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Cannabis Might Be the Next Migraine Drug

A recent review of medical literature, courtesy of the Headache Center at the Cleveland Clinic Neurological Institute in Cleveland, Ohio, has shown that cannabis has potential therapeutic effects for the treatment of headache disorders, including migraines.

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Medical Marijuana Bill for Children Dies in Legislature

Some Connecticut families say they're running out of options after a bill that would allow children to use medical marijuana died in the legislature.

Seven-year-old West Tarricone is full of energy as she plays with her twin brother, Blake, but hundreds of times a day, seizures stop her in her tracks.

Family Wants Medical Marijuana for Kids

"Her seizures are at the point now where she stops breathing. We have oxygen now," said West's and Blake's mom Cara Tarricone.

West was diagnosed with West Syndrome, a type of epilepsy, at just 11 months. Since then she's been in and out of the hospital and currently takes up to 18 pills a day, though her parents say it does little to help.

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05
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Ukiah tribe downsizes plans for marijuana farm

A Ukiah tribe has downsized its plans for a medical marijuana farm, at least for now, as it continues to explore what will and won’t be tolerated by law enforcement officials.

The Pinoleville Pomo Nation’s initial plan, backed by a Kansas investment company that funds tribal economic projects like casinos and now marijuana operations, called for a $10 million pot-growing operation in multiple greenhouses spanning some 110,000 square feet on the tribe’s rancheria just north of Ukiah.

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Buffalo-Niagara to be hub for medical marijuana research and growth

AMHERST, N.Y. (WKBW) - Dent Neurologic Institute (DNI) in Amherst is partnering with a Lewiston business to become a clinical research center for the use of medical marijuana.

Dent and Herbal Agriculture (HA) will be working together to develop treatment and protocol for treating neurological disorders with marijuana.

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05
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Can medical marijuana help ailing pets?

DENVER -

CBSNEWS - Colorado is one of 23 states where medical marijuana is legal. Some human patients swear by it, but is pot OK for your ailing pets?

CBS Denver station KCNC reports there are some cannabis-containing products now on the market specially designed for cats and dogs.

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05
Jun

Deadline passes for medical marijuana grower applications

AMHERST, N.Y. -- The Friday 4 p.m. deadline has now passed for companies that want one of five medical marijuana grower licenses in New York State.

2 On Your Side talked with two groups -- both headed up by physicians -- who submitted their applications to the New York State Department of Health.

Dr. Gregory Daniel and nearly 30 other physicians are part of Alternative Medicine Associates, LLC. They turned in a 66,000-page application.

"It's very restrictive, very laborious, but we nevertheless struggled mightily, recognizing that, as physicians, we have a duty to the patients that we serve," Dr. Daniel said.

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05
Jun

Silk Road Creator Ross Ulbricht Appeals Life Sentence

Last Friday, convicted Silk Road mastermind Ross Ulbricht was sentenced to spend the rest of his life in prison for running the online drug marketplace that made more than $200 million in sales. Now, Ulbricht’s defense is putting up one last fight to prevent that from happening.

On Thursday, the defense filed an appeal for both the life sentence and the original conviction to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit.

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05
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Behind The Scenes: NBC Dateline’s Medical Marijuana Documentary, Growing Hope

With the increase of medical marijuana legalization around the country, traditional media has begun playing a more critical role in sharing the success stories of patients across the country. Since Dr. Sanjay Gupta’s first special covering cannabis almost two years ago, we’ve seen a tremendous amount of coverage from major networks including reality shows from National Geographic and a look into the “green rush” from CNBC.

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05
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ResponsibleOhio looks to expunge marijuana convictions

DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) – For decades Ohioans have been convicted for any activity involving marijuana, that’s because for decades the drug has been banned in the Buckeye State.

But now more than ever, Ohioans are in favor of legalizing the drug.

ResponsibleOhio is pioneering that effort with an amendment.

Ohioans could vote on the measure as soon as this November.

And the group is taking it one step further, calling for all nonviolent marijuana convictions to be expunged.

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05
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Arizona: Sheila Polk Rolls Out Propaganda at Marijuana Policy Talk

Sheila Polk, Yavapai County Attorney and the state's chief marijuana opponent, found her so-called facts about marijuana falling flat in a legalization discussion hosted by Arizona State University on Thursday.

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