Doctors and the public support replanning on a large scale
After a few tough weeks, political change could help the cannabis industry It's been a wild week in politics, and the cannabis industry is holding its breath. The Biden adminis
A doctor’s advice on CBD and chronic pain
Chronic pain can be a difficult diagnosis, yet approximately 20% of the population suffers from a long-term condition. For those of us who don’t suffer from this condition, i
Doctors warn seniors against consuming too much THC
Due to an increase in incidents of senior citizens consuming too much cannabis, doctors are warning senior citizens against using the plant properly. In particular, eating edibles
When are doctors allowed to prescribe medical cannabis? (And if they can’t)
Medical cannabis is revolutionizing the way doctors approach treatment: ancient treatments with a modern twist. Its use in medicine dates back centuries, from traditional Chinese a
Janitors or Criminals? – Group of Israeli doctors caught illegally selling medical marijuana cards
In Israel, recreational marijuana is legal but partially decriminalized, so penalties for personal use and possession of 15 grams or less are not usually enforced by authorities. H
Does Health Insurance Cover Mushrooms and Psychedelics? (Even with a Doctor’s Note?)
It may seem far-fetched to have a health insurance company pay for an ecstasy or magic mushroom trip, but the psychedelics market is already crunching the statistics and proposing
Who do most doctors turn to for cannabis education?
A recent survey found that 71% of Society of Cannabis Clinicians affiliated physicians learned about medicinal cannabis at conferences. Only 1 participant out of 37 participants re
These doctors want marijuana to be illegal again, and this state has broken a record in cannabis tax revenue
183 Through Jelena Martinovic *** Thailand became the first Southeast Asian country to decriminalize marijuana last month after the government removed the substance from its Catego
Over 850 doctors in Thailand protest against legalization of cannabis
If Thailand’s transformation from a nation with one of the toughest drug laws to a place with legal cannabis seemed too much, too soon – you are not alone. Doctors from
Brittney Griner’s lawyers tell Russian court she has a doctor’s recommendation for medicinal cannabis
Brittney Griner’s trial on cannabis possession charges continued on Friday in Russia, with the WNBA star’s attorneys telling the court she has a doctor’s recommen
Washington DC bill allows medical marijuana patients to self-certify, bypass doctors and ban cannabis sales
Through Jelena Martinovic Washington, DC lawmakers gave the green light to emergency legislation to establish a recreational cannabis market by allowing people to self-certify as m
Yes, you are fired! – Why a doctor’s note for MMJ won’t save you from losing your job
Americans who use cannabis even for medicinal purposes in marijuana-legal states still face losing their jobs as long as the federal government maintains a marijuana ban. That̵
Doctors are no longer needed for seniors to get medical marijuana in DC
By Maureen Meehan Registering for medical marijuana in Washington DC is about to get a lot easier for seniors Mayor Muriel Bowser has signed legislation that expands access to the
New York doctors can now recommend medical marijuana to any patient who may benefit from it
By Maureen Meehan The New York State Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) on Monday announced the launch of a new medical cannabis certification and registration system that will no
Alabama publishes rules for doctors to prescribe cannabis
New draft rules released last week by Alabama regulators provide insight into how and when doctors in the state can recommend medicinal cannabis under the new law. The Alabama Stat
Germany’s medical marijuana program is booming despite the massive legal obstacles that suppliers and doctors face on a daily basis
The German medical cannabis industry is laudable but full of legal debacles. The process of obtaining federal government approval to sell, manufacture, or import medical cannabis i
The Swiss Go MMJ – Swiss doctors can prescribe medical marijuana without an “exemption”
Doctors in Switzerland may soon be able to prescribe medical cannabis to registered patients without having to go through the existing tedious process of obtaining approval from hi
Swiss doctors prescribe cannabis without a “special permit” |
A not so quiet revolution is currently taking place in Switzerland. The country is preparing for what is probably the most disruptive leisure test in Europe. In the meantime, all s
Doctors and patients agree: Doctors are not good sources of medical marijuana information
The majority of cannabis patients do not consider their GPs to be a good source of information about cannabis, according to a recent survey. The results coincide with growing conce
Survey found that nearly 70 percent of doctors believe cannabis has therapeutic value
The vast majority of US doctors believe cannabis has medicinal value, according to a new poll released last month. Findings, published in the journal Cannabis and Cannabinoid Resea