CANNABINOIDS AND CANCER Although the medical properties of marijuana were first documented by human civilization over a thousand years ago, the therapeutic potential of cannabinoids – the medical compounds found in marijuana – in the treatment of cancer has only been discovered recently. Since the late 1990s, numerous preclinical studies have demonstrated the antitumor effects […]
CA Norml Guide to the Adult Use of Marijuana Act of 2016 (AUMA)
The Adult Use of Marijuana Act is a legalization initiative that will be circulated for the November, 2016 California ballot. AUMA is sponsored by internet entrepreneur Sean Parker with support from some other wealthy benefactors and drug reform advocates. Read more »
Myrcene: There’s More To Marijuana Than Cannabinoids
As the legalization of recreational and medical cannabis continues to spread, so is awareness for its many healing properties. And though active compounds known as cannabinoids have been hogging the limelight, there’s another category of compounds that are yet to be similarly appreciated by consumers and chemists alike. Read more »
Mexico issues first permits for growing and possessing marijuana
MEXICO CITY — The Mexican government granted the first permits allowing growing and possession of marijuana for personal use on Friday. Read more »