NFL Offensive Tackle Donates $80,000 to MMJ Research
Mon / May 16th
Baltimore Ravens offensive tackle Eugene Monroe has donated $80,000 to medical cannabis research efforts, according to a press release issued last… 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.
Swing State Voters Are Likely to Support Legalization, Study Shows
Thu / May 12th
A solid majority of voters in three notorious Senate election swing states — Ohio, Florida and Pennsylvania — support the… Read More
Louisiana House Passes MMJ Reforms
Thu / May 12th
Louisiana’s House of Representatives voted 61-32 in favor of SB271, making sweeping reforms to the state’s current medical marijuana program.… Read More
Colorado Cannabis Company Awarded U.S. Patent for Marijuana-Based Product
Thu / May 12th
Colorado-based Mary’s Medicinals announced today in a press release that it has been awarded a U.S. patent for its transdermal cannabinoid… Read More
Ohio House Approves Medical Cannabis Bill
Wed / May 11th
In an historic vote, the Ohio House has approved a bill that would legalize medical marijuana in a 71-26 vote,… Read More
Alabama’s Limited Medical Cannabis Program Rolling Out June 1
Wed / May 11th
Alabama’s cannabidiol medical marijuana program will roll out on June 1, decriminalizing possession of CBD oils commonly used to treat… Read More
Medical Marijuana Consultant Classes Now Available in Washington
Tue / May 10th
With the July 1 implementation of Washington’s controversial Cannabis Patient Protection Act looming, Washington officials, entrepreneurs and educators are working… Read More
Top Canadian Pharmacy Exec. Wants to Dispense Medical Cannabis
Fri / May 6th
The top executive of one of Canada’s largest pharmacy and grocery chains wants in on the nation’s medical marijuana market, according to The… Read More
Federal Agents Raid Three Michigan Dispensaries
Fri / May 6th
Federal law enforcement officers executed search warrants on three HydroWorld dispensaries in Lansing, Michigan on Wednesday, confiscating plants, personal belongings,… Read More
Oakland, CA Expands Medical Cannabis Market
Thu / May 5th
Oakland’s City Council voted unanimously to expand the city’s number of medical cannabis dispensaries and related businesses on Wednesday. The… Read More
Germany Will Legalize Medical Cannabis Next Year
Wed / May 4th
Germany’s health minister has announced the country will legalize medicinal cannabis in 2017, CNN reported. As per a measure approved Monday,… Read More
Major Cannabis Victory: Feds Drop Forfeiture Case Against Harborside
Wed / May 4th
In a major victory for cannabis normalization and the medical marijuana movement, the federal government has dropped its forfeiture case… Read More
Toronto Officials Perplexed by Wave of New Marijuana Dispensaries
Tue / May 3rd
An influx of medical marijuana dispensaries in Toronto, Ontario have local lawmakers scratching their heads over how to react to the changing… Read More
New Hampshire’s First MMJ Dispensary Opens in Plymouth
Tue / May 3rd
The first dispensary in New Hampshire has opened for business, after more than two years of delays and lawsuits. Last… Read More
Hawaii’s Medical Cannabis Companies Selected
Mon / May 2nd
Hawaii’s four-member panel awarded its eight medical marijuana licenses on Friday, laying the foundation for dispensary infrastructure in the state,… Read More
Two-thirds of Utahns Support Medical Cannabis
Fri / Apr 29th
Citizens in Utah would overwhelmingly support a ballot initiative to legalize medical marijuana in the state, according to a UtahPolicy… Read More
Montana Supreme Court Delays MMJ Program Restrictions
Tue / Apr 26th
Montana’s Supreme Court will delay enforcing the severe medical marijuana restrictions it upheld in a February ruling until Aug. 31.… Read More
Florida Anti-MMJ Effort Seeks $10 Million
Tue / Apr 26th
Anti-marijuana political mogul Mel Sembler has announced plans to raise $10 million in order to block this year’s voter initiative to legalize… Read More
DEA, FDA Approve Trial Testing Cannabis as PTSD Treatment
Mon / Apr 25th
The California-based non-profit Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies has been awarded a $2.156 million grant to test the effectiveness of… Read More
Prominent Rabbi Rules Cannabis Kosher for Passover
Fri / Apr 22nd
A major Ashkenazi rabbi has ruled that using cannabis for medical purposes is kosher for Passover. In the past, cannabis… Read More
President of Mexico Supports Medical Cannabis Legalization
Wed / Apr 20th
In an about face from his previously vocalized opinions, Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto said on Tuesday that he is open to… Read More
Maine Could Be First State to Add Addiction as MMJ Qualifying Condition
Wed / Apr 20th
Maine could become the first U.S. state to approve medical cannabis as a treatment for opioid addiction. A group of medical… Read More
Colorado Law to Further Restrict Cannabis Advertising
Tue / Apr 19th
The Colorado House gave tentative approval on Friday to a law expanding restrictions on medical cannabis advertisements, according to an Associated Press report.… Read More
Doctors Launch Pro-Legalization Advocacy Group
Tue / Apr 19th
Breaking away from the American Medical Association’s official position, a group of more than 50 physicians have formed Doctors for… Read More