Does Cannabis Cure Cancer? Ironically enough despite cannabis being labeled a schedule I drug with “no medicinal value” the government-funded National Cancer Institute seems to beg to differ. According to the NIH’s National Cancer Institute, there are many studies showing strong anticancer properties of THC and CBD. On the government-backed website, a number of studies show […]

-Medical Cannabis in School?   The parent of a 7-year-old Washington medical marijuana patient is seeking to be allowed to give medical cannabis in school to their child. At present, although it’s legal in Washington to use cannabis it is not legal to use on school property. This leaves patients, parents, and caregivers in an […]

-Cannabis For Pain Relief Science Daily recently reported on a new study looking at cannabis for pain relief. The study was done by Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU). The study shows that cannabis may be helpful for chronic pain. And with fewer side effects and a lower risk of addiction than with opiates. Susan […]

-Cannabis for Migraines Migraines are very painful, issues that many people deal with on a regular and ongoing basis. Migraines often include headaches. But there are other symptoms as well including nausea, vomiting, sensitivity to light and sound, loss of coordination, and problems with vision. Many people who suffer from migraines have “hangovers” for days. […]

-Petition Calls for DEA to “Stop Lying” About Cannabis The Weed Blog reported on a change.org petition. Asking Obama to force the DEA to tell the truth about cannabis. It states it’s “illegal for federal agencies to distribute false information.” The DEA admits that certain negative claims about cannabis not fact based. Notably the gateway drug theory. […]

Portland Begins To Rebuild Cannabis Rules Firstly fixing cannabis rules was one of the mayor’s campaign promises. At present Mayor Wheeler is making slow progress towards his goal.  Secondly Wheeler has stated that the bureau most need of reform is the Office of Neighborhood Involvement (ONI). And has already replaced ONI’s previous head. The bureaus […]

. -Indica, Sativa and Hybrid   As discussed in The Cannabist, strains are lumped into two categories: Sativas, which are better suited to daytime use; and Indicas, which are better for nighttime use and are more sedative. Most strains are hybrids of the two, but will still tend to fall more on the indica or […]

CBD Recognized as Medicine in the UK In stark contrast to the DEA’s recent ruling that CBD should be included as a Schedule I drug. The UK has decided to reclassify the drug and allow the use of the drug. With new rules comes oversight, health, and safety standards. The Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory […]