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Hawaii Senators Push for Major Medical Marijuana Reform 0
- MEDICAL MARIJUANA
- March 27, 2025
Hawaii’s medical marijuana program may soon see significant changes as state senators propose sweeping reforms. The new legislation aims to expand patient access by allowing doctors to recommend cannabis for any condition they deem appropriate, rather than limiting it to a specific list of ailments. This move comes as part of a broader effort to
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Groundbreaking Study Reveals Potential of Medicinal Plants in Treating Diabetes 0
- CANNABIS OIL
- March 24, 2025
A recent study published in the Journal of Ethnopharmacology has shed light on the promising potential of medicinal plants in managing diabetes. Researchers conducted a comprehensive review of traditional medicinal plants used in various cultures to treat diabetes and its complications. The study identified several plant species with significant antidiabetic properties, including the ability to
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Idaho Lawmakers Consider Medical Marijuana Legalization 0
- MEDICAL MARIJUANA
- March 17, 2025
In a surprising turn of events, Idaho lawmakers have opened discussions on the potential legalization of medical marijuana. The traditionally conservative state, known for its strict stance on cannabis, is now exploring the possibility of joining the majority of U.S. states that have already legalized medical marijuana use. According to a recent report by the
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CannCare Launches to Combat Discrimination Against UK Medical Cannabis Patients 0
- CANNABIS OIL
- March 5, 2025
A new advocacy group, CannCare, has been established in the UK to protect medical cannabis patients from discrimination. Despite medicinal cannabis being legal for over six years, patients prescribed cannabis-based products for medicinal use (CBPM) often face stigma and harassment due to misinformation about its legality. CannCare aims to address these issues through legal advocacy,
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Will Medical Marijuana Replace Opioids In War On Cancer?0
- HEALTH, MEDICAL MARIJUANA
- June 12, 2018
President Trump recently told reporters he will likely support a congressional effort to end the federal ban on marijuana, which could finally help cut through the red tape blocking scientists from conducting large-scale trials on the benefits of medical marijuana in cancer patients. Medical marijuana is still a controversial topic when it comes to doctors
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Cannabis on the Ballot: Key States to Watch in November 0
- LEGALITIES
- October 31, 2024
As the legalization of cannabis continues to be a hot-button issue across the United States, several states are gearing up for crucial votes this November. According to a recent report from The Hill, three states in particular are set to make significant decisions regarding marijuana legislation. In Florida, voters will consider a constitutional amendment to
Proposed Changes to WV Medical Marijuana Law 0
- LEGALITIES, MEDICAL MARIJUANA, NEWS
- February 5, 2018
CHARLESTON, WV – When medical marijuana becomes available in West Virginia in another 17-months, you won’t see it inedible or smokable plant forms like these. Creams, oils, and pills containing the substance are the only options. That disappoints cancer survivor Rusty Williams, who says medical pot got him through chemotherapy. “And within 30 seconds of

CBD oil: All The Rage, But Is It Really Safe And Effective?0
- CANNABIS OIL, MEDICAL MARIJUANA, NEWS, SCIENCE
- May 7, 2018
The non-intoxicating marijuana extract is being credited with helping treat a host of medical problems—everything from epileptic seizures to anxiety to inflammation to sleeplessness. But experts say the evidence is scant for most of these touted benefits. Worse, CBD is being produced without any regulation, resulting in products that vary widely in quality, said Marcel
Medical Marijuana May Reduce Opioid Use A Little 0
- CANNABIS OIL, HEALTH, NEWS, SCIENCE
- April 3, 2018
Making medical marijuana available might help reduce opioid prescriptions, researchers reported Monday. They found states that legalized the medical use of marijuana saw small reductions in opioid prescriptions for Medicare and Medicaid patients. “State implementation of medical marijuana laws was associated with a 5.88 percent lower rate of opioid prescribing,” wrote Hefei Wen of the