Author Steve Elliott ~alapoet~

THC Capsules Fail To Slow Progress Of MS: Clinical Trial

By Steve Elliott ~alapoet~ on May 29, 2012 Medical, News

Cannabis capsules do not slow the progression of multiple sclerosis (MS), a large clinical trial has concluded. But while researchers were disappointed by the results, the findings could well be due to the fact that only one cannabinoid — tetrahydrocannabinol, or THC — was used in the capsules, rather than the complex symphony of at least 60 cannabinoids found in natural marijuana.

Particularly disappointing is the fact that the researchers failed to include cannabidiol (CBD) in the capsules, since it is one of the most medically promising cannabinoids found in marijuana. It’s especially heartbreaking that now, in the minds of many members of both the scientific community and the general public, “marijuana doesn’t work for MS” may become conventional wisdom due to a flawed study.

White House To PTSD Veterans: No Medical Marijuana For You

By Steve Elliott ~alapoet~ on May 29, 2012 Medical, News

AllGov

“First, President Obama’s administration ejected medical marijuana patients from the workplace then he threw them out of public housing then took away their ability to buy a gun then closed down their dispensaries and now he has apparently set his sights on veterans,” said Michael Krawitz, executive director of Veterans for Medical Cannabis Access (VMCA).

Thousands of veterans asked the Obama Administration to at look into the science showing how cannabis works to alleviate suffering and save lives of veterans with brain injuries such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and to then make appropriate changes in policy. “Allow United States Disabled Military veterans access to medical marijuana to treat their PTSD,” the petition simply requested.

But the White House response to the veterans’ petition was very disappointing. “We asked for a change in policy,” Krawitz said. “To have our petition answered by the drug czar, an ex policeman, is most inappropriate given the drug czar is bound by law to ONLY discuss current law and has no power to discuss policy change with the public.

Marijuana Dispensary Lead Generator Enters WA and CT

By Steve Elliott ~alapoet~ on May 29, 2012 Dispensaries, Products

CannCast.com

CannCast.com, a lead generation tool for cannabis providers and dispensaries, has launched CannCast Bundles as a way for dispensaries to request multiple new medicines with a single button. The bundles are made up of different cannabis flowers, concentrates and infusibles grouped into themed packages.

“It’s a way to stay on top of new and changing trends in cannabis medicine, as they develop. For example,CBD-rich strains, the latest CO2 extracted oils or waxes,” said CannCast CEO Erik Miller.

The Stoner’s Guide To Strawberries

By Steve Elliott ~alapoet~ on May 28, 2012 Culture, Products

Cannabis Cheri

Stuffed Strawberries: almost like a strawberry stuffed with cheesecake, this fruity finger food recipe is always a crowd pleaser (see recipe below)

“Let me take you down ’cause I’m going to Strawberry Fields.”

~ The Beatles

By Cheri Sicard

Cannabis Cheri

For me, the first arrival of local strawberries in the market — more than any other ingredient — signifies the official beginning of summer.

Here in California, strawberry season is already well underway, so I thought this would be an apropos time to explore summer’s favorite fruit from the cannabis connoisseur’s perspective, including some tasty medicated strawberry recipes, favorite strawberry marijuana strains, and even strawberry themed music to enjoy it all by.

Deputies Storm Wrong House In Botched Raid; Cause Fire

By Steve Elliott ~alapoet~ on May 28, 2012 News

10News

Deputies ignored the pleas of the family, allowing their kitchen to catch afire

Some members of a Southern California family narrowly escaped with their lives after a house fire was caused by a botched raid by the San Diego Sheriff’s Department.

Deputies thought they’d found the bad guy when they surrounded a Spring Valley house and ordered everyone out at gunpoint. But the suspect they were looking for — a gunman who had robbed a medical marijuana delivery service — wasn’t there. Instead, they interrupted a family having dinner, and caused a kitchen fire when they wouldn’t allow the housewife to go back inside and turn off the stove.

NORML Backs Survey On Marijuana And Autism

By Steve Elliott ~alapoet~ on May 28, 2012 Medical, News

Montana Connect

Joey and Mieko Hester Perez. Mieko founded the Unconventional Foundation for Autism (UF4A) after seeing how useful cannabis is in treating her son’s condition

With more and more anecdotal media reports appearing regarding the use of marijuana to help autistic children and adults, the need to perform proper scientific research to possibly develop cannabinoid-based treatments for autism has become obvious.

