A U.S. Marine veteran in Indiana has registered a nonprofit organization that will push for medical marijuana legalization in his state, according to an Aug. 22, 2016, article at Fox59.com. Jeff Staker started Hoosier Veterans for Medical Cannabis to convince Indiana lawmakers to make medical marijuana legal. “There needs to be an alternative,” he said.
Tag Archives: Medical Cannabis
Canadian Producer of Medical Cannabis Prepares to Buy More Land
Aphria Inc., a Canadian producer, supplier, and seller of medical cannabis, has entered into an agreement with DiNiro Farms Inc. to buy 11 acres adjacent to its facilities in Leamington, Ontario, according to a press release. The 11 acres, which include 345,000 square feet of greenhouse space, will be purchased for $2.1 million in cash.
Australia Takes Steps Toward Medical Cannabis
Ninety-one percent of Australians reportedly favor legalization of marijuana for medical purposes. The strongest support comes from the over-50 set. In December, the federal government created a nationally-consistent licensing scheme to regulate the cultivation of cannabis for medicinal and scientific purposes.
New Study Confirms Patients Substitute Cannabis for Rx Drugs
Plenty of anecdotal evidence suggests people suffering from pain, nausea, anxiety or other forms of emotional distress often swap their prescription drugs for marijuana. A new study completed by the Centre for Addictions Research of British Columbia adds yet more scientific rigor to the casual observations.
The Venice Cookie Co.
The Venice Cookie Co. makes small and discreet, yet potent, edibles for medicinal cannabis patients, this means less packaging and resources utilized to create such edibles.
Talking to Your Doctor About Cannabis
Today there are 23 states that allow the medical use of cannabis. Colorado and Washington also allow recreational use. It is imperative for physicians and the healthcare industry to expand their knowledge of a plant some of their patients are ingesting on a regular basis.
The Farmacy
The Farmacy offers medical cannabis, cannabis infused products, and other high quality global organic medicine. It is the oldest running medical cannabis collective in Los Angeles.
PATH Consulting
PATH Consulting offers marijuana business solutions in a variety of specialized areas, including government relations and organizational development.
Buds & Roses
Buds & Roses is a medical marijuana dispensary that provides the highest quality cannabis and cannabis-related products to its customers.
Making the Switch: 3 Junior Mining CEOs Explain the Pull of Medical Marijuana
Canadian-based investors, junior miners, are looking to invest within the medical marijuana space.