Connecticut lawmakers moments ago voted 90 to 57 in favor of Senate Bill 1014, decriminalizing the possession of small amounts of cannabis for personal use by adults. Senate lawmakers had narrowly approved an amended version of the measure on Saturday; House lawmakers concurred with the Senate today, sending the measure to Democrat Gov. Dannel Malloy — who will sign it into law.
As amended, SB 1014 reduces the penalties for the adult possession of up to one-half ounce of marijuana from a criminal misdemeanor (punishable by one year in jail and a $1,000 fine) to a non-criminal infraction, punishable by a fine, no jail time, and no criminal record. (This measure would similarly reduce penalties on the possession of marijuana paraphernalia.)
Once signed into law, Connecticut will become the fourteenth state to replace criminal sanctions and arrest for minor marijuana possession with largely non-criminal sanctions. (Seven states pose no criminal sanctions for cannabis possession; six states have eliminated the potential for jail terms for first offenses, but still classify the offense as a misdemeanor or minor misdemeanor.)
Connecticut is only the second state to enact decriminalization legislatively in the past decade. (Massachusetts enacted a similar law via ballot initiative in 2009.)
NORML supporters, and Connecticut NORML’s regional organizer and state lobbyist Erik Williams, played a significant role in sheparding this legislation through the State House — generating thousands of phone calls and e-mails to lawmakers at a time when political experts were alleging that the measure lacked the political will for passage. Below is a message from Erik Williams:
Dear CT NORML Friends and Supporters,
We did it! Moments ago, the Connecticut House of Representatives passed SB 1014, Decriminalizing Small Amounts of Marijuana. The Governor has pledged to sign the bill into law.
Thank you for all of your hard work in making this a reality. Connecticut has taken a first step in addressing the outdated and unworkable War on Drugs, which costs taxpayers $billions every year and ruins individual lives and devastates communities.
While this is clearly a victory for CT NORML and the State of Connecticut, it is bittersweet as the Medical Marijuana bill has yet to be brought for a vote in the Senate. If it were to be brought for a vote, it would easily pass with both Republicans and Democrats supporting the measure. I pledge right now to all of you who have fought so hard with me for the legalization of medical marijuana that I will not give up until nobody stands in the way of you and your doctor making medical decisions. I will not give up until compassion is the main driver of public policy replacing political posturing, demagoguery and fear. I will not stop working until medical marijuana is legalized and I ask you to continue to fight by my side.
Connecticut’s legislative session ends tomorrow, but there is still time to act in favor of medical cannabis. If you live in Connecticut, please contact the office of Sen. Don Williams, President Pro Tempore, and urge him to allow the 2011 medical marijuana bill to receive a floor vote. You can also contact your own individual Senator via NORML’s ‘Take Action Center’ here.
Ok, let’s watch CT, and if this state doesn’t descend into a Mad Max scenario, then we know that repealing prohibition isn’t lethal.
Hurray for Connecticut! Now hurry up on your medical marijuana bill.
Wooooooo…..hooooooo!!!!!!!! Its about time CT changed their laws. As a resident of this state I am glad to know that I won’t get a criminal record if I get caught with a joint. Finally some common sense laws are being put into place! A BIG thanks to Erik Williams for all your hard work and dedication.
Come on Missouri. I know, we’ll be the last state of the union to follow suit. Congrats Conneticutians!!
At last. A State with good common sense. I’m so proud of the state of Connecticut. You are a leader state in the truest sense. Its hard to go against the propaganda machine in this country. This is the kind of action that makes people proud to be an American again. Thank-You Connecticut, I really appreciate your courage and leadership. Maybe the South will someday decide to be independent once again as well. Thank you so much..
Congratulations, CT NORML! I have just finished writing Senator Williams on the 2011 medical marijuana bill.
this is awesome. my question is, how long will it take for employers to change their mode of testing so that those who consume can benefit from this new and awesome law? we all know, that is the million dolla question. what good is one change without the other?………where are saliva testing parameters in all of this? peace to you all…
There are now 2 states where you won’t go to jail for personal marijuana use. Here and California. Let’s make it every state.
