Multiple sclerosis or MS is a disease of the central nervous system. It is a degenerative ailment, one that eventually permanently disables you and in some cases is fatal. Their have been many clinical studies done over the years regarding MS and marijuana. One such study conducted in 2008 showed that inhaled marijuana drastically reduced…
The optic nerve is the a cable carrying visual information from the eye to the brain. Glaucoma is a disease of the optic nerve; the resulting damage can result in vision loss and even blindness. Essentially, glaucoma damages the optic nerve by creating higher than normal pressure within the eye (intraocular pressure or IOP). The…
With our country on the cusp of legalization, someone was bound to create a brand of weed. Diego Pellicer intends to be the first trustworthy brand of pot: the Camel or Marlboro of marijuana. It makes complete sense to start building a brand now, even without full legalization implemented. Diego Pellicer intends to sell only…
When your buying weed, its easy to get ripped off. Especially if your new to the subject. I’ve had people try to sell me 8ths for $65! The first step to not getting ripped off is knowing your prices. Average prices are $20 a gram, $50-55 an eighth, $80-100 a quarter, $170-200 a half O,…
Next week I’ll be going to a benefit fundraiser for a local guy who is looking at jail time for growing medicine. That’s right…he had some beautiful marijuana plants growing in his backyard and was busted by local police. What kind of insane law makes a part of nature illegal? As Bill Hicks once said…
From a cops perspective whether they are pro legalization or not, one of the biggest problems with pot is driving intoxicated. Driving while high is not nearly as dangerous as driving while drunk, a high driver is likely to be pulled over for going to slow. Whereas a drunk driver is likely to be pulled…
The paper problem is yet another in the endless list of problems that legalizing industrial hemp could completely solve. According to a report by The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization in 2005 the earths total forest area decreased at about 32,000,000 acres a year. I’m going to give you a minute to imagine the…
Below is a link to an excellent powerpoint presentation on Cannabis and the treatment of chronic pain. It is a detailed explanation of how Cannabis relieves pain written by two medical doctor/researchers. Other than their statement that pharmacists MUST be involved in dispensing and advising Cannabis use, and the idea they present that taking this…
Legalization in Colorado has taken a turn for the worse as a new proposal is now under discussion in state legislature. Last November the citizens voted for legal marijuana, and won with a 55% vote. However this new proposal would place a repeal measure on amendment 64 (said amendment that makes cannabis legal). Although no…
As you may or may not already know marijuana is now legal in Colorado under Amendment 64 or the regulate marijuana like alcohol act of 2012. What this means is that although marijuana is legalized, they are going to attempt a marijuana tax it like alcohol. That means millions of tax dollars a year in…
