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Hempioneers: The Emerald Conference

Cannabis Science Symposium Gets Geeky at The Emerald Conference

The Emerald Conference Takes Cannabis Science Higher Than Ever On January 21st-22nd 2016 at the Monte Carlo Resort in convention-friendly Las Vegas, the Emerald Conference kicks off its annual gathering of the ganja geeks of the cannabis community. The two day event aims to explore the wide array of scientific applications and fields cropping up in the […]

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A worker inspects a plant at a medicinal cannabis plantation, part of a project by the Daya Foundation non-governmental organisation, in rural Quinamavida near Talca, Chile, January 18, 2016. REUTERS/Sebastian Martinez

Largest Medical Marijuana Farm in North and South America is Not in the USA

Chile is leading the way amongst nations in North and South and Latin America by allowing large medical marijuana plantations. They help drive costs down for quality cannabis medicine and decrease black market illegal activity. It is unknow how much of the production ends up in the recreational black market but surely some likely does. […]

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Hempioneers - PotBotics Unveils BrainBot

BrainBot Looks to Take the Guesswork Out of the Cannabis Deal

The BrainBot by PotBotics aims to neurologically link you to your ideal cannabis strain A patient’s first time in a medical marijuana dispensary can be pretty overwhelming. With the ink still drying on their freshly creased doctor’s recommendation, being buzzed back into a budroom often induces flashbacks to scenes from Willy Wonka & The Chocolate […]

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Hempioneers - 3D Printing in the Cannabis Industry

3D Printing Takes Cannabis Packaging to the Next Level

The idea of a functional 3D printer seemed like science fiction just a few short years ago, but like most technologies, it has evolved into a practical and affordable tool that anyone can now easily set up in the comfort of their own home. Since 3D printing technology has gone mainstream, people have begun to […]

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JAMA study confirms medical marijuana use associated with 24.8 percent decline in opioid overdose death rates

The Jama Network reported that states allowing medical marijuana use saw a 25% decline in expected death rates from opiate use compared to states that have not legalized medical marijuana. This was reported in this article by the American Medical Association. JAMA Internal Medicine Official Results: States with medical marijuana laws had a 24.8 percent […]

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DEA Chief Calls MMJ a “Joke”, Advocates Have The Last Laugh

There has been a massive shift in public perception here in the U.S. over the past 5 years with regard to medical marijuana. 23 states, Washington D.C., and even Guam have put in place safe and sustainable medical marijuana programs for their citizens. An additional 17 states have implemented some form of limited medical marijuana […]

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marijuana found more effective than adderall trewating ADHD

Groundbreaking Research Confirms ADHD Likely Helped Better with Cannabis than Adderall

It is now widely agreed marijuana has many medical benefits and is now being used to treat a number of ailments. A groundbreaking new medical study of 30 patients with ADHD reported improved concentration and sleep as well as reduced impulsivity after using medicinal cannabis. These 30 patients all reported having limited success with conventional treatments like […]

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Colombia Medical Marijuana News on Hempioneer

Colombia To Legalize Medical Marijuana

  “Wait…you mean it wasn’t legal there already?” That is a common reaction when people hear that the South American nation of Colombia is on the verge of legalizing marijuana for medical and scientific use. Home to the infamous Pablo Escobar and his ultra-violent Medellín Cartel in the 1970’s and 1980’s, Colombia has allowed its citizens to […]

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Illinois Medical Marijuana

Illinois Medical Marijuana Program is Open for Business

When it comes to cannabis reform at the state level, even successful legalization efforts are often met with frustrating delays as the new regulations – be they medical or recreational in their scope – are pounded into place by local lawmakers. Such is the case in the state of Illinois, where way back in 2013 […]

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CBD Benefit Update – New Information on CBD’s Health Benefits

CBD, or cannabidiol, is quickly changing the debate surrounding the use of marijuana as a medicine. CBD has been found very beneficial for humans and animals for a variety of health conditions and for health maintenance. Patient surveys from September 2015 have this to say: Medical marijuana patients are using CBD-rich cannabis for a wide […]

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