[Paul Armentano responds: There are actually additional states that have eliminated criminal penalties for adult marijuana possession, such as Maine and Nebraska. See NORML’s state by state law guide for details: http://www.norml.org/index.cfm?wtm_view=&Group_ID=4516.%5D
Awesome!!!
well i find that great. now if illinois would hurry the hell up… one of my friends got busted for havin some bayou pep… if they leagalize pot tehy better legalize pep spice..
Great! Now it’s time to change the federal laws!
Makes me even more pissed about prop 19. Thank your local cannabis club for spreading the lies. Thank pharma, drug enforcement, and others who donate their annual “insurance” money to the pfdfa. Senseless.
This still sucks…
Great News!!! And a “no-brainer”… I realize those involved in the voting were perhaps paralyzed by fear of the dark-side, but the world hadn’t ended by 1937 and likely won’t for the foreseeable future, especially legalizing, to a small degree, cannabis.
The importance of this victory isn’t to the tokers in CT, it’s a message to Washington what’s done is done. Time to get real!!!
progress! get involved, be a part of the solution.
“… This measure would similarly reduce penalties on the possession of marijuana paraphernalia.”
Note: it didn’t get rid of such penalties.
So… what is “marijuana paraphernalia”?
Could that mean a Harm Reduction Utensil– a vaporizer, a one-hitter? A pipe unambiguously meant for inhaling small amounts of anything (remember, those BIG tobacco pipes are meant for eggheads who are smart enough NOT TO INHALE)?
As long as there is ANY penalty for possessing a SMALL
INHALATION UTENSIL, tobacco users are deterred from switching from the hot burning overdose $igarettes (from whence cometh tobacckgo industry profit margins). Figure it out.
This is fantastic news! We are now one step closer to country-wide decriminalization. Everyone e-mail Don Williams and we can be even another step closer to legalizing medical marijuana and eventually, complete legalization.
Great news! Nice to hear it going in the right direction. It’s a good step. Now to put someone in the White House who will end the war nationwide! Gary Johnson 2012! CNN still won’t let him debate. Wonder what they are scared of? 🙂
Please sign the petition at: http://www.change.org/petitions/cnn-let-gary-johnson-in-the-debate
What about the medical marijuana bill? does it have the chace to pass in Connecticut and does the legislature have the time to pass it or is decrim all we will get?
[Paul Armentano responds: Connecticut’s 2011 legislative session ends today.]
Great news! I live in Masssachusetts and am ssssssssssssssssso pleased that most people are waking up to the reality that Marijuana arrests are clogging up the legal system and costing mega $$$$$$$$. Medical laws will change soon. Keep the faith and thanks for sharing!
I thought that California did the same thing in January
[Paul Armentano responds: Yes, California’s legislature enacted similar legislation on January 1, 2011.]
Oh so thats how its done Can you please send this information to Texas Cause we now see that its possible to make the right choice and steps towards cutting back on costs of housing inmates for laws that cause no harm nor ever did..Its time all of our United States does this and just see if it does not quell the violence on the borders. It would stop the extreme costs demanded by these laws for one and free up court space for more important issues…
[Paul Armentano responds:
http://www.capwiz.com/norml2/issues/alert/?alertid=22059736
Legislation seeking to reduce marijuana possession penalties has been reintroduced in the Texas House of Representatives. House Bill 548 amends Texas law so that the adult possession of up to one ounce of marijuana is reduced from a Class B misdemeanor (punishable by 180 days in jail and a $2,000 fine) to a Class C misdemeanor, punishable by a fine not exceeding $500 and no criminal record.
