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Marijuana in the classroom? Sometimes it’s legal!
January 23, 2010 – A high school student found to have marijuana in the classroom would seem to be a prime candidate for a little “talk” with the vice principal – and maybe a trip to the police station. But around the country today, hundreds – perhaps thousands – of high schoolers are bringing pot…
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American Medical Association Wants More Research on Medicinal Pot
January 19, 2010 – The American Medical Association has taken a giant step by asking the federal government to take marijuana off its most restrictive list of controlled substances while the AMA conducts research into the potential medical uses of cannabis. By listing pot on “Schedule 1,” the federal government officially labels marijuana a dangerous…
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Cannabis for Ulcerative Colitis and Crohn’s Disease Treatment
December 22, 2009 – Chemicals found in cannabis could prove an effective treatment for the inflammatory bowel diseases Ulcerative Colitis and Crohn’s Disease, say scientists. Laboratory tests have shown that two compounds found in the cannabis plant – the cannabinoids THC and cannabidiol – interact with the body’s system that controls gut function. Crohn’s Disease…
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Therapeutic uses of Medical Marijuana in the treatment of Attention Deficit Disorder
December 21, 2009 – It was mentioned in the Portland newspaper that the Oregon Health Division is considering allowing medical marijuana to be used to treat Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) under the Oregon Medical Marijuana Act. At first glance it might seem counter-intuitive to use a medication that has a public perception of decreasing attention…
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Medical Marijuana for Kids
December 18, 2009 – At the Peace in Medicine Healing Center in Sebastopol, the wares on display include dried marijuana — featuring brands like Kryptonite, Voodoo Daddy and Train Wreck — and medicinal cookies arrayed below a sign saying, “Keep Out of Reach of Your Mother.” The warning tells a story of its own: some…
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Decriminalization or Legalization of Marijuana
December 16, 2009 – To any rational person, the consequences on society of bad drug policy are obvious. Writing in the Toronto Star’s June 3, 2009, issue, Victoria police officer David Bratzer cites “public disorder, backlogged courts, high property crime rates, organized crime and gang violence over control of the drug trade” to try to…
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Marijuana Prescribed to Kids with ADHD
December 14, 2009 — In California, the state with the nation’s most permissive medical marijuana law, several doctors say that some children with attention deficit hyperacitivty disorder, or ADHD, are being treated with marijuana — a fact that has sparked a heated debate. Reliable figures on the use of marijuana to treat ADHD are hard…
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Pot Shows Promise for Reducing Multiple Sclerosis Patients’ Symptoms
Doses of cannabis might help multiple sclerosis (MS) patients subdue their body spasms and move about more easily, according to a new review of recent studies. However, the authors of the paper note, the patients’ apparent relief could also be a matter of perception. After reviewing six trials that tested the effects of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC)…
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The Benefits of Medical Marijuana for Chronic Pain Sufferers
December 5, 2009 – Cannabis, otherwise known as marijuana (or marihuana), has been a topic of debate for many years, not only in Canada, but also in several other countries including the U.S. and the U.K. However, while marijuana for recreational use has not been legalized in Canada, medical marijuana use can be granted for…
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Canadian Man Heralded for Curing Cancer Seeks Asylum in Europe
Canadian authorities have still not laid charges ten days after the police action. December 5, 2009 – (SALEM, Ore.) – There’s a man from Athol, Nova Scotia, Canada who has caused a stir around the world. About five years ago, he made the shocking claim to have cured cancer. As unbelievable as that sounds, there…