Marijuana mega-fest draws record 30000 to Wine Country – SFGate

SFGate Marijuana mega-fest draws record 30000 to Wine CountrySFGateA record-breaking estimated 30,000 California medical pot farmers, family, friends and fans swamped Santa Rosa for a gargantuan marijuana festival dubbed “The Emerald Cup” at the Sonoma County Fairgrounds over the weekend. The agricultural …Emerald Cup Pot Fair Draws 30000 To Sonoma County FairgroundsCBS LocalEmerald Cup is early … Read more

Marijuana is now legal in California, but it can still keep you from getting a job – Los Angeles Times

Los Angeles Times Marijuana is now legal in California, but it can still keep you from getting a jobLos Angeles TimesSince election day, Ellen Komp of cannabis advocacy group California NORML said she’s received at least a dozen emails and calls from employees asking whether marijuana is now exempted from employer drug tests. The closing … Read more

US Health Report: E-Cigarettes Not Safe for Young People – Voice of America

Voice of America US Health Report: E-Cigarettes Not Safe for Young PeopleVoice of AmericaFILE – A smoker exhales vapor from an e-cigarette at the Vapor Spot, in Sacramento, California, in this July 7, 2015, photo. Share. Share on Facebook · Share on Twitter · Share on В Контакте · Share on Google+ · Email to … Read more

Last resort treatment for Parkinson's disease: Former cop finds astounding relief from medical marijuana

(NaturalNews) Although there has been little scientific research conducted so far regarding the use of cannabis to treat Parkinson’s disease, the anecdotal evidence provided by an ex-cop named Larry Smith makes a very strong case for its efficacy. Smith, who served 26 years in law enforcement before retiring in 1999, has been battling Parkinson’s for… … Read more

N.Y. continues tweaking medical marijuana program to grow market – Albany Times Union

WKBW-TV N.Y. continues tweaking medical marijuana program to grow marketAlbany Times UnionNew York’s medical marijuana companies will be allowed to sell their products wholesale to each other, in the state’s latest effort to increase the likelihood of the program’s success as companies finish their first year selling medicines to the public …New York to allow … Read more

Family fights Medicaid for medical marijuana to save daughter's life

(NaturalNews) Abby Muszynski, the 5-year-old daughter of Rich and Kim Muszynski, suffers from grand mal seizures. Her parents say that they can always tell when a seizure is about to start; her pupils enlarge, and she’ll seem to fixate on something in the distance that only she can see. And then her extremities will start to… … Read more

Medical pot growers fear competition may nip them in the bud – New York Daily News

New York Daily News Medical pot growers fear competition may nip them in the budNew York Daily NewsNew York’s medical marijuana program launched in January with five licensed growers each operating four dispensaries. The state has announced plans to add five additional growers over the next two years. (belterz/Getty Images). BY Glenn Blain.A fourth company … Read more

The 21st Century Cures Act: A huge handout to the drug industry disguised as a pro-research bounty – Los Angeles Times

Los Angeles Times The 21st Century Cures Act: A huge handout to the drug industry disguised as a pro-research bountyLos Angeles TimesThe problem with bills in Congress that roar toward passage like juggernauts is that they’re especially worthy of close examination, and especially unlikely to get it. That’s the story with the 21st Century Cures … Read more