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
Cannabis users are less likely to develop liver cancer, new medical study finds
Liver cancer is one of the fastest growing cancers. Once you have it, liver cancer is a life-threatening condition and can quickly become fatal. Primary liver cancer starts in the
Medical cannabis registration is skyrocketing, is it chronic pain or avoiding paying taxes on cannabis products?
Inflammation, fatigue, chronic pain, anxiety, mental disorders, seizures, high blood pressure, and treating certain disease symptoms are some of the reasons medicinal cannabis is b
Switzerland lifts access restrictions on medical marijuana as demand surges
Through Nina Zdinjak The Swiss government has confirmed that it will lift restrictions on the use of medical marijuana from August 1st. Medical marijuana patients must obtain a spe
What the top medical studies on CBD are telling us right now
Cannabidiol (CBD) is often discussed in the media as a post-workout drink or morning coffee enhancer. There are even CBD-infused creams, lotions, and garments on the market. So wha
Spain Approves Medical Cannabis Reform: Pharmacy Dispensing Planned for Late 2022
On Tuesday, the Spanish Congress of Deputies approved the reform of medicinal cannabis. The decision to do so was based on the report of a special health commission that formally i
Medical weed cards will no longer be required in Virginia effective July 1
One week from today, medicinal cannabis patients in Virginia will no longer need to present a card at a pharmacy to receive their prescribed products. That’s thanks to a bill
What a national medical marijuana registry could mean for those on the list
The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) has applied to create a national database of medical marijuana users to learn more about marijuana and its use to treat diseases in Amer
Hemp, the new patch? – Hemp cigarettes help people quit smoking, says medical study
Despite the well-known risks of cigarette smoking, it’s surprising to see that so many people are still smoking those nasty chopsticks. According to the CDC, nearly 13 out of
US Supreme Court dismisses cases involving labor compensation for medical cannabis
The United States Supreme Court on Tuesday rejected petitions to hear two cases challenging Minnesota’s refusal to cover medicinal cannabis through the state’s worker
South Dakota seeks changes in medical regulations
Finally, medical cannabis is legal in South Dakota, a state that became legal in 2020 before facing numerous hurdles to making medical marijuana official. And still the state’
Meeting of the Kentucky Medical Cannabis Advisory Committee
The Team Kentucky Medical Cannabis Advisory Committee met for the first time Monday to discuss its responsibilities and two upcoming town hall meetings. The first town hall meeting
SCOTUS denies workers compensation for workers seeking medical marijuana for injuries
Compensation for workers injured at work is being approached from a variety of angles, although it faces an ongoing setback: Cannabis remains a Schedule I substance under the Contr
The NC Senate is prioritizing personal income tax over Medicaid expansion and medical marijuana legalization
Through Johanna Skopl State Senate Chairman Phil Berger (R-Rockingham) expressed his support for halving the state’s income tax rate as lawmakers prepare the upcoming budget
Legalizing medical marijuana reduces drunk driving, new data shows
New data finds an association between states with medical marijuana programs and a lower risk of dangerous driving and automobile accidents. The data is part of a study in Health E
Ukraine’s secret weapon – immediate legalization of medical marijuana
On June 7, 2022, a report by Health Minister Viktor Lyashko revealed that Ukraine’s Cabinet of Ministers supports a bill that would allow cannabis-related drug companies to o
Can you ask your doctor for medical marijuana instead of painkillers and opioids?
Be skeptical about prescribed painkillers. The opioid crisis in America continues to claim countless lives as many other people live with a subtle addiction to drugs for pain. If y
Study shows medical cannabis enrollment has quadrupled |
As recreational and medical legalization sweeps the country, a recent study found that enrollment in medical-only programs quadrupled between 2016 and 2020. The study of US medical
Brazil Legalizes Home Grown Medical Cannabis – Cannabis News, Lifestyle
Brazil’s Supreme Court has legalized medicinal cannabis for personal use. The decision is likely to set a precedent for similar cases. The Brazilian government has not yet re
Is THC the real painkiller in the cannabis plant? This medical study says YES!
There has been debate as to whether cannabis can help with pain. Users swear by it, while some people in the medical community consider it bullshit. What part of cannabis is also r