It is time to bust the myths Sabet has been perpetuating. By Sunil Kumar Aggarwal / AlterNet Kevin Abraham Sabet-Sharghi, Ph.D., aka Kevin Sabet, has been a headline-grabbing right-winger ever since his U.C. Berkeley days—where he did not study science… Read More ›
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What’s a parent to do?
A recent study, as discussed in a Westword article, really pissed me off. It’s just another way to demonize parents who consume marijuana, painting them as bad parents for “exposing” their kids to THC. A statement by Dr. Wilson about the… Read More ›
ACTION ALERT! Hearing on Locked and Enclosed Cultivation and Potency Restrictions
We have an important hearing coming up on Wednesday, April 6. Two marijuana bills will be heard by the House Finance Committee: SB-080 requiring grows to be locked and enclosed, and HB-1261 the Retail Marijuana Sunset bill. SB-080 would require… Read More ›
Marijuana math: Converting percentage to milligrams in edibles
The other day, I was talking with a mom about marijuana edibles and potency when she asked, “Ten milligrams of what?” Referring to the 10mg serving size on recreational edibles, she kept asking, “At what potency?” It took me awhile,… Read More ›
Don’t be afraid of the conversation
Last year, Colorado Parent Magazine wanted to run a special section all about parenting and marijuana. Unfortunately, they couldn’t get enough advertisers to support it, so the idea was dropped. I was asked to write a piece for that special… Read More ›
What’s up with medical marijuana in schools?
Recently, KOAA in Colorado Springs posted this story: News5 Investigates: No action taken to allow medical marijuana in schools since Jack’s Law passed Talking to one parent at one school district is not enough to draw conclusions about the entire… Read More ›
Peace for Patients Dove Release
Join Cannabis Patients Alliance at the Colorado State Capitol on the morning of Tuesday, January 26th, as we honor medical marijuana patients in Colorado and across the country. Reserve your dove today! How You Can Help 1. RESERVE A DOVE… Read More ›
The pain and fear of parenting a child with epilepsy
On December 1, 2015, my friend Brian Wilson wrote this beautiful and touching tribute to Sabina Rose Joana, a young child who lost her battle with epilepsy. His thoughtful account of the constant fear hanging over every patient and every… Read More ›
UPDATE: Revised Guidelines for Doctors Who Recommend Medical Marijuana
In light of “feedback on behalf of approximately 400 patients, physicians, and industry representatives” the Colorado Medical Board has revised the proposed guidelines regarding physicians recommending medical marijuana. From Karen M. McGovern, Program Director: The Medical Marijuana Workgroup (Workgroup), comprised of delegates… Read More ›
Status: Medical Marijuana in Schools
Several people have asked recently about how things are going with medical marijuana in schools after Jack’s Amendment to the Caregiver Bill last session. And I’ve been asked to participate on a panel in November to discuss Marijuana in Schools… Read More ›