Transcending Social Norms: Mary Janes – The Women of Weed
Filmmaker Windy Borman and music icon Melissa Etheridge weigh in on the film “Mary Janes: Women of Weed” and how women are influencing change.
On Mothers & Marijuana: 7 Celebrities Talk About Smoking While Parenting
Mothers are increasingly leading cannabis reform efforts in the United States. Across the country, mothers have pushed forward laws — even in conservative states — allowing for the use of THC or CBD for children with severe epilepsy and other illnesses. One such “she-ro” is Heather Shuker of the Pennsylvania Medical Cannabis Society, who began…
Is CBD oil legal? The current legal status of CBD in 2018
The state of confusion surrounding CBD was heightened recently after a new legal decision by a federal appeals court, causing many to ask: Is CBD oil legal? But the truth is, the hazy grey legal status of CBD hasn’t really changed much in the U.S., and we’ll explain why. Is CBD oil legal federally? In…
The DEA is trying to kill Utah’s medical marijuana initiative before it reaches voters
A voter-led initiative to implement a medical marijuana program in Utah has been facing opposition since it gained enough signatures to make it onto the ballot in November. Led by the state’s medical community, the opposition has now gained the support of a local division of the Drug Enforcement Administration, sparking controversy about whether federal…
Cannabis & Traditional Chinese Medicine
You don’t hear a lot about cannabis use in Traditional Chinese Medicine, but the plant has a long history with the practice. Known as da ma in Chinese medicine, cannabis is considered one of the 50 “fundamental” herbs of TCM. The Chinese goddess Ma Gu, a name that literally means “hemp maiden,” is associated with…
Yet another study suggests that cannabis could help solve the opioid crisis
A new study from researchers at the University at Buffalo School of Pharmacy, New York found that medical cannabis helped improve the quality of life among patients afflicted with chronic pain and reduced their opioid use. The 29 patients involved in the study all had conditions that qualified them for New York State’s medical cannabis…
Mothers Lead International Fight for Medical Marijuana
Around the world, mothers are on the frontlines of demanding legal access to cannabis products for their children who suffer from epilepsy and other ailments. Often, these mothers have risked their freedom to provide medicine for their offspring. Sometimes they have actually shamed the authorities into changing the law — but still face the prospect…
Could a CBD store be coming to a mall near you?
Cannabidiol, or CBD, is the hottest thing in alternative wellness. It’s one of more than 400 compounds in the cannabis plant, but unlike its famous cousin, THC, CBD does not get users high. So what is a CBD store? CBD shops and kiosks are popping up all around the U.S., selling hemp-derived CBD products, from…
Cannabis Aids With Depression
The natural chemical compounds found in the cannabis plant show very promising results when it comes to this ailment. Because depression affects such a staggering amount of people worldwide, it’s quite important to understand how cannabis functions in battling its mechanisms. Although it cannot be understood as a life-threatening disorder at first, depression can easily spiral…
