Toke Signals Radio 34: Marijuana Doesn't Increase Crime! Cannabis Relieves MS Symptoms! Canadian Patients Can Keep Growing Their Own!

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Research Confirms Legalizing Medical Marijuana Does Not Increase Crime

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Researchers at the University of Texas Dallas on Wednesday published an article in PLOS ONE that indicates that despite opponents’ fears, legalizing medical marijuana does not increase crime and may actually lower some types of violent crime.

Neurologists Report Medical Marijuana May Ease Symptoms Of MS

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Medical marijuana may be the most effective complementary or alternative medicine to ease the symptoms of multiple sclerosis, according to new guidelines from the American Academy of Neurology released on Monday.

Injunction Granted; Canadian Patients Can Continue To Grow Their Own Medical Marijuana

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Canadian medical marijuana patients who are currently licensed to grow their own cannabis will be allowed to continue doing so, despite new regulations banning homegrown which start on April 1, a Federal Court judge ruled last Friday.

71% Of Washington Residents Support Legal Marijuana Stores Opening In Their Neighborhood

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More than seven in 10 Washington state residents support a legal marijuana business opening in their neighborhood, according to the results of a new survey, with the level of support in Colorado is almost as high.

Parents Slam Minnesota Governor For Blocking Popular Medical Marijuana Legislation

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HF 1818, a medical marijuana bill in Minnesota, would allow people with debilitating conditions safe access to medical marijuana. But to appease pot-phobic law enforcement groups in the state — who are fearful of losing their fat federal War On Marijuana grants — Governor Mark Dayton proposed an “alternative measure” that would not allow any patients to access medicinal cannabis. Then, incredibly, Gov. Dayton accused the parents and advocates supporting HF 1818 of opposing legislation that would help kids.

Fighting For Life: Bringing Medical Marijuana To Tennessee

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A bill which would have legalized medical marijuana died in the Tennessee House on Tuesday when Health Subcommittee members voted it down 6 to 2. But patient advocates in the Volunteer State say the fight is far from over.

 

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Toke Signals Radio 33: Working Memory Unaffected In Stoners! Marijuana PTSD Study Blocked! NV County Allows Dispensaries!

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Three-Year Scientific Study: Working Memory Unaffected In Heavy Marijuana Users

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A three-year study of heavy cannabis users and controls suggests that “sustained moderate to heavy levels of cannabis” use do not affect working memory.

Arizona State Senator Blocks Federally Approved Medical Marijuana PTSD Study

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The much-talked-about proposed federally approved study about using marijuana to treat military veterans who have post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) made headlines when it got a green light from the federal FDA and the Department of Health and Human Services. It even passed the Arizona House of Representatives (the study would be done at the University of Arizona). But one Arizona State Senator, Kimberly Yee, a Republican from Phoenix, has stopped the study in its tracks.

Nevada: Clark County Commission Allows Medical Marijuana Dispensaries

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Commissioners in Clark County, Nevada gave a victory to advocates on Wednesday, approving an ordinance to allow medical marijuana dispensaries.

Oregon: New Medical Marijuana Rules Require Child-Proof Packaging, Outlaw Most Infused Sweets

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The Oregon Health Authority on Wednesday issued draft rules to keep marijuana-infused foods and candies away from children.

Michigan: Medical Marijuana Regulatory Agency Approves Adding PTSD As Qualifying Condition

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The Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs has decided to accept the recommendation of the Michigan Medical Marihuana Review Panel and add post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) to the list of qualifying conditions for the state medical marijuana program.

There's Nothing Else Like It: NW Cannabis Market In Seattle

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There are several medical cannabis farmers markets in the Puget Sound area, but I’d never been to one quite like NW Cannabis Market’s Galaxy location on Rainier Avenue in Seattle until a memorable visit on Wednesday.

Don't Fall For The B.S. About A Medical Marijuana 'Crisis' In Washington State

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There’s been a lot of hot air — and precious little illumination — coming from some mighty prominent places when it comes to the failure of the Washington Legislature this session to force medical marijuana “into compliance” with the recreational cannabis system created by the passage of legalization measure Initiative 502.

