Articles tagged with "epilepsy"
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The Shake: Obama Frees 61 Inmates and Whoopi Tackles Period Pain
Ben Adlin - Published on March 30, 2016read moreMicrosoft’s racist chatbot turns out to be a cannabis fan, a Colorado ski town considers tossing edibles, and a faithful dog brings home a massive haul.
Georgia Gov. Deal and Rep. Allen Peake Go Head-to-Head Over Medical Cannabis
Lisa Rough - Published on March 30, 2016read moreA new email exchange between a Georgia lawmaker and the governor reveal a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the fight over medical cannabis.
Watch This: A Texas Veteran’s Mic Drop Moment to a Senator Regarding Legalization
Lisa Rough - Published on March 19, 2016read moreTexas legislators passed a CBD law, but they seem to have forgotten its exceptionally narrow scope…at least until this veteran pushing for access reminded them of the law’s limitations.
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The Shake: The Shire’s Pipe Weed Shortage, a Safer St. Paddy’s, and Whitewashing the Green Rush
Ben Adlin - Published on March 17, 2016read moreAn effort’s underway to expand New York’s medical program, Oregon officials answer industry questions, and more evidence that legalization doesn’t encourage teen use.
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How GW Pharma Could Use US Patents to Shape the Future of Medical Cannabis
Bruce Barcott - Published on March 16, 2016read moreAfter its success with epilepsy drug Epidiolex, the British company is patenting drugs to treat cancer, epilepsy, diabetes — even constipation.
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The Shake: Cannabis Pharmaceutical Works for Kids, Graham Signs on to CARERS Act, and a Prison May Become a Cannabis Farm
Bruce Barcott - Published on March 14, 2016read moreA California prohibitionist says cannabis causes mass murder, Alaska hires seed-to-sale tracker, and new legalization groups launch in Louisiana and Nebraska. Get today’s top headlines in The Shake.
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The Shake: Hillary the ‘Drug Warrior,’ a Utah Senator’s Escape Plan, and a Football Coach Fired for Growing the Wrong Crop
Ben Adlin - Published on March 9, 2016read moreIn today’s Shake: Further evidence MMJ is no joke, a new study on cannabis and pregnancy, and a deity — and his many followers — with a taste for cannabis.
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We Speak with Rep. Allen Peake, Georgia’s Medical Cannabis Bulldog
Lisa Rough - Published on January 29, 2016read moreThe conservative Republican has pushed to expand access for Georgia patients — and has even helped families get medicine from other states.
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The DEA Allows Unlikely Candidate to Import Cannabis Internationally
Lisa Rough - Published on December 15, 2015read moreThe United States Drug Enforcement Administration approved the New Jersey-based organization Catalent to receive imported cannabis for research purposes.
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CBD Holds Promise as Child Epilepsy Treatment, Studies Find
Ben Adlin - Published on December 10, 2015read moreFirst-ever scientific studies show cannabidiol’s potential to reduce or eliminate epileptic seizures in children.









