Thursday, June 30, 2011
Animals Getting High: New Book
This story comes to us courtesy of Huffington Post: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/06/30/animals-high-drugs_n_887849.html?ref=fb&src=sp
After a long day of roaming the wild, can you blame a bird for throwing back a few fermented berries?
Perhaps not, according to author and neuroscientist David Linden, who says that wild animals will "voluntarily and repeatedly consume psychoactive plants and fungi," much like humans.
In his new book, The Compass of Pleasure: How Our Brains Make Fatty Foods, Orgasm, Exercise, Marijuana, Generosity, Vodka, Learning, and Gambling Feel So Good, Linden discusses an array of wild creatures getting stoned on pretty much whatever they can get their claws on.
The list includes birds, elephants and monkeys that scavenge for naturally fermented berries as well as African boars, porcupines and gorillas that ingest the hallucinogenic iboga plant. There are also goats getting a jump by munching on wild coffee berries and, of course, the infamous magic mushroom-loving flying reindeer.
An excerpt from the book explains:
But do we really know whether these animals like the psychoactive effects of the drug, or are they just willing to put up with them as a side effect of consuming a valuable food source? After all, fermented fruit is a tasty and nutritious meal. While it’s hard to dissociate these motivations in animals, many cases suggest that the psychoactive effect is the primary motivator for consumption. Often, only a tiny amount of plant or fungus is consumed, so while its nutritional effect is minuscule its psychoactive effect is large.
As Linden puts it, "Bob Dylan and Siberian Reindeer Agree: Everybody Must Get Stoned."
Canada Allows Vaporizers on Planes and In Airports
A report from our friends at The Weed Blog tells us that Canada allows vaporizers on planes and in airports. Read the entire article HERE: http://www.theweedblog.com/canada-allows-vaporizers-on-planes-and-in-airports/
While I know that the Volcano is considered the Rolls Royce of vaporizers, I love love love the Vapor Brothers Vapor Cannon...for a plane though something like a portable Vapor Genie pipe would be kick ass...
Medical Marijuana Strain of the Day: Key Lime Kush
If you are dealing with poor appetite, anxiety, aches and pains or social phobia this might be the strain for you. Mostly indica, Key Lime Kush is light green with incredible frosty crystals. The aroma is sweet, with a hint of lime. Flavor is a bit sour and does taste of lime. Happy, euphoric effects with mind and body relaxation.
US Golfer Admits He Smoked Pot Mid-Round on Nationwide Tour
US Golfer Admits He Smoked Pot Mid-Round on Nationwide Tour
I am a little disappointed in Mr. Garrigus for calling cannabis a "drug" and calling his use of it "stupid" after all, the man is a fantastic golfer so it is obvious his toking did nothing to hinder his performance, if anything it improved his focus.
Methinks this is an issue of his hand being forced to say what THEY want him to say in order to save his career...sad...
All My Friends are Stoners by Rich Hardesty
Some music on this lovely Thursday :) No image but you don't need one, the song is awesome!
Wednesday, June 29, 2011
Annual Deaths from Marijuana
In light of the Tylenol recall thought I'd post these handy statistics from NORML...
New Feature: Funny Sh*t
Our new feature is called Funny Sh*t...not necessarily always 420 related but we thought we'd share some of the funniest things we find with our readers :)
Here is Jack Vale making shoppers paranoid last Christmas:
Here is Jack Vale making shoppers paranoid last Christmas:
Medical Marijuana Strain of the Day: Grand Daddy Purple
This is an indica with a purple color streaked with neon green. Almost no hairs but lots of crystals on the bud. Mild smell, with a mild spicy taste that is smooth. Very light and calming effects but great for pain relief, day time use, anytime you want to keep your mind clear while still reaping the benefits of medical marijuana.
Tuesday, June 28, 2011
Inhaled Cannabis May Keep Brain Cancer in Remission
According to a report by http://medicalmarijuana411.com INHALED cananbis (smoked or vaporized) may inhibit brain cancer growth:
http://medicalmarijuana411.com/mmj411_v3/?p=8815
http://medicalmarijuana411.com/mmj411_v3/?p=8815
Monday, June 27, 2011
Medical Marijuana Strain of the Day: Dutch Treat
This beauty hails from the magical land of Amsterdam. It is an 80/20 Indica/Sativa hybrid with a dense texture and light green color with golden trichomes. Hairs are dark orange. The scent is pine and sweet with a candy flavor.
Reports rate this strain as mood elevating and excellent for bipolar disorder, anxiety, ADHD, mild pain, headaches and depression.
Sunday, June 26, 2011
Food, Inc.
We also watched Food Inc and would highly recommend this documentary. Not only does it convince us further of the benefits of hemp for food purposes it has made us decide to be far more selective when buying food. Very intense and shocking...
Our Review Of The Union: The Business Behind Getting High
We just watched the documentary entitled "The Union: The Business Behind Getting High" which is almost 2 hours long. It is by far the most comprehensive documentary on cannabis that we've ever seen. In addition to scientists, professors, law enforcement and legal professionals and medical professionals, the documentary features Tommy Chong and Joe Rogan.
We would recommend this documentary to everyone and anyone...we watched via Netflix...
Medical Marijuana Strain of the Day: Mango
Mango is an indica with dark crystals and brown hairs. It has a fruity scent and mild skunk flavor with berry undertones. Mango is potent and the buzz comes on almost immediately, this is not a creeper buzz. Experts recommend this strain for anxiety and insomnia.
