A Robust Medical Marijuana Program Would Make Sense in Illinois

We live in a harsh world, one filled with pain, both psychological and physical. Despite the hardships of our modern existence, relief is extremely difficult to come by, especially when looking for help from the traditional medical industry. Alternative medicines are gaining popularity and becoming increasingly common, with more and more anecdotal evidence of positive results. For anyone struggling with a host of serious diseases, from nausea to epileptic seizures, cancer, anxiety, and even post-traumatic stress disorder, there appears to be one treatment that is more effective than any others…

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Insurance Study Ties Legal Pot to Boost in Car Crash Claims

A legal insurance research group has published a study claiming that in the years after recreational marijuana was legalized, car insurance claims went up. In Colorado, Washington and Oregon, claims went up an average of 2.7% in the years following legalization, as compared to surrounding states with no legalized marijuana. Researchers accounted for factors such as the number of vehicles on the road in the study and control states, age and gender of drivers, weather and even if the driver making a claim was employed or not. Neighboring states were…

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Science Says Marijuana Might Be Nature’s Aphrodisiac

It’s no secret that marijuana is one of the best natural remedies for humans. It is currently being investigated for its ability to heal nearly all the more serious diseases and its capability to relax and destress people is well known. This is because THC mimics a compound in the human body, meaning it is completely benign. The name of the molecule which it mimics is called anandamide, Ananda being the Sanskrit name for bliss. This molecule works on the endocannabinoid system to stimulate everything from temperature, mood, pain, pleasure,…

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Here’s How to Apply for A Medical Marijuana Permit

Medical marijuana is currently legal in 29 US States. When a state permits medical marijuana, it is up to local counties to then implement their own subset of rules and regulations in terms of medical marijuana usage. Because of this, the exact procedures for applying for a medical marijuana permit may differ from state to state and from county to county. The difference between a medical marijuana card and a medical marijuana permit is that a card allows you to obtain marijuana from a dispensary. A medical marijuana permit allows…

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The Surprising Effect of Marijuana Legalization on College Students

Marijuana Legalization With marijuana legalization on the rise, the demand for marijuana and marijuana related products is set to increase. Researchers estimate that the current marijuana market is in the region of $50 Billion, with the majority of this figure taken up by black market sales. The legalization of marijuana will no doubt shift most if not all of the black market sales over to legitimate industries. The benefits of marijuana are well backed up by scientific literature, and marijuana can help with the treatment of conditions including arthritis, insomnia,…

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