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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.