In addition, here are the show notes (with links to stories, videos, and songs) for today’s episode:

Intro Song: Bob Marley, “Smoke Two Joints” (YouTube)

Judge Wiggins Update

Four TCU Football Players Among 17 Students Arrested for Cannabis

Kentucky Medical Cannabis

Gilligans Smoke N Stuff (Waco, Texas)

Medical Cannabis in Idaho

Cannabis Legalization (BC Attorney-General)

Austin Statemen Rhetoric AP Story

“Mere Moments” Interview: Clif Deuvall

Outro Song: Cypress Hill, “Hits From Da Bong” (YouTube Video)

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Also, you can follow the show on Twitter @CannaTruths and find the podcast on Facebook.

Questions, comments, or stories to share? Email CannaTruths@gmail.com or call and leave a voice mail at 254.307.2812.

In addition, here are the show notes (with links to stories, videos, and songs) for today’s episode:

Intro Song: Bob Marley, “Smoke Two Joints” (YouTube)

Texas Judge Arrested for Cannabis

Cannabis Legalization Initiatives

New Cannabis Column (Fighting For the Future, by Denton Ramsey)

Gilligans Smoke N Stuff (Waco, Texas)

J.T. Thomas Arrested for Cannabis (ESPN)

Nick Diaz Tests Positive for Cannabis Again (USA Today)

Cannabis Nearly Doubles Risks of Collisions (British Medical Journal Study)

“Mere Moments” Interview: William Breathes (Denver’s Westword)

Outro Song: Cypress Hill, “Hits From Da Bong” (YouTube Video)

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By Denton Ramsey

It may be a line out of X-Files, but I truly believe “the truth is out there” when it comes to cannabis.

From industrial hemp to recreational cannabis to medical cannabis, this plant was created by the Creator for numerous purposes.

And today, I’d like to briefly bullet a few ways hemp and cannabis can change the world.

Industrial Hemp

From paper to lumber, hemp can be that substitution this country and the world has been “searching for,” regardless of the fact this plant has been around since the beginning of time.

Especially here in Texas, miles and acres of fields would be filled with a sea of hemp: helping to revitalize a struggling farmer’s market in the Lone Star State and beyond.

Think about it for a minute: the misconception of this plant revolves around the fact that hemp is completely different than cannabis, lacking any THC—the “psychoactive constituent” in cannabis—while only benefiting the country and the world in terms of everyday use.

And creating a truly green environment both starts and ends with hemp production.

Recreational Cannabis

Moving on to the plant this country has demonized since the political propaganda began under President Richard Nixon, let’s discuss the idea of recreational cannabis.

During the Super Bowl, Budweiser ran an ad that revolved around “the end of prohibition,” and those four words speak wonders when it comes to activists daily battles to re-legalize cannabis.

Alcohol, a leading killer in both automobile accidents and future health issues, is one of the most widely-abused “drugs” in the world today.

Numerous hard-working individuals come home from a tough day at work to open a beer, pour a glass of wine, or stir up a mixed drink to “simply relax and unwind.”

The truth of the matter is cannabis, even used recreationally like alcohol, is a MUCH safer alternative.

Look at the facts, ladies and gentlemen: zero deaths and zero overdoses have resulted in the use of cannabis.

Medical Cannabis

Another “controversial” concern regarding cannabis is the medical use of this plant, and I truly don’t understand why any such “controversy” exists.

It’s been proven time and time again that cannabis can and does heal numerous ailments.

It’s fantastic for an appetite enhancer; for decreasing and stopping cramps; and cannabis has even been medically proven to kill cancer cells.

In addition, a majority of individuals out there don’t even realize that the countless strains of cannabis can accurately be used to pinpoint different areas of healing: giving patients a specific strain of cannabis based on their medical needs.

For example, for someone such as myself—having Irritable Bowel Syndrome—an indica-dominant strain is the best for healing and suppressing the constant cramps and pains associated with the ailment.

And individual strains work differently on individual people: giving doctors and pharmacists a plethora of healthy choices when it comes to treating their patients.

Smokeless Cannabis: Tinctures, Topicals, Edibles, and More

Another concept many out there tend to be clueless about revolves around smokeless cannabis.

In fact, many out there right now are saying, “what?!?”

From tinctures to topicals to edibles and more, cannabis can and IS used in many smokeless ways.

Even vaporizing the plant is a safer and smoke-free way to enjoy cannabis; while others prefer using a liquid form of cannabis known as tinctures, or using a cannabis-based butter to cook edibles such as cookies, brownies, and complete meals.

There’s also a little something called “topicals,” where a cannabis-based paste is used to treat everything from dry lips to acne.