Marijuana arrests, mostly possession arrests, now comprise over half of all arrests in Texas. According to 2009 state arrest data, more than 97 percent of all Texas marijuana arrests — over 77,000 people — are for possession only. Passage of this bill would bring immediate relief to hundreds of thousands of Texans who consume marijuana responsibly, and would allow law enforcement officials to reallocate resources toward targeting and prosecuting more serious criminal activity.
The House Criminal Jurisprudence Committee held a public hearing for HB 548 on Tuesday, March 1st (watch video highlights of the hearing here). No one testified against the measure, yet the committee failed to take any action on the legislation. Please take time to contact the members of the committee — and the committee chair in particular — and urge that they allow this measure to go to the House floor for a vote.
Please join Texas NORML in supporting House Bill 548. You can also contact your state House member directly and urge him or her to vote ‘yes’ on HB 548 by entering your zip code below. You can follow the progress of this measure online here and also on the Facebook page for Texas NORML here.]
Holy Smoke. The wheel keeps turning and it can’t slow down. The victory is coming. Hold on america it’s going to be a long strang trip.
The Rev.sLeezy
The Universal Life Church of the Holy Smokes
Great to see leaders that are not afraid to stand up against this tyrant goverment system. Free the green
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11. Jimmy Joe
Exactly Jimmy! Changing federal law is exactly what Genesists are all about. Religious freedom is federal because they violate the Constitution and the Religious Freedom Restoration Act. If they lose the battle on religious use – they lose the battle on medicinal and recreation use – or – they are immaterial. The atheists/secular will suffer without a defense however. That’s why they’re so resistant to religious use – they lose it all.
Finally, some good news among everything bad happening in the world!
there is hope
Great news for Ct. ! We’ve been plugging away in NH, but can’t seem to get bills out of the senate.
We aren’t waiting for the bureaucrats to “give” us our freedom though….we’re going on the offensive and taking it to them in court! Check out my closing argument to the jury here – http://nhjury.com/
I was able to get a felony reduced to a misdemeanor in court.
Jury nullification – LEARN WHAT IT IS – USE IT. It kept me out of state prison!
This is a baby step (although a huge baby step) as the cultivation, distribution, and or purchasing of marijuana is likely still punishable as a criminal offense…
Common sense would suggest that complementary state legislation should also be enacted that will allow the outdoor cultivation and storage of a reasonable number of marijuana plants and/or pounds of processed marijuana per adult per household or other residential unit with the issuance of a local permit with a yearly fee (e.g. $10.00 per household that will generate some revenue for local governments)…
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It would be nice if Gov. Lynch of NH would come out of his buffoon cocoon and let people who find medical marijuana as their only relief for their medical afflictions. Open your eyes and mind & let the will of the people (71+%) shine through Governor. Let them decide what they can do to have relief from chronic pain.
It’s not a new miracle.
“Make the most you can of the Indian Hemp seed and sow it everywhere.” – George Washington, U.S. President
“Hemp is of first necessity to the wealth & protection of the country.”
– Thomas Jefferson, U.S. President.
“The prestige of government has undoubtedly been lowered considerably by the prohibition law. For nothing is more destructive of respect for the government and the law of the land than passing laws which cannot be enforced. It is an open secret that the dangerous increase of crime in this country is closely connected with this.” – Albert Einstein
It’s always good to see this kind of win but to me this shit is stupid. Even though they decriminalized it, it’s not like you could go straight to 7-Eleven and buy some herb. It’s still illegal to buy, sell, or grow. Until the govt becomes real Gs and make a legit plan for all aspects of the trade, innocent people who just want to smoke and chill are going to be continued to be punished for it.(SMH at the thought)
The Federal Controlled Substance Act has Marijuana listed as a Schedule I narcotic, even though Marijuana fits absolutely none of the criteria of a Schedule I narcotic. What I find amazing and baffling is how the Federal Government is still allowed to classify Marijuana as a narcotic. Harry Anslinger pushed for the criminalization of Marijuana based on racism, and yet, not even NORML with all of its attorneys are able to amend or repeal the Marijuana Tax Act of 1937. In 1919, the 18th Amendment was ratified disallowing alcohol (Prohibition) and was repealed with the 21st Amendment in 1933. This is 2011, what is taking so long? From 1937 to 2011 is 74 years of political BullSh!t and it is time the people rebel. Decriminalization is NOT enough. Removal from the Controlled Substance Act and complete Legalization IS the ONLY answer.
