March 2015
The American Academy of Pediatrics Supports MMJ Research
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) is the most recent organization to call for needed reform of marijuana laws by recommending the decriminalization and reclassification of cannabis as a less-dangerous drug in need of further study. This professional membership organization of 62,000 primary care pediatricians, pediatric medical sub-specialists and pediatric
Cannabis as a Treatment for Cancer
According to a recent report published in the National Institute of Health’s PubMed website, Cannabis is useful for the treatment of the pain associated with cancer. From the PubMed article: The overwhelming evidence that cannabis has medicinal value continues to mount. It’s time to demand that the federal government remove it
MS Patient Spearheads Illinois Medical Marijuana Bill
Meet Julie Falco, who suffers from Multiple Sclerosis. After using prescription medication unsuccessfully to treat her condition for years, she discovered that marijuana brownies gave her substantial relief from her suffering with no unwanted side effects. She got off her prescription medications and now relies solely on medical cannabis to treat
The Perfect Medical Marijuana Law
Who wants legalized medical marijuana? I do, you do … 85% of us do! But the laws need to accommodate our intent … and if the devil’s in the details, those details are making life hellish for patients. It doesn’t have to be that way … Just watch! Becca’s website: http://mjstraighttalk.com
Medical Marijuana Refugees Hope to Return Home
A Tama, OK family that moved to Colorado in 2014 to take advantage of that state’s medical marijuana laws is back in Iowa for the weekend.
Medical Marijuana: Mother And Daughter Push For Reform
RFL’s Senior Political Correspondent Andrew Whitman speaks to a woman who is calling for reform of medical marijuana on behalf of her daughter. The fact that she cannot get pure CBD oil due to federal scheduling is heartless and without justification.
Medical Marijuana Coming Out of the Shadows
Medical marijuana can be used to treat a wide range of ailments argues Dr. Dustin Sulak, whose medical marijuana practice cares for 15,000 Mainers.
Veterinarians Discuss Medical Marijuana For Pets
Dr. Karen Becker, a proactive and integrative wellness veterinarian, interviews Dr. Rob Silver on the subject of medical marijuana for animal companions.
Medical Marijuana Soon Legal Across America?
A new Senate medical marijuana bill called the the Compassionate Access, Research Expansion, and Respect States Act was proposed Tuesday; it promises to change the way the federal government classifies and treats the use of medical marijuana. Three Senators, Cory Booker, Kirsten Gillibrand and Rand Paul introduced the bill. It
Study Shows Cannabis May Lower Risk for Diabetes – KATU
Recent studies published by the American Journal of Medicine find a link between cannabis and blood sugar control. Smokers in the study had lower levels of insulin resistance. High resistance can lead to diabetes. Scientists say the receptors in the brain triggered by cannabis may speed up metabolism. Footage: KATU
