Tag: New Mexico
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These states allow medical marijuana for mental illness in 2018
28 states have mental illness on the list and 3 states don’t have a list at all but let doctors depoliticize the process and recommend any patient for whom marijuana may be medically beneficial or preferable. That invisible illness, mental health, is allowed in the following states courtesy of https://www.marijuanabreak.com/medical-marijuana-legal-states: 3. Arkansas PTSD 4. California…
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Eleven Newly Elected Governors Now Support Cannabis Reform | Marijuana “Green Wave” The Big Winner In 2018 Midterms
From Civilized.Life: https://www.civilized.life/articles/new-governors-feel-about-marijuana/ Yesterday was the midterm elections, and 20 new governors were elected in the United States, including seven Democrats who wrestled control of the governor’s mansion away from Republicans. Considering most marijuana legalization laws occur at the state level, it’s probably a good idea to see how the new governors feels about cannabis.…
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Iowan Anonymous Testimony: “It must be regulated”
Here’s a testimonial from another Iowan: “I pray that Iowa will take the studies from responsible states like New Mexico program. There are so many scientific studies from different universities all over the country and the world on the positive use of cbd and thc for medical use and also agricultural uses. It must be…
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![[VIDEO] Des Moines Public Library, “A Sensible Conversation about Medical Cannabis in Iowa,” December 2nd 2013](https://weedpress.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/joe-bolkcom.jpg?w=300)
[VIDEO] Des Moines Public Library, “A Sensible Conversation about Medical Cannabis in Iowa,” December 2nd 2013
Senator Joe Bolkcom has uploaded these videos to his YouTube channel for anyone who couldn’t attend the December 2nd discussion on medical cannabis at the Des Moines Public Library. You can also see video of the Iowa City hearing here courtesy of Iowa City Cable TV. Legislators in attendance at this event: Representative Bruce Hunter…
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![[VIDEO] Iowa City Public Library: A Conversation about Medical Marijuana in Iowa — November 19th, 2013](https://weedpress.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/iowa-city-hearing.png?w=961)
[VIDEO] Iowa City Public Library: A Conversation about Medical Marijuana in Iowa — November 19th, 2013
If you were unable to attend the medical cannabis hearings around the state over the past few weeks, not to worry — video of the Iowa City hearing is available online here. Huge thanks to Iowa City Cable TV for producing this video! Click the picture to be taken to the video courtesy of Iowa…
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Iowa Supporters: Make A Statement About How You Feel About A Strict Medical Cannabis Program
Maria la France, mother of 12 year old epileptic Quincy, has made an easy to use form to allow Iowans to show their support for medical cannabis in 2014. Click here to show your support. Below is a letter from Maria: Fellow Iowans, As you may know, I’m trying to obtain legal access to medical…
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TONIGHT: 6 PM, Des Moines Public Library Downtown, “A Sensible Conversation about Medical Cannabis in Iowa” in Meeting Rooms 2 and 3
NOTE: Meeting is in meeting rooms 2 and 3. Meeting room 1 is having a writers workshop tonight. DECEMBER 2, 2013 CONTACT: Joe Bolkcom, 319-330-9541 PRESS ADVISORY FOR IMMEDIATE USE NOTE: At 5:00 pm tonight Dr. Jenison and patient/family member presenters (below) will be available at the Des Moines Public Libary for interviews prior to…
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Iowa Public Radio: ODCP Director Steve Lukan Incorrectly Cites Out of Date Federal Program, Encourages Iowans To Apply
Apparently Governor Branstad isn’t the only one who can’t get his facts straight on medical cannabis. Listeners of this past Monday’s River to River program on Iowa Public Radio heard a very heated discussion. Steve Lukan, Director of the Iowa Office of Drug Control Policy, admitted that medical cannabis is needed for the people of…
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Rachael Selmiski Interview on Iowa Public Radio: “I know people have presented me with synthetic forms, but actually the whole plant is very beneficial”
If you missed the medical marijuana discussion on Iowa Public Radio’s River to River program this past Monday, you can either click here to listen to a recording of the show or follow WeedPress on Facebook for transcriptions of the show. Here’s Rachael Selmiski’s interview. Follow her Facebook page Miracle 4 Maggie to find out…
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PRESS ADVISORY: A Sensible Conversation about Medical Cannabis in Iowa — Monday, December 2 at Des Moines Public Library
NOVEMBER 22 , 2013 PRESS ADVISORY FOR IMMEDIATE USE A Sensible Conversation about Medical Cannabis in Iowa – Monday December 2, 6:00-7:30 pm at the Des Moines Public Library, downtown, 1000 Grand Avenue. The meeting will feature a presentation by the former Medical Director of the New Mexico Medical Cannabis Program. Dr. Jenison will make…
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Notes on New Mexico’s Medical Cannabis Program
Here are some of the key notes I took on Dr. Jenison’s speech in Ames last week. For more information on New Mexico’s medical cannabis program, see IowaMedicalMariuana.org and NORML.org Medical Cannabis in New Mexico goes back to 1978 — Lynn Pearson Therapeutic Research Program passes in 1983 — Defunded after five years, although language…
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Gary Johnson 2012: War on Drugs Web Ad
Please share the following video with as many people as possible. My favorite part of this ad is when Gary says, “Let’s stop being insane about this issue.” Visit GaryJohnson2012.com to learn more.