Leaves Of Grass

Medical marijuana information from Dr. William Courtney.

New Settler Interview discussion with Dr. Courtney: Dr. Courtney discusses advances in our understanding of the essential nature of dietary cannabis and some projects of Cannabis International. (pdf-13MB)
New Settler Interview discussion with Kristin Peskuski: Ms. Peskuski discusses dietary medical cannabis, her own research, and her health challenges. (pdf-11MB)
Non-psychotropic plant cannabinoids: new therapeutic opportunities from an ancient herb (pdf-820KB): An article from Trends in Pharmacological Sciences by Izzo, Borrelli, Capasso, Di Marzo, and Mechoulam which details medical values of non-mind-altering compounds in cannabis.
“Form of medical marijuana won't get you high, but it's creating a buzz”: An artice from The Washington Post by Karl Vick on Dr. Courtney's practice and the medical benefits of raw cannabis.
Mind, Body, Health and Politics interview.(mp3-10MB): Dr. Richard Miller interviews Dr. Courtney in this wide-ranging, 44 minute interview about medical cannabis.
Radio Curious interview.(mp3-6.5MB): Barry Vogel interviews Dr. Courtney in this 29 minute radio program about medical cannabis.
The Summer 09 issue of O’Shaughnessy’s, the Journal of Cannabis in Clinical Practice: Articles include: “Lab Starts Testing Cannabis — High CBD Strains Identified”, “Obama Administration Policy: A Guide for the Perplexed”, and “Cannabinoids and Cancer”
Excellent review by Donald Abrams, MD UCSF: UCSF oncologist/AIDS specialist Donald Abrams gave a talk on “The Science of Cannabis” at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center Jan. 21.
ICRS 2009 Program (pdf-3.9MB): Abstracts from this year’s International Cannabinoid Research Society. This year, they focus largely on the use of CBD in managing aggressive breast cancer.
ICRS 2008 Program (pdf-1.9MB): Abstracts from last year’s International Cannabinoid Research Society include current research on heat sensitive cannabinoids (CBDA, THCA, CBCA, CBGA), the new receptors (GPR55 and GPR12), and CBD's actions on a broad range of medical conditions, including bone remodeling, angiogenic switches, and cancer of the prostate, brain, and skin.
ICRS 2007 Program (pdf-1.6MB): Abstracts from 2007’s International Cannabinoid Research Society.
ICRS 2006 Program (pdf-1.1MB): Abstracts from 2006’s International Cannabinoid Research Society.
Kelly decision (pdf-52KB): Decision is being reviewed by the California Supreme Court, which found that SB420, a congressional modification of the voter initiative known as the Compassionate Use Act, is unconstitutional. This Appellate decision delayed implementation of Measure B. The Supreme Court decision should be out in the next few months.
US Patent 6,630,507 (pdf-1.5MB): Assigned to the United States of America, it provides guidelines for relevant medical conditions and dosage schedules for CBD. Review LOG notes on the use of vaporization to separate CBD from THC
Mentch decision (pdf-72KB): Narrowly defines the caregiver role, requirements, and timeline. If you have used the state card system as a caregiver, please READ THIS NEW DECISION CAREFULLY AND ADJUST YOUR USE OF TERMINOLOGY TO REFLECT THE NEW LAW. PLEASE CONSULT WITH YOUR ATTORNEY IMMEDIATELY IF YOU ARE ACTING AS A CAREGIVER!
Kha decision (pdf-120KB): Regards return of medicine to qualified medical patients.
CB2 Program (pdf-1.1MB): We are hoping to bring the 2nd International CB2 conference to the coast. This reviews some of the central medical aspects of the endogenous and exogenous cannabinoids on the immune system / health maintenance & restoration. If this event occurs, there will hopefully be 200 seats available for observers.
Radio interview with Mendocino County Attorney Don Lipmanson (mp3-4.4MB): Lipmanson outlines his interpretation of what can be regarded as highly restrictive 'Caregiver' interpretation rendered in the Mentch case by the CA State Supreme Court. It is nineteen minutes in length. From a broadcast on KZYX's Forthright Radio program.