere with the existing drug laws.\r\n\r\nA recent survey found that two-thirds of Australians favor the legalization of medical marijuana.', 'Israel Legalizes | Michigan Considers Autism | Australia Closer to Legalization', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '269-revision-v1', '', '', '2015-07-28 14:39:48', '2015-07-28 21:39:48', '', 269, 'http://www.marijuanatimes.org/269-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
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(275, 1, '2015-07-28 14:41:50', '2015-07-28 21:41:50', 'Marijuana News Brief - July 28th, 2015\r\n\r\n[caption id="attachment_273" align="alignleft" width="150"]<img class="size-thumbnail wp-image-273" src="http://www.marijuanatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/israel-150x150.jpg" alt="Getty Images" width="150" height="150" /> Getty Images[/caption]\r\n\r\n<strong>Israel legalizes medical marijuana</strong>\r\n\r\nIt will be easier for patients in Israel to get medical marijuana after today’s announcement that it will soon be distributed through pharmacies instead of through two government-regulated dispensaries.\r\n\r\nThe change, announced by Deputy Health Minister Yakov Litzman, was seen as a way to make it easier for patients to get the drug legally, curbing sales on the black market.\r\n\r\nThe prescription must be written by a senior doctor trained in medical marijuana usage.\r\n\r\n<strong>Michigan considers adding autism to list</strong>\r\n\r\n[caption id="attachment_274" align="alignright" width="150"]<img class="size-thumbnail wp-image-274" src="http://www.marijuanatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/autism-150x150.jpg" alt="Getty Images" width="150" height="150" /> Getty Images[/caption]\r\n\r\nThe Michigan Medical Marijuana Review panel plans to discuss on Friday adding autism to the list of conditions suitable for treatment with the drug proponents say will reduce the severe anxiety and confusion associated with autism.\r\n\r\nOnce a decision is made, the panel will make a recommendation to the state Licensing and Regulatory Affairs Department.\r\n\r\nMichigan now permits medical marijuana to be used to treat cancer, glaucoma, AIDS, hepatitis C, Crohn’s disease, Alzheimer’s disease and other debilitating ailments.\r\n\r\nMeanwhile, in Colorado, proponents of using medical marijuana to treat post-traumatic stress disorder aren’t giving up their fight despite several rejections by the state, the latest in July.\r\n\r\nGrow for Vets and Partners, a group whose mission is to reduce the number of veterans who die from suicides and drug overdoses, plans to hold a rally Aug. 1 in Denver’s River North District.\r\n\r\n[caption id="attachment_272" align="alignleft" width="150"]<img class="size-thumbnail wp-image-272" src="http://www.marijuanatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/australia-150x150.jpg" alt="Getty Images" width="150" height="150" /> Getty Images[/caption]\r\n\r\n<strong>Australia legalization in sight</strong>\r\n\r\nAustralia is expected to legalize medical marijuana in August after senators from all the major parties said they are ready to endorse a bill that would set up a cannabis regulator.\r\n\r\nThe bill makes the government responsible for overseeing the production, distribution and use of the drug.\r\n\r\nA committee of legislators set up to study the proposal will give its report – expected to be in favor of legalization – Aug. 10.\r\n\r\nThe bill has been hung up by governmental concerns that it would overlap and interfere with the existing drug laws.\r\n\r\nA recent survey found that two-thirds of Australians favor the legalization of medical marijuana.', 'Israel Legalizes | Michigan Considers Autism | Australia Closer to Legalization', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '269-revision-v1', '', '', '2015-07-28 14:41:50', '2015-07-28 21:41:50', '', 269, 'http://www.marijuanatimes.org/269-revision-v1/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(277, 3, '2015-07-29 10:46:15', '2015-07-29 17:46:15', 'The marijuana industry has sparked the imagination of quite a few new technologies in the past few years that would have never been considered before (at least not considered seriously).\r\n\r\nA company by the name of PotBotics has taken marijuana in an entirely different direction. While many are looking at how to grow it to be stronger, more potent, PotBotics is trying to bring marijuana into the century of smart technology.\r\n\r\nWith <a href="http://www.potbotics.com/#section-3">three incredible pieces of technology</a> under their belt PotBotics is likely to be the leader in this new industry.\r\n\r\n<strong>The NanoPot</strong>\r\n\r\nNanoPot will be the device that helps those who are attempting to grow the strains to their maximum potential. It is an advanced DNA reader that has the ability to read cannabis seeds and provide all the information a grower would need to grow the perfect strain.\r\n\r\nThe NanoPot is able to understand the molecular biology that makes up each individual cannabis seed allowing the cultivator to create a perfectly customized growth plan for each plant. This paired with the new Greenhouse technology that has been introduced lately will provide cultivators with a fully optimized growing potential.\r\n\r\n<strong>The BrainBot</strong>\r\n\r\nThe BrainBot is going to revolutionize an entirely different sector than NanoPot – it is meant to provide insight in the medical marijuana world. This particular “bot” is a helmet that works as an EEG, mapping the brainwaves of patients wirelessly.