All Entries in the "Medical Marijuana News" Category
Videos Of The Week 1/29/12 – 2/4/12
The 2012 political season is heating up, and marijuana law reform is going to have a huge impact on the story line throughout the year. Here is your weekly collection of cannabis-related videos to make you think, laugh or even take action. If you know of a video we should see, let us know at [...]
How Much Medicine Does A Medical Marijuana Patient Need?
The obvious answer to that question is that it depends on the person, the ailments, the quality of the medicine and many other variables. But in many states the law sets a fixed amount for all patients. This creates legal entanglements for some patients, like the case of Josh Brewer in Oregon. When police came [...]
Medical Marijuana And Cancer Patients
A recent study of Cancer patients who treated the pain associated with their illness showed nearly 2/3rds of those studies were satisfied with the effects of medical cannabis. In many states those in the study would be considered criminals by the government. Where is the compassion? Where is the empathy? What good reason is there [...]
42 Washington State Legislators Ask DEA To Reclassify Marijuana
42 Washington State legislators have joined the Governors of several states and many advocate organizations in calling for the DEA to allow cannabis to be rescheduled under The Controlled Substances Act. One of the Governors they join is their very own, Governor Chris Gregoire. The legislators signed a letter to the DEA which said in [...]
Ask Jorge Cervantes Anything On Reddit/Trees
Have you ever wanted your cannabis growing questions answered by the foremost expert on the subject in the world? One of your best chances is taking place right now. Cannabis growing legend and author Jorge Cervantes is currently answering your question live on Reddit/Trees in an “Ask Me Anything” post. Get over there to ask [...]
On The Inside With Jorge Cervantes
In this series of videos legendary cannabis grower and author Jorge Cervantes goes inside some medical marijuana dispensaries to see their growing techniques. It’s also an opportunity for Jorge to point out some of the common mistakes made by growers, ones that can be avoided if you know what to expect and what to look [...]
The United State Of Weed 1/29/12
The United State Of Weed is a weekly series where we recap all of the cannabis-related political developments happening in The United States at the state level. If you know of any new political developments in your state in regards to marijuana law reform – whether it be medicinal or otherwise – let us know [...]
Videos Of The Week 1/22/12 – 1/28/12
Another week gone in 2012 and big things are going on as usual in the cannabis community. It’s time again for your weekly collection of cannabis-related videos to make you think, laugh or even take action. If you know of a video we should see, let us know at joe@the420times.com. - Joe Klare And be sure [...]
Medical Marijuana Banks Coming To Colorado?
Medical marijuana businesses in Colorado have been struggling with their state-law mandated financial record-keeping since the last bank in the state to handle MMJ accounts closed those accounts last year. Now some lawmakers in Colorado are looking to rectify the situation by introducing a bill in the state Senate that would allow medical marijuana businesses [...]
Medical Marijuana Symposium In Washington D.C. Feb. 2nd
A medical marijuana symposium is being held in Washington D.C. for the first time, signaling that our nation’s capital is entering the realm of medical cannabis, one abundant with legal hurdles. Organized by a local law firm, the event will be a good place to get acquainted with the laws of the District in regards [...]
Medical Marijuana Initiative Campaign Launches In California
Supported by a rather powerful group that includes The Marijuana Policy Project, CA NORML, and The Drug Policy Alliance, a medical marijuana initiative campaign has been launched in an attempt to regulate medical cannabis in California and clear up the confusion surrounding the industry be explicitly allowing dispensaries. If the ballot language is approved, proponents [...]
Advocates File Appeal Brief In Federal Case To Reclassify Marijuana
As many of you know, several attempts have been made over the years to get the federal government to reschedule cannabis from its current place in schedule I – meaning it has no medicinal value, something we all known to be patently false – to a schedule under The Controlled Substances Act that will allow [...]
San Francisco *Was* Issuing MMJ Dispensary Permits Again
UPDATE: City Reverses Their Decision Discussed Below The city of San Francisco, California has begun issuing medical marijuana dispensary permits again after The California Supreme Court announced it will be reviewing some cases that have been used by many cities and counties as legal cover for dispensary and collective bans. The city’s Department of Public [...]
The Marijuana Policy Project Releases Its Plan For 2012
2012 is shaping up to be the biggest year in the history of the marijuana law reform movement, and the folks at The Marijuana Policy Project have released their strategic plan for the year, an ambitious list of goals that – if accomplished – will change the face of the movement forever. MPP sent out [...]
Colorado Medical Marijuana Advocates Call For “Day Of Action” Wednesday
Medical marijuana advocates and business owners want patients in Colorado to take action Wednesday by calling their federal representatives and voicing their opinion on the recent federal threats against medical marijuana operations in the state. I know some of you reading this are saying, “what good will that do?” It’s easy to be skeptical with [...]