[Russ responds: The Marihuana Tax Act of 1937 was declared unconstitutional in the Leary Supreme Court case. The Controlled Substances Act was passed in 1970. It has been declared constitutional against all challenges by NORML and others under the Interstate Commerce Clause. The solution lies not in the Courts but in the Congress.]
Elmer, IMO Prop 19 was an awesome bill that proposed to just that (http://bit.ly/azw4f0). The local dispensaries and other opponents started spreading lies about people being allowed to dwi, going to work stoned and operating heavy machinery, aircraft. They totally sold out to protect their investments. So people were lied to and they voted against it.
IMO it is extremely important to get the word out about the opposition. If you hear something against legislation to legalize, I’m willing to bet it originates from someone who stands to lose profit as a result.
Unfortunately they are the ones who make the money from it and it falls on The Golden Rule… Those who have the gold make the rules. A grass roots campaign has to be diligent to be successful.
Read my post about the corruption that brought us “The Partnership for a Drug Free America”
http://bit.ly/jCyTP2
Jesus said to do unto others as we would have them to do unto us. None of us would want our child thrown in jail with the sexual predators over marijuana. None of us would want to see an older family member’s home confiscated and sold by the police for growing a couple of marijuana plants for their aches and pains. It’s time to stop putting our own family members in jail over marijuana.
Next step: How about $100 for a permit to grow a dozen plants? We can use the money for our schools, and it will put the drug gangs out of business for good!
And a big THANK YOU to the courageous, freedom-loving legislators, governor, and countless others who worked so hard to bring this bill through! You’ve done a great service for the people of Connecticut and for all of America!
As a massachusetts resident who was arrested for possession in Connecticut, its obvious that marijuana should have been decriminalized way sooner, and would have been if the previous governer didnt veto it.
I am slowly dying of Oxycontin use for chronic pain because Ny which is supposed to be a leading state forgot it ill citizens and is more worried about gay marriage than helping its chronically ill citizens.Way to go CT….NY is the lamest most corrupt state in the union.Home of the Weiner…..
If we weren’t supposed to have it, it wouldn’t grow like a weed on every continent. The big guys joke on the greedy. haha
If NY were to come to me and say 500$ for 1st permit and 100 yearly to grow enough for my own use…where do I send the check?
I THINK THEY SHOULD JUST LEGALIZE IT,ALCOHOL IS WAY WORSE & THATS LEGAL,PEOPLE SMOKING ADDICTIVE TOBACCO IS WAY WORSE…THERES ALOT OF PEOPLE TRYING TO QUIT THEIR NASTY CIG. HABITS & CAN`T CAUSE THE CHEMICALS IN THEM ARE HIGHLY ADDICTIVE/NOT EVERYONE WHO SMOKES POT IS A POTHEAD,WHICH DO you THINK IS WORSE????????
1) Good Mad Max comment. Doom and gloom, protect the children, blah…
this is just stupid. lets just give kids it to huh
It is tragic that the medical marijuana patients are being sacrificed on the altar of decriminalization. Don’t get me wrong; I fully support the decriminalization bill; this is a great victory. It is simply sad that we have to do the work of the late 70s- early 80s now because Regan prevented the work from being done when it should have been done. U&*nfortunately this game of catch up has the negative consequence that the work of the 90’s — namely medical marijuana — has not yet been done and the work of today, namely non-medical legalization unfortunately remains a distant hope. If there was justice in the world decim would have been achieved then in the 70s, medical would have been achieved 5-10 years ago and we would now be fighting for non-medical legalization. Unfortunately fate and the world is not just.
