THE HISTORY OF MEDICAL MARIJUANA

Marijuana has been used since ancient time for its seeds in the Chinese culture for both food and medicine. The Scythians cultivated cannabis to weave hemp clothing and in India marijuana was knows as the "Sacred Grass," used medicinally and ritually.


The Marijuana Plant or drug became criminalized in Canada around 1923. In 1937 the first marijuana-related charges were laid in Canada. In 1961 The United Nations made it a violation of international law to legalize marijuana. Since then... things have slowly begun changes for the better again.


1999 – A Canadian report establishing the scientific foundation of medical marijuana

1999 - Health Minister Allan Rock Approves Pot use for 14 More READ MORE

2000-The Five-year contract for Health Canada to develop and cultivate medical marijuana in Flin Flon, Manitoba


2001 – MMAR (Marihuana Medical Access Regulations) are implemented by Health Canada making Canada the first country to allow its citizens to legally possess marijuana for medicinal purposes.


Physicians and scientists begin a One-year pilot study to examine the therapeutic uses of cannabis. The world's first peer-reviewed clinical trial examining the effects of smoked cannabis in a non-HIV or non-multiple sclerosis population.


2002 – The Canadian Senate reports 11 recommendations towards medical marijuana, number eight stating: “The Committee recommends that the Marihuana Medical Access Regulation be amended to provide new rules regarding eligibility, production and distribution of cannabis for therapeutic purposes. In addition, research on cannabis for therapeutic purposes is essential.”


2002-2006 - Cannabis Law Reform in Canada READ MORE


2002 - 'Marijuana supply still a puzzle' headlines the News in the MS Canada Newsletter... "People with MS and others who hold permits to possess marijuana for medicinal purposes are apparently still without a legal way to obtain marijuana unless they grow it themselves...."
READ MORE from page 4 of the report


2003 - Canada became the first country to offer medicinal marijuana to medical patients suffering from chronic illness. Health Canada distributed “Lot 1” to approved patients and researchers. THC level of “Lot 1” was approximately 9.63% and was not received well by patients.


Ontario Court of Appeal issued its decision to force changes to the MMAR.


First phase amendments provided an alternative approach that would afford reasonable access to a legal supply of marijuana for authorized persons.


Second phase included a broader review of the MMAR to address issues from stakeholders and incorporate a comprehensive consultative process.


2003 - Health Canada issues 'Information for Health Care Professionals (Revised) Marihuana (marijuana, cannabis) READ MORE


2004 – Health Canada releases “Lot 2”. THC levels of 12.06% and consisted of dried flowering heads only.


Health Canada begins distributing “Lot 3”. THC levels of approximately 12.87% and consisted of dried flowering heads only.

2006 - Reports of... Cannabis reduces surgery pain' as proved by research trials done by Dr Anita Holdcroft. "Pain after surgery continues to be a problem because many of the commonly used drugs are either ineffective or have too many side effects.... READ MORE


Current Health Canada Restrictions

Although we are still regulated for distribution and consumption... we're now able to legally offer Marijuana medicine to patients from Coast to Coast of Canada

Understanding Marijuana Effects

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  • Headlines

    Source: Los Angeles Times (CA)

    By Kim Murphy

    June 11,2010


    'Prince of Pot' is at a low


    The Canadian Thought His Profitable Seed Sales Could Upend the U.S. War on Drugs. But Now He Is Stuck Behind Bars in Seattle. For years, his seed catalogs were scrutinized by discerning cannabis cultivators across the U.S. and Canada, much like the ladies of Cumbria might fuss over Chiltern’s inventories [...]


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    Source: London Free Press (CN ON)

    By Geoff Turner

    June 6,2010


    Emery pleads guilty to conspiracy to manufacture marijuana


    Even the walls of a maximum security prison can’t keep Marc Emery out of the public eye. With a new prison blog, he’s harnessed the Internet to give the world a glimpse into his new lifestyle behind bars. But now, less than two weeks after he entered a U.S. prison, Emery might have stuck it to the [...]


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    Source: Vancouver Sun (CN BC)

    By Andrea Woo

    May 25,2010


    Emery pleads guilty to conspiracy to manufacture marijuana


    Vancouver’s Prince of Pot Marc Emery pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court in Seattle Monday to conspiracy to manufacture marijuana. As part of a plea bargain, Emery, 52, must serve five years in prison for selling marijuana seeds to U.S. customers through his business, Marc Emery Direct. He will remain in custody at the Federal Detention Center [...]


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    Source: Rabble.ca

    By Libby Davies

    May 24,2010


    Marc Emery: An interview before U.S. prison


    Short Summary: As published in rabble.ca Editor's note: The following exclusive interview, recorded by rabble.ca, took place between Libby Davies, MP for Vancouver East, and Marc and Jodie Emery in January 2010 in Vancouver, days before his extradition was expected to take place. Marc, 52, was extradited to the US on May 20th to serve a five-year prison sentence for shipping marijuana seeds to Americans. This far-ranging interview covers the reasons for Emery's extradition, the war on drugs, Canadian sovereignty, and Marc's previous experience in prison.


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