Promising cannabis-derived medications for cancer patients

Cannabis has many promising uses for pain management and emerging research suggests that it can be a useful tool for cancer patients. Although cannabis is still categorized as a Schedule 1 substance by the federal government, cancer care providers and patients have found promising results using cannabis-based medicines. According to the American Cancer Society website,…

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Can You Get Evicted for Legal Weed?

As any informed stoner knows, there are plenty of grey areas when it comes to cannabis regulation. Even after California legalized recreational adult-use marijuana with Prop. 64, adult users are prohibited from smoking or consuming weed in public – barring the cannabis consumption cafes slated to open in West Hollywood this summer – adults can…

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TSA allows CBD epilepsy medicine on flights

Epidiolex, the breakthrough antiepelleptic medicine derived from cannabis, is now cleared for flights according to the TSA. According to the drug manufacturer’s website, Epidiolex is used by patients who have seizures associated with Lennox-Gastaut syndrome or Dravet syndrome. It contains CBD, cannabidiiol, which acts as an antiepeletpic and prevents or lessens the intensity of seizures.…

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5 universities that let you study weed

A quick search for “cannabis college,”  will turn up a growing list of weekend or short term classes. But these independent and often unofficial operations don’t offer much more than a certificate of achievement. While these classes may be fun for the hobbyist with money to burn, more traditional colleges and universities are picking up…

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Cannabis considerations for seniors

Don’t be surprised if you bump into grandma or grandpa at the dispensary. Studies suggest that seniors are a growing population of recreational cannabis users. And, thanks to the growing number of states legalizing recreational weed, canna-curios elders have better access to higher-quality weed and a greater variety of THC and CBD-infused products. A study…

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Fire OG Strain Review

Fire OG is one of the illustrious Top Shelf strains of many well-known dispensaries and MMJ delivery services. It gets its name from its iconic appearance and the resulting high is one that’ll have you stuck to the couch for hours. This would be great for chronic pain, anxiety, inflammation, and insomnia. Fire OG is…

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Can a drug test that shows weed get you in trouble?

Despite recreational legalization, adult cannabis users may still face challenges when they apply to jobs. Prop. 64 allows for adults over the age of 21 to buy, sell and consume marijuana without a medical card or doctor’s recommendation. Despite this progress, Californians who partake recreationally, or even medically, may still face challenges in the workplace.…

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Marlboro Is Getting Into Weed

Marlboro’s parent company Altria is getting into the cannabis market. Altria Group is just one of the big companies like Corona to show extreme interest in weed. What’s in it for them? Marlboro’s makers are based in Richmond, Virginia and are the largest cigarette maker in the United States. Due to the continued and expected…

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