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Florida Bill Sparks Debate Over Homegrown Medical Cannabis 0
- MEDICAL MARIJUANA
- February 19, 2025
A new Florida bill, SB 546, has ignited debate over the right to grow medical cannabis at home. Filed by Republican state Senator Joe Gruters, the legislation would allow registered medical marijuana patients aged 21 and older to grow up to two plants at home with a cultivation certificate from the Florida Department of Agriculture
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Exploring THC-Free CBD Oils: Benefits and Considerations 0
- CANNABIS OIL
- February 13, 2025
For those seeking the potential benefits of cannabidiol (CBD) without the psychoactive effects of THC, THC-free CBD oils present an appealing option. These products come in two forms: CBD isolate, which contains only pure CBD, and broad-spectrum CBD, which includes other cannabinoids and plant compounds but excludes THC. A recent Healthline article highlights some of
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France’s Medical Cannabis Experiment Ends Without Legalization 0
- MEDICAL MARIJUANA
- February 10, 2025
Despite a groundbreaking medical cannabis trial that began in 2021 and demonstrated significant benefits for patients, France has yet to legalize medical marijuana. The pilot program, which involved up to 3,000 patients suffering from chronic conditions like cancer and epilepsy, was extended multiple times but is now set to conclude in mid-2025. However, no clear
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Glasgow Mother Advocates for Cannabis-Based Treatment to Save Daughter 0
- CANNABIS OIL
- February 6, 2025
A Glasgow mother is urgently campaigning for access to a cannabis-based medication she believes could save her young daughter from life-threatening seizures. The child suffers from a severe form of epilepsy, experiencing frequent and debilitating seizures that have not responded to conventional treatments. The mother argues that cannabis oil, which has shown promise in managing
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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