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Do Children Need Access to Medicinal Cannabis?

April 23, 2015 - Hemp oil, used to treat neurological disorders, comes from the cannabis plant. But don't call it medical marijuana. "People associate medical and recreational marijuana with THC, with a street drug, and with getting high," Paige Figi...

April 23, 2015  By Richard Sharp   Posted In  Activism  Cannabidiol / CBD  Cannabidiol / CBD  Conditions  Medical Cannabis  News  People 
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Canada: Olympian Ross Rebagliati says “Pot will be Hot Topic in October Election”

VANCOUVER – On his average day, athlete Ross Rebagliati rises about 4:30 a.m., brews himself a cup of coffee and then stirs in the ingredient he considers most crucial: honey infused with cannabis. “I just wake up feeling great, looking forward...

April 22, 2015  By Richard Sharp   Posted In  Activism  Medical Cannabis Regulation  Medical Marijuana  People 
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Run From the Cure: The Rick Simpson Story – A Film By Christian Laurette

This presentation of RUN FROM THE CURE: The Rick Simpson Story was made possible by Rick Simpson and video producer Christian Laurette. This presentation is made for free to teach YOU how to heal yourself of disease and illness using cannabinoids. After...

April 9, 2015    Posted In  Activism  Documentaries  Documentaries  Formulations  Health Products  Medical Cannabis  People  Video  World 
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CBD Oil for Seizures: Charlotte’s Web and Zaki’s Journey

The incredible stories of two pediatric cannabis patients which will revolutionize the way that the world views the cannabis plant. CBD Oil for Seizures: Safe Option for Seizures - H.R. 5266 http://www.sos4the.us/ This bill would exclude therapeutic...

April 7, 2015    Posted In  Activism  Cannabidiol / CBD  Cannabidiol / CBD  Cannabis Stories  Conditions  Health  Legal & Regulatory  Video 
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Dr. Phillip Leveque – Oregon Medical Cannabis Pioneer Still Advocating at 92

“I have been studying the medical use of marijuana since 1950 and I am very proud of the fact that I essentially introduced medical marijuana to the state of Oregon.” - Dr. Phillip Leveque, Doctor of Pharmacology/World War II Veteran A high school...

April 7, 2015  By Ali Drummond   Posted In  Activism  Cannabis Stories  Culture  Health  History of Hemp  Knowledge  Medical Cannabis  News Coverage  People  Video 
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Constitutional Challenges Highlight Serious Access Issues in Canada’s Medical Marijuana Program

February 23rd, 2015 – The fate for how tens of thousands of Canadians access their medical marijuana, the price they pay and what form that medicine takes hangs in the balance as the first of two major court cases are set to begin this week. So too does...

February 23, 2015  By Richard Sharp   Posted In  Activism  Legal & Regulatory  Medical Cannabis Regulation  Medical Marijuana  News 
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Michigan: Patients Rally for Medical Marijuana

September 9, 2011 - Lansing, Michigan— They came by the busload to the Capitol lawn toting signs such as "Patients are not Criminals" and "Weed Deserve Better." The spirited gathering of about 1,500 people — one of the largest pro-medical-marijuana...

September 9, 2011  By Richard Sharp   Posted In  Activism  Industry News  Legal & Regulatory  Medical Cannabis Regulation  Medical Marijuana 
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North Carolina War Hero’s Battle: Legalizing Medical Use of Marijuana

RALEIGH Perry Parks, a 68-year-old former Vietnam helicopter pilot, is relentless in his campaign to convince the N.C. legislature to legalize the use of marijuana for medical purposes. He doesn't just walk the halls of the legislature, often attired...

May 6, 2011  By Richard Sharp   Posted In  Activism  Conditions  Health  Legal & Regulatory  Medical Cannabis Regulation  Medical Marijuana 
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Second Annual ‘Hemp History Week’ with Over 550 Celebrations Underway Throughout all 50 States

May 4th, 2011 - WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, May 2nd marks the start of the 2nd Annual Hemp History Week, which is taking place from May 2nd-8th, 2011. The national grassroots education campaign aims to renew strong support for hemp farming in the U.S.,...

May 4, 2011  By Richard Sharp   Posted In  Activism  Cultivation  History of Hemp  Industry News  Knowledge  Legal & Regulatory  Products 
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South African Hemp/Cannabis Activist Missing

February 28, 2011 - A South African humanitarian and marijuana activist whose cultivation case was recently thrown out of court has been missing for more than 72 hours under suspicious circumstances. Peter Charles Freeman Miller has been well known...

February 28, 2011  By Richard Sharp   Posted In  Activism  Culture  Industry News  Legal & Regulatory  People  World 
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