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State Accidentally Releases Confidental Law Enforcement Info To Marijuana Activist

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How Secure Is A Patient Registry, When Washington Can’t Even Keep Law Enforcement Info Confidential?

Several bills introduced in the 2014 session of the Washington Legislature would have effectively killed medical marijuana in the state, but none of them passed. Each of the MMJ-killer bills died when the session ended Thursday night. At one time, it seemed almost a slam dunk that at least one of these execrable pieces of legislation — which would greatly reduce patient plant and possession limits and shut down all dispensaries in the state — would pass.

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9 Physical Effects of Hepatitis C

Hepatitis C is a viral disease that primarily causes inflammation of the liver, but the effects can be felt throughout the body.

The Effects of Hepatitis C on the Body

Hepatitis C is caused by a virus that is passed through contact with the blood of an infected person. The infection leads to inflammation of the liver.

The liver processes blood and filter toxins so they don’t cause damage to your body. The liver also produces bile, which helps you to digest food and stores glucose and vitamins. Inflammation makes it difficult for the liver to perform these vital functions. In time, the hepatitis C infection can affect the entire body.

Early symptoms, including yellowing skin and fatigue, may be mild and easily dismissed. Chronic infection can cause scarring of the liver (cirrhosis). As the disease progresses, symptoms such as skin problems, blood disorders, and fever may appear.

In the long term, hepatitis C can lead to severe liver damage, liver cancer, and liver failure. Early treatment can help delay or prevent serious damage.

Digestive System

A healthy liver performs many functions that are crucial to your health. The liver is responsible for producing bile, a substance needed to break down fats. The body stores bile in the gallbladder, then sends it to the beginning section of the small intestine (duodenum). Bile is then combined with stomach acids and digestive fluids from the pancreas, which help the intestines absorb nutrients into the bloodstream.

Hepatitis C can severely hinder the liver’s ability to produce bile. Inflammation of the gallbladder can make it painful to digest fatty foods. Therefore, people with hepatitis C may feel some pain in the upper right portion of the abdomen. This may be due to a build-up of fluid in the stomach (ascites). This occurs when the damaged liver doesn’t produce enough albumin, a substance that regulates the amount of fluid in cells.

Other digestive symptoms include nausea, vomiting, and loss of appetite. Stool may become pale or clay-colored, and urine may darken.

Central Nervous System

When the liver doesn’t filter toxins from the blood, they can damage the central nervous system (hepatic encephalopathy). This can lead to a variety of symptoms, including sweet or musty breath, weakening of small motor skills, and sleep disturbances. Dry eyes and mouth are sometimes associated with hepatitis C.

A build-up of toxins in the brain can cause confusion, forgetfulness, poor concentration, and personality changes. Advanced symptoms include abnormal shaking, agitation, disorientation, and slurred speech. Severe cases may cause coma.

Circulatory System

The liver filters toxins out of your bloodstream. It also produces proteins needed for healthy blood and helps to regulate blood clotting. A poorly functioning liver can create blood flow problems and increase pressure in the vein that leads to the liver (portal vein). This can cause portal hypertension, which may force blood to find an alternate vein. The vein can burst if it’s too small, causing serious internal bleeding (variceal bleeding).

A poorly functioning liver is unable to properly extract iron from the blood and store it for later use. This can result in anemia.

A healthy liver also helps convert sugars into glucose and store it for energy. Too much sugar in the bloodstream can lead to insulin resistance or type 2 diabetes.

Blood tests can reveal the presence of hepatitis C antibodies in the bloodstream. If you have antibodies, it means you’ve been exposed to the virus. In most cases, a second blood test is used to confirm a hepatitis C diagnosis.

Skin, Hair, and Nails (Integumentary System)

A protein molecule called hemoglobin is found in red blood cells. Hemoglobin transports oxygen and iron to cells throughout the body. Iron is crucial in sustaining cells that make up healthy skin, fingernails, toenails, and hair.

Bilirubin is another important substance in hemoglobin. When the liver can’t do its job, bilirubin can build up and cause your skin and the whites of your eyes to turn yellow (jaundice).