Can Cannabis Alleviate Lyme Disease Symptoms?
This article by author Bruce D. Budnik talks about how medicinal cannabis can be used to alleviate the uncomfortable symptoms caused by Lyme Disease, a common disease carried by ticks.
Cannabis Alleviates Symptoms of Lyme Disease
By Bruce D. Budnik
Living in the rural areas where there is tall grass and bushes everywhere, lies a creature that can make you very ill from its bite. There are many different species of ticks, but only few are able to infect us with a deadly virus. Emedicine.com- "Ticks are arthropods, like spiders. There are more than 800 species of ticks throughout the world." It's true to say that they are uncontrollable and can attach to anyone of any age. Unfortunately, there is barely much you can do about the number of them in your yards and surrounding woodlands. They can travel with many different animals like; dogs, cats, cattle, raccoons, rabbits and humans. They are attracted to warm, dark spots of the body barely visible with the human eye, making them even harder to spot. I think all could agree a bug clinging to your skin without your knowledge is rather creepy and scary. I'm sure we all remember one time or another child or adult, discovering one stuck on us.
Emedicine.com-"Ticks are the leading carriers (vectors) of diseases to humans in the United States, second only to mosquitoes worldwide." That is a staggering comparison statement considering West Nile Virus is at fault to so many lost lives through the years. Along with other life threatening illnesses mosquitos' carry pose a high threat as well. In schools nationwide, health classes teach children proper behavior to prevent Deer Tick bites. There are known precautions that can be made to prevent them from biting such as; long sleeves, jeans, boots, long socks and checking yourselves, along with children, on a basis after being in the garden, lawn or anywhere they could possibly dwell.
Promptly remove the tick with tweezers, making sure to remove all the legs from the skin, wrap it in foil, bring to your doctor to have it cleared as a tick with Lyme disease or not. Deer tick bites left untreated show a red, target like ring around the surface area of the bite, resulting in " Lyme Disease" or "Lyme Borreliosis." This is a serious matter, resulting in so much pain that you may end up in a wheel chair or even bed stricken for days at a time. It takes away the enjoyable aspects of life and can make you're everyday routine miserable. We all know suffering from intense pain is no laughing matter, and being nauseous constantly is a burden within it's self. This is what this disease places in you're body, sucking precious time from your life, you're mind as well.
Many doctors treat this disease with a regiment of antibiotics. This is the efficient way to cure this disease. Although antibiotics can upset you're stomach, affecting appetite severely. Which can result in weight loss as the disease progress. Headaches come and go and can include wretched migraines. They can be so unforgiving and punishable taking a toll on you every single time. Regular sleeping patterns will be constantly interrupted causing chronic fatigue and disrupting ones circadian rhythm. Brutal sharp pains running all the way up your temples causing pain in your forehead and eyes. Stiffness down your neck, back, legs and joints can make you feel helpless, tired and irritable.
Lyme disease can come and go, but for some it wont let up. In most severe cases, this is classified as " Chronic Lyme Disease" with people suffering constantly, not in spurts. Many people with Lyme disease may not think cannabis could be one of the more affective long-term medicines to help alleviate symptoms. Cannabis is a safer, more soothing medication that can eliminate pain in all forms.
Medically, cannabis can be used for many reasons. It fights the aches in your joints and pain throughout your whole body. The more potent the strain brings on the more potent medication. This could be the answer to questions about cannabis being an alternative medicine with the people suffering from "Lyme Disease" who are looking for other, more natural methods of healing. Cannabis can provide the energy needed to make it through the rough days when your symptoms are high. During the evening it can make lying down and falling asleep a delightful occasion, instead of a frustrating restless one. After a great night sleep, you could wake up feeling refreshed instead of sore and tired.
In the morning cannabis is an incredible way to help loosen your joints and stiffness from previous nights tossing and turning. The unfortunate early sunrises when you woke up sick and tired could truly be a thing of the past. Ingesting cannabis will make your appetite stronger, bringing some much needed nutrition. Walking instead of limping, around the house brings back pleasant mornings. Also for the non-smokers you could have a tasty, potent and original edible medication of your choice.
Ask you're doctor or physician about medical cannabis on what opinions they have. This could be a breaking point in you're life, helping to dissipate most symptoms of Lyme disease. If all other methods of alleviating pain become hopeless cannabis could officially help you. Like a general, Lyme disease truly shows no mercy and no surrender; its time to show it whose going to be the last one standing. See additional articles in The Cannabis Times.
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?Cannabis-Alleviates-Symptoms-of-Lyme-Disease!&id=4979819
Cannabis Alleviates Symptoms of Lyme Disease
By Bruce D. Budnik
Living in the rural areas where there is tall grass and bushes everywhere, lies a creature that can make you very ill from its bite. There are many different species of ticks, but only few are able to infect us with a deadly virus. Emedicine.com- "Ticks are arthropods, like spiders. There are more than 800 species of ticks throughout the world." It's true to say that they are uncontrollable and can attach to anyone of any age. Unfortunately, there is barely much you can do about the number of them in your yards and surrounding woodlands. They can travel with many different animals like; dogs, cats, cattle, raccoons, rabbits and humans. They are attracted to warm, dark spots of the body barely visible with the human eye, making them even harder to spot. I think all could agree a bug clinging to your skin without your knowledge is rather creepy and scary. I'm sure we all remember one time or another child or adult, discovering one stuck on us.
