FDA Issues Consumer Update Claiming CBD Has Harm Potential
Wed / Nov 27th
The Food and Drug Administration has issued a CBD-focused consumer update claiming that the cannabinoid “has the potential to harm”… Read More
Medical Marijuana News
In this section, you will find the latest medical marijuana news throughout the world. For a list of medical studies related to cannabis and its effect on various conditions & disorders, click here.
Arizona Bill to Determine Allowable Pesticides for Medical Cannabis
Wed / Nov 27th
Under an Arizona bill approved last year to test medical cannabis products before they hit dispensary shelves, a 12-member panel… Read More
Study: Cannabis Shown to Reduce Headaches, Migraines
Tue / Nov 26th
A study from Washington State University has found inhaled cannabis reduces self-reported headache and migraine severity by 49.6 percent and… Read More
Federal Funding Prohibited for Cannabis-Related Opioid Treatments
Mon / Nov 25th
The U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration is prohibiting federal funds meant for opioid addiction to be used… Read More
Florida Bill Proposes Waiving Veteran Medical Cannabis Card Fees
Fri / Nov 22nd
Florida state Sen. Janet Cruz and Rep. Adam Hattersley, both Democrats, have introduced companion bills to waive the cost of… Read More
Colorado Supreme Court Allows Medical Cannabis for Probationers
Thu / Nov 21st
In a historic decision on Monday, the Colorado Supreme Court voted unanimously in favor of allowing individuals on probation to… Read More
Medmen Cutting 190+ Jobs
Wed / Nov 20th
Medmen Enterprises is cutting more than 190 jobs, the Chicago Tribune reports. The layoffs come about a month after the… Read More
Thai Government May Source Medical Cannabis from Citizen Growers
Tue / Nov 19th
A proposal for Thailand’s medical cannabis program would allow citizens to cultivate six cannabis plants and sell them back to… Read More
New Jersey Cannabis Patient Sues Amazon for Wrongful Termination
Mon / Nov 18th
An Amazon employee and registered medical cannabis patient from Middlesex County, New Jersey is suing the online retail giant claiming… Read More
Massachusetts Cannabis Regulators ‘Quarantine’ Vape Products
Wed / Nov 13th
The Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission has “quarantined” all vaporizers except for those “designed to exclusively vaporize marijuana flower for medical… Read More
Missouri Proposes Cash Ban for Cannabis Company State Payments
Wed / Nov 13th
The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services has proposed banning the state’s medical cannabis businesses from paying their taxes,… Read More
UK Approves Sativex, Epidiolex for NHS Prescription
Mon / Nov 11th
The United Kingdom’s National Health Service advisory body, the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence, has approved cannabis-derived pharmaceutical… Read More
Poll: 2.8% of UK Adults Use Cannabis to Treat Chronic Medical Conditions
Mon / Nov 11th
About 2.8 percent of Britain’s adult population — about 1.4 million people — is using cannabis to treat chronic health… Read More
Study Finds Cannabis Could Reduce PTSD Symptoms
Wed / Nov 6th
Research published in the Journal of Psychopharmacology suggests that “cannabis use may contribute to reducing the association between post-traumatic stress… Read More
Florida Bill Would Require Public Schools to Allow Medical Cannabis
Mon / Nov 4th
A bill requiring public schools to allow medical cannabis use has been introduced in Florida, according to a Florida Politics… Read More
Iowa Board Approves Removal of THC Limits
Mon / Nov 4th
The Iowa Medical Cannabidiol Board has approved a set of policy recommendations that include a proposal to remove the 3… Read More
Massachusetts Patients Challenge Health Officials’ Right to Regulate Cannabis Vapes
Mon / Nov 4th
The Massachusetts group representing medical cannabis patients in the legal fight against the state’s vaping ban is arguing that the… Read More
College Students Sue Schools for Denying Medical Cannabis Use
Fri / Oct 25th
At least three college students have launched legal challenges against colleges that have taken action against them – including expulsion… Read More
Maryland Regulators to Investigate Cannabis Licensing Process
Thu / Oct 24th
The Maryland Medical Cannabis Commission is launching two investigations – one into the cannabis licensing review process and another checking… Read More
Gibraltar Legalizes Medical Cannabis
Wed / Oct 23rd
The sovereign British state of Gibraltar has legalized non-smokable medical cannabis use for muscle spasticity and multiple sclerosis, severe epilepsy,… Read More
Medical Cannabis Program Stalls In Georgia
Tue / Oct 22nd
Georgia’s governor and legislative leaders have yet to appoint members of a commission to oversee the expansion of the state’s… Read More
Oklahoma Still Lacks Cannabis Testing Labs
Mon / Oct 21st
The Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority has still not approved any cannabis testing labs, the Tulsa World reports. The state’s medical… Read More
Massachusetts Cannabis Patients Ask to Join Lawsuit Challenging Vape Ban
Mon / Oct 21st
Four Massachusetts medical cannabis patients are asking to join a lawsuit brought by the Vapor Technology Association against the state’s… Read More
Former VA Secretary: “Time Is Now” to Research Medical Cannabis
Fri / Oct 18th
In an interview with Task & Purpose, former Veterans Affairs Secretary David Shulkin said the “time is now” to research… Read More
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