Endocrine and Immune Systems

The endocrine system regulates hormones. As part of the endocrine system, the thyroid gland delivers hormones into the bloodstream. Sometimes hepatitis C can cause the immune system to mistakenly attack or damage thyroid tissue. This can cause an overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism), which can lead to sleep disorders and weight loss. Underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism) can make you feel sluggish. According toThe Hepatitis Trust, this is more common in women than in men.

Overall Health

Many people infected with hepatitis C have no symptoms, especially in the earliest stages. Some report general fatigue, fever, or non-specific aches and pains.

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Toke Signals Radio 32: Weed 2 - A Mixed Bag! Marijuana Helps Epilepsy! KY Senate Passes CBD Bill!

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A Mixed Bag: "Weed 2" Documentary From Dr. Gupta

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Dr. Sanjay Gupta’s first medical cannabis documentary, “Weed,” changed the debate forever. Bringing into the national consciousness as it did the plight of parents who in many cases are forced to choose between breaking the law, treating their kids, or moving, “Weed” fomented a revolution in awareness of the healing powers of pot.

New Review of Epilepsy and Medical Marijuana Provides Scientific Evidence

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The medical research group American Herbal Pharmacopoeia (AHP) has issued a new scientific review entitled "Cannabis in the Treatment of Epilepsy," which it is offering for free to the public. The review compiles much of the leading and historical research on epilepsy and cannabis (medical marijuana) for use by scientists, physicians, patients, and parents, as well as those producing and manufacturing it for treatment.

Kentucky Senate Unanimously Passes CBD Cannabis Oil Bill

(Hemp News)

 

For the first time in history, the Kentucky Senate on Wednesday unanimously approved a bill which would legalize the medical use of marijuana-derived CBD oil.

N.H. House Approves Bill To Remove Criminal Penalties For Marijuana Possession

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The New Hampshire House of Representatives approved a bill 215-92 on Wednesday that would remove criminal penalties for possession of small amounts of marijuana. The strong bipartisan support for the bill indicates the measure could withstand a veto from Gov. Maggie Hassan, who has expressed disapproval for such legislation despite broad public support. The bill will now go to the Senate, where it will be scheduled for a public hearing.

For 1st Time, N.Y. Assembly Includes Medical Marijuana In One-House Budget Bill

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The New York State Assembly on Wednesday introduced and passed their one-house budget proposal, which, for the first time ever, includes the New York’s comprehensive medical marijuana proposal – the Compassionate Care Act (A.6357-A -Gottfried) / S.4406-A -Savino). As the Assembly gathered to pass the measure, dozens of patients, families, caregivers and healthcare providers descended on Albany to press the State Senate to pass the Compassionate Care Act.

Minnesota Medical Marijuana Talks Stall; Law Enforcement Won't Budge

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A bill which would legalize medical marijuana has stalled at Minnesota's Capitol, but supporters say they will continue pushing for Governor Mark Dayton's support on the issue. Gov. Dayton has said a "compromise" with state law enforcement officials is necessary to win his support -- but law enforcement has refused to compromise.

Colorado Gets $2 Million In Marijuana Sales Taxes - In First Month

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Legalization is raking in the cash for Colorado, where state coffers are $2 million fatter from taxes on recreational marijuana from January, the very first month it was legal to sell non-medicinal cannabis in the Rocky Mountain State.

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Toke Signals Radio 31: OR Activists Vow To Make Ballot! WA Issues 1st Weed License! CO Cops Want More Pot Money!

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Oregon Legislature Fails On Marijuana Legalization; Initiative Campaigns Promise A Solution

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In light of recent news that the Oregon Legislature has abandoned meaningful reforms, initiative activists are moving forward with a new phase in their campaign to end criminal penalties for marijuana.

Washington: Liquor Board Issues First Recreational Marijuana Licenses

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The Washington State Liquor Control Board on Wednesday issued the state's first licenses to produce and process recreational marijuana during a Board meeting at its headquarters in Olympia.

