International Medical Marijuana It should be noted that this article is for information purposes only and should not, under any circumstances, be accepted as legal advice.Although the scientific debate about the effectiveness of medical marijuana continues, many countries are taking the first steps towards implementing programmes designed to introduce medical marijuana as a treatment for patients with chronic pain and terminal illnesses....more
How to Privately Take Medical Marijuana Many medical marijuana users admit to feeling ashamed of lighting up in front of their family members, especially when they have impressionable children at home. Understandably, many medical marijuana users worry about their children breathing in second-hand smoke or their houseguests smelling the unmistakable stench of marijuana, and as a result prefer to take their medical marijuana outside of the...more
Medical Marijuana on the East Coast It should be noted that this article is for information purposes only and should not, under any circumstances, be accepted as legal advice.The West Coast has a reputation for being the more laid back side of America and, as a result, medical marijuana is legal in many of the West Coast states. In comparison, the more conservative East Coast has a much smaller area in which medical marijuana is legalized. With only three states in total where medical marijuana can be used legally, we look at the East Coast states where medical marijuana is legal:MaineMedical marijuana was legalized in Maine back in 1999, and has therefore been legal in the Pine Tree State for over 10 years. The vote went to ballot and 61% voted in favour of making the drug legal for medical use. There are certain conditions in which medical marijuana is prescribed and these are epilepsy, glaucoma, MS, cancer, AIDS, Hepatitis C, Alzheimer's, Crohn's and nail patella syndrome. Patients on medical marijuana need to pay a $100 processing fee for a card, which enables them to legally possess up to 2.5 ounces of useable medical marijuana. They may also cultivate up to six...more
Medical Marijuana on the TV Medical marijuana has been legal in some states for close to fourteen years and as a result it's now a lot more main-stream. Many of our favourite television shows have, at some point, showcased characters using medical marijuana for conditions that range from post-natal depression to breast-cancer. Here are some...more
Medical Marijuana in the Classical World Medical marijuana's modern uses include the reduction of nausea and vomiting, stimulating hunger in chemotherapy and AIDS patients, lowering internal eye pressure, and relieving pain. Thousands of years ago in Ancient Greece and Rome, the application of medical marijuana was quite different – it was...more
Medical Marijuana in California It should be noted that this article is for information purposes only and should not, under any circumstances, be accepted as legal advice or health advice.If there was ever an area that talked about medical marijuana on a regular basis, it would be California. Not only is this a state in which marijuana is celebrated and condemned, but also it is a state that is constantly trying to help medical patients get the medication they need. While the state laws are still in flux, and some areas are more lenient than others, California is a great beginning for discussion of the future of medical marijuana.Decriminalisation and SocietyIn some areas of California, the use of marijuana has been decriminalized. What this means is that some places are simply not prosecuting those who have been caught with a certain amount of marijuana. While this doesn't apply to those who are using medical marijuana legally, this does bring up an interesting point. If marijuana is causing too many valuable police resources to be used up, why not extend the decriminalization in order to help those people who would have a medical card to use marijuana if they could afford...more
How Medical Marijuana is Grown It should be noted that this article is for information purposes only and should not, under any circumstances, be accepted as legal advice or health advice.Medical marijuana can be a helpful product for many...more
Medical Marijuana and Employment Issues It should be noted that this article is for information purposes only and should not, under any circumstances, be accepted as legal advice or health advice.Though many states have chosen to pass medical...more
Securing a Medical Marijuana Card It should be noted that this article is for information purposes only and should not, under any circumstances, be accepted as legal advice or health advice.If you have a medical condition that might allow you...more
Why You Could Use a Medical Answering Service There's nothing more frustrating than calling a service only to have it go straight to voicemail, particularly when the service you were seeking is a doctor's office or other medical facility. When...more
Versatile CR Solutions for Your Medical Facility A CR system, also known as computed radiography system, is one of the most affordable ways to add digital medical imaging to your medical facility. Its flexibility in use as well as...more
Web 2.0 for the medical device industry. Parts 1-3 This article will be introducing web 2.0 technology as it relates to marketing strategies and the medical device industry. There are several items that will be addressed in this series of...more