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

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