A first of its kind study showed that smoking cannabis can cause a complete remission of Crohn’s disease in 45% of patients. This post from Healthy Resources discusses the placebo-controlled trial conducted on cannabis and Crohn’s Disease. In the United States, according to the Controlled Substance Act: “[W]hen it comes to a drug that is currently listed in schedule I, if ... Continue Reading
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Mother Faces 28 Years in Prison for Treating Crohn’s Disease with Cannabis Oil
A Kansas mother, who is a Crohn’s disease patient, was arrested and had her minor son taken away from her, for using cannabis oil to treat her deadly disease. This post from AlterNet reports about Shona Banda's drug-war nightmare in Kansas. You don't want to be a medical marijuana patient in Kansas. You could face, arrest, prosecution, imprisonment, and the loss of your ... Continue Reading
Marijuana Edibles: Going Beyond Traditional Pipe or Paper
Marijuana edibles are being chosen by many marijuana patients as a safe alternative to the traditional method of smoking. This post from Medical Jane presents a holistic point of view on marijuana infused products that are meant to be ingested rather than inhaled. With all the options available to medical marijuana patients today, many are choosing to explore methods of ... Continue Reading