Colorado: Police Want More Money For Marijuana Enforcement

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Wait, this is legalization? Colorado's police chiefs are asking the state for more money for "marijuana enforcement," whining that they are "disappointed" in Governor John Hickenlooper's plan for how to spend cannabis taxes.

New Hampshire House Approves bill That Provides Legal Access To Medical Marijuana

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The New Hampshire House of Representatives on Thursday approved a bill 227-73 that will provide people who qualify for the state's medical marijuana program with legal access to medical marijuana while the state develops a system of regulated medical marijuana cultivation and distribution. The bill will now move to the Senate, where it will receive a public hearing.

Michigan Senate Moves To Let Landlords Ban Tenants From Smoking, Growing Medical Marijuana

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Michigan landlords could easily ban tenants who are medical marijuana patients from smoking or growing their medicine under a bill advanced on Tuesday by the state Senate.

Ohio: Medical Marijuana Has Popular Support, Lacks Money To Pass

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An overwhelming majority of Ohioans believe medical marijuana should be legal, according to a poll released last week. But the Buckeye State appears unlikely to change its cannabis laws this year, because a ballot drive doesn't have enough money, and the Republican-controlled Legislature won't bring the issue up for a vote.

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Is It Dangerous To Decriminalize Marijuana? A Physician's View

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A common theme used by those with a vested interest in the ‘War On Drugs’ is that there is a hidden hand at work: Big Cannabis. Big Cannabis is a ‘tool’ of the drug cartels and a danger to truth, justice and the American Way. They talk about the ‘intent’ of the voters to help terminal patients. They talk about marijuana financing heroin and cocaine. “Big Cannabis duped the voters to promote their criminal activity and profits.”

New Marijuana Study Says Everyone Knows You're High And You'll Likely Be Stoned Forever

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According to the American Journal of Medicine, you’re not making any sense, and everyone thinks you’re weird. Everyone can smell the marijuana on your breath and on your clothes, and everyone is laughing at you.

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Toke Signals Radio 30: AK Legalization Vote In August! KY, GA Medical Marijuana Bills! MD Legalization Bill!

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Alaska Marijuana Legalization Officially Makes August Ballot

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Alaska's voters will decide on August 19 if the state will be third to legalize marijuana and regulate and tax it sale.

Oregon Medical Marijuana Dispensary Registry Starts On Monday

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The Oregon Health Authority on Monday will begin registering dispensaries under the Oregon Medical Marijuana Program.

Kentucky Medical Marijuana Bill Approved By House Health and Welfare Committee

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The Kentucky House Health and Welfare Committee on Thursday approved a bill that would allow people suffering from conditions such as cancer, multiple sclerosis (MS), and HIV/AIDS to use medical marijuana by a vote of 9-5, following a public hearing.

Georgia Medical Marijuana Bill Approved By Committee, Heads For House Floor

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A bill that would make CBD oil, a non-psychoactive form of medical marijuana, available in Georgia was approved in committee late on Wednesday.

Maryland Senate Panel Takes Up Marijuana Legalization, Decrim

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Despite hostility from Governor Martin O'Malley, Maryland lawmakers are moving forward on bills which would either reduce marijuana penalties, or legalize cannabis entirely.

Maryland Senator Corrects Police Chief In Hearing On Marijuana Legalization

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I wish I could've been there. A clueless police chief was practically laughed out of the Maryland Legislature on Tuesday.

New Survey Shows Majority of Ohioans Support Marijuana Legalization

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A survey conducted by Quinnipiac University Polling Institute on February 12-17 shows 51 percent of registered Ohio voters support allowing adults to legally possess small amounts of marijuana for personal use. Only 44 percent of those polled were opposed.

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Medical Marijuana Bill Introduced In South Africa By Emotional Cancer Patient

By Chris Jay (Toke Signals)

 

Last week, a member of the South African Parliament made a heartfelt plea to President Jacob Zuma and the MP’s to consider his proposal for the introduction of the Medical Innovation Bill.

7 Ways You Can Avoid Becoming A Marijuana Arrest Statistic

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If you choose to use cannabis (and why wouldn’t you?), there are a few ways to minimize the chances of your becoming one of the 700,000-plus people who will be arrested for it this year.