Emedicine.com-"Ticks are the leading carriers (vectors) of diseases to humans in the United States, second only to mosquitoes worldwide." That is a staggering comparison statement considering West Nile Virus is at fault to so many lost lives through the years. Along with other life threatening illnesses mosquitos' carry pose a high threat as well. In schools nationwide, health classes teach children proper behavior to prevent Deer Tick bites. There are known precautions that can be made to prevent them from biting such as; long sleeves, jeans, boots, long socks and checking yourselves, along with children, on a basis after being in the garden, lawn or anywhere they could possibly dwell.
Promptly remove the tick with tweezers, making sure to remove all the legs from the skin, wrap it in foil, bring to your doctor to have it cleared as a tick with Lyme disease or not. Deer tick bites left untreated show a red, target like ring around the surface area of the bite, resulting in " Lyme Disease" or "Lyme Borreliosis." This is a serious matter, resulting in so much pain that you may end up in a wheel chair or even bed stricken for days at a time. It takes away the enjoyable aspects of life and can make you're everyday routine miserable. We all know suffering from intense pain is no laughing matter, and being nauseous constantly is a burden within it's self. This is what this disease places in you're body, sucking precious time from your life, you're mind as well.
Many doctors treat this disease with a regiment of antibiotics. This is the efficient way to cure this disease. Although antibiotics can upset you're stomach, affecting appetite severely. Which can result in weight loss as the disease progress. Headaches come and go and can include wretched migraines. They can be so unforgiving and punishable taking a toll on you every single time. Regular sleeping patterns will be constantly interrupted causing chronic fatigue and disrupting ones circadian rhythm. Brutal sharp pains running all the way up your temples causing pain in your forehead and eyes. Stiffness down your neck, back, legs and joints can make you feel helpless, tired and irritable.
Lyme disease can come and go, but for some it wont let up. In most severe cases, this is classified as " Chronic Lyme Disease" with people suffering constantly, not in spurts. Many people with Lyme disease may not think cannabis could be one of the more affective long-term medicines to help alleviate symptoms. Cannabis is a safer, more soothing medication that can eliminate pain in all forms.
Medically, cannabis can be used for many reasons. It fights the aches in your joints and pain throughout your whole body. The more potent the strain brings on the more potent medication. This could be the answer to questions about cannabis being an alternative medicine with the people suffering from "Lyme Disease" who are looking for other, more natural methods of healing. Cannabis can provide the energy needed to make it through the rough days when your symptoms are high. During the evening it can make lying down and falling asleep a delightful occasion, instead of a frustrating restless one. After a great night sleep, you could wake up feeling refreshed instead of sore and tired.
In the morning cannabis is an incredible way to help loosen your joints and stiffness from previous nights tossing and turning. The unfortunate early sunrises when you woke up sick and tired could truly be a thing of the past. Ingesting cannabis will make your appetite stronger, bringing some much needed nutrition. Walking instead of limping, around the house brings back pleasant mornings. Also for the non-smokers you could have a tasty, potent and original edible medication of your choice.
Ask you're doctor or physician about medical cannabis on what opinions they have. This could be a breaking point in you're life, helping to dissipate most symptoms of Lyme disease. If all other methods of alleviating pain become hopeless cannabis could officially help you. Like a general, Lyme disease truly shows no mercy and no surrender; its time to show it whose going to be the last one standing. See additional articles in The Cannabis Times.
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?Cannabis-Alleviates-Symptoms-of-Lyme-Disease!&id=4979819
Friday, June 24, 2011
Oldest Weed Stash Found in the Gobi Desert
This is old news, but I (Angela) remembered this fascinating news story from 2008. The oldest smoked marijuana stash was found in China and estimated to be 2700 years old. No one, and I mean no one, tells the story better than Michael K from Dlisted.
Medical Marijuana Strain of the Day -- Strawberry Cough
Strawberry Cough is a MMJ strain of approximately 18% average THC. It is 75% Sativa and 25% Indica. This strain smells and tastes like strawberry. It is reported that Strawberry Cough gives an energetic high with feelings of well-being.
Wednesday, June 22, 2011
Medical Marijuana Strain of the Day: Hindu Kush
Hindu Kush is a super potent indica with a gorgeous light green color and orange hairs. Smells floral and fresh, and tastes the same as the scent. Ideal for pain relief gives an intense buzz and relieves pain from the body in what can be described as a wavelike feeling. Great for muscle and joint discomfort and recommended for experienced tokers.
Gary Johnson Will Legalize Cannabis if Elected in 2012
STFU Hannity. Gary Johnson says MARIJUANA IS SAFER! The man speaks the truth...
Legislation To End U.S. Marijuana Prohibition Coming Thursday
By: Steve Elliot
http://www.tokeofthetown.com/
The first bill ever introduced in Congress to end federal marijuana prohibition is coming on Thursday, June 23. Historic, bipartisan legislation which would end the United States' war on marijuana -- and allow states to legalize, tax regulate and control cannabis commerce without federal interference -- will be introduced by Rep. Barney Frank (D-Mass.) and Rep. Ron Paul (R-Texas).
Co-sponsors of the bill include Rep. John Conyers (D-Mich.), Rep. Steve Cohen (D-Tenn.), Rep. Jared Polis (D-Colo.), and Rep. Barbara Lee (D-Calif.)
