Archive for October, 2015

25 Idaho children to take part in cannabis oil program

25 Idaho children to take part in cannabis oil program

21 October 2015 at 12:47 Comments are Disabled

Cannabis oil will be used in Idaho to help some children suffering from persistent seizures. Gov. Otter signed an executive order in April allowing the very limited use of the drug, and that program is only a couple of weeks away from starting. Twenty-five children will be selected to take part in the program andRead More …

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Medical pot producers awaiting approval to sell now-legal cannabis oils in Canada

Medical pot producers awaiting approval to sell now-legal cannabis oils in Canada

7 October 2015 at 11:52 Comments are Disabled

TORONTO — A number of Canada’s medical marijuana growers are poised to release cannabis oils for authorized patients who don’t want to smoke or vaporize the dried herb to relieve symptoms. In July, Health Canada gave growers the green light to begin producing the plant-based extracts, which are expected to be approved for sale inRead More …

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United States’ first marijuana resort to be opened in South Dakota

United States’ first marijuana resort to be opened in South Dakota

1 October 2015 at 10:42 Comments are Disabled

The Santee Sioux is opening the nation’s first marijuana resort on its reservation in South Dakota. The experiment could offer a new money-making model for tribes nationwide seeking economic opportunities beyond casinos. Santee Sioux leaders plan to grow their own marijuana and sell it in a smoking lounge that will include a nightclub, arcade games,Read More …

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