Marijuana

Different Types of Weed and Their Effects
Consuming weed in its pure form or any other processed form has varying results and effects. Read on to get a clear picture of the different types of weeds and their effects.

California Pushing for Broader Legalization of Marijuana
Medical marijuana is already legal in California, but pot advocates are making a push to get several new pieces of legislation on the table.

Hydroponic Pot from Florida is Potent and Difficult to Stop
Large scale marijuana operations in Florida grow their plants indoors, producing a product that is several times more potent than naturally grown marijuana.

California Tax Officials Talking Marijuana Revenues
Seeking a way out of the financial quagmire that are California finances, a San Francisco assemblyman has proposed a bill to tax marijuana, even in the absence of federal legalization.

Medical Uses of Marijuana
Medical marijuana is used for the treatment of various health conditions under the medical supervision. The active ingredients of marijuana are delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), cannabidiol (CBD) and β-caryophyllene.

Myths and Facts about Marijuana
The marijuana drug was used by humans since prehistoric times, for consumption. The drug, which is mostly used for recreation, also has medicinal value. Its use in the 20th century was made mainly for recreational, religious, spiritual and medicinal purposes.

Cannabis Sativa Plant
The 'Cannabis Sativa' plant is perhaps one of the most easily identifiable plants of the plant kingdom. Its cultivation is banned in many countries because of its use as a narcotic. However there are a lot of medical uses of this plant too. It has been cultivated since ancient times for a variety of reasons, like making paper, fiber and oil. If you want to know more about this plant then continue reading.

Side Effects of Cannabis
Cannabis, a genus of flowering plants is commonly known as Marijuana. It relates to a number of preparations of this plant meant for human consumption in the form of a drug. The most common form of the drug is the natural herbal form. To know about the side effects of Cannabis, read on...

Pros and cons of Legalizing Marijuana
Should Marijuana be legalized in the US? This question is usually received with mixed reactions from people. For some, it has more pros than cons whereas for others it's vice-versa. Here's a look at some of the pros and cons of legalizing marijuana...

Effects of Marijuana on the Brain
Marijuana is a psychoactive substance, i.e. it can affect the mood and mental process of a person. It acts on the central nervous system to produce a short-term sensation of elation or intoxication. Read on to find out more about the effects of marijuana on the brain...

Effects of Marijuana
Adverse effects of Marijuana, the most abused drug outnumbers its medicinal uses. While short term adverse effects include loss of balance, co-ordination, increase in heartbeats; its long term exposure affects more adversely…

Religious Leaders Want to Legalize Marijuana for Adults
A group of religious leaders in Nevada have endorsed a question to be included on the November election ballot that would make it legal for adults in the state to buy and possess up to 1 ounce of marijuana.

Rhode Island Legalizes Medical Use of Marijuana
The state of Rhode Island has voted to become the 11th state in the United States to legalize medical marijuana. The new legislation is the first to take effect since the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that patients using medical marijuana can still be charged with a federal crime despite state laws.

Denver Votes to Allow Marijuana Possession
Residents of Denver, CO, have voted to allow adults to possess up to an ounce of marijuana.

Supreme Court Outlaws Medical Use of Marijuana
The Supreme Court ruled Monday that state laws allowing for the medical use of marijuana will not protect sick people from federal prosecution.

Snoop Dogg Quits Smoking Marijuana
It was recently announced that rap star Snoop Dogg, real name Calvin Broadus, has given up smoking marijuana and no, hell did not freeze over.

Marijuana Case Taken to "High" Court
In what could eventually be a landmark ruling involving U.S. drug policy, the Supreme Court has agreed to address the issue of medical marijuana.

Whitney Houston Gets Off Easy in Marijuana Bust
Pop diva Whitney Houston has gotten off lightly after being caught with a half-ounce of pot, and will only pay roughly $3000 in fines.