The legislation would limit the federal government's role in marijuana enforcement to cross-border or interstate smuggling, allowing people to legally grow, use or sell marijuana in states where it is legal.
Leading critics of the war on marijuana will explain the legislation's significance for state and national marijuana policy at a national press teleconference on Thursday.
A group of police and judges who fought on the front lines of the failed War On Drugs is announcing its support for the legislation, which is called the Ending Federal Marijuana Prohibition Act of 2011.
"Clearly the 'war on drugs' has failed, and nowhere is that more clear than with respect to marijuana," said Neill Franklin, a former Baltimore narcotics cop and executive director of Law Enforcement Against Prohibition (LEAP). "It baffles me that we arrest nearly 800,000 people on marijuana charges in this country each and every year at taxpayer expense when we could instead be taking in new tax revenue from legal and regulated marijuana sales.
"Making marijuana illegal hasn't prevented anyone from using it, but it has created a huge funding source that funnels billions of dollars in tax-free profits to violent drug cartels and gangs," Franklin said. "More and more cops now agree: Legalizing marijuana will improve public safety."
Photo: Jimmy Carter Library & Museum
Former President Jimmy Carter: "Maybe the increased tax burden on wealthy citizens necessary to pay for the war on drugs will help bring about a reform of America's drug policies"
Last week marked the 40th anniversary of President Richard Nixon's declaring war on marijuana and other drugs. In an op-ed in the New York Times last week, timed for the 40th anniversary, former President Jimmy Carter called for reforming marijuana laws.
The legislation also comes on the heels of the Global Commission on Drug Policy, which released a report on June 2 calling for a major paradigm shift in how our society deals with drugs, including calling for legal regulation of marijuana. The report sent a jolt around the world, generating thousands of international media stories.
The Commission is comprised of international dignitaries including Kofi Annan, former Secretary General of the United Nations; Richard Branson, entrepreneur, founder of the Virgin Group; and the former presidents of Brazil, Colombia, Mexico, and Switzerland. Representing the United States on the Commission are George P. Shultz, Paul Volcker and John Whitehead.
More than 46 percent of Californians voted last year to legalize marijuana in their state, and voters in Colorado, Washington and possibly other states expected to vote on the issue next year. In the past year, five state legislatures have considered legalizing marijuana, including California, Maine, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Washington state.
Sixteen states and the District of Columbia have legalized marijuana for medical use, but the federal Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) continues to arrest people under federal law, and U.S. Attorneys have in recent months sent threatening letters to state policymakers in an apparent attempt to meddle in state decision-making.
Rep. Frank's legislation would end state/federal conflicts over marijuana policy, reprioritize federal resources, and provide more room for states to do what is best for their own citizens, according to the Washington, D.C.-based Marijuana Policy Project (MPP).
You can write to your Representatives by using this handy form; just enter your state and zip code, and mention that you support the Ending Federal Marijuana Prohibition Act of 2011: https://writerep.house.gov/writerep/welcome.shtml
What: Tele-Press Conference on the Ending Federal Marijuana Prohibition Act of 2011
When: Thursday, June 23, 2 p.m. EST/11 a.m. PST
Call-In Info: 1-800-311-9404; Passcode: Marijuana
http://www.tokeofthetown.com/
The first bill ever introduced in Congress to end federal marijuana prohibition is coming on Thursday, June 23. Historic, bipartisan legislation which would end the United States' war on marijuana -- and allow states to legalize, tax regulate and control cannabis commerce without federal interference -- will be introduced by Rep. Barney Frank (D-Mass.) and Rep. Ron Paul (R-Texas).
Co-sponsors of the bill include Rep. John Conyers (D-Mich.), Rep. Steve Cohen (D-Tenn.), Rep. Jared Polis (D-Colo.), and Rep. Barbara Lee (D-Calif.)
The legislation would limit the federal government's role in marijuana enforcement to cross-border or interstate smuggling, allowing people to legally grow, use or sell marijuana in states where it is legal.
Leading critics of the war on marijuana will explain the legislation's significance for state and national marijuana policy at a national press teleconference on Thursday.
A group of police and judges who fought on the front lines of the failed War On Drugs is announcing its support for the legislation, which is called the Ending Federal Marijuana Prohibition Act of 2011.
"Clearly the 'war on drugs' has failed, and nowhere is that more clear than with respect to marijuana," said Neill Franklin, a former Baltimore narcotics cop and executive director of Law Enforcement Against Prohibition (LEAP). "It baffles me that we arrest nearly 800,000 people on marijuana charges in this country each and every year at taxpayer expense when we could instead be taking in new tax revenue from legal and regulated marijuana sales.
"Making marijuana illegal hasn't prevented anyone from using it, but it has created a huge funding source that funnels billions of dollars in tax-free profits to violent drug cartels and gangs," Franklin said. "More and more cops now agree: Legalizing marijuana will improve public safety."
Photo: Jimmy Carter Library & Museum
Former President Jimmy Carter: "Maybe the increased tax burden on wealthy citizens necessary to pay for the war on drugs will help bring about a reform of America's drug policies"
Last week marked the 40th anniversary of President Richard Nixon's declaring war on marijuana and other drugs. In an op-ed in the New York Times last week, timed for the 40th anniversary, former President Jimmy Carter called for reforming marijuana laws.
