Jason Laine

Cannabis Outshines Opioids in European Back Pain Studies 0
- MEDICAL MARIJUANA
- November 11, 2025
New evidence from two clinical trials in Europe suggests cannabis could be a valuable alternative for treating chronic low back pain. The research, featured in Nature Medicine, found a proprietary cannabis oil to outperform both placebos and opioids over a six-month period, with fewer gastrointestinal side effects. Patients using cannabis saw an average 30% reduction
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Nebraska Divided as Medical Cannabis Rollout Faces Resistance 0
- MEDICAL MARIJUANA
- November 6, 2025
LINCOLN, Neb. — Nebraska’s long-debated path to medical cannabis remains contentious as lawmakers question whether its implementation reflects voters’ will. Despite overwhelming public support for medical marijuana, former Governor Pete Ricketts and Attorney General Mike Hilgers continue to warn of its societal risks. The failed LB677 bill, which sought to clarify regulatory authority, deepened divides
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Cannabis Shows Promise for Back Pain in New European Trials 0
- CANNABIS OIL
- November 4, 2025
Two major European studies suggest cannabis could offer real relief for people with chronic low back pain, outperforming both placebos and opioids in pain reduction and sleep improvement. Published in Nature Medicine, one trial found that a full-spectrum cannabis oil, combining THC, CBD, and other plant compounds, eased pain more effectively than a placebo. A
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Three in Five Kansans Back Marijuana Legalization, Poll Finds 0
- MEDICAL MARIJUANA
- October 30, 2025
A new survey from Fort Hays State University’s Docking Institute shows majority support among Kansans for cannabis reform. About 59 percent of adults back legalizing recreational marijuana, while 70 percent favor medical use. Support crosses party lines, with 75 percent of Democrats, 78 percent of independents, and 59 percent of Republicans in favor of medical
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