While medical cannabis in Louisiana has technically been legal since 1978 when Edwin Edwards signed a bill allowing doctors to “prescribe” it to those undergoing chemotherapy, patients have been waiting years to access it. But, lawmakers put heavily weighted regulations on dispensing it that did not include access for patients. Since then, Louisiana State University and … [Read more...] about Medical Cannabis to Hit Louisiana Pharmacies As Soon As Tomorrow
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Infusing America With Some Truth About Cannabis
Cannabis is starting to become mainstream. It received its slang name, “marijuana,” from a misinformed U.S. government. The year 1937 saw cannabis prohibition go into full swing with the signing of the Marihuana Tax Act. By 1939, the U.S. government was producing anti-cannabis propaganda like that seen in the film Reefer Madness. A few short years later, the feds sent out mixed … [Read more...] about Infusing America With Some Truth About Cannabis
Must-Have Festival Accessories
Written By: Mica Cruz Packing for festival weekend can be a challenge. Other than your festival outfits or costumes for three days and your camping gear, there are a few essentials you need to jam into that weekend bag so you can have a hassle-free festival experience. We’ve listed our nine festival must-haves so you won't forget anything. Water, Preferably in … [Read more...] about Must-Have Festival Accessories
Toss the Aspirin and Light One Up Because Scientists Just Discovered Cannabis’ Pain-Killing Compounds are 30x Stronger
From Queen Victoria’s use for menstrual cramps to cancer patients today, cannabis is known to have pain-killing effects. Now, scientists are uncovering exactly how it is so effective at easing pain; more specifically, 30 times more effective than Aspirin. Researchers at the University of Guelph in Canada found that cannabis' anesthetic effects may stem from two important … [Read more...] about Toss the Aspirin and Light One Up Because Scientists Just Discovered Cannabis’ Pain-Killing Compounds are 30x Stronger
Could Hemp Help Save The Bees?
Bees have been in crisis since 2006 when beekeepers first reported the sudden disappearance of entire colonies. Many colonies are collapsing due to circumstances like industrial agriculture, parasites and climate change, thus leading to dramatic losses in the crops normally pollinated by bees. After beekeepers reported a 40% loss of their colonies over the last year, … [Read more...] about Could Hemp Help Save The Bees?
