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CA Supreme Court: Caregiver must do more than provide marijuana

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Tuesday, 09 December 2008 01:33
A recent California Supreme Court ruling out of Santa Cruz adds a bit of clarity into the often murky world of the state's medical marijuana laws, but some worry the ruling could leave some patients facing more challenges accessing their medications. The court's unanimous ruling upheld a Santa Cruz County Superior Court jury decision that found medicinal marijuana user and care provider Roger Mentch guilty of possessing and cultivating marijuana for sale. In issuing the ruling, the Supreme Court determined that, in order to qualify as a primary caregiver, one must do more for a patient than provide them with marijuana. Read Full Article at times-standard.com»

News Opinion Scene Police Log Updates Council adopts cannabis standards

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Tuesday, 09 December 2008 01:32

ARCATA – When the new medical marijuana land use standards go into effect Dec. 19, Arcata’s many cannabis patients will have simple, legal options for meeting their medicine needs. And neighborhoods blighted by grow houses will have options, too. With a doctor’s recommendation, patients with a green thumb – or a caregiver with the knack – will be able to set up a home grow in up to 50 square feet. This might yield an ounce of cannabis per week – more than enough for most patients. Those with special needs may request more grow space. Read Full Article at arcataeye.com»

Last Updated ( Tuesday, 09 December 2008 01:35 )

Legislature Fails Terminal Medical Marijuana Patients

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Tuesday, 09 December 2008 01:30

The recent arrests of the seven medical marijuana advocates on Maui are a direct result of our legislature’s failure to act. For years we have been asking the Hawaii State Legislature to change the medical marijuana laws in Hawaii so that it is a viable program, and for years the patients and terminally ill of Hawaii have been ignored by the very people that we have elected into office to represent the needs of the citizens. Read Full Article at hawaiireporter.com»

Safety for Use: Acute Side Effects

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Wednesday, 19 November 2008 09:40

It is now generally accepted that "...except for the harms associated with smoking, the adverse effects of marijuana use are within the range of effects tolerated for other medications" (Institute of Medicine Report of 1999). This opinion is supported by recent clinical research. Besides abuse and dependency, the main side effects of concern are those on the cardiovascular, immune, and hormonal systems, and on cognitive functions.Read Full Article at drugscience.org»

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