Thomas A. Hurd, DDS, a Lompoc resident with a degree in Psychology, showed his strong opposition to the legalization of pot by addressing alarming issues and concerns about the effects of continued marijuana use. Hurd also talked about the negative effects of pot during his speech as a guest commentary speaker in the city of Lompoc.

He narrated his experiences while in UCLA for his Pre-Med as he witnessed marijuana abuse and other recreational drug use, and how it altered people’s normal state of mind into something destructive and violent. He also mentioned that he saw some of his friends lose their normal self after consuming weed and entering an altered reality based on hallucinations and paranoia caused by the drug.

Hurd said that not many people understand the negative effects of marijuana as nobody can really justify or conclude the real effects of the drug on our brain. All the clinical studies and tests conducted to learn more about using the drug as a medicine often end up with futile results when it comes to the real effects of it on a person’s well-being.

But the main concern of Thomas Hurd as he addressed the audience at UCLA is that once marijuana is legalized and regulated, people who are high on pot and continue to work in a dangerous area such as those who operate heavy machinery or handle dangerous weapons could get into fatal accidents, highlighting the advantages and disadvantages of weed.

The impact may not be seen immediately after the implementation of weed legalization, but Hurd is sure that the people will notice the drastic negative impacts of it in the long run. Hurd ended his speech by telling the audience that marijuana and other illegal drugs continue to end and ruin the lives of the users and other innocent people who collide with these substance abusers. He urged the people to vote against the legalization and use of recreational marijuana to save lives and continue to live in a more peaceful environment.

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What Are Vape Pens?
 

Vape pens are battery-powered devices used to inhale vapors produced by oil or liquid cartridges. Vape pens are often rechargeable and can accept a variety of different oil cartridges.
 
Vape pens contain four main components:
 
-The tank that contains the vaping liquid or oil
-The atomizer that turns the liquid or oil into vapor to inhale using heat
-The sensors that control the vaping power, atomizer, voltage, and other mechanisms
-The battery that powers the device

 
When you inhale from a vape pen, you suck the vape liquid or oil into the atomizer which uses heat to turn the liquid into vapor. You inhale the vapor through your mouth to feel the effects of your chosen substance.

What Are Wax Pens?
 

Wax vaporizers are similar in design to vape pens, but they do not vaporize liquid or oil. Instead, wax pens melt down wax concentrates of cannabis and other substances. Wax pens have a battery to power the device, a chamber with a heating coil to melt to wax, and a mouthpiece for easy inhalation. Since wax pens use a great deal of heat, a steel casing usually protects the user from burning their hands.

What Are Dab Pens?
 

Dab pens are devices that users only utilize to consume dabs. Dabs are small concentrates of THC, used to produce more potent effects than traditional cannabis inhalation. Dab pens contain the same components as vape pens and operate using similar functions. You place the dab onto coils included on the pen, which heat and melt the dab onto a wick. This wick absorbs the dab liquid and further heats it into a vapor, which you can inhale.
 
Many people refer to dab pens and wax pens interchangeably. While these devices are very similar in that they both use THC concentrates, not oils or liquids, you can only use dab concentrates with dab pens. You cannot use dab concentrates with wax pens.

Similarities Between Wax Pens, Dab Pens, and Vape Pens
 

There are a few main similarities between wax pens, dab pens, and vape pens. Wax pens and dab pens are very similar, since dab pens are technically a form of wax pens that use a specialized concentrate. While dab pens and wax pens are quite different from liquid and oil vape pens, all three devices have some similarities.
 
-Vape, wax, and dab pens are all very portable. They are usually small, sleek, and you can tuck them away for easy carrying. Sometimes, you can even purchase a carrying case for use on the go.
-All three devices are extremely easy to use. Depending on the make and model, you can usually use these pens with the press of a button and an inhale. Dab pens and wax pens usually have a more complicated process.
-Wax, dab, and vape pens are also very discreet. You can easily carry them in a purse, bag, or pocket, and enjoy a vape quickly and at any appropriate time.
-Vape, dab, and wax pens also have temperature control features for safety purposes. In many pens, you can choose the temperature at which you want to operate your device.
-All three devices use similar batteries and units of energy storage. Oil and wax consumption usually use the same amount of battery energy.

Differences Between Wax Pens, Dab Pens, and Vape Pens

You should know several key differences between these three devices prior to investing in a pen.

