Author: Alice Stephens

Marijuana Makes Me a Better Mother

Marijuana Makes Me a Better Mother

Posted by | Jul 25, 2016 | , , |

Jessie Gill has a history of being a great mother, and a great nurse. When you look at her, you’d think she is just any normal mom, and any normal nurse. But for a period of time, this was not the case; she suffered from excruciating pain that prevented her from being able to do things for her family and for her patients. Luckily, medical marijuana gave Jessie her life back. Here’s her story: A few years ago, Jessie Gill was supermom. She was healthy and vibrant. Always had lunch packed and ready to go. Always supporting her son’s...

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Cannabis Plant Anatomy

Cannabis Plant Anatomy

Posted by | Jul 22, 2016 | |

Here is an awesome, short video that tells you everything you need to know about the anatomy of the cannabis plant. They tell us 6 quick facts to get a basic understanding. Here’s what we took away from it: 1.Male vs. Female You are smoking the female plants that produce the large, cannabinoid-filled flowers or buds, with no seeds – whereas the males only produce smaller spheres. 2. Stems vs. Nodes The cannabis plant itself grows on long, thin stems. But those large leaves that give the cannabis plant its unique look, extend from what are called “nodes.” 3....

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Upcoming Cannabis Business Event: Marijuana Career Fair

Upcoming Cannabis Business Event: Marijuana Career Fair

Posted by | Jul 21, 2016 | |

For a previous financial adviser, Kyle, the guest on this week’s marijuana podcast had some exciting things to say – like “free stuff,” which you can get at the Colorado marijuana Career Fair next week. He does however clarify, that since the M.E.D will be there (helping people get badges), there will not be any free cannabis handed out. But there will be some other great stuff and opportunities. LivWell will be handing out free goodies, and there will even be a spin-the-wheel. But its important to bring up the real opportunities of attending this Colorado cannabis industry event. It...

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What Is Donald Trump’s Stance on Cannabis?

What Is Donald Trump’s Stance on Cannabis?

Posted by | Jul 20, 2016 | |

This week at the Republican National Convention, the world renowned Donald Trump will be crowned the party’s presidential candidate. Now that the Presidency of Donald Trump feels all too real, cannabis advocates are naturally starting to wonder…what is his stance on marijuana? What His Website Says Similarly to most of Trump’s other policies, the specifics are hard to really grasp (consistently anyway). Furthermore the “Positions” section on his website does not even breathe the word “cannabis.” But perhaps the “Issues” section can shed some light on his marijuana policy; this section contains a short video on the drug epidemic in...

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Emerging Conflicts of Drug Testing and Marijuana Legalization in California

Emerging Conflicts of Drug Testing and Marijuana Legalization in California

Posted by | Jul 19, 2016 | , |

As marijuana legalization looms on California’s horizon, employers are thinking about the conflicts of their current policies of drug testing. If voters do decide on November 8th to legalize, then businesses and employers might find themselves in trouble for asking an applicant to pee in a cup. Why? This common prework screening could violate an individual’s privacy regarding their medical conditions. But  applicants will be faced with the decision of whether to comply with drug testing, or risking the chance that they won’t get the job, or being “outed” as a marijuana user. Because of this dilemma, employers across...

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