History made: Mississippi’s first medical marijuana dispensaries open
In a historic moment for the cannabis legalization movement, the first legal sale of medical marijuana in Mississippi took place today in the city of Brookhaven. “Today is a
Georgia’s medical cannabis program is finally taking shape
The long-delayed medicinal cannabis program may finally be coming together in Georgia, with state regulators reportedly expected to vote on rules for the product’s production
Pediatricians are seeing a growing demand for prescribing medical cannabis to children
Given the potential for damage to a child’s developing brain and the lack of available evidence, most Canadian pediatricians are reluctant to recommend medicinal cannabis to
Medical marijuana use during pregnancy is no longer considered child abuse in Arizona
The use of medical marijuana during pregnancy and under the supervision of a physician does not qualify as child neglect, according to the Arizona Court of Appeals. The Arizona Cou
Cannabis linked to decreasing symptoms of depression, according to new medical study
Cannabis products reduced depression symptoms for up to 6 months Cannabis Products Associated With Reductions in Depression Severity at 1, 3, and 6 Months Depression is a common me
Gretchen Whitmer, Gov. of Michigan, has vetoed several medical cannabis bills
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer called it hasty and recently vetoed 11 bills, including three on medical cannabis, others related to pensions and taxes. However, the governor signed
Medical Pot on Agenda 2023 for South Carolina
Medicinal cannabis advocates in South Carolina are ready to go again in hopes that 2023 will finally be the year they legalize the treatment in the state. Local news station WPDE r
Cannabis Oil for Stroke Patients: What the Latest Medical Studies Show
Stroke is one of the leading causes of death worldwide. There are three types of stroke: ischemic, hemorrhagic, and transient ischemic. Ischemic strokes are the most common. Stroke
Florida enacts medical cannabis regulations and opens doors for new businesses
Florida state regulators unveiled new rules for its medical marijuana program this week, a move that could result in a significant increase in the number of licensed businesses the
New Study of Ketamine in Depression Receives FDA Approval, But Not Medical Marijuana
There has always been a need for intensive clinical research into ketamine’s medical potential, but obtaining approval for such research has always been a problem. For this r
Health insurance may soon cover your mushrooms and LSD, but not your medical marijuana
Health insurance has always been beneficial to the population, but some treatments have proven inaccessible for quite some time. Psychedelic therapy for mental health is one of tho
Medical Grade Ayahuasca – Canadian company hopes to promote psychedelic medical therapy
Canadian Company Develops ‘Medicinal Ayahuasca’ – Will Commercial Ayahuasca Help Boost Psychedelic Therapy? People pay big bucks to get their hands on ayahuasca.
Baja California governor says she is “completely behind schedule” on medical cannabis
The leader of Mexico’s Baja California state last week offered a full-bodied endorsement of medicinal cannabis as the debate over the issue continues to irk the country’
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
Biden signs bill to expand medical cannabis research
President Joe Biden last week added his signature to a bipartisan bill aimed at expanding and streamlining medical cannabis research. The bill, dubbed the Medical Marijuana and Can
Nevada Medical Pot patients can sue former employers if fired, court rulings
If you’re a medical cannabis patient in Nevada, quit smoking: Medical cannabis patients in the state were recently authorized to use cannabis recreationally following a landm
Minnesota adds new qualification requirements to the medical cannabis program
The Minnesota Department of Health and Human Services announced Wednesday that the agency will add irritable bowel syndrome and obsessive-compulsive disorder to the list of qualify
Cannabis has unique benefits for people with bipolar disorder, says new medical research
Around 46 million people around the world struggle with the symptoms of bipolar disorder. Bipolar disorder can disrupt daily life, affecting relationships and the ability to work.
What can other countries learn from pioneer Canada’s declining medical marijuana industry?
Since its peak, the regulated medical cannabis industry in Canada has declined more than most people thought would with the legalization of recreational products. This decline bega
Legal medical marijuana linked to reduced opioid use in cancer patients
Legal medical marijuana has been linked to reduced opioid use, according to a new study by the American Medical Association. The findings provide further evidence for the argument