Cannabis or Firearms? The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives otherwise known as the “ATF” indicted two Maine men earlier this month on federal firearms charges due to cannabis consumption. This topic has always been a concern of mine, as both a veteran and a legal medical patient. I know I share this sediment with a lot of other veterans and other … [Read more...] about Cannabis or Firearms?
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CT Cannabis Conference
Connecticut's First Cannabis Conference I'm excited to share that I will be speaking with great group panel on Community Building, Organizing & Advocacy at the first CT Cannabis Conference this Saturday May 5th in New Haven at the Omni. It is a true privilege to have the opportunity to be amongst other standout cannabis advocates to discuss how you too can help … [Read more...] about CT Cannabis Conference
Legalization Fight Continues in CT
The fight for legalization is hardly over with HB 5394 passing favorably from the Appropriations Committee. It was exciting to hear that we made history, but so far that is all that has happened. It is symbolic of potential change. Let us not forget the vote was close...27-24 in favor. How much more inaction and complacency are state residents expected to allow in Hartford? … [Read more...] about Legalization Fight Continues in CT
Synthetic Marijuana
Synthetic Marijuana is not Marijuana Synthetic Marijuana, some times referred to K2 or Spice, is not what it sounds. It is disturbing and upsetting to hear in a recent report on CNN, Synthetic cannabinoids have been tied to 56 cases of severe bleeding, including two deaths, across Chicago and areas in central Illinois. All of the cases required hospitalization related to … [Read more...] about Synthetic Marijuana
General Law Committee Fails to Successfully Represent Connecticut Residents
What is the General Law Committee? By now you may have heard the news, Raised House Bill – 5458: An Act Concerning the Regulation of the Retail Sale of Marijuana failed to pass the General Law Committee in Connecticut (Motion Failed JF). The Connecticut General Assembly website identifies, The General Law Committee has cognizance of all matters relating to the Department of … [Read more...] about General Law Committee Fails to Successfully Represent Connecticut Residents
Moral Distress in Hartford
Hartford is in need of help. We all understand that there is a dark side of politics that no one really likes to talk about. The so called “closed door agreements” which may or may not happen, or the little “give and take” that they say is needed in order to things progressing. By now, it may be safe to assume that everyone has heard of the Netflix show “House of … [Read more...] about Moral Distress in Hartford
History of Cannabis
History of Cannabis: BCE to CE I'm not ashamed to say it. I've embraced it. I'm nerdy. It's like a badge of honor I wear. You see, there is nothing wrong with finding joy in reading. For this posting, I continue on the path towards modern day. I wanted to share some interesting points in cannabis history that I thought were interesting. It's only within the last … [Read more...] about History of Cannabis
Time for Action is Now Connecticut
Connecticut are you ready to stop playing political games? In regards to cannabis legalization, the time for action is now. For too long, advocates and residents alike, sought out and attempted to educate the legislators in Hartford. Cannabis is not the devil plant Harry Anslinger would have liked you all to believe. The war on drugs was only successful in tearing … [Read more...] about Time for Action is Now Connecticut
The Gray Market of Delivery Services
Some may ask, are delivery services legal in states where cannabis is legal? The answer isn't always clear cut and dry. Let us enter the gray market of cannabis, where things happen that no politician wants to address. What is a "Gray market;" is it the same as a "Black market? Normal classifications show black market activity deals with the banned, … [Read more...] about The Gray Market of Delivery Services
Five Strains for PTSD
If you have been diagnosed with PTSD or post-traumatic stress disorder, you should desire a medicine that is calming. Even as I write this, one major trigger for me is screaming and I don't do well with yelling. So, some morning in my house are worse than others. A good place to start could be a strain that does not tend to trigger anxiety, which could … [Read more...] about Five Strains for PTSD