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Toke Signals Radio 29: Epilepsy Foundation Supports Medical Marijuana! Legal Oregon In 2014? CA May Have To Wait!

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Epilepsy Foundation Calls For Increased Medical Marijuana Access and Research

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In a groundbreaking statement on Thursday, the Epilepsy Foundation called for increased medical marijuana access and research to treat epilepsy.

Medical Marijuana Group Certifies First Dispensaries In Effort To Institute Quality Standards

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Patient advocacy group Americans for Safe Access (ASA) on Thursday certified the first two dispensaries in the country for its new nationwide program that verifies the quality and reliability of products sold at licensed medical marijuana businesses. The certifications issued to Berkeley Patients Group and SPARC of San Francisco are based on the Patient Focused Certification (PFC) program, the only nonprofit, third-party certification for the medical marijuana industry based on new quality standards issued by the American Herbal Products Association (AHPA) and the American Herbal Pharmacopeia (AHP).

Major Marijuana Legalization Measure Off The Table In California Until 2016

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What's up with California? Despite its reputation as a weed-friendly state and polls showing a majority of residents are ready to legalize marijuana, it looks like it's going to be at least two more years before the Golden State's going to get 'er done.

Oregon Activists Look to End Marijuana Prohibition in 2014

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A bill that would ask Oregon voters if they want to legalize marijuana while leaving the regulations up to the Legislature passed its first committee last Thursday. Senate Bill 1556 passed the Senate Judiciary Committee on a 3-2 vote, with all Democrats supporting it and all Republicans opposing. The bill now goes to the Senate Rules Committee.

Washington House Approves Bill To Gut Medical Marijuana Law

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The Washington state House just before midnight on Monday approved a measure gutting the state's medical cannabis law, claiming the move is necessary to "bring it into line" with the still-unimplemented legal recreational marijuana market created by Initiative 502.

Washington Liquor Control Board Limits Marijuana Licenses To One Per Applicant

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The Washington State Liquor Control Board (Board) on Wednesday approved staff’s recommendations to limit the number of individual marijuana producer licenses to one (from the previous limit of three) and initially limit production at 70 percent, clearing a path for the agency to begin issuing producer and processor licenses.

Parents: THCA Tincture Works Just As Well As CBD For Pediatric Seizures. Here's How To Make It.

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Most parents and other patients don't realize they could fight seizures just as effectively with uncarboxylated THC — that is, tetrahydrocannabinolic acid, THC acid or THCA — as they could with CBD. Furthermore, THCA is no more psychoactive than is CBD, thus allaying parental concerns about getting their children high. No psychoactive effects are experienced from THCA that hasn’t been carboxylated to THC.

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Menace Demarco - The Bird Is The Word (Official Music Video)

This young man is right: he's about to be a household name.



"Real music organizes people to DO shit"

Toke Signals Radio 27: Nobel For Legalization? Drug Warrior Gets Earful! AK Marijuana Vote In Aug.!

The 27th episode of Toke Signals Radio with host Steve Elliott takes a look at some of the biggest marijuana news stories of the week.

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Uruguay's President Nominated For Nobel Peace Price For Legalizing Marijuana

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Uruguay's President Jose "Pepe" Mujica has been nominated for this year's Nobel Peace Price. According to advocates, President Mujica's legalization of marijuana in his country is "a tool for peace and understanding."

Oregon Congressman Blasts Drug Official For Marijuana Cluelessness

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An Oregon Congressman on Tuesday blasted the deputy director of the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy after failing to get a straight answer to his question about the supposed dangers of marijuana.

Alaska Voters Will Decide On Marijuana Legalization In August

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"North To The Future" is Alaska's state motto, and the future is cannabis legalization, according to the polls. State voters will get a chance to have their say at the ballot box on August 19 after supporters collected enough signatures to qualify an initiative for the ballot.

Missouri Lawmaker Files Marijuana Legalization Bill

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A state lawmaker has filed a bill that would legalize and tax marijuana in Missouri, which has some of the harshest pot laws in the nation.

