Rocco’s Story
I have been struggling with back pain since 2000. Of course, everyone complains of a bad back these days and I was also one of those gym rats at the Y, who worked out like it was the Olympic trials, and …
Medical Marijuana Research News
DEA Responses to Cannabis Research
DEA Response to cannabis research and DEA ALJ response times.
Volcano Vaporizer Research Protocol Resubmitted to HHS
On January 16, 2008, MAPS Volcano vaporizer research protocol was resubmitted to HHS for the required scientific review by the National Institute of Drug Abuse–Public Health Service (NIDA-PHS). The …
Licensed by the State of Israel
He travels between his secret grow site, where he caresses gently every bud with his own hands, and his living room, where he distributes the pot to tormented AIDS and cancer patients. Funerals add to …
Court Rejects North Dakota Farmers’ Bid to Grow Industrial Hemp
This press release discusses the North Dakota Supreme Court’s rejection of the 8 year bid of North Dakota farmers to grow industrial hemp as well as the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between …
Synopsis of DEA Rescheduling Dronabinol
In late September, DEA proposed a new rule that would effectively place dronabinol (the active chemical in MARINOL) in Schedule III. Wait a second, isn’t MARINOL already in Schedule III? It is. When …
American Psychiatric Association Assembly Unanimously Backs Medical Marijuana
Originally appearing here. Published on November 7, 2007 at 9:21 AM on Salem-News.com By Tim King A major move by one of the nation's top medical groups, they are backing medical marijuana and they want …
Teens Who Smoke Pot But Not Tobacco Function Well
Published on 05/11/2007 On Drugsense.org Blog According to a new study by Swiss researchers, teenagers who smoke marijuana but not tobacco appear to be more likely to get good grades, play sports and live …
Senior US Senators Agree to Send a New Letter to DEA
Senior US Senators Edward Kennedy and John Kerry have agreed to send a new letter to DEA Administrator Karen Tandy urging her agency to accept the recommendation of DEA Administrative Law Judge Mary Ellen …
Health Radio: Rick Doblin Interview on MAPS’ Medical Marijuana Efforts
MAPS President Rick Doblin gave a comprensive interview about MAPS’ medical marijuana efforts on Health Radio with Dr. Meg Jordan. Click here to listen to the full interview.
Orange County Agrees to Medical-Marijuana ID Cards Just As the DEA Cracks Down on Dispensaries in L.A.
Orange County Agrees to Medical-Marijuana ID Cards Just As the DEA Cracks Down on Dispensaries in L.A.: Every Positive Step Seems to Be Met With a Step Backward Published on Sunday, 12 Aug 2007 In the …
Nature Published an Excellent Article About MAPS’ Medical Marijuana Campaign
Nature published an excellent article (“Scientists stir the pot for right to grow marijuana”) about MAPS’ campaign to break the federal government’s illegal monopoly on the supply …