MassRoots Inc., the Denver-based social network for the cannabis industry, has tapped a former Autodesk and Salesforce executive as its chief technology officer. MassRoots hired Lance Galey, who headed the development of core infrastructure and platform services for several Salesforce software-as-a-service applications. Galey, who also has worked in similar capacities for Disney and Amazon, will…
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We know medical cannabis has been around for thousands of years. However, the stigma attached to it nowadays has made it harder to access and obtain information about it. Like all types of medicine, the patient should be well informed about the different types of cannabis that can benefit whatever condition they may have. The more…
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A new study published in JAMA Psychiatry has found that the continued use of cannabis — even over the course of years or decades — has minimal effects on long-term health. The Study The study was conducted by a team of researchers led by Arizona State University’s Madeline H. Meier. It examined the effects of cannabis…
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The fight to legalize marijuana in the United States keeps moving forward. Some of the biggest news of the week comes from Washington D.C, where the U.S. Senate has taken action to allow banking services for the cannabis industry. Other highlights include a push in Pennsylvania to legalize marijuana for recreational purposes, as well as…
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The lack of formal university studies on medical marijuana has left the public waiting for more concrete evidence on the broad benefits and consequences on its use. With more studies, doctors can confidently prescribe MMJ to more patients without worrying that it might not help with symptoms. A Colorado University has been granted a substantial $1.2…
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The idea of getting blood-tested for cannabis strikes fear into many. But, is blood testing really all that effective? How does it compare to urine testing? These questions and more are all answered below. Read on for the scoop on cannabis blood testing. The scoop on cannabis blood testing Blood testing is the best…
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Regulators in Alaska on Thursday approved the state’s first licenses for the legal growth and testing of cannabis, marking another monumental day for the state’s burgeoning cannabis industry. The licenses Testing and growth operations were given higher priority by the Marijuana Control Board (MCB) –located in the state’s capital of Anchorage– to ensure that retail…
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Whether or not marijuana is chemically addictive is still up for debate. However, the psychological addiction that many people experience is well documented and often exemplified through withdrawal symptoms. Cannabis withdrawal is the result of overused cannabinoid receptors that struggle to return to their “normal state”. Self-control your withdrawal Marijuana use can become a habit…
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We recognize the wonders of medical cannabis and the benefits it can have on its patients. But there are a lot of aspects of medical cannabis that fly under the radar to the general populous. If these benefits may be somewhat familiar to you and for more information, we definitely have you covered. Simply follow…
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Our Skin Deep series has gone over the basics of how topicals work, as well as how they can help treat conditions like psoriasis, eczema, and acne. Cannabis-infused creams, balms, and salves are extremely useful for specific skin conditions. But, even if you don’t have a skin condition, there are some very good reasons why…
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BOULDER — Boulder police last weekend arrested the man accused of causing a hash oil explosion at the Rodeway Inn & Suites Boulder Broker Hotel in April — an arrest delayed by almost two months after a hospital released him without notifying investigators. Jonathan Tarr, 34, initially was detained by police on April 20, but…
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At the moment last week when Denver marijuana entrepreneur Ross Vaisman received a license to open his recreational cannabis storefront on West Colfax Avenue, he made history as the first person in the city to beat back an effort by officials to stymie his plans. The license granted Thursday to the Pig N’ Whistle came…
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