Oklahoma Marijuana Legalization Bill Introduced; GOP Ignores It

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A bill has been introduced in the Oklahoma State Senate to legalize marijuana for recreational purposes for adults age 21 and older.

D.C. Council Votes To Decriminalize Marijuana, End Possession Arrests

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The D.C. Council on Tuesday took a major step to decriminalizing marijuana in the nation’s capital by voting 11-1 in favor of a bill that would eliminate criminal penalties for the possession of one ounce or less of marijuana and treat possession as a civil offense.

9,000-Year-Old Hemp Fabric Found In Turkey

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Archaeological excavations in Turkey have revealed a 9,000-year-old hemp-linen fabric in the ground at the site of a burned house. The fabric was wrapped around the skeleton of a baby.

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The Hash Adventures: Or, How I Learned To Relax and Love My Medicine

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Jeremy Webb's compelling account of how he became a medical marijuana patient, and how he became accustomed to his hash oil treatments.

 

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8 Years On Facebook In 1 Minute (Lots of Weed)

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Toke Signals Radio 26: Americans Want Legal Pot! Hemp Farm Bill! U.K. Cannabis Poisoning Is B.S.!

The 26th episode of Toke Signals Radio with host Steve Elliott takes a look at some of the biggest marijuana news stories of the week.

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New Poll Shows Majority Of Americans Support Marijuana Legalization

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Yet another national poll has shown Americans want legal cannabis. A solid majority -- 55 percent -- of Americans support marijuana legalization, according to a new poll from NBC News and the Wall Street Journal. That majority would back nationwide laws similar to the ones in Colorado and Washington state, which allow adults over 21 to possess limited amounts of cannabis for personal use.

Farm Bill Passes House With Hemp Research Intact

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The Farm Bill passed in the U.S. House of Representatives on Thursday morning by a vote of 251 to 166, including the hemp provision. "This is a big first step towards allowing American farmers to once again grow industrial hemp," according to VoteHemp.org.

Groundbreaking Bill Reforming Federal Drug Sentences Passes Senate Judiciary Committee

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The U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee on Thursday passed bipartisan sentencing reform legislation that would reduce the federal prison population, decrease racial disparities, save taxpayer money, and reunite nonviolent drug law offenders with their families sooner.

Experts Agree: British 'Cannabis Poisoning' Is B.S.

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How does one die from “poisoning” when the substance in question is one of the most non-toxic substances known to man? That’s a very relevant question to be asking today, as a British story of a woman dying supposedly of “cannabis poisoning” went viral on the web. Doctors and cannabis experts tell us that someone “overdosing on marijuana” is ridiculous, and virtually impossible.

Florida Voters Will Get To Decide On Medical Marijuana In November

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Floridians will get to decide the medical marijuana question for themselves this November. A measure that would amend the state constitution to allow the medicinal use of cannabis in the Sunshine State cleared its final hurdle on Monday when the Florida Supreme Court approved its language.

New Pro-Marijuana Billboards To Go Up Around Super Bowl Responding To New Anti-Pot Billboard

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The Marijuana Policy Project (MPP) will launch two new billboards Thursday night near MetLife stadium, where the Super Bowl will be played on Sunday, in response to the anti-marijuana billboard posted yesterday by Smart Approaches to Marijuana, a group led by Patrick Kennedy that is working to keep marijuana illegal.

Cops Set Up Fake 'Drug Checkpoint' Signs; Detain And Search Drivers Who React

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Checkpoints specifically to search for drugs are illegal, but that hasn’t stopped local cops in Mayfield Heights, Ohio, from still finding a way to violate people’s rights and conduct unreasonable searches — fake drug checkpoints.

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Worth Repeating: Top 10 Studies Showing Medical Marijuana Helps Fight Parkinson's Disease

By Ron Marczyk (Toke Signals)

I have felt my own mortality and was humbled to learn that two long-time friends my age have been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, both within the last few months of each other. My friends, and millions of others, are searching for any new treatment that could heal and restore brain homeostasis and halt the progression of this neurodegenerative disease.

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