Pubdate: Sat, 17 Jul 2010
Source: Lewiston Sun Journal (ME)
Copyright: 2010 Lewiston Sun Journal
Contact:  http://www.sunjournal.com/
Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/743
Author: Kathryn Skelton

MARIJUANA DISPENSARIES TO OFFER DOZENS OF STRAINS

They have names such as AK-47, Chocolope, Sour Queen and Bubblegum -
strains of medical marijuana coming to the state's six new
dispensaries.

In applications to the Department of Health and Human Services,
Northeast Patients Group, which will run four dispensaries, indicated
that patients would be able to choose from more than 20 strains.
Remedy Compassion Center in Wilton, with one dispensary, will offer 17
strains; and Safe Alternatives of Fort Kent, with one dispensary, 12
strains.

Each is pegged to a different condition. It will take time for
dispensaries to grow and offer full crops.

A sample of strains and what illnesses they help, according to
operators' applications:

* Sour Queen: Chronic pain, nausea, wasting syndrome

* AK-47: AIDS, cancer

* True Blueberry: Chronic pain, inflammation

* Headband: Migraine, anti-nausea, post-traumatic stress disorder

* Chocolope: Appetite stimulation, depression

* LA Confidential: Strong pain relief, insomnia

* Mr. Nice: Fast-acting pain relief

* Ogre: Pain relief, appetite stimulation 
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