Legal question: What would happen to a defendant, in either state or federal court, if they mentioned they used marijuana medically (legally or illegally) even after they were court-ordered to not mention it?
[Russ responds: Contempt of court, jail, fines.]
i’ve been caught with weed a couple times in the past in ct and i guess…cuz the cops were cool…they let me go. or maybe they wanted to take my stuff for themselves to smoke? who knows
This is exactly what the facade of medical marijuana is preventing! Legal for all break NO law.
Good Hippie, Bad Hippie, Young Hippie, Old Hippie – here’s your choice”
“Do you want “one” cookie – or – do you want “no” cookie?” – and – fuck it that your brother got “three” cookies. Right! – and – fuck me too! There’s no suck thing as a free lunch! I’m sorry I had to put it that way – but – “That’s reality.”
I just have to say that finally people are realizing that maruijuna is amazing and there is nothing but good times to come.
I wish Alaska would follow in the footsteps. Knowing that we are really close to Canada…where the “BC” is..and we also have the Matanuska thing going on here. Just food for thought.
[Paul Armentano responds: Alaska law imposes no criminal or civil penalty for the private possession of small amounts of marijuana by adults. See:
http://www.norml.org/index.cfm?wtm_view=&Group_ID=4522.%5D
…Also that we have the highest rate of sex offenders;who can never be rehabilitated and we are wasting our jail space with petty little crimes like misconduct involving a controlled substance. Pleae revisit our states priorities!
the decriminlazation is only for 1 Ounce or less…(or some say 1/2 ox or less) any amount of weed over 1 oz:
is a criminal offense…1 oz of weed is only 20 cigs.!
The Law simply does not go far enough to protect us !
ps the new law also says: If a person “gets caught with 1/2 oz. on a second offense; the person can go to jail…! so this law only applies to minute MJ amounts!
prob. just enough to put into a small one toke pipe !
gosh one puff of MJ is not enough to make a difference!(to protecting my health because MJ is an Herbal Med!!!
summary: a step in the right direction though…thanks!
We need people in Connecticut — “boots on the ground” to turn a military phrase — who know the members of that state’s general assembly (or whatever name for the state legislative body) and compare the state legislators’ voting “No” record on SB1014 and the House version with the state campaign finance records to learn how many of the “No” voting state assembly members were also receiving campaign contributions from people associated with the private prison industry.
Of course, this type of opposition “No vote” research could perhaps all be done via the internet by people who reside outside of Connecticut as well…
Connecticut General Assembly web portal
http://www.cga.ct.gov/
Connecticut State Elections Enforcement Commission
http://www.ct.gov/seec/site/default.asp
Campaign Disclosure and Legislation
http://www.ct.gov/seec/cwp/view.asp?a=3556&q=420280&seecNav=|
“The disclosure area of the State Elections Enforcement Commission ensures that the public can readily access both registration and financial information regarding any and all committees that are registered with the Commission. The agency provides forms for both registration and financial disclosure in a paper format as well as through the Electronic Campaign Reporting Information System (eCRIS). All documents received by the Unit are posted on the eCRIS system where the public can search for campaign finance information about Party Committees, Political Committees and Candidates running for Statewide and General Assembly offices.”
Connection House Vote for SB-1014 Roll Call Number 315
Taken on 06/07 AS AMENDED
http://www.cga.ct.gov/2011/VOTE/H/2011HV-00315-R00SB01014-HV.htm
Connecticut Senate Vote for SB-1014 Sequence Number 379
Taken on 6/ 4 PASS AS AMENDED BY SEN A,B,
http://www.cga.ct.gov/2011/VOTE/S/2011SV-00379-R00SB01014-SV.htm
Perhaps NORML could craft some model marijuana reform legislation (decriminalization, cultivation, farmers’ markets, ect.) tailored specifically for southern “Bible Belt” states that would include verses from the Christian Bible (along with Jewish translation of some specific words) within the text of southern states marijuana reform legislation so that opposing state legislators would have to be recorded on roll call as voting against biblical scripture supporting citizens’ freedom to access marijuana and hemp products…
you decide are you happy that some lawyer pisses on your grave
This gas got to be driving the Right Wing Authoritarians in the Obama regime (DEA & DoJ) nuts! They must be watching the stocks/profits from those private for-profit mandatory treatment centers and the private for-profit prisons drop in value as we watch.
