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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The Old Testament Prescribed Cannabis Oil as Sacred Ritual – Medical and Legal History of Marijuana – Timeline of Key Cannabis Historical Events

Marijuana is Mother Nature’s most interesting plant. Botanists with associated expertise, naturopathic doctors, and a growing array of other doctors worldwide are beginning to realize what our ancestors have known for thousands of years, that cannabis is one of nature’s gifts still severely misunderstood and under-appreciated. Key legal and medicinal events include the following: 2900BC […]

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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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Croatio and other EU nations legalized medical marijuana use throughout the country

Croatia has legalized the use of marijuana for medical purposes for patients with illnesses such as cancer, multiple sclerosis or AIDS.   The decision to legalize the use of medical marijuana has followed a months-long campaign by supporters of the cause in EU’s newest member nation. Several other EU countries have also allowed some level […]

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Australia approving medical cannabis and marijuana research throughout the country

The Australian government announced it will soon allow cannabis to be legally grown for medical and scientific purposes. Health Minister Sussan Ley stated they are incredibly sympathetic to the suffering of those Australians with debilitating illnesses and we want to enable access to the most effective medical treatments available. Read the full CNN report by clicking […]

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Federal District Court Judge Rules US Department of Justice Cannot Prosecute State Licensed Medical Marijuana Dispensaries

Medical marijuana dispensaries scored a major win on Monday when a federal judge ruled that the Department of Justice cannot prosecute legal providers of medical cannabis. In his ruling, Senior District Judge Charles R. Breyer lifted an injunction against a California dispensary, the Marin Alliance for Medical Marijuana, and its founder, Lynette Shaw, ruling that a budget amendment Congress […]

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Medical Marijuana Could Replace These 5 Prescription Drugs

A new study published in the journal “Drug and Alcohol Review” found that people are increasingly substituting prescription medication, alcohol, and illicit drugs with cannabis, signaling a shift in the public’s understanding of marijuana’s medicinal benefits. Of the 473 adult cannabis users surveyed by the Centre for Addictions Research of British Columbia, more than 86 percent of […]

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WOMEN WORKING TO CREATE OPPORTUNITIES IN NEW YORK’S GROWING CANNABIS INDUSTRY

If you’re a female in New York interested in cannabis this maybe just the Ticket you’re looking for! Before and after the feature presentations, women have a chance to network with other aspiring entrepreneurs or industry veterans, fostering connections that may help with their own canna-businesses. Each month, a different group of enterprising women give presentations in New York […]

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California cannabis regulations signed into law

California Oct 2015 voted in a State wide Cannabis Regulation system that originally was governed City by City. Californias Gov. Jerry Brown signed on Friday. Quoting Brown: “This new structure will make sure patients have access to medical marijuana, while ensuring a robust tracking system,” Most of the new restrictions won’t become operational until 2018, Keep an […]

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Vermont House Speaker Shap Smith announces Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2015, in his hometown of Morrisville, Vt., that he will seek the Democratic nomination for governor for the 2016 election. Incumbent Democrat Gov. Peter Shumlin announced in June he would not seek a fourth, two-year term. (AP Photo/Alison Redlich)

U.S.: New Drug Sentencing Guidelines Mean 6,000 Will Be Released From Prison Next Month

November 1, 6,000 federal prisoners are set to be released from prison. This is the result of changes made by the U.S. Sentencing Commission last year that lowered federal sentencing guidelines for people convicted under draconian laws. This development reflects efforts underway in Congress to reform federal drug sentencing laws.   Read the original Hemp.Org […]

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