-Wax pens and dab pens use wax concentrate and dabs, while vape pens usually use liquid or oil.
-In vape pens, you load an oil cartridge in the device to use. With wax pens and dab pens, you load small amounts of dab concentrate or wax into a coil in order to use them.
-Wax pens and dab pens can be quite messy when loaded by hand. Vapes use pre-loaded cartridges for greater convenience and less mess.
-Wax and dab pens use a higher temperature than vape pens. Wax and dab pens often require temperatures of 350 to 400 degrees Fahrenheit, while vape pens usually require 315 to 385 degrees.
-Wax and dab pens can get dirty and sticky quickly due the loading process. You will have to scrape away lots of wax to clean it regularly, and may need to replace the coil. Vape pens do not require as much maintenance and do not usually cause a mess with regular use.

These women think that weed is completely safe during pregnancy. This perception usually comes from the fact that their mothers have also consumed marijuana while pregnant and delivered healthy and normal babies.

But irrespective of marijuana use, many women still had healthy babies and experienced normal pregnancies. It is because not all women experience the same effects from smoking marijuana.

Conflicting Theories

People have divided their stand when it comes to smoking weed during pregnancy given that the studies conducted about it have shown conflicting results. One study in Jamaica revealed that pregnant women who smoked weed to treat their nausea and morning sickness had no negative effects on their babies.

In a different study in Great Britain, the children of mothers who smoke weed in the course of their pregnancy had a higher chance of acquiring psychotic personalities. Another study in Australia discovered that ingesting weed can potentially cause a pregnant woman to go into labor or have a premature baby.

Lack Clinical Evidence

Granting that there is no enough evidence to prove the dangers of smoking weed during pregnancy, it is best to avoid using it. If you want to get rid of morning sickness or motion sickness while pregnant, there are other ways to cure it aside from smoking weed. You can always turn to natural remedies to relieve pain and discomfort while carrying your baby.

While you cannot remove the fact that marijuana has cured a lot of health conditions, these studies must present data that its healing properties outweigh all the detrimental effects that go with it. The debate about marijuana continues to this day, and you will come across different theories.

As a pregnant woman, weigh the pros and cons before you continue smoking weed. Whatever your decision, it must be for the benefit of your baby.

“On this auspicious day, we’ve got a dangerous bill,” said the bill co-sponsor Sen. Jonathan Singer. There’s no cure for PTSD. Exercise routines, medications, diet programs, and therapy sessions are no silver bullets. Moreover, Colorado has one of the highest suicide cases in the country, according to research.
Military veterans are the primary focus of this bill because they are the ones who get this disorder. Most veterans have PTSD after getting out of the military due to their experiences while they were still serving the country.

But the topic of using marijuana for PTSD patients under 18 years old took the stage on Thursday. The State of the House had an evaluation on whether or not they should let minors with PTSD take marijuana to cure their illnesses.

Before the second reading, the sponsors of the bill had a meeting with concerned parties. These include pediatricians, psychiatrists, and physicians. The purpose of the meeting was to create an amendment that would compromise both the patients and the doctors.

In the said bill, every PTSD patient must have one or two physicians. It can be a licensed family physician, a pediatrician, or a licensed child and adolescent psychiatrist.
However, a counter amendment was proposed on Thursday. Rep. Timothy Leonard, who sponsored the mentioned bill, said that marijuana could affect the brains of children. Moreover, he is alarmed about the increasing opioid addiction rate among teenagers.

According to the government’s research, 40 percent of teens have tried weed. Twenty percent of them are current users, and 10 percent tried it before they reached 13. Meanwhile, tobacco consumption has increased among college students. Still, children aged 12-17 years old believe that marijuana is safe to take.
Earlier this year, the American Academy of Pediatrics gave a warning about the effects of cannabis on children. According to research, the use of marijuana for PTSD patients could affect the memory and the brain’s ability to plan. The frequent use of pot could lower the IQ level and could lead to addiction.
Nonetheless, not all teen users developed an addiction. It still depends on the user’s genetics and other factors.

For this reason, The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine called for more marijuana PTSD medical research. Despite conducting multiple studies on marijuana, they want to know how cannabis can affect a developing brain and other areas.

Rep. Leonard didn’t want this to happen. He didn’t want to use children in experiments; hence, the proposal of the counter-amendment. However, Leonard failed, and the House is one step closer to allowing marijuana for PTSD. All they need to wait is for the Senate’s final approval.

