In the past many large businesses were not interested in mentioning marijuana in producing their brand or maybe that were scared that it would damage their brand.
Times appear to be changing for the best, as medical marijuana is becoming more mainstream.
I was really pleased to see that Apple has launched an app for the iPhone "where can I find a medical marijuana dispensary". It is likely that this app will also help marijuana be legalized.
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August
Today I am sharing a letter from on of our visitors to our site. As he posed a very interesting question about building up a medical history, before you can be prescribed medical marijuana.
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July
California are debating a tax on medical marijuana, around $50 per ounce. Make is legal and the tax man takes in around $1.3 billion and saves millions in not having to police it anymore.
Indeed this will happen over time as it has with alcohol, gambling and tobacco.
Its a win win situation and we would like to hear support for this on this blog.
Let us know your thoughts... even if you don't like the idea!
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July
It now appears highly likely that powerful drugs that Michael Jacksons doctor(s) had given him, were a huge contributing factor towards his death. Now the LA police are investigating whether Michael Jacksons doctor(s) have a case to answer.
Rest in peace Michael, you are a fabulous entertainer.
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July
There has been much brouhaha about the medicinal uses of marijuana or cannabis; on the one side we have proponents of the move who swear by the medicinal benefits that this drug can bring to people who suffer from chronic pain, loss of appetite, nervous disorders and mental illnesses, and on the other, we see law enforcement officers and officials questioning the right of people to possess this drug because of the potential for abuse.
Medical marijuana has mostly been leveraged as a way to manage the pain that is a constant part of chronic illnesses like cancer, to increase the appetite of cancer patients, cure alcoholism, calm patients with nervous disorders, and treat patients with a family history of degenerative brain diseases. It is said to promote neuron growth according to a Canadian study, which means it is helpful in staving off and minimizing the effects of Alzheimers and other diseases that affect the brain in their early stages.
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June
The following is an upsetting email from one of our visitors.
It looks like he needs all the help he can get, so please comment on this post. You may actually help towards preventing a good man who fought for his country and helped people to cope with their illnesses, from unfairly going to jail:
My name is Eugene Davidovich and I have been a resident of San Diego for over 20 years, honourably discharged from the US Navy, and having completed an MBA, I built a successful career in Software Development Project Management. I also am a medical cannabis patient and operated a non profit collective here in San Diego until last February when my house was raided and I arrested in ‘Operation Green Rx’ later announced by the District Attorney in a press conference as ‘Operation Endless Summer’.
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June
Today I received an interesting email from a visitor to our site.
In the USA it is getting easier to buy or grow legal medical marijuana as there are many medical marijuana dispensaries. However in many countries it is impossible to buy or grow legal medical marijuana.
The following is the true story:
I just moved to London from Los Angeles. In Los Angeles, I used medical marijuana to help appetite and queasy stomach due to my HIV medication.
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June
What is tardive dyskinesia?
Tardive dyskinesia is a neurological disorder that results in muscular dysfunction of the face and limbs. The disorder is caused by the long-term use of antipsychotic drugs, particularly older generation antipsychotic drugs.
How does a person get tardive dyskinesia?
Prolonged exposure to antipsychotic drugs is the primary reason why tardive dyskinesia occurs in a person, though some persons get it sooner than others. Primary risk factors include:
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June
If you live in Los Angeles and are looking to obtain a medical marijuana card, you’re in luck. There are many establishments you can go to that will give you one of these, and chances are there is one in your area. Ever since the state of California legalized medical marijuana, more and more people are creating clinics.
In order to get a medical marijuana recommendation, you have to know the process. As the law stands now, this medicine is only prescribed to patients who have particular illnesses that a state has decided can be helped by marijuana. This drug is still illegal by Federal law, no matter what.
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May
Medical marijuana has been through a long road of controversy, and the field and study still have a long way to go. Currently about a fourth of US states allow patients to take medical marijuana legally for various medical conditions. The scientific evidence keeps piling up in favor of medicinal cannabis, and many patients are seeing vast improvement in their symptoms with this treatment.
Studies have shown that medical marijuana can aid in reducing symptoms of terminal illnesses such as AIDS and cancer, by helping pain and nausea from treatment and also increasing appetite. Some doctors and researchers also believe that cannabidol can help anxiety, glaucoma, depression, arthritis, convulsion and inflammation. Each new study that comes out finds new possible ways medicinal cannabis can help those who need it.
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April