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The Biochemical System Controlling the Effects of Cannabis: An Introduction

Paul Marini | June 20, 2015

In every human there are complex biological systems working to keep physiological functions in order. When these biochemical systems are functioning optimally, they maintain optimal mood, help maintain appropriate levels of immunity, proper digestion, regular sleep, brain function, etc. The...

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Paul Marini | June 18, 2015

We are less then 1 week away from the big day! Join us June 23rd from 1:00 – 2:00pm ET for our online webinar on “Improving Analysis of Edibles, Topicals, and Related Products using Flash Chromatography”.  In this webinar you will learn...

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The Colorado’s Supreme Court Unfortunate Ruling On Employment Discrimination

Paul Marini | June 15, 2015

Earlier today the Colorado Supreme Court ruled that employers in Colorado can fire employees for cannabis use even if they are medical cannabis patients. At the center of today’s ruling is Brandon Coats, a quadriplegic that used cannabis to control...

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Feinstein very slow to ease opposition to medical marijuana

Paul Marini | June 15, 2015

By Bob Egelko San Francisco Chronicle Dianne Feinstein, long one of the Senate’s foremost drug warriors, has shown signs recently of mellowing on the issue of medical marijuana. She’s voted to allow its use by military veterans, pressed for more...

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Support AB 258 in the California Senate

Paul Marini | June 15, 2015

Hundreds of medical cannabis patients and advocates will be visiting the state Capitol this afternoon to talk with lawmakers about medical cannabis legislation. One of the most important bills on the table is AB 258, the Medical Cannabis Organ Transplant...

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Marijuana advocates optimistic about treatment, voters

Paul Marini | June 13, 2015

By Mark Walker Argus Leader Six-hundred fifty miles. That's the length Melissa Mentele has gone in search of relief. Mentele has lived with chronic pain since a 2012 workplace injury. She was moving a nursing home resident who suddenly resisted,...

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SENATE AND HOUSE AGREE FOR FIRST TIME ON CANNABIS LEGISLATION

Paul Marini | June 13, 2015

By Tim Strombel Cashinbis Last Wednesday the House of Representatives renewed an amendment that blocks federal prosecution of Cannabis operations; provided they are in compliance with state law. This week the Senate has also jumped on the bandwagon, passing the...

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Senate committee votes to call off war on medical marijuana

Paul Marini | June 12, 2015

By David Downs San Francisco Gate/Smell the Truth The U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee Thursday approved a measure to effectively call off the federal war on medical cannabis, by defunding Department of Justice efforts to harass patients, caregivers, and businesses that...

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Protect Pot Doctors, AMA Tells Congress

Paul Marini | June 12, 2015

By Steven Nelson US News and World Report  The American Medical Association is hardly a pioneering advocate of more liberal marijuana laws, but this week the largest organization representing U.S. doctors asked Congress to grant immunity to physicians who participate...

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Senate Committee Approves Protections For State Medical Marijuana Programs

Paul Marini | June 12, 2015

By Matt Ferner Huffington Post The Senate Appropriations Committee approved a provision Thursday that would protect medical marijuana operations from federal crackdown in states where the substance is legal.

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