The response from parents around the country to the touching stories of two brave mothers — one on the East Coast and one on the West — has been overwhelming, according to National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML) Executive Director Allen St. Pierre.

Marie Myung-Ok Lee wrote about her experience in Rhode Island, a state which allows medical marijuana, in 2009. Soon after, inspired by Marie’s bravery, Mieko Hester Perez and her son also had a positive experience with treating his autism in California.

L.A. To Consider Complete Dispensary Ban At Tuesday Meeting

By Steve Elliott ~alapoet~ on May 28, 2012 Dispensaries, Legislation, News

Where’s Weed?

Here we go again. A marijuana dispensary ban will be considered at Los Angeles City Hall tomorrow, Tuesday, May 29. The L.A. City Council’s Planning and Land Use Management (PLUM) committee will look at the proposed ban.

“A complete obliteration of Los Angeles’ famous and numerous pot shops is on the table,” writes Dennis Romero at the LA Weekly.

The committee will consider two options:

• A “gentle ban” proposed by Councilman Paul Koretz, who claims its a “more reasonable” approach through which L.A. proceeds with a ban on dispensaries, but uses “prosecutorial discretion” to abstain from enforcement actions against dispensaries deemed not to be in violation of a set of City Council-imposed “restrictions.”

Atheist Candidate For GA Legislature Would Legalize Marijuana

By Steve Elliott ~alapoet~ on May 25, 2012 Legislation, News

Elect Mike Smith, GA House Dist. 69

Mike Smith: “With the legalization of marijuana, we can increase tax revenue, close expensive for-profit prisons, and use the savings to improve the education of our children”

In what may be a first for the Georgia General Assembly, outspoken atheist and LaGrange attorney Mike Smith has qualified as a Democratic candidate for George House District 69. If elected, Smith said, he will propose legislation to outlaw all lobbyist gifts to Georgia legislators, legalize marijuana, and “make the rich pay their fair share of taxes.”

“I pledge to bring a rational voice to the Georgia Legislature,” said Smith, 62.

“The failed war on drugs is the lynchpin of the Republican party’s Southern strategy, which was designed to trick white Southerners into voting against their own interests,” Smith said. “With the legalization of marijuana, we can increase tax revenue, close expensive for-profit prisons, and use the savings to improve the education of our children.”

A Vietnam War veteran and former paratrooper, Smith now opposes all wars. “That includes the Republican wars against women, immigrants, gays, blacks, unions, and free speech,” he said.

New Obama Biography Reveals Details Of Regular Marijuana Use

By Steve Elliott ~alapoet~ on May 25, 2012 Culture, Products

CigarettesReviews.com

“Pot had helped, and booze; maybe a little blow when you could afford it.” ~ Barack Obama

DPA: Obama’s Candor Was Commendable, But Hypocritical Escalation of War on Marijuana is Costly Political Miscalculation

A forthcoming biography on President Obama is making headlines, with new details about the President smoking marijuana with his teenage friends in Hawaii.

David Maraniss’ book, Barack Obama: The Story, describes Obama as a marijuana enthusiast: “When a joint was making the rounds, he often elbowed his way in, out of turn, shouted ‘Intercepted!’ and took an extra hit,” Maraniss writes.

Medical Marijuana Mistrial: Judge Dismisses Refiling Of Charges

By Steve Elliott ~alapoet~ on May 25, 2012 Dispensaries, Medical, News

San Diego Americans for Safe Access

Dexter Padilla, left, shown with his wife Mariesol, saw the case against him dismissed after a mistrial on Thursday

Another devastating blow to San Diego District Attorney Bonnie Dumanis’ fierce fight against medical marijuana patients; Judge Laura Parsky declares a mistrial after the jury was hopelessly deadlocked

By Eugene Davidovich

San Diego Americans for Safe Access

On May 16, 12 jurors and two alternates were selected in the trial of San Diego County District Attorney Bonnie Dumanis v. Dexter Padilla, Navy veteran, medical marijuana patient and president of Therapeutic Healing, a San Diego based non profit medical marijuana coop.

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