Introduction: Paul Armentano is the Deputy Director of NORML and the NORML Foundation. He has reviewed and commented upon thousands of academic studies and white papers pertinent to cannabis use and its impact on behavior.
For thousands of years, man has looked to nature to cure disease. In the last decade particularly, medicinal plants have been catapulted into mainstream culture, with the popularity of plant medicines such as ayahuasca, ibogaine and cannabis making h
Marijuana customers in Washington state will soon be able the purchase marijuana-infused coffee called "Legal" that promises to give customers a caffeinated high if all goes to plan and Legal hits stores next month.
The House of Representatives in Washington recently moved to cut off funding for raids on medical marijuana dispensaries.
The amendment to a spending bill was sponsored by California representatives Sam Farr, a Democrat, and Republican Dana Rohra
I have appreciated Dr. Koelker's fine contributions to this blog for some time. One thing I would like to add to the doctor's list of items that were formerly prescription but are now OTC that are "must have's" to stock up on is Meclizine.
This video provides the facts about psychotropic drugs and the huge profits they create for the pharmaceutical industry. These drugs are not safe and have not been on the market long enough to provide sufficient long term studies regarding their effe
Lovastatin which has been in use for a thousand years in the form of red yeast rice. In the case of lovastatin, the FDA banned the supplements because they are "identical to a drug and, thus, subject to regulation as a drug."
Medical marijuana laws around the nation continue to broaden and become more inclusive, particularly in the wake of Colorado legalizing pot for recreational use.
If you worked for a federal agency that was killing people at the rate of 100,000 a year, every year, like clockwork, and if you knew it, wouldn’t you feel compelled to say or do something about it?
I love my orange tree! (citrus sinensis) The blossoms in the spring are fragrant and inspiring. The fruit brings me joy during the chill of early winter. It is reasonably low maintenance and provides me with a wide variety of uses.
Treating cancer has become one of the fastest growing, economically thriving, money making businesses in the United States. This government funded business is shockingly raking in over $1.3 million dollars per patient.
Medical marijuana is becoming legal in a growing nuymber of states, and Florida is one of the latest to join.
With the new industry comes a lot of business and executives. Many will be at the Florida Medical Cannabis Business Conference, being he
The state house and senate in Vermont have passed a law requiring labeling of food products containing genetically modified foods.
Governor Pete Shumlin told the press he will sign the measure.
He tweeted, "The Leg. has spoken: #Vt'ers dese
“Former President Jimmy Carter was right: the only harmful consequence of using marijuana is getting caught. The civil war against marijuana users has been raging in the United States for some time.
ABC15's Christopher Sign talked with a local defense attorney about the recent Arizona ruling that protects those driving with marijuana in their system from getting DUIs.
Children and young adults who start antidepressant therapy at high doses, rather than the "modal" [average or typical] prescribed doses, appear to be at greater risk for suicidal behavior during the first 90 days of treatment.
ABC15's Christopher Sign talked with a local defense attorney about the recent Arizona ruling that protects those driving with marijuana in their system from getting DUIs.
“Over the past two decades, the use of medication to treat mental health problems has increased substantially among all school-aged children and in most subgroups of children,” report authors explained.
The researchers analyzed severe cardiovascular-related complications following marijuana use, reported to the French Addictovigilance Network from 2006 to 2010.
According to reports from CNN, people who use pharmaceutical drugs, but who don't like having to remember, think, exercise their personal agency, or make their own proactive choices throughout their day, may soon be able to get their medications auto