Medical benefits of cannabis
Cannabis is a powerful medicinal plant that has been banned in many regions of the world due to its psychotropic properties. It is, however, these same properties that allow cannabis…
Heavy cannabis use results in lower dopamine release in brain
In a recent study, researchers found evidence of a compromised dopamine system in those that are heavy users of marijuana. Lower dopamine release was detected in the straitum - a…
Pennsylvania set to green light medical marijuana
Pennsylvania is set to become the latest state to legalize medical marijuana as the Legislature sent a bill to the governor on Wednesday, after parents of childrenn sufferening from devilitating…
Maine Marijuana Legalization Campaign Clears Another Hurdle
Secretary of State Matthew Dunlap announced Wednesday that he will not appeal a judge's ruling from last week that revived the campaign to get a marijuana legalization referendum on the…
Pittsburgh Council approves lighter penalties for marijuana usage
The Pittsburgh City Council decreed on Wednesday that possessing or smoking a small amount of marijuana in the city of Pittsburgh will be punishable by a summary offense, instead of…