All Entries in the "Medical Marijuana Patient Profiles" Category
Dr. Mollie Fry and Dale Schafer Go To Federal Prison
Sacramento, May 2, 2011 – Dr. Mollie Fry and Dale Schafer surrendered themselves at the Federal courthouse for a 5-year term in Federal prison today after an emotional two-hour rally of about 250 supporters. The married couple, who are both medical marijuana patients themselves, were prosecuted by Federal authorities for helping other patients despite their [...]
Medical Marijuana On The Dr. Oz Show
Many of us have heard the buzz surrounding Dr. Oz’s episode on medical marijuana. The videos are below, including a feature on medical marijuana patient Montel Williams. The show was very balanced, and even someone like Dr. Oz – who has been somewhat hostile to medical cannabis in the past – is seemingly moved by [...]
Rick Simpson – (Still) Running From The Cure
Rick Simpson – (Still) Running From The Cure By Joe Klare Cancer is a devastating disease that affects tens of millions of people in the United States alone. It consumes lives and destroys families. It causes many to seek alternative treatments, and to try things they may not have considered under less dire circumstances. Many [...]
Life And Death Make Strange Bedfellows
Below is our second post from our “Citizen Journalist” project. It’s a fantastic story, and the author – who identifies himself only as Jack – says it’s all true. If you have an article you want us to look at, send it to joe@the420times.com. Special to The 420 Times by Jack I went to a [...]
Florida Medical Marijuana Bill Press Conference
A few days we reported on lawmakers in Florida who have sponsored medical marijuana legislation designed to bring relief to patients in the state by placing medical marijuana on the ballot. Below is a video of a press conference introducing the bill. It features supporters of the bill and their stories, and the sponsor talks [...]
Patients Fight Montana’s Medical Marijuana Repeal Bill
We’ve been reporting on the situation in Montana as some politicians try to repeal the state’s medical marijuana law. Below is a great video that I hope our readers share far and wide. It features medical marijuana patients telling their own stories of how medical cannabis has helped them and why the law shouldn’t be [...]
Two Year Old With Brain Tumor Receives Medical Marijuana
The state of Montana has 51 medical marijuana patients under the age of 18, and in the video below one of them is highlighted; a 2and a half year old boy who receives medical cannabis to treat his brain tumor. How heartless do you have to be to deny this little boy the option of cannabis?
Lawmakers In Montana Hear Medical Marijuana Testimony
On Friday more than 100 people came to testify at the capitol building in Helena, Montana on the subject of medical marijuana and its patients. Citizens from all areas of the political spectrum came to let lawmakers know what they think as the politicians decide on how best to regulate the state’s cannabis industry.
Marijuana Kept Man From Going Blind
This is a clip from a documentary discussing a man who had glaucoma and was told he would be blind within five years. Cannabis allowed him to keep his site until the day he died. The man – Bob Randall – was on Larry King Live in 1988 to discuss his ailment and how he used cannabis to treat it; years before legal medical marijuana was a thought, even in California.
Underground Medicine: Kentucky #2
This is our second profile from an illegal medical cannabis patient in the Bluegrass state. These patients are everywhere, and we want to thank all of you who have helped us with our profiles so far.
New Medical Marijuana Shop Opens In Vancouver, B.C.
Vancouver, Canada now has six medical marijuana shops as a new one opened just recently. Here is a news segment on the new pot shop, and a look at some of its customers. The segment also highlights the thoughts of some who live in the area, who have mixed feelings about the dispensary.
A Man Who Gets His Marijuana From The Federal Government
Many of you may not know that a very select few individuals receive medical marijuana from the federal government. This is a video clip about one of those individuals. He discusses his unique status with the federal government and what his typical day is like. Definitely worth sharing with your friends.
Underground Medicine: Kentucky
This is our first profile from my home state of Kentucky. Medical marijuana is not even on the radar here, although our new Senator has expressed the opinion that the federal government should stay out of a state’s business on this issue. This profile is of a 30-year old male.
Rick Simpson And The Cure
This is a lengthy radio interview with Rick Simpson, a man known for his many years of studying cannabis and it’s effect on people with cancer. If you have the time it’s a very informative interview and worth sharing.
The Faces Of Medical Marijuana: Ralphie May
Since his debut on season one of “Last Comic Standing,” audiences can’t get enough of the larger than life comedian Ralphie May.
