Oregon already allows the legal possession and consumption of marijuana for medicinal purposes, but a ballot initiative called Measure 91 that passed in fall 2014 will legalize the personal possession of marijuana for recreational use in July. Those 21 years of age...
A growing body of scientific evidence supports what many cannabis users already suspect: certain chemical compounds known a cannabinoids, which are found in abundance in the cannabis plant, have a wide range of positive effects on human health. A series of recent...
Not all medical marijuana varieties are created the same. While they are both strains of the cannabis plant and contain THC, the active medical compound in marijuana, there are some major differences between indica and sativa varieties. The Therapeutic Difference...
The legalization of cannabis in Oregon for medical purposes has fueled a growth spurt for new small businesses. These new businesses are providing many new jobs and helping to grow the state’s economy. Growing Green: Medicinal Marijuana Fuels the Economy...
Due to studies regarding medical marijuana, the US Surgeon General agrees that the plant has possible benefits for treating various physical and mental conditions. However, more research is needed in order to strengthen the case of using marijuana for medicinal...