South Dakota’s medical cannabis program is shattering all predictions
The South Dakota Department of Health and Human Services has issued about 11,500 cards since the medical marijuana program began in 2021 — beating the department’s proj
House of Representatives approves spending bill amending veterans’ medical cannabis treatments
On July 26, the US House of Representatives approved the changes and added a substantial spending bill. Among those changes was an addition that would allow US Department of Vetera
Best Recreational and Medical Dispensaries in Michigan 2023
Michigan has a thriving cannabis industry that has gained significant momentum since medical dispensaries were first legalized in the state in 2018. As the appetite for legal canna
Ohio regulators reject autism and obsessive-compulsive disorder as requirements for medical potency
Ohio’s cannabis regulators last week added irritable bowel syndrome as a requirement for medical marijuana use, but declined to authorize petitions to add autism and obsessiv
North Carolina Medical Cannabis Bill Expected to be Dead by 2023
A bill that would legalize medical marijuana in North Carolina is likely dead for the 2023 legislative session, House Speaker Tim Moore said Tuesday. Though he supports bipartisan
The city of New York owes nearly $200,000 after discharging a medical cannabis patient
The city of Amsterdam, New York, owes nearly $200,000 after firing a medical marijuana patient for failing a drug test for cannabis, a jury ruled in a lawsuit filed by the fired ci
Is THCa a Medical Solution That Can Help You?
Cannabis has been around for thousands of years and helps humans with a variety of problems. Yes, there is not enough research to realize the full potential of the plant. While mar
Oklahoma medical cannabis companies file lawsuit to block fee hikes
An Oklahoma cannabis activist has joined forces with three state medical marijuana suppliers to file a lawsuit challenging the increased regulatory fees that went into effect last
Medical pot dispensaries in New Hampshire open their business to outsiders (even Canadians!)
Medical cannabis patients visiting New Hampshire from out of state or Canada can now receive the treatment at authorized dispensaries there. The New Hampshire Department of Health
Zelenskyy is pushing for legalization of medical cannabis to help Ukrainians suffering from “war trauma”.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Wednesday urged lawmakers to legalize medicinal cannabis, saying the treatment could bring relief to people in the country suffering from
sleep apnea and medical marijuana
President Biden has joined the millions suffering from sleep apnea in seeking relief with a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAC) device. It is a potentially serious sleep dis
Medical pot dispensaries in New Hampshire open their business to outsiders (even Canadians!)
Medical cannabis patients visiting New Hampshire from out of state or Canada can now receive the treatment at authorized dispensaries there. The New Hampshire Department of Health
summer injury? Medical Marijuana Might Help!
Summer is here and it’s time to enjoy nature! Picnicking, boating, biking, hiking, swimming – all great activities. Take a walk around the neighborhood, participate in
Cannabis use is lower among Illinois teenagers who live near medical dispensaries
According to a new study, an Illinois teenager who lives in a zip code with a medicinal cannabis dispensary was less likely to have used marijuana. The results, which came from res
Hospice and medical marijuana, help at the end
When the time of death approaches, emotions run high. When a hospice is involved, that helps, but the pain of impending loss and all the unresolved issues remain. In the US, people
Utah appoints Medical Cannabis Policy Advisory Board
Tracy Gruber, executive director of the Utah Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), announced the appointment of nine board members to the recently formed Medical Cannabis
Alabama regulators begin issuing medical cannabis business licenses
Regulators in Alabama will take a major step toward launching the state’s new medical cannabis industry this week and plan to begin issuing licenses to businesses on Monday.
Rhode Island heralds a new era for medical cannabis patients with digital applications
The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDHO) recently announced its initiative to allow residents to apply for a medical cannabis card registration online. The Rhode Island Cannab
Does medical marijuana get you high?
With 40 states legalizing medical marijuana and the American Medical Association recognizing the value of the plant as a resource, more and more people are adding it to their medic
Members of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives introduce bill protecting medical cannabis users from drunk driving
If Pennsylvania passes law, medical cannabis patients will no longer be at risk of being charged with drunk driving simply because drug tests show the presence of THC in their bodi