Florida Cities Make Temporary MMJ Dispensary Bans Permanent
Some cities in Florida have made their temporary dispensary bans permanent as the state continues to struggle with rolling out its… Read More
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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.
Louisiana MMJ Delayed Two More Months
Louisiana medical cannabis sales will likely be delayed by at least two more months as the program shifts towards a… Read More
Cannabis Oil Shows Strong Effects Against Crohn’s Disease
Israeli researchers presented a study at the European Gastroenterology Conference this week that showed a regimen of cannabis oil made… Read More
Republic of Vanuatu Legalizes Medical Cannabis
The Republic of Vanuatu has become the latest nation to legalize medical cannabis, Benzinga reports. The nation of about 80… Read More
New York May Subsidize MMJ with Health Insurance
A bill being considered by the New York state legislature could add medical cannabis to the list of medicines covered… Read More
Utah Lawmaker Releases Video of His First Cannabis Experience
Utah State Senator Jim Dabakis (D-District 2) released a Facebook live video over the weekend of himself in Las Vegas eating… Read More
MMJ Supporters Rally at Texas Capitol
Medical cannabis supporters met at the Texas state capitol on Saturday to rally for the reform of MMJ laws in… Read More
MMJ Cardholder Charged With Possession by Police
A woman in Oklahoma carrying both a valid MMJ card and cannabis was charged with marijuana possession by police, Oklahoma News… Read More
New York Law May Prevent MedMen-PharmaCann Merger
New York Public Health Law may prevent the agreed-upon merger of MedMen and PharmaCann, the Times Union reports. New York’s medical… Read More
New Jersey Allows Dispensaries to List Prices Online
New Jersey’s Department of Health announced earlier this week that it will allow dispensaries in the state to list prices… Read More
Study Reveals 21 New Cannabinoids
Researchers at the University of British Columbia have published a study revealing that there may be more types of cannabinoids… Read More
United Kingdom MMJ Legalization Takes Effect Next Month
Doctors in the United Kingdom will soon be allowed to prescribe medical cannabis to patients with an exceptional need, according to… Read More
Oklahoma Approves MMJ Testing Standards
Lawmakers in an Oklahoma legislative working group focused on regulations for the state’s voter-approved medical cannabis program have come to… Read More
FDA Calls for Public Comment on Cannabis Rescheduling
FDA officials have put out a call for public comment about the potential rescheduling of cannabis and several other substances.… Read More
Texas Gov. Wants to Reduce Cannabis Penalties
Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced last Friday that he is in favor of reducing cannabis possession penalties throughout the state,… Read More
Mormons, Lawmakers, and Cannabis Advocates Reach MMJ Compromise in Utah
Medical cannabis advocates and the Church of Latter-day Saints have come to an agreement over medical cannabis in Utah, no… Read More
Phoenix City Council Kills Steep Tax Hike for MMJ Cultivators
Phoenix interim Mayor Thelda Williams attempted to pass a new, high tax on cannabis businesses in a sly move last… Read More
Federal Judge Rules In Favor of Connecticut MMJ Patient
Another judge has ruled in favor of medical cannabis for employees despite drug-free workplace laws, this time in a federal… Read More
FDA Says CBD Should Be Descheduled
An FDA evaluation of CBD drug Epidiolex that was recently made public shows that the FDA originally wanted to make… Read More
DEA Reschedules CBD Medication to Schedule 5
The Drug Enforcement Administration announced the rescheduling today of Epidiolex, the first FDA-approved medication derived from the cannabis plant, from… Read More
California Court Rules 5-Year-Old Can Bring MMJ to School
A 5-year-old girl in Santa Rosa, California can attend kindergarten and bring a life-saving, cannabis-based medication with her, a California administrative… Read More
Studies Suggest Cannabis Doesn’t Kill Pain, But Improves Tolerance
Researchers from Syracuse University have shown in a systematic review of research that cannabis has a positive effect on pain… Read More
Online Registration Coming to Michigan’s MMJ Program
Medical cannabis patients in Michigan will be able to register and renew their medical cannabis ID cards online starting October… Read More
Florida Rep. Lambasts DEA’s Cannabis Imports Decision
U.S. Rep Matt Gaetz (R-Florida), who has worked to spearhead legislation in his home state, has lambasted the DEA decision… Read More