German police association calls for complete legalization of cannabis
My prediction is cannabis will not be banned for long in Germany.”
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Germany May Prohibit Medical Cannabis Users from Owning Firearms
The hunter appealed this decision to a higher court, asking for the reinstatement of both licenses. This week, a Bavarian court dismissed the appeal, ruling that gun owners must always be capable of exercising caution when handling weapons and ammunition.
How Medical Cannabis Can Lead the Way for Neuropathic Pain
When a patient’s neuropathic symptoms are manifested in the form of physical pain, the result is considered “chronic pain.” Neuropathy and neuropathic pain have no cure. In fact, modern day medical research into these disorders exists to better the lives of those patients suffering from these afflictions. Nevertheless, doctors and patients are looking at medical marijuana as non-addictive.
Virginia moves toward approving cannabis oil as a medical treatment
The legislation, HB 1251, would permit the use of non-hallucinogenic marijuana or cannabis extracts known as cannabidiol oil or THC-A oil to treat any diagnosed condition or disease. Scientific studies indicate that the oils can reduce nausea and alleviate pain, and also may slow the growth of and kill some cancer cells.
6-year-old receives Texas’ first legal delivery of medical cannabis oil
“For Texans suffering from intractable epilepsy, the wait for medical cannabis is finally over,”
US group to cultivate medical cannabis in Romania
PHI Group, an US investment fund that specializes in natural resources and agriculture, plans to cultivate medical cannabis and other medicinal herbs in Romania’s Transylvania region
Cannabis Science Expands Cancer Portfolio to Include Leukemia Treatment Research
“We’re sitting on the edge of tremendous innovation that will transform the landscape for providers, for patients, and for those companies bringing these products to market
Utah could let terminally ill patients try medical marijuana — and grow the weed for them
“Chemo just isn’t a lot of fun,” Rep. Daw told the committee. “You know, some patient may just say, ‘I don’t want to do chemo.’ They may do something else.”
USE CANNABIS, NOT CODEINE, FOR PAIN: LEYONHJELM
“With prescription-only rules for codeine coming into effect today, it has now become a matter of urgency that seriously ill patients obtain access to an effective and safe alternative,” Senator Leyonhjelm says.
Tokyo Smoke goes public as cannabis companies eye retail
In six months, buying a gram of weed won’t be that much more difficult, for adults in some provinces at least, than picking up your morning cappuccino. What company becomes the Starbucks of the industry, however, remains to be seen