Ultimately (and hopefully) the question will get asked; “Is There A Place For The DEA In Today’s Society?’
I believe the answer to that question is, “Yes, there is!”
The government decided a long time ago to use a volunteers-only military instead of a draft or universal conscription to fill the ranks. To conceal the true numbers of troops actually engaged in combat and combat support roles in our optional preemptive overseas military adventures, ostensibly for our combined War of Terror and War of Drugs, our government has contracted the use of subcontractors / mercenaries at 5x the cost per military trooper. This is not cost-effective, and contrary to good governance — no surprise that a Republican regime was the instigator of such a policy, nor that it took a Reich-Wing Authoritarian Democratic regime to further that same agenda. “Private profits with socialized risk” is a core tenet of the Oligarchical Kleptocracy (Fascistic) corporate overlords that run the USA government today.
It’s time for a change we can all believe in. The RWA that comprise the bulk of our DEA deserve our support, and it can be empirically proven that they desire the testosterone-inspired adrenaline rush of combat. Let’s give it to them. Let’s organize all of the DEA into combat brigades, and ship them off to Afghanistan where they can do some real good. As combat support staff, or walking point on foot patrol in illicit crop eradication sweeps, the DEA could replace many of those more expensive DoD contract employees. No doubt they can make good use of their skills at “winning hearts and minds” as they ‘educate’ the indigenous civilian population on the dangers inherent in maintaining illicit cannabis and poppy plantations.
The mental picture of DEA combat patrols walking point, with an electronic universal translator in one hand, a machete in the other, and with an M-4 rifle and hydration system slung over their shoulders is awe-inspiring. Taking the War of Drugs to its source, in Afghanistan, would properly demonstrate their dedication to their calling. Hey, it’s not just a job — it’s a chosen life-style. And like the ancient Spartans, they can return home when completely victorious, or dead on their shields, not before.
Next, let’s talk about private prison guards … and after that, our RWA politicians themselves, including Obama …
The DEA has Holy Basil extracts and morning glory seeds along with marijuana as schedule I ! what a joke!
Schedule I is the most potential for addiction ?
morning glory seeds? cripe I have never even tried them
ps the dea also has The Khat Herb listed as “the worst!
A very good first step for the Nutmeg State.Nutmeg is a mild halucinagen,and has medicinal uses too.If Connecticut does not deal with the dispensary/cultivation/licenseing of Medical Cannabis they are asking for trouble.There will be a Task Force to investigate this, but in the mean while more people are going to jail.(19000 inmates in Ct.maybe 1k non violent drug offenders.)We need a general amnesty for all low level non-violent drug offenders in this state.I think the anti-med pot people better circle the wagons.People from Connecticut will go to the neighboring states to get their Medical Cannabis scrips filled.The state is missing the boat.Thanks to Erik and NORML Ct. good work folks.Lets re-write this Med Pot Bill with our allies in the Ct leg.and make it a blend of the workable legislation like Rhode Island and Colorado have. peace
WOW !! SO cool. I was about 16 and about to go to ‘Nam when the “War on Drugs” started. 40 years later we have decriminalization. whew…..
Thanks Norml. Don’t quite know what to say. Actually got a little choked up reading this.
Thanks SO much.
May many states follow. wow now my glaucoma has cleared up all of a sudden!
Legalize freedom!
Ron Paul 2012!!!
Thanks Norml. Don’t quite know what to say. Actually got a little choked up reading this.
Your blog is showing more interest and enthusiasm. Thank you.
