Cannabis is a complex plant with a complex history. It's been cultivated for at least 6,000 years, but because of its modern legal status, we're still learning new things about its medicinal benefits. While most of us have heard of the plant's pain-relieving cannabinoids, such as CBD, there's a lesser known class of compounds that deserves our attention. Flavonoids are a … [Read more...] about Cannflavin Molecules Are 30x More Effective Than Aspirin
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A Woman Ordered A ‘Moana’ Cake For Her Daughter But The Baker Heard `Marijuana`
A marijuana-themed cake made this family's day in Milledgeville, Georgia - mainly because it was a mistake. Kensli Davis, whose favorite movie is Disney's animated tale "Moana," wanted a movie-themed cake to celebrate her 25th birthday. But when her mom called the local Dairy Queen with the order, the shop heard "marijuana" instead. And boy, did it … [Read more...] about A Woman Ordered A ‘Moana’ Cake For Her Daughter But The Baker Heard `Marijuana`
Access To Medical Marijuana Expanded In Texas
AUSTIN, Texas - More Texans suffering from incurable disorders will soon have access to medical cannabis. On Friday, the governor signed a bill expanding Texas' Compassionate Use Program to seven diagnoses. Previously, only people with intractable epilepsy who met several qualifications had legal access to medical cannabis or CBD oil. Now, the law includes people … [Read more...] about Access To Medical Marijuana Expanded In Texas
Fake News: “Woman Dies In Possible First-Ever Marijuana Overdose In U.S.”
Current media report about a woman who is said to have died of a cannabis overdose: Montegut, who has served in his post since 1988, revealed that a 39-year-old woman was found dead in her apartment in February and a toxicology report said the woman had 8.4 nanograms of THC per milliliter of blood. He added that the woman likely vaped a highly concentrated THC oil and went … [Read more...] about Fake News: “Woman Dies In Possible First-Ever Marijuana Overdose In U.S.”
Nevada Directs 2 Million On Marijuana Tax Revenue To Homeless People
A county in Nevada has earmarked nearly $2 million of the revenue made from the legal marijuana industry to go towards HELP of Southern Nevada, an organization providing shelter and resources to homeless youth. The Clark County Commission budgeted $9.7 million from cannabis licensing fees to go towards reducing homelessness, KNPR in Nevada reported. That $1.8 million they … [Read more...] about Nevada Directs 2 Million On Marijuana Tax Revenue To Homeless People
