MEDICAL MARIJUANA

Kansas Lawmakers Discuss Medical Marijuana, Education, and Taxes at Town Hall 0

Kansas State Senator Mike Fagg and Representative Will Carpenter engaged with residents during a Legislative Coffee event on February 15 at the El Dorado Civic Center. Organized by the Butler County Farm Bureau Association and the El Dorado Chamber of Commerce, the town hall drew about 30 attendees eager to discuss key issues. Medical marijuana

Florida Bill Sparks Debate Over Homegrown Medical Cannabis 0

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

France’s Medical Cannabis Experiment Ends Without Legalization 0

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

Kentucky Issues First Medical Marijuana Cards, Paving the Way for Patient Relief 0
- MEDICAL MARIJUANA
- February 3, 2025
Kentucky marked a historic milestone last week by issuing its first two medical marijuana cards. Governor Andy Beshear announced that approximately 2,200 applications have already been approved, with only 66 denials—most due to technical issues that can be resolved. The program has seen significant engagement, with 333 registered healthcare providers across 75 counties certifying over
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Cannabis Surpasses Prescription Pills and Alcohol as Preferred Sleep Aid, Poll Finds 0
- MEDICAL MARIJUANA
- January 23, 2025
A recent poll has revealed that more American adults are turning to cannabis as a sleep aid compared to traditional options like prescription medications or alcohol. According to the survey, 16% of adults aged 21 and older reported using cannabis to help them fall asleep, making it the most popular choice among sleep aids. This
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Medical Marijuana Legalization Reduces Opioid Company Payments to Pain Doctors, Study Reveals 0
- MEDICAL MARIJUANA
- January 16, 2025
A groundbreaking study has found that legalizing medical marijuana leads to a significant decrease in payments from opioid manufacturers to pain specialists. The research, published in the Journal of the American Statistical Association, suggests that medical cannabis is increasingly viewed as a substitute for opioids in chronic pain treatment. The study, conducted by researchers from
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