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A Founder Looks at 50: Willie Nelson — America’s Favorite Marijuana Smoker

NORML

This is the eighth in a series of blogs on the history of NORML and the legalization movement. On another occasion in 2006, Willie’s bus was stopped at an agricultural checkpoint in Louisiana while driving from one concert to another.

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Perfecting cannabis with Michael Backes

The Cannigma

In our chat, Michael shares his personal journey into the cannabis space, and how his history of migraines aided him in discovering the powers of medical marijuana. So I did, I open up a dispensary in Eagle Rock in 2006 with a couple of partners called Cornerstone Research Collective. We started out trying to be more Evidence-Based.

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The LGBTQ Leaders in Cannabis

Cannabis Law Report

From the South, McKay has a long history of business and civic involvement, serving on community and company boards including US Bank, The Daily Beast, Pike Place Market, Mary’s Place, Pilchuck School of Glass, and Seattle Opera. She trained a team including architects, engineers, and other construction professionals on new policy.

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Paper: The transition of cannabis into the mainstream of Australian healthcare: framings in professional medical publications

Cannabis Law Report

The Cannabis sativa plant has an incredibly multi-layered, rich, and versatile history of human uses for food and fibre, as well as recreational, and religious and spiritual purposes throughout the world (McPartland and Hegman 2018 ; Aldrich 1997 ; Touw 1981 ; Li 1974 ; Bonini et al. 2018 ; Frankhauser 2008 ). AM, 19 April 2016).

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AAFP ( American Academy of Family Physicians) Releases Marijuana, Cannabinoids Position Paper

Cannabis Law Report

During the 20 th century, law enforcement and public policy activities have undermined opportunities for scientific exploration. Relevant AAFP Policy. Family physicians have a vested interest in policies that advance and protect the health of their patients and the public. Marijuana Possession for Personal Use. Call to Action.