The legislation also comes on the heels of the Global Commission on Drug Policy, which released a report on June 2 calling for a major paradigm shift in how our society deals with drugs, including calling for legal regulation of marijuana. The report sent a jolt around the world, generating thousands of international media stories.
The Commission is comprised of international dignitaries including Kofi Annan, former Secretary General of the United Nations; Richard Branson, entrepreneur, founder of the Virgin Group; and the former presidents of Brazil, Colombia, Mexico, and Switzerland. Representing the United States on the Commission are George P. Shultz, Paul Volcker and John Whitehead.
More than 46 percent of Californians voted last year to legalize marijuana in their state, and voters in Colorado, Washington and possibly other states expected to vote on the issue next year. In the past year, five state legislatures have considered legalizing marijuana, including California, Maine, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Washington state.
Sixteen states and the District of Columbia have legalized marijuana for medical use, but the federal Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) continues to arrest people under federal law, and U.S. Attorneys have in recent months sent threatening letters to state policymakers in an apparent attempt to meddle in state decision-making.
Rep. Frank's legislation would end state/federal conflicts over marijuana policy, reprioritize federal resources, and provide more room for states to do what is best for their own citizens, according to the Washington, D.C.-based Marijuana Policy Project (MPP).
You can write to your Representatives by using this handy form; just enter your state and zip code, and mention that you support the Ending Federal Marijuana Prohibition Act of 2011: https://writerep.house.gov/writerep/welcome.shtml
What: Tele-Press Conference on the Ending Federal Marijuana Prohibition Act of 2011
When: Thursday, June 23, 2 p.m. EST/11 a.m. PST
Call-In Info: 1-800-311-9404; Passcode: Marijuana
Tuesday, June 21, 2011
Montana Man Faces Possible Life in Prison for 3 Grams of Marijuana
via http://www.thcfinder.com/
Category: News | Posted on Thu, March, 31st 2011 by THCFinder(The Missoulian) [I]n a Missoula County courtroom… an eight-woman, four-man jury found Matthew Otto, 27, guilty of a single charge of criminal distribution of dangerous drugs – in this case, 3 grams (well under an ounce) of marijuana. Otto faces a maximum penalty of life in prison and a $50,000 fine.
Well under an ounce? How about close to a tenth of an ounce? Regardless, Montana law defines sales or distribution (giving) any amount of marijuana as a felony and allows for a one year to life prison sentence and $50,000 fine. Otto is lucky he wasn’t within 1,000 feet of a school or an additional three years minimum would be added.
Otto stood accused of sharing a bowl of his medical marijuana with two friends in a car traveling down Reserve Street, where the trio passed a Missoula County Sheriff’s detective on his way home from work last November.
How many times do I have to tell you people to not smoke pot in your freakin’ car?!? Even if parked but especially if moving!
Both [Deputy Missoula County Attorney Andrew] Paul and [Public Defender Chris] Daly questioned potential jurors closely as to their experiences with and attitudes toward marijuana – medical and otherwise. Roughly half the 24 people from whom the eventual jury was chosen raised their hands in response to a question as to whether they’d smoked marijuana. While none had medical marijuana cards, five had family members with “green” cards.
Yes, because over half of US adults aged 50 or younger have tried marijuana. If that’s going to be a disqualification for jury duty, you’re going to find it increasingly hard to seat juries (as happened in Montana last year).
Samantha and Jordan Lambert, who was driving the car, originally told Missoula County Sheriff’s Detective Jon Gunter that they’d gotten the marijuana from Otto, according to court papers. Wednesday, they testified they didn’t remember who lit the bowl or where the marijuana in it came from.
Daly repeatedly pointed out that neither of the Lamberts was charged with possessing or distributing marijuana, even though the bowl was shared among the trio.
“The detective told me if I was honest with him about taking a hit off the pipe, I would not be in trouble,” Jordan Lambert testified.
[Missoula County Sheriff's Detective Jon] Gunter testified that as a narcotics investigator, he felt it was more important to home in on the source of the drug.
So this terribly dangerous 3g of medical marijuana that Otto distributed to Jordan Lambert wasn’t so dangerous that we needed to charge the pot-smoking non-medical-marijuana-patient driving the car; it was “more important to home in on the” legit medical marijuana patient who was “the source of the drug”? Otto didn’t hold a gun to Lambert’s head and force him to take hits while driving by an off-duty sheriff. Lambert made a choice to endanger other drivers on the road but the police feel the real danger is the patient medicating in the back seat?
read more: http://www.thcfinder.com/marijuana-blog/news/2011/03/montana-man-faces-possible-life-in-prison-for-3-grams-of-pot#ixzz1PyFgdGWL
Category: News | Posted on Thu, March, 31st 2011 by THCFinder(The Missoulian) [I]n a Missoula County courtroom… an eight-woman, four-man jury found Matthew Otto, 27, guilty of a single charge of criminal distribution of dangerous drugs – in this case, 3 grams (well under an ounce) of marijuana. Otto faces a maximum penalty of life in prison and a $50,000 fine.
Well under an ounce? How about close to a tenth of an ounce? Regardless, Montana law defines sales or distribution (giving) any amount of marijuana as a felony and allows for a one year to life prison sentence and $50,000 fine. Otto is lucky he wasn’t within 1,000 feet of a school or an additional three years minimum would be added.
Otto stood accused of sharing a bowl of his medical marijuana with two friends in a car traveling down Reserve Street, where the trio passed a Missoula County Sheriff’s detective on his way home from work last November.
