Category: Advocacy

Cannabis and Cancer: How “Marijuana” Helps the Body Heal By Ty Bollinger The cannabis plant (also known as the hemp plant) has been used in just about every culture for centuries. In fact, cannabis is included in the 50 fundamental herbs within the cornucopia of Traditional Chinese Medicine. It has been …

WHO MAKES ITS RECOMMENDATION: CBD SHOULDN’T BE A SCHEDULED SUBSTANCE December 14, 2017 Eve Ripley RaulWHO After more than a month of deliberation, World Health Organization officials announced their recommendation that CBD should not be considered a drug. The World Health Organization announced today its recommendation that cannabidiol (CBD) should not be …

MEDICAL MARIJUANA’S MAIN INGREDIENT ISN’T DANGEROUS OR ADDICTIVE, WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION REPORT SAYS BY MELINA DELKIC ON 12/14/17 AT 11:03 AM A top global health agency has declared the main ingredient in medical cannabis nonaddictive and nontoxic, according to a new report. “In humans, CBD exhibits no effects indicative of any abuse or …

Vermont Will Legalize Marijuana Within Weeks, Officials Indicate DEC 14, 2017 @ 02:08 PM Tom Angell , CONTRIBUTORI cover the policy and politics of marijuana  Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. Vermont appears poised to become the next state to legalize marijuana. And, according to top elected officials, it is likely to …

Medical marijuana has no health risks: WHO By Brittany Vonow, The Sun December 13, 2017 | 8:59pm | Updated The World Health Organization (WHO) has officially given the checkmark of approval to cannabidiol, a relaxing compound in medical marijuana, ruling it is not a dangerous drug. The compound, also known as CBD, can be an …

Howard County’s first medical marijuana dispensaries ready to open December 13, 2017 Howard County will soon be home to two medical marijuana dispensaries, as the state’s first licensed dispensary locations begin to open their doors. Remedy Columbia and Greenhouse Wellness in Ellicott City are set to open in the coming weeks to bring …

Cannabidiol (CBD) There is increased interest from Member States in the use of cannabis for medical indications including for palliative care. Responding to that interest and increase in use, WHO has in recent years gathered more robust scientific evidence on therapeutic use and side effects of cannabis and cannabis components. …

Poll shows strong support for medical marijuana in Georgia By Dave Williams  –  Staff Writer, Atlanta Business Chronicle Dec 12, 2017, 6:00am EST Updated a day ago A solid majority of Republican voters in Georgia support the use of cannabis oil to treat medical conditions, according to a new poll. The telephone survey of 511 …

Medical Marijuana For Children With Cancer Broadly Supported By Doctors DEC 12, 2017 @ 06:52 AM 3,312  Tara Haelle , CONTRIBUTOR I offer straight talk on science, medicine, health and vaccines. In this June 17, 2015, file photo, marijuana plants grow at LifeLine Labs in Cottage Grove, Minn. (AP Photo/Jim Mone, File) An …

Police Chief in Missouri Comes Out in Support of Marijuana Legalization By Joseph Misulonas  |  Dec 12, 2017  |  Learn Law enforcement officials often have mixed opinions on marijuana. While they usually acknowledge the drug is not that dangerous and they have greater priorities, they still very rarely come out and support legalization efforts. Well …