Medical Marijuana Policy
Advocates Push for a 2017 Texas Medical Marijuana Bill in Austin
Advocates push for a 2017 Texas medical marijuana bill during a Constituent Advocacy Day that brought a few hundred cannabis supporters to the state capitol, in Austin. The effort to galvanize support for cannabis in the southern state was organized by a coalition of groups including chapters of the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana […]
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Will Colorado Add PTSD to List of Qualifying Conditions?
Hoban Law Group Heads to Senate State Affairs Today Will Colorado Add PTSD to List of Qualifying Conditions for Medical Marijuana Treatment? (Denver, CO) – Hoban Law Group is excited to announce that the SB17-17 Post-traumatic Stress Bill, to add Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and Acute Stress Disorder to the list of qualifying conditions for […]
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Is Cannabis Harm Reduction?
We know that cannabis is a less harmful substance than those in favor of the Drug War would have you believe. Even in recreational use, cannabis does substantially less damage than alcohol. Even in states with recreational marijuana laws, cannabis is still handled differently than alcohol. When it comes to medical cannabis, not only is it less harmful […]
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New Medical Cannabis System in Michigan to Garner up to $63 Million a Year in Taxes, Many Patients Unhappy
Last month Michigan Governor Rick Snyder signed a package of bills explicitly legalizing the distribution of medical cannabis through a regulated system of dispensaries and cultivation centers, including establishing a 3% excise tax on dispensaries’ gross sales. According to a new report from Crain’s Detroit Business, the Senate Fiscal Agency estimates it will results in tens […]
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Justin Bieber Supports Marijuana Law Reform
The drug law reform world needs more celebrities to come out in favor of marijuana legalization and ending the drug war. Yesterday I read a blog, by David Downs at SFGATE, that detailed how Justin Bieber supports marijuana law reform, and maybe even broader drug law reform efforts. Hopefully, Justin decides to give generously to […]
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Medical Marijuana in Michigan: Half glass empty or glass half full?
By Jamie Goswick It’s been a whirlwind of a month in Michigan. First, the state passed a set of bills (HB4209, HB4210 and HB4827) implementing a new licensing system for the state’s medical marijuana program, which was then quickly passed by the house and then signed by Governor Rick Snyder. The same week the bills […]
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Record Amount of States to Vote on Marijuana Reform
Back in June we covered which states were going to be voting on marijuana law reform in November 2016. We also listed each state and the initiatives that they were hoping to be voting on this November. Recently, I read a blog at Sensi Magazine with updates for the record amount of states that will be voting on marijuana […]
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Petition: Tell Chris Christie to Sign Bill Adding PTSD as Medical Cannabis Condition
On August 1st New Jersey’s full legislature gave approval to Assembly Bill 457 which would add post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) as a qualifying medical cannabis condition. The vote in the Senate was 29 to 9; the vote in the Assembly was 56 to 13. Now, the measure sits on the desk of Governor Chris Christie, who […]
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How To Get Your Medical Marijuana Card in New Jersey
STEP 1: IF YOU QUALIFY, GATHER YOUR MEDICAL RECORDS PROVING THAT YOU HAVE A QUALIFYING CONDITION. Read this article to find out who qualifies for medical marijuana in NJ. STEP 2: FIND A NEW JERSEY MARIJUANA DOCTOR. In NJ, only specially registered physicians are able to write prescriptions for marijuana. Go to the NJ MMP […]
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10 Studies Released in 2016 that Exemplify Cannabis’ Medical Diversity
In recent years there has been a vast amount of research released that exemplifies cannabis’ diverse medical value, and 2016 – despite being far from over – has been no different. Below is a list featuring 10 of the top studies demonstrating this diversity released this year. THC Stimulates Toxic Plaque Removal in the Brain, […]
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