In 2012, Tommy Chong announced during a CNN interview that he had prostate cancer. He made headlines again when, about a year later, he posted on a cannabis website that he is cancer-free and it is thanks to his treatment with high doses of cannabis oil.
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Too Much, Too Soon: Don’t Rush It With Cannabis Infused Edibles
National polls show that not only are people in favor of legalizing cannabis, but that many have used it themselves. This is especially important when it comes to professionally made edibles and concentrates; cannabis products that are not as available in states where cannabis is still illegal. Even pets are thrown into the mix.
A Sour Note: Denver Challenges CSO Cannabis Series
Cannabis users know that music sounds better with a little THC. The CSO used this knowledge to make its first foray into the world of cannabis with their unique “bring-your-own-cannabis” series, “Classically Cannabis: The High Note Series.” Its first event was on March 23 at the Space Gallery in Denver, but it almost didn’t happen.
A Sweet Energy Solution: Environmentally Friendly Battery Made Of Sugar
It sounds like a pipe dream, but a team of researchers at Virginia Tech published a paper in January showing that a sugar battery is not only possible, but can feature a higher energy density than others. This could lead to it being stiff competition for the standard lithium-ion batteries used in most electronics.
Hemp Fiberboard Poised To Replace Plywood
Want to support legal hemp production, but not sure how? It can be as simple as choosing hemp fiberboard over plywood for your next building project. Take a few tips from the experts into consideration.
Mystery of Munchies Solved!
Science has known for decades that the human body has an endocannabinoid system. Endocannabinoids are compounds that have the same effect in the body as the cannabinoids in cannabis, like THC and CBD, but the body produces them naturally.
Strong support for medical cannabis in Iowa; No personal use, Quinnipiac Poll shows
A poll released by Quinnipiac University Monday indicates that voters in Iowa are strongly in favor of allowing medical cannabis use in their state when recommended by a doctor. Conducted from March 5-10, the university questioned 1,411 registered voters about whether they support or oppose allowing adults to use cannabis for medical purposes. The surveyContinue reading “Strong support for medical cannabis in Iowa; No personal use, Quinnipiac Poll shows”
Colorado NORML hosts comedy night, raises $4500 for the cause
Activism- Colorado Last Wednesday, Colorado NORML held an event at ComedyWorks, a popular comedy club in downtown Denver. Headlining the night was popular cannabis comedian, Hippieman. Rachel K. Gillette, Executive Director of Colorado NORML, reports by email that there around 300 people came out and the group raised over $4,500. Advertisement for Fundraiser “The Comedy Event wasContinue reading “Colorado NORML hosts comedy night, raises $4500 for the cause”
Maryland senate votes to decriminalize, but state won’t legalize
The question of full legalization is off the table in Maryland for this election cycle with no such bills garnering enough votes to make it out of committee. Maryland has laws allowing cannabis for medical use and granting the ability to raise a medical necessity defense in court, but lawmakers are not ready to pullContinue reading “Maryland senate votes to decriminalize, but state won’t legalize”
California cannabis business wants CNN’s Gupta to report on more than just CBD
United Patients Group, a cannabis information source that bills itself as “a discreet, safe, and professional online medical cannabis information resource for prospective and current patients, caregivers, and medicinal cannabis industry professionals,” issued a statement today. In it, John Malanca, the company’s owner, said that while they are “thrilled about CNN and Dr. [Sanjay] Gupta’sContinue reading “California cannabis business wants CNN’s Gupta to report on more than just CBD”
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