How many times do I have to tell you people to not smoke pot in your freakin’ car?!? Even if parked but especially if moving!
Both [Deputy Missoula County Attorney Andrew] Paul and [Public Defender Chris] Daly questioned potential jurors closely as to their experiences with and attitudes toward marijuana – medical and otherwise. Roughly half the 24 people from whom the eventual jury was chosen raised their hands in response to a question as to whether they’d smoked marijuana. While none had medical marijuana cards, five had family members with “green” cards.
Yes, because over half of US adults aged 50 or younger have tried marijuana. If that’s going to be a disqualification for jury duty, you’re going to find it increasingly hard to seat juries (as happened in Montana last year).
Samantha and Jordan Lambert, who was driving the car, originally told Missoula County Sheriff’s Detective Jon Gunter that they’d gotten the marijuana from Otto, according to court papers. Wednesday, they testified they didn’t remember who lit the bowl or where the marijuana in it came from.
Daly repeatedly pointed out that neither of the Lamberts was charged with possessing or distributing marijuana, even though the bowl was shared among the trio.
“The detective told me if I was honest with him about taking a hit off the pipe, I would not be in trouble,” Jordan Lambert testified.
[Missoula County Sheriff's Detective Jon] Gunter testified that as a narcotics investigator, he felt it was more important to home in on the source of the drug.
So this terribly dangerous 3g of medical marijuana that Otto distributed to Jordan Lambert wasn’t so dangerous that we needed to charge the pot-smoking non-medical-marijuana-patient driving the car; it was “more important to home in on the” legit medical marijuana patient who was “the source of the drug”? Otto didn’t hold a gun to Lambert’s head and force him to take hits while driving by an off-duty sheriff. Lambert made a choice to endanger other drivers on the road but the police feel the real danger is the patient medicating in the back seat?
read more: http://www.thcfinder.com/marijuana-blog/news/2011/03/montana-man-faces-possible-life-in-prison-for-3-grams-of-pot#ixzz1PyFgdGWL
How to Get a Medical Cannabis Prescription
How to Get a Medical Marijuana Prescription
By http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Jasmin_Z
Medical marijuana, otherwise named medical cannabis is the use of cannabis for therapeutic purposes either as herbal or medical therapy. Cannabis or marijuana in layman's term has a long history of medical use and is also one of the most commonly abused illicit drugs. Marijuana is classified as Schedule I drug under federal laws and therefore its possession is strictly prohibited.
Just like any typical drug dispensed in the market, cannabis have good and bad effects. Cannabis has effects that harm the human body once misused and is seen as psychoactive manifestations which are often fatal. In spite of that, countless research has proven several favourable effects like analgesia, management for glaucoma, and gastrointestinal diseases. The drug has also made promising results in different studies conducted for the management of HIV/AIDS, cancers, Alzheimer's, and other diseases.
The miraculous effects of cannabis are enough grounds for the legalization of its use in Colorado. It is not easy to get a California medical marijuana prescription. However, here are some tips that will surely help:
� Go to your doctor. While it is illegal for a physician to prescribe medicinal marijuana, he or she can write a recommendation telling the drug is deemed beneficial to the treatment of the patient's condition. Keep in mind that doctors usually recommend medical marijuana in chronic conditions or in cases where in the patient's life activities will be harmed if not treated immediately.
� Next is to get a written documentation from the doctor that he or she has personally made the prescription and the reasons to do so. His or her signature should be affixed.
� Lastly, apply for an identification card. The California medical marijuana prescription and the written documentation are the needed documents for the application. Once you have them, contact the Medical Marijuana Program (MMP) on how to apply.
Find out more information about medical marijuana and how you can benefit from it.
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?How-to-Get-a-Medical-Marijuana-Prescription&id=5760959
By http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Jasmin_Z
Medical marijuana, otherwise named medical cannabis is the use of cannabis for therapeutic purposes either as herbal or medical therapy. Cannabis or marijuana in layman's term has a long history of medical use and is also one of the most commonly abused illicit drugs. Marijuana is classified as Schedule I drug under federal laws and therefore its possession is strictly prohibited.
Just like any typical drug dispensed in the market, cannabis have good and bad effects. Cannabis has effects that harm the human body once misused and is seen as psychoactive manifestations which are often fatal. In spite of that, countless research has proven several favourable effects like analgesia, management for glaucoma, and gastrointestinal diseases. The drug has also made promising results in different studies conducted for the management of HIV/AIDS, cancers, Alzheimer's, and other diseases.
The miraculous effects of cannabis are enough grounds for the legalization of its use in Colorado. It is not easy to get a California medical marijuana prescription. However, here are some tips that will surely help:
� Go to your doctor. While it is illegal for a physician to prescribe medicinal marijuana, he or she can write a recommendation telling the drug is deemed beneficial to the treatment of the patient's condition. Keep in mind that doctors usually recommend medical marijuana in chronic conditions or in cases where in the patient's life activities will be harmed if not treated immediately.
� Next is to get a written documentation from the doctor that he or she has personally made the prescription and the reasons to do so. His or her signature should be affixed.
� Lastly, apply for an identification card. The California medical marijuana prescription and the written documentation are the needed documents for the application. Once you have them, contact the Medical Marijuana Program (MMP) on how to apply.
Find out more information about medical marijuana and how you can benefit from it.
