Archive for: June, 2011

Adventures of the Green Team

Supporters from The Human Solution and Landa Prison Outreach Program (LPOP) filled the entire courtroom where Catrina Falbo had her charges dismissed.

By John Grace |  Published in The Human Solution The Green Team. I guess that’s what they are calling us at the courts these days. I’m glad because it was a good week as far as weeks in court go. Catrina Falbo had her case dismissed, Tara Sorenson achieved a good plea agreement, and we [...]

Eight States Have Banned Tylenol In Anti-Marijuana Hysteria

Tylenol is used for pain management for many people. The cannabis plant has natural anti-inflammatory constituents that tylenol mimics.

By Old Hippie |  Published on BeyondChronic.com It’s called the Law Of Unintended Consequences, also known as “what happens when a bunch of ignorant legislators try to interfere with people’s lives without having a clue.” According to a press release apparently from the Retail Compliance Association (a trade association for sellers of “synthetic marijuana”, a.k.a. “spice”), eight [...]

MMAPA and State Senator Save Cannabis Patients $20 Million

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By Vincent Palazzotto | June 30, 2011 The Medical Marijuana Assistance Program of America (MMAPA) and supporters recently led the way in assisting low-income patients to save an estimated $20 million over the next five years. MMAPA – with the help of Sen. Pat Steadman, D-Denver, and advocate Jill Lamoureux - took the fight for sick indigent patients to [...]

Seventeen Years of Sobriety From Alcohol and Street Drugs, Now Free from Prescription Addiction Too

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By Letitia Pepper  | June 29, 2011 In May, 2011, Ronalee asked for help at a MAPP/patient support group meeting. She needed someone to cultivate cannabis for her because she has numerous health problems: she needs knee replacement surgery, has chronic pain and digestive problems, and was underweight. And after that, she fell, fractured some [...]

“My Date With a Dog and a Hobbit” – Rebranding the Face of the Modern Cannabis Consumer

Cheryl Shuman on the set of Wilfred at the dispensary created for the show.

By Cheryl Shuman |  June 28, 2011 Last summer I received a call from my friend David Zuckerman asking me if he could “borrow” several large live cannabis plants from my personal garden for a new television pilot he was filming call “Wilfred”.  He went on to explain. Wilfred is a half-hour, live-action comedy about [...]

“THC Oil Is Saving The Life of My Sister”

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This email was written by my sister and I can fully attest to the way THC oil is changing her life. By Catherine  | June 27, 2011 It’s truly miraculous to see her more vibrant than I’ve ever seen her. When I think about having to live a day in the life of my sister’s [...]

“In the Interest of Justice” Judge Throws Out Falbo Case

Supporters from The Human Solution and Landa Prison Outreach Program (LPOP) filled the entire courtroom where Catrina Falbo had her charges dismissed.

Provider of clinical cannabis in small amounts set free after Judge dismisses all charges “in the interest of justice.” By Sam Sabzehzar |  June 24, 2011 Catrina Falbo was providing medical cannabis for patients in dire circumstances and a Judge in Orange County, the truly Honorable Robert Gallivan, found wisdom in the defense’s position that [...]

Barney Frank and Ron Paul Introduce Legislation to Fully Legalize Marijuana

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To quote President Obama, ‘The War on Drugs has been an utter failure” and in the wake of a global affirmation to this statement, Congressmen Frank and Paul have introduced a bill that would legalize cannabis, and free up resources wasted on the War on Drugs. By Mike Riggs |  Published in Reason.com Rep. Barney [...]

San Francisco Marijuana Conference Looks to Future of Cannabis Industry

Shawn Coleman, who worked with Congressman Polis (D-CO) prior to stepping into his role as Business Development Manager at CSSB Private Bank. Mr. Coleman is speaking with MPP's Rob Kampia, while CBIS Executive Director Aaron Smith discusses his trade association with Denver lawyer Warren Edson. (Photo credit: MedicalMarijuana411.com)

As 2008 seemed to point a finger at disaster capitalism and the fall of the global economy, a new and emerging market was making room for a new way forward: Cannabis Capitalism. By Sam Sabzehzar  |  June 22, 2011 It was a gathering of great minds, advocates, and knowledge, and for the price of a [...]

“Shona Banda Saved My Life”

Shona Banda making oil.  You can read all about her story in her book, available on Amazon.com.

The following is a personal story from a woman who suffers from Crohn’s disease and suffers much less thanks to medical cannabis, and Shona Banda… “To Medical Marijuana 411, i would first like to say that Shona Banda saved my life… I am a 26 year old living in NH and i’ve had Crohn’s for 10 [...]

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