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Promising New Study Suggests CBD as Treatment for Crack Use Disorder 0
- CANNABIS OIL
- April 21, 2024
Researchers are exploring the potential of cannabidiol (CBD) as a treatment alternative for crack cocaine use disorder, according to a recent study highlighted by Forbes. The study found that CBD might offer significant benefits for individuals battling this challenging addiction, with fewer adverse effects compared to traditional pharmaceutical interventions. This development offers a glimmer of
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A Decade of Medical Cannabis in Iowa: Limited Progress Amid Nationwide Advances 0
- MEDICAL MARIJUANA
- April 18, 2024
In the past ten years since Iowa legalized cannabis for medical purposes, the state’s program has remained among the most stringent in the U.S. Initially launched in 2014 to allow cannabis oil for specific health conditions, the program has since broadened slightly under the Iowa Medical Cannabidiol program, yet still imposes tight restrictions limiting its
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Broadening Support for Marijuana Legalization in the U.S.0
- MEDICAL MARIJUANA
- April 14, 2024
In a nation where marijuana’s legality under state laws is expanding, a significant majority of Americans now advocate for its legalization for either medicinal or recreational use. According to a recent Pew Research Center survey, around nine-in-ten Americans believe marijuana should be legalized, which reflects a stable trend over the past five years. This comprehensive
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Virginia Public Workers Granted Immunity for Medical Cannabis Oil Use 0
- CANNABIS OIL
- April 10, 2024
In a landmark move, Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin has signed an amendment offering protection to state employees, including educators and firefighters, who use cannabis oil for medical reasons. The amendment, stemming from House Bill 149 and its Senate counterpart, ensures that these workers will not face disciplinary action for their lawful use of cannabis oil.
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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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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
Alberta Medical Marijuana Supplier Expands Sales To Italy 0
- LEGALITIES, MEDICAL MARIJUANA, NEWS
- January 19, 2018
An Alberta medical marijuana company is blazing the trail on the international market, expanding its sales to a second European country. Aurora Cannabis Enterprises Inc., a medical cannabis producer with an 800,000-square-foot production facility near the Edmonton International Airport, has struck a deal to be the first and only private international pot manufacturer to sell

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