Meanwhile, Leonard’s worries were repeated by Dr. Jennifer Hagman, a child psychologist. According to Dr. Hagman, the conversation about medical marijuana is surfacing around Colorado. She added that she’s also optimistic and enthusiastic for the progression of the study. She even mentioned the latest Senate Bill 275, which would let cannabis growers and sellers use their crops for research.

Since Colorado implemented the medical marijuana bill in 2001, no new sickness has been added to the list. (The list consists of cachexia, HIV/AIDS, muscle spasms, glaucoma, nausea, cancer, and severe pain.)
Colorado has rejected medical marijuana for PTSD treatment multiple times. The last request to add PTSD as a qualifying disorder was in 2015. The said petition was filed by four veterans and one sexual assault victim. But like any requests, the Colorado Court of Appeals rejected the request.

However, the Senate Bill 17, which allows veterans and children to use cannabis for treating PTSD, is another story. Compared to its previous petitions, this one has experienced smooth sailing. Earlier this year, the bill was cleared by the Senate Committee, allowing PTSD to be in the medical marijuana list. It got a unanimous vote from the senators.

A few days later, it got a 34-1 vote from the GOP. Last month, the House’s voted 8-1 to move the bill to the House floor.

The newly revised bill has the following amendments:

The patient’s PTSD diagnosis must come from a board-certified mental health professional.
Parents who live in Colorado must write a letter of consent to the state health department. The letter must ask for permission to use marijuana dosage for PTSD. The parent must also include his/her name and ask if he/she could be the caregiver of the patient.

The patient must build a real patient-doctor relationship. This means that the resident physician must have a full evaluation of the patient’s physical examination and medical history.

Minor patients must receive PTSD diagnoses from two doctors. One of the physicians must explain the risks and benefits of marijuana for PTSD to their parents. However, this is only implemented if they reside in Colorado.

It is said that pharmacies are now legally allowed to sell approved medical marijuana by the legislature and Louisiana Board of Pharmacy.

People who say that marijuana is not proven to be safe also say that they, the Louisiana Board of Medical examiners, are violating the law.

Dr. Sajal Roy owner of Rx Greenhouse, hopes to open a dispensary of approved medical marijuana by the end of the summer. He aims to help people in need by selling medical marijuana, only through capsules, concentrates, suppositories, pills, tinctures, oils, topicals, and patches.

Dr. Roy also mentions that their goal is to prevent their approved medical marijuana to be stolen or diverted.

As a pharmacist, Dr. Sajal Roy has already opened similar dispensaries in other states. Dr. Roy was ranked first to launch the local facility out of all the applicants from larger committees of the Louisiana Board of Pharmacy.

Dr. Roy’s team has already been preparing for it, even though the pharmacy board has not given the go signal. He has mentioned that more or less six doctors have been approved to write so-called “certifications” and not prescriptions that last for only 30 days.

Danielle Neupauer, the Corporate Compliance Officer of Dr. Roy’s pharmacy, stated that, after the certification’s validity, the patients are required to return to their respective physicians for proper monitoring to determine the effectiveness of the medical drug.

Groups like Greater New Orleans Drug Demand Reduction Coalition lobbied against medical marijuana, stating that it is against the federal law and has failed to go through rigorous testing like every other prescribed drug that has gone through FDA approval.

Stephanie Haynes, the president of GNODDRC, says that the pharmacy is being reckless if they actually distribute marijuana to people who have health conditions. They will be facing civil liability and lawsuits as a consequence.

Stephanie says that GNODDRC supports cannabinoid-based medicine if it goes through FDA tests and approval.

The GNODDRC references a resolution that the legislative body has approved making Louisiana clinical trials and quality controls mandatory to ensure that there will be zero contamination before these pharmacies become accessible to the public.

Haynes remarks that using marijuana as a medicine is a breach of science, medicine, and the aim of the 2017 resolutions. She points out that people who suffer from illnesses deserve legitimate medications and not fabricated cures.

Rx Greenhouse claims that the medical marijuana will go through meticulous research and quality control to guarantee adequacy. The marijuana plant will be grown in LSU, and Southern University Agricultural Centers.

Dr. Roy states that there will be responsible documentation, not just within the United States of America, but also in other countries to show that the approved medical marijuana is helpful if used in responsible and appropriate ways.

This is the best time to focus on what’s coming in the marijuana industry.

