Americans for Safe Access

APRIL 23, 2018

This week, we submitted comments relating to the efficacy and medical usefulness of cannabis as a medical treatment. In early April, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a notice in the federal register asking for public comments on cannabis and its derivatives. These comments will help inform the response of the United States to the World Health Organization in potentially reclassifying cannabis.

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Medicinal Genomics

APRIL 23, 2018

We expanded our youPCR Plant Screening Platform to include two new youPCR detection assays for common cannabis plant pathogens: botrytis and russet mites. These early detection assays, along with our powdery mildew test , can help cannabis cultivators identify infected plants before they show visual signs. Cultivators can use these tests as a preventative measure to reduce the risk of a costly pathogen outbreak.

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Green Relief

APRIL 21, 2018

Parkinson’s. Hi Ron. I wanted to give you an update on John’s dad. He’s been taking the Sativa now, 5 drops on a spoon held under the tongue, for over 2 weeks and he is responding very well. He called us today and shared he has noticed considerable improvement with his shaking and balance. He has been using a walker since his fall in December and his doctor said he no longer needs a walker and only wants him using a cane.

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The NM Political Report | Medical Cannabis Program

APRIL 26, 2018

On April 20, a popular day for cannabis enthusiasts, headlines were filled with pot puns, promises of legalization from politicians and an announcement that Albuquerque ended criminal penalties for possession of small amounts of marijuana. But after the smoke cleared, some medical cannabis advocates are still holding their breath, waiting to hear from New Mexico’s top medical cannabis decision maker on whether or not opioid addicts can legally obtain derivatives of the plant to aid in trying to

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Speaker: Jonathan Bench, International Cannabis and Securities Business Attorney at Harris Bricken

The U.S. cannabis industry is still in its infancy, even though states began engaging with legalization in one form or another in the late 1990s. Today, many opportunities exist for individuals and businesses that want to engage in the industry. Some want to directly own licensed businesses, while others prefer to keep the industry at an arm’s length and merely profit from it.

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Medical Cannabis Seedbank

APRIL 25, 2018

When we do research into cannabis, we find that the topic of Sativa vs. Indica to either be misunderstood or the information we find to be very vague. In this post, we will get a better understanding by looking at the detailed differences between the two species of cannabis. We cover all you need to know about the medical benefits, places of origin and why each plant looks so different.

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The Herb Collective

APRIL 23, 2018

About 1 percent of the children around the world suffer from autism. Autism is a mental disorder that makes communication, forming relationships, speaking and understanding abstract concepts difficult. Marijuana is being researched as a treatment for autism in more severe cases where patients are more violent and symptoms are more intense. There are several types of drugs prescribed for autism such as Ritalin.

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MMJ Recs

APRIL 24, 2018

As it stands in 2018, medical marijuana sits at a distinctive crossroads in American society. Over half of the country has embraced it; 29 states have legalized the drug for medicinal purposes, with the 30th state almost sure to follow this year. Across the remaining 20 states, however, medical marijuana remains a contentious issue. Some are dead set on never leaglazing it at all.

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