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Dr. Sanjay Gupta to Jeff Sessions: Medical Marijuana Could Save Many Addicted to Opioids
CNN Chief Medical Correspondent, Dr. Sanjay Gupta, is a big proponent of the medicinal value of cannabis. Gupta has written an open letter to the current Attorney General about the relationship between cannabis and opioids, just days before the premiere of CNN’s special report, Weed 4: Pot Versus Pills.

Michigan Could Add 22 New Conditions for Medical Marijuana Program
The state’s Medical Marihuana Review Panel has proposed 22 more conditions to add to the Michigan Medical Marihuana Act. The complete list includes chronic and general pain, diabetes, colitis, ulcers, inflammatory bowel disease, organ transplant, brain and spinal cord injuries, OCD, depression, panic attacks, social or general anxiety, arthritis, asthma, Schizophrenia, Tourette’s Syndrome and Parkinson’s Disease.

Weed Porn: How Two Taboos Became Popular Bedfellows
As weed legalization sweeps across America, state election by state election, the popularity of cannabis products has kept pace. But while marijuana flower, tinctures, oils and more are all becoming commonplace, another, less talked-about product of the weed revolution is also blossoming: Weed porn.

Meet The Weed Workforce: Marijuana Jobs Set to Triple in Next Decade
By 2021, Arcview Market Research and BDS Analytics predict that cannabis job creation in California will explode to 99,000 people, making it more than three times the size of the marijuana workforce of Colorado. Meanwhile, Michigan will overtake Washington, and Florida and Massachusetts will overtake Oregon.

How To Treat Multiple Sclerosis With Cannabis
There is no cure for MS. Instead, the patient must rely on immunosuppressant drugs to stave off any relapses and help their unpredictable condition. Unfortunately, these drugs do little to help the day-to-day MS symptoms. But luckily, there’s medical marijuana.

Veterans’ Grass-Roots Movement Shares Health Benefits of Marijuana
Many vets see medical marijuana as a viable option, and the science, while limited, is starting to show promise in combating nerve pain. Researchers are also looking into its impact on PTSD and chronic pain. But some vets don’t want to wait for clinical trials. About 22% now use cannabis to treat physical or mental conditions, according to a recent American Legion survey.

Robbie Williams’ Wife Ayda Bought Him Marijuana Farm for Anniversary
The English singer, Robbie Williams got the surprise of his life when his wife installed a marijuana farm for their anniversary in the basement of their Los Angeles home. He now has an endless supply of cannabis.