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Cannabis Outperforms Opioids in Back Pain Relief, European Trials Show 0

Two large European clinical studies suggest cannabis may be a more effective and tolerable alternative to opioids for chronic low back pain. One study, published in Nature Medicine, found a full-spectrum cannabis oil reduced pain more than a placebo. Another showed the same cannabis tincture provided greater relief and fewer digestive side effects than opioids

Medical Cannabis and Seniors: Experts Urge Caution 0

A growing number of older adults are turning to medical cannabis for relief from pain, anxiety, and sleep issues, but experts at Stanford Medicine warn that seniors face heightened risks. Modern cannabis products are far more potent than in past decades, sometimes containing up to 90% THC, increasing the risk of accidental overuse and dangerous

Is CBD Oil the Next Big Thing in Skincare?0

Cannabidiol (CBD) oil has become a hot topic in beauty circles, with many touting its potential for soothing inflamed skin and fighting oxidative stress. Unlike hemp oil, CBD oil is rich in active cannabidiol and contains little THC, meaning it won’t produce a high but may offer anti-inflammatory benefits. Experts advise consumers to check for

Medical Cannabis in West Virginia: What Patients Need to Know 0

West Virginia legalized medical cannabis in 2017, granting access to more than 35,000 cardholders for the treatment of serious health conditions. The program allows patients — following certification from a registered physician and a $50 application — to purchase up to six ounces of cannabis per month, but only in approved forms like oils, tinctures,

A House Appropriations Committee vote has advanced a spending bill that could halt federal cannabis reform and weaken protections for state medical marijuana programs. The fiscal year 2026 Commerce-Justice-Science bill includes Section 607, which bars the use of federal funds to reschedule or deschedule marijuana. This would effectively stall the Drug Enforcement Administration’s review of

The Complex Legal Landscape of CBD Oil 0

CANNABIS OIL

September 18, 2025

CBD oil has surged in popularity for its potential health benefits, from easing anxiety to managing chronic pain. Yet its legal status remains far from straightforward. In the United States, hemp-derived CBD containing less than 0.3% THC is federally legal under the 2018 Farm Bill, but individual states impose varying rules—some welcoming CBD products, others

President Trump’s DOJ Sweeps Away Barriers for Medical Marijuana Research 0
- MEDICAL MARIJUANA
- September 16, 2025
In a landmark regulatory shift, President Donald Trump’s Department of Justice has rescinded dozens of pending and projected rules, dismantling longstanding DEA obstacles to medical cannabis research. The decisive move, announced September 15, strips away the procedural shields that allowed the DEA to delay legitimate marijuana science, notably for FDA-authorized clinical trials targeting Huntington’s disease
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Trump Weighs Cannabis Reclassification as States Push Ahead 0
- CANNABIS OIL
- September 11, 2025
Donald Trump is considering reclassifying cannabis from a Schedule I drug to Schedule III, a move that would ease federal restrictions but stop short of national legalization. Currently, cannabis sits alongside heroin under Schedule I, defined as having “no accepted medical use.” Yet 40 states permit cannabis for medical purposes, and 24 of those also
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Massachusetts Lawmakers Advance Cannabis Employment and Medical Expansion Bills 0
- MEDICAL MARIJUANA
- September 9, 2025
Massachusetts legislators are moving forward with two major cannabis reform measures aimed at expanding patient access and strengthening worker protections. One bill, sponsored by Rep. Michael Soter (R), would add post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and opioid use disorder to the list of qualifying conditions for medical cannabis, while also ensuring military veterans with VA documentation
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