Among the primary areas of concern in 2017 include Jeff sessions and California. The recreational marijuana market in California is still in the building phase, many are watching the progress, and expect some good news towards the end of the year.

Another center of focus is the appointment of Jeff Sessions as the Attorney General of the United States. This is a huge milestone because the industry will be kept on check, as far as marijuana laws are concerned. Apart from the above themes, the following are some of the prediction in marijuana industry this year:

LA is set to become the marijuana capital

Many marijuana experts across the country have a strong belief that Los Angeles will become the hub for all the marijuana activities. It will definitely beat Mile High City and others. There are several reasons for this deduction. First of all, the medical marijuana market is almost hitting the $1 billion mark, and sooner the figures will overtake those of entire Colorado market. Secondly, the city is yet to pass the ordinance in 2017. This enactment will put in place the right licensing program and introduce the recreational market. Thirdly, many investors are shifting their attention to the city, thanks to the promising emerging market.

 A marijuana sports league will be introduced

Experts argue that there is a possibility of a major sports to green light marijuana. The league will approve the use of cannabis for medical reasons. Athletes from all areas have shifted to using marijuana to treat head injuries and pain and are now avoiding prescribed opiates. At the moment, medical cannabis is legal in 29 states, and athletes are fighting to be treated like other people.

A TV talk show with a marijuana theme will be introduced

According to various studies, many Americans want marijuana to be legalized. And sooner, a major network will be using a marijuana backdrop. It is now more than ten years since a TV program had a weed drop. The series featured a mom who sold weed to earn income. At that time, all this was considered ground breaking. Today we have Mary Jane on MTV and High Maintenance on HBO and so much more.

 Recycling marijuana failures

the Cannabis Business Alliance is one of the major bodies in the country that handles all the marijuana issues, and it hopes to work with legislators to come up with various options for cannabis that fail to pass the pesticide testing. At the moment, marijuana producers are supposed to get rid of crops that don’t pass the test. The body is also working on a new law to allow the failed cannabis to be converted into concentrates that are safe to use.

However, the lawmakers have put a limit on the number of businesses that would be allowed to produce and distribute medical marijuana. On June 7, 2017, the house and the senate came up with an amendment to the Compromise Bill for the medical marijuana program.

The bill mentioned that it would award licenses to 10 additional treatment centers that will control the facilities and the auxiliary support. Currently, the state has seven licensed distributors. There will be 17 licensed and fully-operational businesses within the state by July 1, 2018.

According to Matt Grinder, a medical marijuana lawyer based in Florida, this setup does not give enough market competition because access is still limited. Nonetheless, this would open doors to auxiliary partners such as legal counsel, security companies, accountants, and more.

The amended Compromise Bill also reiterates that the statesmen agree to add four new licenses for every 100,000 patients. These participants must be officially enrolled in the medical marijuana program.

Advocates of the program are delighted about the progress of the bill, which is due on July 3, 2017. This will then be forwarded to the Florida Health Department and must be implemented by October.

The state lawmakers have added the rule on limiting dispensaries to 25 per licensed business. This will also be divided into respective regions to avoid monopoly. The legislators also agreed to give an expiration date on caps. For this newly-amended program, the limit will expire on April 1, 2020.

Conversely, none of the licenses can be acquired by new applicants. Some of the licenses that will be issued will be awarded to the applicants who were not qualified on the previous application. Three licenses are already reserved. One will be awarded to the minority group Florida Black Farmers and Agriculturalists Association. The other two, meanwhile, will be given to facilities that process citrus fruit or molasses.

The medical marijuana program shows promising improvements as the deadline for the Compromise Bill implementation draws near. This reassures not only the business community but the patients who rely on cannabis as well.

This was deliberated at a superior lawmaking committee’s final hearing that was arranged to appraise the cannabis law voters agreed on in November. Recommendations are expected to be issued by the panel June of this year.

“Not everybody will smoke dutifully, much like most of us do not drink alcohol sensibly,” said the County Sheriff of Hampshire, Patrick Cahillane, who anticipated a small increase in drug addiction and further arrests due to driving when under the effects of the marijuana plant.

The regulation demands 3.75% remove toll on marijuana retail sales, projected to start in the middle of the year 2018. The excise should be enforced along with the ordered 6.25% sales tax issued by the state, and resident groups would hold the choice of appending on an added 2% tax.

