By Ted Smith Every once in a while, a court case determines the direction of Canadian society. It is a rare occasion when unique circumstances challenge the courts to strike a balance between individual freedoms and public security. Often precedent helps guide a judge towards generally accepted principals of justice that predetermine rules of evidence, […]
Tag: medical cannabis
DEA Gets Hard on Compassion Clubs
By M. Allister Greene A license gives peace of mind that you are doing everything right and by the books in the eye of the law, but as state and federal governments fight over the jurisdiction of state’s power over the legality of medical cannabis, licenses have become a placebo when what’s needed is a […]
A Note From The Publisher
By Ted Smith This fall marks eight years since we first printed an issue of the Cannabis Digest. We are very proud of the evolution of our publication, and every sign indicates it will continue to grow far beyond its current form into an even more powerful tool for cannabis activism. When I committed myself […]
Eating Cannabis as Medicine
Eating Cannabis as Medicine By Owen Smith In the last article I explored some of the many cannabis products emerging from the inventive and inspired medical cannabis community. The collective ingenuity of cannabis focused organizations continues to improve this vital health service for terminally ill patients. Clubs like the CBC of C in Victoria represent […]
EDITORIAL: It’s all About Freedom
Andrew Brown Editor There is a power struggle going on in Canada, and most of the world for that matter, about the right to use cannabis. We have a conservative government that wishes to see all use made illegal, we have a majority of the population agreeing that “pot should be legalized,” and a court […]
Advanced Product Developments
Advanced Product Developments By Owen Smith In the last article, I discussed Rick Simpson and <phoenixtears.ca> who help spread the message of a cannabis cure for cancer, through the internet, to anybody willing to take the necessary risks. Although Rick has appeared on the scene fairly recently, and his work is a modern revelation, the […]
WORLD’S OLDEST MED POT CLUB TURNS 15
Looking back at past fifteen years with the Cannabis Buyers’ Club of Canada By Ted Smith Fifteen years ago it occurred to me that society had created a medical emergency. The proposed goals of prohibition were health, peace, and prosperity. After decades of enforcement and lies, the war on drugs has dramatically hurt our ability […]
The Votes For Cannabis Law Reform
Though Prop 19 didn’t pass, progress is still being made Stateside By M. Allister Greene In Nov. 2010, many voters went to their polls across the United States of America locking their arms with the somewhat faithful call for change. This was no different for many Cannabis supporters who wished to see reform in the […]
HEMPOLOGY 101 CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Fall 2010 – Spring 2011 Sept. 15, UVSS Hempology 101 Club Lecture Series Begins 22 lectures, 3:30-4pm, room to be announced Oct. 31, 7pm Courthouse- Halloween Annual Costume Contest Nov. 15, noon Ministry of Health International Medical Marijuana Day 4:20pm End of Silent Art Auction Dec. 22, 7pm Ministry of Health- downtown Cannabis Caroling Dec. […]
EDITORIAL: Where’s the Logic?
Andrew Brown Editor Thanks for picking up the latest Cannabis Digest! As you will notice, we have already expanded to 24 pages, and have some new advertisers. We are very thankful for the support of these businesses, and hope our readers will in turn choose to support them—and make sure to mention that you saw […]