OT- (Kinda) When you put links in this site. Example: When I clicked on the Senator’s Site. I almost closed the window and lost your website. All you have to do and NOT lose people is add a simple script “Open in New Window”. So when I link is clicked- your Original Page and the New Page have their OWN pages.
TY and Keep up the Great Work!
MILLION MARIJUANA MARCH / MILLION MEDICAL MARIJUANA MARCH ~ SUMMER 2012 SUMMER 2013
LIVE FREE PEOPLE TIS THE AMERICAN WAY !
Marijuan has OVER “40 known Medicinal Qualites…
wake up american and “smell THE Healing Herb from God!
I had a stomach bug and could not eat anything but Yogurt for 7 days I took ONE TOKE of a super weed;
my stomach relazed and I was eating scarmbled eggs in less than 5 minutes later; after not being able to eat!
no man made pharmaceutical can do supass MMJ Healings !
ps the reason I got sick in the first place was because Eric Holder clamping down on my green medicine!
As an Anorexic: I depend on the Herb for “appetite etc. and when I do not have the Herb I am “a disaster!
The War on Weed is a “man made disaster; STOP THE WAR !
SAVE MY LIFE ! THANK YOU ! pps and I am feeling better thanks to Antibioitcs and God’s Green Herbs; Mints etc.
pps Cannabis Sativa; the Medicinal Hemp Marijuana Herb
IS a member of the Herb Family called “The Mints; such as Peppermint; Spearmint; Pennyroyal; Wild Hemp; + Marxhmallow; all Natural God grown herb; healing herbs
Love how most of these people are so excited for this.
I mean c’mon, not only will it better the economy; but it will make peace through the state. Life will be good.
The Hemp Herb has 40 known medicinal Qualities; source: The Discovery Channel 2005
Marijuana is safer than Aspirin a healing herb
I’d love some advice. I feel odd even searching for “marijuana” but I take herbal supplements for all kinds of things and really want to try this. I don’t want to inhale anything. I don’t want to be seen as a criminal. But, I also don’t want to stick some prescription CHEMICAL in my body for stress.
Stressed,you want a high DBD Sativa for stress.Stay away from potent Indica strains until you feel comfortable with a milder low THC Sativa .Teas, extracts,confections.Are an alternative to smoke free vaporisors. Be well.
Stressed. It would probably be illegal and unethical to advise you to do anything from that standpoint. But I would smoke a joint if a doctor prescribed it for pain. Marijuana can also be eaten without smoking, afaik it works as well.
I’ve heard of people who were unable to move because of MS pain, and they smoked Marijuana and were not only ble to move, but actually feel normal again. I’ve heard from patients themselves who have said without a doubt marijuana works better than any drug (even morphine.) I have been considering getting a card just to support others who suffer from the horrible, lasting, effects of prohibition.
I would like for it to be legal to self medicate for occasional pain, stress, sleeplessness, occasional unhappiness, loss of appetite or whatever else might ail me. I am after all a mature responsible adult. To bad our politicians aren’t so much. I usually hang on to unused Vicodin prescriptions to self medicate. I think Marijauna would do much less damage to my body than Vicodin. I don’t think I could find someone who could prove otherwise.
I was thinking the dispensaries could point me to a good doctor. I’m with Kaiser, so I am guessing my normal doctor would not be able to help me “thrive”. Anyone got good pointers for finding a qualified doctor who is able/willing to prescribe marijuana? btw, imo, Kaiser would probably never prescribe Marijuana. They might end up losing clientel who realize they have no need for them anymore… Thank shameless lobbyists and politicians who depend on self interest groups who profit from the drug war and modern medicine for election campaign funds. The system is Fkd.
to stressed; when the weed is legal in Conn. then you can make your own Herbal Hemp Brownies using “Cannabis Butter…”no smoke”…the problem with baking brownies is the expense; as you know weed is “expensive!