Simple Steps On How to Quit Your Habit of Marijuana Smoking
If you are planning or already trying to quit your habit of marijuana smoking, then you are reading the right article. We will talk about all of the things that you must know about quitting this addiction successfully.

How to Grow Marijuana - Vegetative Growth and Cloning Marijuana
Start by placing your seeds in the middle of a paper towel. Fold the towel around your seeds, sealing it. Spray down both sides of the paper towel so that it is very moist. Take your wet paper towel and place it inside of a zip loc bag. Seal the bag and place somewhere dark for 2 days. It’s very important to keep the bag sealed the entire time because those seeds will only pop if it is nice and moist.

How to Grow Marijuana - Nutrients
Marijuana is a wonderful herb that grows naturally all over the planet. Unfortunately it is still illegal to grow marijuana in many countries. Please check your local laws before growing marijuana. With that said, let’s get growing!

Quit Talking: Absorb the Facts of Marijuana
Marijuana purchased in the 70’s included stems, leaves, and other parts of the plant not smoked. When you look at the potency per pound, obviously the 1970’s marijuana is going to look less potent compared to the marijuana purchased today, which is well trimmed, virtually stemless, seedless, and leafless.

How to Grow Marijuana - Chapter 1 - Lighting
Marijuana is a wonderful herb that grows naturally all over the planet. Unfortunately it is still illegal to grow marijuana in many countries. Please check your local laws before growing marijuana. With that said, let’s get growing!

2009 Marijuana Project Summary
There has an ample amount of controversy over the last few months about the legalization of marijuana. As bills, commercials, and publicity seem to sky rocket, the political view on marijuana are still skewed. We have politicians vetoing bills because of faulty evidence from the 1970’s and other politicians being misled by alcohol and tobacco companies. Who can they trust for the cold hard facts?

Marijuana, Other Vices Contribute to Wrinkles
We all know that drugs and alcohol are bad for the body. However, did you know that they also help wrinkles grow faster? If you find yourself abusing drugs and/or alcohol, you must read this article.

Is Marijuana Really That Bad For You?
When I originally started the research for this editorial I had the title of "The top 10 reasons to not smoke marijuana" in mind. However the more I researched, the more I realized that I would be hard pressed to find only 5 reasons to avoid marijuana and therefore surprisingly enough had to change the title to what it is now.

Benefits of Marijuana Mimicked
Drugs could give the same medical effect without disorienting side effects or questions of legality

Marijuana: A Tribute
A tribute to the wonderful qualities of one of the earth's oldest plants. "Strange and foreign things are more likely to inspire fear than curiosity in adults. In our youngest years, the greatest fear we have is that we will not have enough time or energy to uncover every secret of the universe."

Marijuana and Its Effect on Fertility
Marijuana and its effects on fertility on very negative. From premature births in women to sperm blockages in men.

Denver Decriminalises Possession of Marijuana
Denver became the first city in the US to remove all criminal and civil penalties for adults caught in possession of a small amount of marijuana.

Medicinal Marijuana Ban Upheld in Us
The US supreme court yesterday upheld a federal ban on the medicinal use of marijuana, overriding state laws allowing patients to grow small amounts of the drug to help deal with pain and nausea.

Marijuana 'canada's Most Valuable Agricultural Product'
Investors who rely for advice on Forbes, the highly regarded American business magazine, will be tipped off this month about the industry that is now outpacing many others in North America: marijuana growing. The magazine's cover story focuses on "the unstoppable economics of a booming...

Patients Turn Up Their Noses at Marijuana
When Canada agreed to provide legally grown marijuana for certain patients, the US condemned it for going soft on drugs. Now the scheme has come under fresh attack - from users themselves. The first batch of the official, government grown weed, they say, is "disgusting". So bad, in fact...

Marijuana for Aids Patients
Marijuana is to be distributed to cancer and Aids patients this morning in Santa Cruz, California, in the latest battle of an increasingly bitter war between the states and the federal government over the medical use of the drug.