Thousands of patients with legal access to medical marijuana might soon be in danger of arrest for using it in New Mexico. As medical cards expire, and patients try to get renewals, significant delays in the process are endangering the health and freedom on people in the state. State fails to keep up There are…
DetailsMany people with attention deficit disorder have found relief with cannabis. But, is this just self-medication or can the herb actually treat the condition? The first segment of HERB’s new mental health series, All Kinds of Minds, takes a close-up look at how this controversial plant impacts ADD and ADHD. Here’s what everyone should know…
DetailsYou’ve just stopped using cannabis, and you’ve been having the wildest dreams of your life. Sound familiar? Turns out that crazy post-herb dreams are a real thing. This final segment of our Sweet Dreams series gives you the details on just why we have vivid dreams after quitting cannabis. Cannabis and REM sleep As mentioned earlier…
DetailsIllegal, dangerous, addictive, unhealthy: These are some of the words you might expect to hear coming from the lips of cannabis’ biggest critics. Critics whose arguments are antiquated and in many cases unfounded. Today’s culture is influenced more by athletes and celebrities, than by politicians and religious leaders. As a result, the people are demanding change…
DetailsA new study claiming that cannabis use could lead to illnesses in users’ children and that cannabis damages DNA, is being refuted by a leading cannabis researcher, who stated that it “is time to move beyond reefer madness.” The controversial study The study in question was conducted by researchers at the University of Western Australia (UWS).…
DetailsSince the passing of Pennsylvania’s Senate Bill 3 – the medical cannabis laws – details have been constantly changed, and not in the favor of those patients who have been waiting years to receive this life-saving medication. Recent discussions this week, however, prove that parents who spent time fighting for their severely ill children might be…
DetailsBig Apple tokers exhaled a sigh of relief in November 2014, when Mayor Bill de Blasio instated a new policy barring arrest for possession of under 25 grams of cannabis. New York City had long been the pot bust capital of the USA, and after the new policy the smell of fragrant smoke was present on the city streets…
DetailsWith the recent day honoring our soldiers who made the ultimate sacrifice, Americans need to think about how we treat our veterans who actually survive, only to bring the war home in their minds. Why are we not giving them every opportunity to heal? They fought for our nation, and our freedoms, should they not get…
DetailsA New Mexico family has returned home from Colorado after successfully treating their epileptic baby with cannabis oil after doctors said that of successful treatment was unlikely. A rare condition Ernie and Nicole Nunez, of Albuquerque, had been trying for months to successfully treat their infant daughter Amylea after she was diagnosed with a rare form of…
DetailsGrowing up and even during our teenage years, we are told that Marijuana is a very dangerous and addictive drug. Authoritative figures whether it be our parents, teacher, the media (usually) influences into believing that it truly risky and that it can destroy our lives. Apparently, it is even noted to be more dangerous than…
DetailsEvery day, researchers are finding new evidence to back up their claim that cannabis can be used for a number of medical conditions. In order to reach these results, scientists have had to conduct trial experiments to learn more about the effects of cannabis on the body. While these tests are conducted within labs and are quite promising, it’s been difficult for…
DetailsThe big wave in conservative communities in cannabis is CBD oil. It doesn’t cause the “high” of THC, which so many people seem to have a problem with. But CBD only helps with a few conditions. THC is the true healer. Compared to the side effects of most pharmaceuticals, feeling good is a benefit, not…
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