You know what? We’re also only just scratching the surface of this miracle plant.

Hopefully, one day America and the world-over will wake up and smell reality: re-legalizing, as former Drug Enforcement Agency Judge Francis Young once said, “one of the safest therapeutically active substances known to man” in cannabis/hemp.

And when that day comes, you’ll see me as one of many running down the streets proclaiming, “it’s over; the prohibition of cannabis is finally over!”

Denton Ramsey, a cannabis columnist and activist for many years, is the host of CannaTruths and the co-host of Reefer Rhetoric, two podcasts available on both iTunes and online. All of Ramsey’s prior cannabis columns may be accessed online at http://cannatruths.wordpress.com. He may be reached via email at CannaTruths@gmail.com.

In addition, here are the show notes (with links to stories, videos, and songs) for today’s episode:

Intro Song: Tom Petty, “Mary Jane’s Last Dance” (YouTube Video)

Rhode Island Cannabis Reform

Michigan-Based Medical Marijuna Coalition

Medical Cannabis Reducing Suicides

Dre Kirkpatrick Cannabis Charge Dropped

Gilligans Smoke N Stuff (Waco, Texas)

Missouri and Cannabis Reform: Online Volunteer Training

Colorado Cannabis Regulation Campagin Falls Short, But…

“The End of Prohibition” Budweiser SuperBowl Ad

“Mere Moments” Interview: Lively Libra, The Libra Lounge

Outro Song: Cypress Hill, “Hits From Da Bong” (YouTube Video)

Thank you again for listening. CannaTruths is recorded every Tuesday morning and is available to listeners by noon Central Time.

Also, you can follow the show on Twitter @CannaTruths and find the podcast on Facebook.

Questions, comments, or stories to share? Email CannaTruths@gmail.com or call and leave a voice mail at 254.307.2812.

In addition, here are the show notes (with links to stories, videos, and songs) for today’s episode:

Intro Song: Phish, “Marijuana” (YouTube video)

Daily Texan Story

K2 Spice Story

President Obama Cannabis Story

Washington Lawmakers Push For Reclassifying Cannabis

“Mere Moments” Interview: Amber Harrison, 420 Nurses

Outro Song: Alligator Dave, “The Stoned Avengers” (ReverbNation)

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Below are the show notes to the intro/outro songs and stories discussed in today’s episode:

Intro Song: Beatles, “Piggies”

NORML Network Story

Legalize Cannabis Gallup Poll

Ohio Medical Cannabis Update

Virginia Medical Cannabis

Yu Darvish Cannabis Shirt

Dre Kirkpatrick Cannabis Arrest

“Mere Moments” Interview: Danny Danko, Cultivation Editor for High Times Magazine.

Outro Song: Beatles, “Blackbird”

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In addition, here are show notes to the stories (and YouTube video links to the intro and outro songs) discussed in today’s podcast:

INTRO SONG: Coolio, “I’m In Love With Mary Jane”

Florida’s Push For Medical Cannabis (Miami Blog)

Medical Cannabis Access In Vermont Could See Improvement (Weed Blog)

Cannabis DOES NOT Harm Lungs, Study Finds (AP)

Report: Medical Marijuana Laws Reduced Traffic Fatalities (AP)

It’s Time To End The War On Drugs (Gary Johnson Column)

Marc Emery’s Advice for Aspiring Activists (Cannabis Culture)

Cannabis In World News (Canadian News Services)

OUTRO SONG: Bob Marley, “Red Red Wine”

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In addition, here are show notes to the stories discussed in today’s podcast:

Medical Marijuana Bills in Florida

Marijuana in Michigan

Medical Marijuana in Kansas

Activists to Vote Republican in 2012?

“Mere Moments” Guest Interview: Mat, HotBox Podcast

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In addition, here are links to the stories discussed in today’s podcast:

K-2 Story: http://www.news24.com/World/News/Synthetic-marijuana-a-problem-for-US-military-20111230

Denton Ramsey’s Summer 2011 Column Addressing K-2 Issue: http://cannatruths.wordpress.com/2011/12/19/canna-column-07/

Michigan Group Seeks Legalization: http://www.thetimesherald.com/article/20120103/NEWS01/201030307/Group-seeks-legalize-marijuana-21-older?odyssey=mod%7Cnewswell%7Ctext%7CFRONTPAGE%7Cs

Marc Emery Story on Ron Paul/Gary Johnson: http://cannabisculture.com/v2/content/2011/12/31/Brilliant-Strategy-Gary-Johnson-and-Ron-Paul

Letter to Editor Regarding Legalizing Cannabis: http://www.chicoer.com/opinion/ci_19651782

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