Cannabis combined with radiotherapy can make brain cancer ‘disappear,’ study claims

Cannabis combined with radiotherapy can make brain cancer ‘disappear,’ study claims

Reuters / Alessandro Bianchi

Two cannabis components can have a significant effect on the size of cancerous tumors in the brain, especially when combined with radiotherapy, according to new research. The study says the growths can virtually “disappear.”

Tour an SF cannabis dispensary with Google View

Tour an SF cannabis dispensary with Google View

Medical marijuana dispensary The Green Cross of San Francicso. (By David Downs)

by Oscar Pascual in Lifestyle, technology
Since Google Maps launched its Street View initiative years ago, folks can step into a virtual storefront to peruse comic book stores, coffee shops, and other businesses before actually setting foot in them.

Medical marijuana dispensaries can be added to that list, as you can now walk into San Francisco’s Green Cross dispensary and check out all the tantalizing strains whenever you’d like.

It’s a perfect tool for would-be first time patients checking out the classy interior of their new favorite dispensary before their first visit, or even for returning customers just noticing the new sign raising the price of indoor 1/8ths by two dollars. Bummer.

The U.S. government has patent on cannabis

The U.S. government has patent on cannabis

by Jonathan Landsman – Naturalhealth365.com

Most United States citizens have been brainwashed into believing that cannabis is dangerous and has no therapeutic value. Yet, on February 2, 2001, the Unites States Patent Office issued – patent #6630507 – to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services – which clearly states:

Natural Cannabis Company Announces 2nd Annual High Art Challenge

Natural Cannabis Company Announces 2nd Annual High Art Challenge

BY MONKEYSHINES, High Times

The Natural Cannabis Company is launching its second annual High Art challenge, an international design competition to develop product packaging for Natural Cannabis Company’s product lines. The annual event, now in its second year, follows a robust global artistic response to High Art 2014, as over 400 artists from seven continents submitted designs in hopes of winning the top prize and one-year product feature. Hosted by Juxtapoz magazine, the artistic theme for this year’s contest is "Shapes, Patterns, Doodles, Sacred Geometry, Time and Numbers." Entries will be accepted from now until March 9 at 4:20 pm PST.

Washington's smoke signals: History of hemp

Smoke signals marijuana series

Image Credit: Brandy Pickering

Washington's smoke signals: History of hemp

by COURIERHERALD STAFF,  Bonney Lake-Sumner Courier-Herald Reporter

By Rebecca Gourley, Covington Reporter

Smoking marijuana is 114 times safer than drinking alcohol – study

Smoking marijuana is 114 times safer than drinking alcohol – study

Reuters/Marcos Brindicci

rt.com

As the debate over marijuana legalization continues in the United States, a new study suggests that smoking the controversial plant is about 114 times safer than drinking alcohol.

In fact, alcohol was found to be the deadliest drug on an individual level, at least when it comes to the likelihood of a person dying due to consuming a lethal dose. Heroin and cocaine were the next most deadly substances, followed by tobacco, ecstasy, and meth. Trailing up the rear was marijuana.

10 Surprising Uses for Medical Cannabis

10 Surprising Uses for Medical Cannabis
BY CLAIRE SCIMECA, High Times

Michael Backes specializes in cannabis science and policy issues. His book, Cannabis Pharmacy, offers evidence-based information on using cannabis for ailments and medical conditions. Here are 10 surprising uses for medical cannabis from Cannabis Pharmacy.

Can Marijuana Treat Autoimmune Disorders?

Can Marijuana Treat Autoimmune Disorders?

by Elizabeth Seward, Undergroundhealth.com

Medical cannabis, medicinal marijuana, medical marijuana – no matter how you refer to it, cannabis has been demonstrated in an increasing amount of studies to be medically useful. Although the plant was once thought to be a troublesome gateway drug in mainstream America, recent polls show that 80% of Americans now support the use of medical marijuana. An overwhelming majority of Americans, 75%, would prefer that recreational marijuana use is punished with a fine only and not jail or prison. And nearly 60% of Americans now favor complete legalization of cannabis for both medical and recreational use.

Marijuana is safer than all recreational drugs, new study finds

Marijuana is safer than all recreational drugs, new study finds
by Oscar Pascual, Smell the truth

Marijuana poses the least health risks among all recreational drugs, new research concludes.

A recent study published in Scientific Reportsquantified the risk of death associated with the use of a various controlled substances. Researchers found that marijuana is far less deadly, if at all, compared to illicit drugs, alcohol, and tobacco.

Teens are smoking more pot and science proves it’s a good thing

Teens are smoking more pot and science proves it’s a good thing

By Oscar Pascual 

More teens are using marijuana while alcohol and cigarette use is going down, according to results from the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)’s 2014 Monitoring the Future Survey.

The study surveying the teen use of alcohol, tobacco, and drugs shows that illicit drug use among teens has maintained a steady level over the past four years, while tobacco use and binge drinking have continued to decline over the past decade.