Article Archive for February 2013
Dutch Treat
World-famous DJ Sander Van Doorn supports the movement
I’m meeting Sander Van Doorn for an interview at a swanky hotel in Costa Mesa at 11:00 p.m. He’s late but that’s OK with me. The fact that he’s scheduled at a club …
Does Cannabis Cure Cancer?
The CULTURE interview with Dr. Donald Abrams
Chief of Oncology and Hematology for San Francisco General Hospital Dr. Donald Abrams has emerged as a leading advocate for medical marijuana in mainstream health circles. A cancer and integrative medicine specialist, Dr. Abrams …
Rise of Hempire
One of Amendment 64’s little-known provisions calls for a hemp revolution for 2014
When Coloradans passed Amendment 64, they ushered in a new era in agriculture for the state. The immense health benefits of this plant have been becoming more and …
Island in the Sun
Japan’s ancient traditions include revering a medicinal plant
What is the Buddha? Three pounds of hemp!
—ancient Zen koan
Under current law in modern Japan, possession of just a single joint can land you in prison doing hard labor for up to five …
No Kidding
The Parents Guide to the Cannabis Conundrum
Talking to kids about drugs can be touchy. Add to that a parent who is a patient or cannabis user, and the conversation can take a drastically different direction.
To tell or not to tell? …
Pet Project
medicine
We’ve all heard the joke about getting a dog high. However, in real life, medical cannabis patients usually don’t and shouldn’t give their cat or dog cannabis, just like a person would never feed an animal Paxil, ibuprofen or alcohol. Medication is …
Dispatches From The Frontline
Author Greg Campbell goes from observer to “accidental advocate”
As a war correspondent, Greg Campbell wrote the book The Road to Kosovo about conflicts in the Balkans. In Blood Diamonds, Campbell investigated the intersection between precious gems and the funding of …
State of Emergency
If your dispensary is raided, here is some advice on what to do
Every medical cannabis patient is apprehensive at hearing that their dispensary has been raided by the Drug Enforcement Administration—unfortunately, it’s not an uncommon sight. Once the feds show …
By the Numbers
COLORADO
The amount of food, clothing and toys (in pounds) that was donated by patients to God’s Pantry, a Fountain-based food and clothing bank: 400 (Source: Colorado 4 Cannabis Patients Rights).
The amount of money (in dollars) donated to the family of …
Hempology 101: The History and Uses of Cannabis Sativa 4th Edition
Hempology 101: The History and Uses of Cannabis Sativa 4th Edition
By Ted Smith
The International Hempology 101 Society
To bring us up to date on the history of cannabis, author Ted Smith takes us waaaaay back in time when ancient civilizations (not …
La Costa Perdida
La Costa Perdida
Camper Van Beethoven
429 Records
In the recent movie This Is 40, actor Paul Rudd rocks a vintage Camper Van Beethoven shirt he dug up from his own collection. For CVB, this is actually 30, and Rudd is one of …
Thrive: What on Earth Will it Take?
Thrive: What on Earth Will it Take?
Clear Compass Media
Dir. By Foster Gamble
Ever wondered what it would be like to be part of a movement that aims to improve humanity’s lot in life? Then feel free to look into what the …
Dynamic Duo
Jay & Silent Bob strike back at Boulder!
In the pantheon of great cannabis duos, Jay & Silent Bob are second only to Cheech & Chong. The character of Jay, played by Jason Mewes, created a lexicon of stoner quotables and …
Third Time’s the Charm
Los Angeles officials propose a new, third dispensary ordinance—which activists support!
This May, Los Angeles voters will potentially have up to three dispensary-regulation measures on the ballot to choose from—two that are already on the ballot. Last month, the Los Angeles …
Two Sides of the Coin
From Seattle to Spokane, the law and which dispensary rules to follow just keep a-changin‘
Medical cannabis access point owners and their counsel spend many hours deciding whether to structure their business by local policy or to adhere to the ambiguous …
“This is a Civil Rights Issue.”
Dennis Peron, the father of California’s MMJ movement, assures us that the times they are a-changin‘
In the world of medical cannabis activism, Dennis Peron’s name looms large. For decades, he’s been a tireless force for patient’s rights, never wavering in …
Good For What Ails You
If approved, there’s a new legal treatment for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and Parkinson’s disease
Patients grappling with the effects of Parkinson’s disease and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder may have new hope for relief.
These ailments could be added to the list …
Share the Love
Take this Valentine’s Day to show how much you care about humanity
Nothing says “I love you” more romantically than a bouquet of roses and a box of chocolates, but where and how you get it says a lot about the …
How Cannabis Can Help Seniors
The United States has always had something of a youth culture. Advertisers frequently target consumers under 30 and—with the possible exception of pharmaceutical companies—largely ignore the largest demographic group in the country: the Baby Boomers, the 76 million people born …
Guns, Anti-Depressants and Cannabis
While many elected officials and media pundits fuss over the availability of guns manufactured by our massive gun corporations to mass murderers, there seems to be little concern about the availability of anti-psychotics medications manufactured by our galactic-sized pharmaceutical corporations. …
Put to Task
As the Amendment 64 Task Force marches on, here are some details and tips to keep in mind
Colorado made history in making it legal for adults 21 and older to possess up to one ounce (1 oz.) of cannabis and …
411 on the 420 in California
The Tides Change in San Diego
San Diego has, historically, been one of the most hostile regions to medical marijuana and to dispensaries. Today, that has all changed! Recently elected Mayor Bob Filner demanded prosecutors halt all actions against dispensaries—and they’ve …
So You Think You’re A Nonprofit
I get it. Your primary concern is the DEA. But if the IRS isn’t a close second, remember that Al Capone was a very real person who went to a real prison for tax evasion.
This is the thing: If you …
Understanding Pain
If you’re human, you’ve experienced pain. Everyone does. Chances are, you might be in pain right now—which is likely the reason why you turned to God’s green plant for relief. And pain can take many forms. It can range from …
Liner Notes
Good news for anyone that was young enough or sensitive enough to be moved by the Garden State trailer (or, yeah, the film itself) back in 2003: The Postal Service is reuniting. The band’s official website reads “Postal Service 2013.” …
News Nuggets
COLORADO
Smart Approaches to Marijuana . . . not so smart?
A Denver-based group—called Smart Approaches to Marijuana—is going about reforming cannabis policy in all the wrong ways, critics say, according to The Boston Globe. The Marijuana Policy Project event called the …
Jon Otto
Name: Jon Otto
Age: 47
Condition/Illness: Anxiety, agoraphobia, degenerative disc disease, spinal stenosis, aortic aneurysm, enlarged left ventricle
Using medical cannabis since: April 2012
Why did you start using medical cannabis?
I knew from past experience that cannabis may not kill the pain, but knew …
An Act of Submission
After a five-year spell, Neurosis plants musical seeds for the future
“I’m not going to talk about personal shit,” says Scott Kelly, vocalist and guitarist for Neurosis. “I’m not going to talk about it. We’re not going to do that.”
Details be …
Headspace
Rival Sons is the coolest rock band out there—Jimmy Page says so!
Remember the name Rival Sons because this is one of the hottest bands out there right now. At least according to iconic Led Zeppelin guitarist Jimmy Page, who recently …
Lush Landscape
Travel through Luang Prabang for eco-minded tourism and religious traditions
5:31 a.m.
Through barely open eyes, we spy a silent, steady march of orange figures just below our window. An army of not-dead Kennys have come to visit us in our …