To Anne: I’d love to know when the “when” part will be. As far as cost, I’m already spending $300/month on supplements from GNC. You can’t put a price tag on your health and sanity.
To Kurt: Since I have no idea what any of that means, I’ll make sure to bookmark the page. 😉
thanks stressed…”when/if” MMJ is available Ct. I will Bake some Brownies! I will contact u then; I agree you buying $300 supplements; Money well spent! I buy Hempseed butter @ manitiboharvest.com; “will buy Hempseed flour!
ps DBD Hemp means a type of herb which has less thc in the leaves…well you know what they say: a woman’s place is in the kitchen; sifting Herb for the marijuana brownie party!
(the party will be after the MMJ is “permitted
Stressed if 5389 the raise bill for medical marijuana passes the Legislature it goes into effect in October you should be able to get a prescription by then.Cannabidinnols ,Cannabinals ,and Tetra Hydro-Cannabinol are the main active constituents in Cannabis.A high CBD low THC strain of weed is what you need for stress.As opposed to a high THC that could get you paranoid.There is a long distance between a “couch lock stone” and a mild “Buzz” I use Cannabis for stress.So you can vaporize or ingest orrally a Cannabis medicine with out smoking.Hempseed,and Hempseed Oils and butters contain no THC or Canabinols so there will be no calming.The butters I descripe are cooked out of Buds,and usually spread on toast.THC and Canabinols sgould be heated before injestion to make them effective and are fat and alcohol soluable.Also teas are effective. Good luck Be well ,Stressed, Kurt
Hi Anne ,Industrial Hemp has no or hardly measurable amounts of THC which is produced on the leaves as a round globule of sunscreen called a trichome or a tricosome, ,and negligible amounts of medicinal value in the canabinols found in the leaves.The difference between drug cannabis and industrial hemp.The seeds seed cake and Hempseed oils however are fur of essential fatty acids and the most complete digestable proteen in the vegetable kingdom.The oils have higher levels of Omega 3/6/9 fatty acids than flaxseed oil and is more digestable.
You can down load raised bill 5389 and see that you will still be an outlaw making those brownies.It is verry restrictive and allows no sharing with non-patients without a prescription.
The allowed illnesses are few,Parkinson,MS.terminal cancer,crones disease.and a few others.Stressed will have to find a very understanding doctor.
The bill also uses General statutes definition 420b as a definition of Cannabis and “marijuana” a flawed definition which outlaws viable marijuana seeds,and therefore opens the possibility of corporate controll of all state production.Luckily there is the possibility to improve the bill.We also should work on the full legalization of all Cannabis family members. Peace Kurt Gubrud /alias Johnathan Aluicious Hempseed lll
Hi Kurt Johnny Hempseed…
Thanks for the pertinent info; I use Hempseed Butter and hempseed oil for the Nutritinals…
I use MMJ THC to as a prevention tool…Anne
ps you wrote: You can down load raised bill 5389 and see that you will still be an outlaw making those brownies.,,
my comment: a good cause to be an outlaw for !
ps my exact condition is “Anorexia Nervosa; aka lack of appetite; Marijuna cures my prob. fast; just one toke and I am “ready to eat ! !
no man made pills can do that my dear friends!(ps my weight is normal and healthy thnks MMJ!
http://www.canada.com/vancouversun/news/westcoastnews/story.html?id=4b99bcbc-4c6b-4f1e-8440-d81319783d65
“Making Marijuana Brownies Days are almost here ! (sasy the Supreme court of Canada !!!
Cannabis in Canada…! O’ Canada ! bad USA…!
What a great day..it gives me hope…that I will soon be able medicate…my fibro amongst other ailments that goes with this. I would rather treat with something herbal. And that should be my choice.
On 4/20/12 the rased bill 5389 a bill for the pallitive use of marijuana,passed the Bonding and finance commitee easily and now heads for the full state house.It is a crucial time to lobby your congresscritters with calls faxes and snail mail.Peace