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?How-to-Get-a-Medical-Marijuana-Prescription&id=5760959
Medical Marijuana Strain of the Day: Harvard Haze
Monday, June 20, 2011
Medical Marijuana Strain of the Day: Jack Herer (Cannabis Cup Winner)
Today's featured strain is Jack Herer, a Cannabis Cup winner. This medical marijuana strain is extremely pungent with a citrus pine fragrance. This sativa is long lasting and highly potent. Ideal for many different medicinal uses and is one of the most popular strains out there for its relaxing effects.
Jack Herer (June 18, 1939 – April 15 2010) was a longtime cannabis activist and the author of the book "The Emperor Wears No Clothes." Herer advocated that cannabis needs to be decriminalized because it can be used as an easily renewable fuel source, food source and for medical purposes...and can be grown in any climate and any part of the world. Herer stated that the United States has purposely withheld proof of the many benefits of hemp and cannabis.
Elected Officials and Celebrities Denounce War on Drugs
This article from Toke of the Town is about celebrities and government officials who support ending the war on drugs:
40th Anniversary of President Nixon's Declaration of a 'War On Drugs' Will Be Marked By Thursday Press Conference
June 17 will mark 40 years since President Richard Nixon, claiming drug abuse was "public enemy number one," officially declared a "War On Drugs." A trillion dollars and millions of ruined lives later, the War On Drugs has proven to be a catastrophic failure, according to the Drug Policy Alliance (DPA).
The DPA, considered one of the nation's leading organizations promoting drug policies grounded in science, compassion, health and human rights, will host a press conference on Thursday, June 16 with elected officials, celebrities and VIP's to call attention to the failures of the Drug War and to propose new solutions.
The press conference is intended to raise awareness about the failures of drug prohibition and call for an exit strategy from the failed War On Drugs.
The press conference will also be streamed on the web and can be viewed live at http://www.newseum.org/streaming/index.htm.
The press conference comes on the heels of a Global Commission on Drug Policy, which released a groundbreaking report on June 2 calling for a paradigm shift in how our society deals with drugs, including decriminalization and allowing countries to experiment with models of legal regulation.
The commission is comprised of international dignitaries including Kofi Annan, former Secretary General of the United Nations; Richard Branson, entrepreneur and founder of the Virgin Group; and the former presidents of Brazil, Colombia, Mexico and Switzerland. George P. Shultz and Paul Volcker, who penned a recently Wall Street Journal op-ed opposing the Drug War, are the U.S. commissioners.
The press conference will set the stage for the following national day of action. Dozens of events will be held throughout the country, including major cities like New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, San Francisco and New Orleans. The day of action will be highlighted with a large-scale event with elected officials in Washington, D.C.
In Arms Reach, a nonprofit organization that works with at-risk children and young adults who have incarcerated parent(s), has enlisted the rapper SAIGON to release a song in support of DPA's "No More Drug War" campaign highlighting the 40-year anniversary of the War On Drugs.
The Drug Policy Alliance is also leading thousands of advocates all across the country in a "Day of Action" to raise awareness about the catastrophic failure of drug prohibition and to call for an exit strategy from the failed War On Drugs.
To see a list of events around the nation, visit: http://nomoredrugwar.org/take-action#events
What: Press conference
When: June 16, 2011, 1 p.m.
Where: The Newseum, 555 Pennsylvania Ave., N.W., Washington, D.C. (Knight Studio A)
Who: Ethan Nadelmann, founder and executive director, Drug Policy Alliance
John Conyers, member of the U.S. House of Representatives, Michigan's 14th District
Jared Polis, member of the U.S. House of Representatives, Colorado's 2nd District
Rev. Al Sharpton, founder of the National Action Network (tentatively confirmed)
Peter Shumlin, Governor of Vermont
Sonja Sohn, actress from the HBO series "The Wire"
Maxine Waters, member of the U.S. House of Representatives, California's 35th District
Sunday, June 19, 2011
MMJ Strain of the Day -- Super Lemon Haze
Frosty crystals adorn this beauty, which is recommended for relaxation, MS, stress and anxiety relief and more according to experts. Reports claim this cannabis has a lemony buttery flavor. The indica will relax muscular spasms according to users while the sativa will give a bit of energy. Looks good to us :)
Saturday, June 18, 2011
A Profile of Black Widow Medical Marijuana
This beautiful lady bears the name Black Widow but don't let the name fool you...
Black Widow is a high grade Sativa medical strain, with a dark green color and pale green and white hairs throughout, with a dense texture. According to reports, this cannabis variety smells like kiwi and passion fruit with a slight skunk undertone.
The taste is fruity like the smell, and finishes smooth with a gentle aftertaste of citrus that remains even after you're done toking, vaping or eating.
Expect a boost of energy and a pleasant body buzz that is clear with no uncomfortable headaches :)
Great Article on Medical Marijuana and How It Can Help You
We came across this fantastic article on the various benefits of medical cannabis and wanted to share it with our friends, fans and visitors :)
Medical Marijuana - How It Can Help You
By A Aaronson
Medical marijuana is legal in several states and can provide benefits for people with a wide variety of medical issues. A doctor can prescribe cannabis (the medical name for marijuana) for different conditions. Most commonly, cannabis is prescribed for the relief of extreme pain. It can also increase appetite in chemotherapy patients who struggle with nausea. Overall, medical marijuana has a positive effect on society, because it gives doctors another tool for helping patients. Cannabis is a natural medicine that can help alleviate the symptoms of several different medical problems. It can treat conditions that occur often and affect many people, as well as the symptoms associated with serious, life threatening illnesses.