The tax collected in Massachusetts would be lesser compared to those enacted in few Western states that have legalized the use of recreational marijuana in the past, with Colorado, Washington and Oregon.

Sen. Patricia Jehlen, one of the chairwomen of the Marijuana Policy Committee, said she supposed many legislators were open to the thought of allocating revenue from cannabis taxes to substance treatment and prevention programs.

But Jehlen was still skeptical of raising taxes, saying that they have to be practical enough to induce customers to not rely on underground markets, but instead buy drug legally.

Nicholas Cocchi, the County Sheriff of Cahillane and Hampden, said there were nine out of fourteen state sheriffs that support a pitch that can help increase the excised tax gained in marijuana by 5%.

Legal marijuana advocates have dubious claims that the substance can cause severe addiction or that it will function as an entry drug on to other more unsafe substances.

But Jehlen emphasized she didn’t see any proof of the sudden rise in addiction among the some states that legalized marijuana for recreational use.

Cocchi explained: “I’m not saying everybody who smokes marijuana is going to develop to be addict.” Although referred to his personal experience of coping with drugs through the deficiency of monetary resources accessible to cope with the disaster.

“Let’s allocate that cash … and begin to make an impression in the considerable lack of services around the nation,” he said.

Edible marijuana is still controversial, despite the legalization of the medical and recreational use of cannabis. While some consumers prove that marijuana inclusion in their diet helps improve their condition, some supporters do not like this idea. They worry that putting cannabis in food can be harmful to children, but the authorities allow them – once lawmakers create rules.

Surterra sent this petition on September 29 with a draft regulation. Legislators have no obligation to follow Surterra’s guidelines, but the requirements are standard-fare. In the proposed rule of Surterra, food manufacturers and restaurants should include ingredients, conditions, and expiration dates on their products.

However, Jason Cetel, Gray Robinson’s attorney, warned that it would not be easy to make rules for edible marijuana. According to Cetel, combining heavily restrained marijuana plants with regular food to create a hybrid meal is complicated. Therefore, it will take time to develop rules for it.

The rulemaking process is a comprehensive procedure that has specific deadlines for delivering proposals, getting public comments, and concluding drafts. Once this is done, the proposed rule is subject to approval or denial of the administrative court. Therefore, it took two years for Florida to legalize the medical marijuana proposal.

Cetel also said that some states have experimented with the efficiency of edible cannabis, but the methods vary. Cetel even compared this to the legalization of alcohol. According to him, the ban on wine was stopped in 1833, but alcohol laws are continually changing. He predicted that it would take a century or more to control the marijuana industry.

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The Department of Health Office of Medical Marijuana Use controls the growing cannabis industry of Florida. Their spokesperson refused to have an interview, but she said that the office is working on applying new rules – including new regulations for edibles.

There’s an indefinite timeline for edible cannabis policies to be implemented, but there is a time frame for adding ten new cultivators. The initial deadline should be on October 3, but due to litigation and Hurricane Irma, the work was delayed. They have chosen only five licensees as of today.

If you are eager on kicking this bad habit and save yourself from weed addiction, follow these steps:

Motivate yourself. The success of your plan to stop being addicted to weed will largely depend on yourself. Weed smokers have a tendency to let life pass them by. More often than not, every aspect of their life goes downhill. Decide to take the high road. It means stopping the usage of this drug and never look back again.

Turn to your family. Do not be afraid to go to your family, especially your parents, to ask for their help. Your parents will support you in your decision to go clean again. In addition, go to counselors and ask for their advice on ways that will help to keep you distracted from checking out reddit or your most recent crypto coin listings.

Cut off communication with weed dealers. If you want to overcome the weed addiction, then stay away from the local drug dealers as far as you can. One call from them may be all you need to start smoking again. So, tell them that you want to kick the habit. After that, do not meet with them anymore and ignore all their phone calls.

Do not hang with other smokers. If you have been with a group of people who all smoke weed, then quitting will be extremely difficult if you still hang out with them. Stopping the addiction means saying goodbye to these people too. Now is the time to hang with the right kind of people.

Dispose of the remaining weed that you keep. To stop weed addiction, start in your home. Get all the weed that you keep and throw them away without thinking twice. Once your home is clear of it, there will be less temptation for you to go back to the habit.

Self-motivation and strong will can make yourself rid of the weed addiction. Most importantly, you are saving yourself from shifting to other illegal and more damaging drugs.