\r\n\r\nThe BrainBot is used to record patient’s responses to different cannabinoids on different conditions. Overall the idea is to provide a way to know which strains will be most effective for the individual and their ailment – thus taking the guess work out of picking the right strain for medical purposes and skipping all the trial and error.\r\n\r\n<strong>The PotBot</strong>\r\n\r\nPotBot once again hits an entirely different market than the previous two “bots”. PotBot is meant mostly for the consumer – and it will in some ways aid retailers as well. It is an app that can be accessed via mobile devices that works as a recommendation engine.\r\n\r\nWith just a little bit of information – such as the ailment you are searching to cure (anxiety, insomnia, nausea, etc.) and from there it uses a neural-net algorithm to recommend strains and cannabinoid levels that are appropriate for the patients need. It is once again going to help take some of the guesswork out of medical marijuana making it easier on patients.\r\n\r\nWith each of these little inventions focusing on a different sector of the medical marijuana industry PotBotics really shows passion and initiative. After all, we’re living in a technological age – so why leave marijuana out of the modern day, smart technology world?', 'A Trio of Marijuana Technologies: NanoPot, BrainBot and PotBot', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'a-trio-of-marijuana-technologies-nanopot-brainbot-and-potbot', '', '', '2015-07-29 10:49:30', '2015-07-29 17:49:30', '', 0, 'http://www.marijuanatimes.org/?p=277', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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(287, 3, '2015-07-30 16:10:16', '2015-07-30 23:10:16', 'We all know that over the last several decades marijuana has been given a really bad reputation – so we’re here to help set the record straight. It’s time that all the misconceptions and outright lies are stomped out for good.\r\n\r\nWe wouldn’t be fighting so hard to legalize something harmful after all, would we?\r\n\r\n<strong>Cannabis is Addictive</strong>\r\n\r\nThis is one of the most common lies about marijuana. The truth is that cannabis is probably the least habit forming recreational habit one can have. Both cigarettes and alcohol have proven time and time again that they have addictive properties. They have cost people their lives and are nearly (if not just as) harmful to individuals as drugs such as heroin and cocaine.\r\n\r\nThere have been multiple studies done and the verdict is in: marijuana is non-narcotic and is a non-addictive drug regardless of its classification as a Schedule I controlled substance in the U.S.\r\n\r\n<strong>Pot Smokers are Lazy</strong>\r\n\r\nThis one is just an age-old stereotype that we just cannot seem to shake off. Once upon a time people looked at those who smoked weed as dirty hippie stoners who had no direction in life. They were the ones living in the VW busses, spouting about peace, love and flower power; remember?\r\n\r\nThe truth is that nowadays the average marijuana smoker is your everyday guy or gal – many in high paying corporate or entrepreneurial positions. You may be surprised to find out that you know a number of people who toke-up either on occasion or on a regular basis – many of whom would be the last person you expected to be lighting up with.\r\n\r\n<strong>Marijuana Smoke is worse than Cigarette Smoke</strong>\r\n\r\nThis is another long-time running statement surrounding the anti-marijuana campaigns. While it is true that a single joint will produce more tar than a single cigarette of the same size you need to also take into account that marijuana smoking has never caused lung cancer.\r\n\r\nThere has never been a reported case of lung cancer where the underlying cause was marijuana smoke inhalation. Quite the opposite is actually truth as smoking marijuana has proven to make a positive impact on cancer patients.\r\n\r\n<strong>Marijuana has No Medical Value</strong>\r\n\r\nThis statement is truly hilarious to many people these days. A plan which at one point was believed to have no medical value is now legally used in 23 states, with more on the way, as a medical treatment method.\r\n\r\nSomething that would have been laughed at in the 70s is now being used on a daily basis to treat some of the most debilitating conditions. You may be surprised at just how many conditions can really benefit from marijuana use, it’s for more than just cancer patients you know!\r\n\r\n<strong>Smoking Marijuana is a Gateway to Harder Drugs</strong>\r\n\r\nThis may be the worst misconception and lie of them all. There is no such thing as a gateway drug. No matter how you try to spin it there is no direct correlation to smoking cannabis and then moving on to harder drugs. It truly depends on the individual’s personality, the company the keep and the lifestyle they choose to live.\r\n\r\nThere is truly too much that could be said on this subject as it is a matter of controversy still today when there have been multiple studies which were able to disprove the gateway theory. There are just too many factors involved for the gateway theory to ever be proven and the reason for that is it never existed in the first place – it was all a slander campaign built to cause fear in hopes of diminishing the use of this so called drug.\r\n\r\nThis list could truly go on forever. There have been so many untruths told to the public about marijuana over the generations that fact and myth seem to get mixed up all too often – and in some cases people simply need to open their mind to new possibilities.', '5 Busted Myths About Marijuana', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', '5-busted-myths-about-marijuana', '', '', '2015-07-30 16:11:05', '2015-07-30 23:11:05', '', 0, 'http://www.marijuanatimes.org/?p=287', 0, 'post', '', 0),
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