One of the general issues that medical cannabis can help with is chronic pain, especially back or neck pain. Often, long term conditions of constant pain, such as those associated with the neck or back, are something that a person just has to deal with. Opioid painkillers are one option, but they are highly addictive, and addiction to painkillers can be a debilitating condition that affects people's relationships, family life, and career. The alternative to this is medical marijuana, which does not pose the risk of addiction that traditional painkillers do. Similarly, anti-inflammatory drugs also pose problems with long term use, whereas cannabis does not carry the same risks. Cannabis actually works nearly instantly when smoked. Its pain relieving properties can be felt within minutes.
Gastritis is one condition that can be treated via medical marijuana. Cannabis is able to regulate pain, stimulate appetite, and relax one's muscles, especially in the gastrointestinal area. For those reasons, cannabis can be used to reduce the painful symptoms of gastritis. The added benefit is the quick acting nature of cannabis when smoked. During a gastritis flare up, a person can combat the attack by smoking medical cannabis.
HIV/AIDS patients are commonly prescribed cannabis in states that allow its medical use. The symptoms associated with HIV and AIDS, and the medications prescribed for them, can cause pain and loss of appetite. Studies show that cannabis can help AIDS patients to regain their appetites, regain lost weight, and to improve their overall outlook on life. Depression is one of the many issues that AIDS patients face, and cannabis use has also shown to be effective in treating depression associated with HIV/AIDS.
One condition that affects women is Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) which features symptoms such as abdominal cramping and pain, as well as irritability. Once again, these are symptoms that medical marijuana has a proven track record in combating.
By applying the medical perspective on these issues, it is possible to see that the issues that face us, even when psychological or emotional, often are medical in nature. Likewise, by adopting cannabis as a legitimate medicine into the framework of medical ideology, it becomes clear that medical marijuana should in fact have a vast range of medical uses, and they should be treated with the same seriousness as any other medical issue. This process of the medicalization of our society actually has benefits in the form of opening up people's eyes to cannabis as a reliable and effective medicine.
If you think you would benefit from medical marijuana Orange County professionals are ready to work with you. For more information visit http://thcmd4u.com/
Article Source: [http://EzineArticles.com/?Medical-Marijuana---How-It-Can-Help-You&id=5205482] Medical Marijuana - How It Can Help You
Medical Marijuana - How It Can Help You
By A Aaronson
Medical marijuana is legal in several states and can provide benefits for people with a wide variety of medical issues. A doctor can prescribe cannabis (the medical name for marijuana) for different conditions. Most commonly, cannabis is prescribed for the relief of extreme pain. It can also increase appetite in chemotherapy patients who struggle with nausea. Overall, medical marijuana has a positive effect on society, because it gives doctors another tool for helping patients. Cannabis is a natural medicine that can help alleviate the symptoms of several different medical problems. It can treat conditions that occur often and affect many people, as well as the symptoms associated with serious, life threatening illnesses.
One of the general issues that medical cannabis can help with is chronic pain, especially back or neck pain. Often, long term conditions of constant pain, such as those associated with the neck or back, are something that a person just has to deal with. Opioid painkillers are one option, but they are highly addictive, and addiction to painkillers can be a debilitating condition that affects people's relationships, family life, and career. The alternative to this is medical marijuana, which does not pose the risk of addiction that traditional painkillers do. Similarly, anti-inflammatory drugs also pose problems with long term use, whereas cannabis does not carry the same risks. Cannabis actually works nearly instantly when smoked. Its pain relieving properties can be felt within minutes.
Gastritis is one condition that can be treated via medical marijuana. Cannabis is able to regulate pain, stimulate appetite, and relax one's muscles, especially in the gastrointestinal area. For those reasons, cannabis can be used to reduce the painful symptoms of gastritis. The added benefit is the quick acting nature of cannabis when smoked. During a gastritis flare up, a person can combat the attack by smoking medical cannabis.
HIV/AIDS patients are commonly prescribed cannabis in states that allow its medical use. The symptoms associated with HIV and AIDS, and the medications prescribed for them, can cause pain and loss of appetite. Studies show that cannabis can help AIDS patients to regain their appetites, regain lost weight, and to improve their overall outlook on life. Depression is one of the many issues that AIDS patients face, and cannabis use has also shown to be effective in treating depression associated with HIV/AIDS.
One condition that affects women is Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) which features symptoms such as abdominal cramping and pain, as well as irritability. Once again, these are symptoms that medical marijuana has a proven track record in combating.
By applying the medical perspective on these issues, it is possible to see that the issues that face us, even when psychological or emotional, often are medical in nature. Likewise, by adopting cannabis as a legitimate medicine into the framework of medical ideology, it becomes clear that medical marijuana should in fact have a vast range of medical uses, and they should be treated with the same seriousness as any other medical issue. This process of the medicalization of our society actually has benefits in the form of opening up people's eyes to cannabis as a reliable and effective medicine.
If you think you would benefit from medical marijuana Orange County professionals are ready to work with you. For more information visit http://thcmd4u.com/
Article Source: [http://EzineArticles.com/?Medical-Marijuana---How-It-Can-Help-You&id=5205482] Medical Marijuana - How It Can Help You
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