MEDICAL MARIJUANA

Medical Marijuana Shows Promise in Reducing Opioid Use for Chronic Pain 0
- MEDICAL MARIJUANA
- September 29, 2024
A recent study published in the journal JAMA Network Open has revealed that medical marijuana may help reduce opioid use among patients with chronic pain. The research, conducted by scientists at the University of Michigan, found that patients who used medical cannabis reported a 73% reduction in opioid use over a six-month period. The study
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Ohio Medical Marijuana Patients Gain Right to Home Cultivation 0
- MEDICAL MARIJUANA
- September 18, 2024
In a significant expansion of Ohio’s medical marijuana program, registered patients are now permitted to grow cannabis at home. As of September 15, 2024, qualifying individuals can cultivate up to six plants for personal use, marking a pivotal shift in the state’s approach to medical cannabis access. The new policy, implemented by the Ohio Department
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New Study Aims to Shed Light on Medical Cannabis Efficacy 0
- MEDICAL MARIJUANA
- September 15, 2024
A groundbreaking National Cannabis Study is set to revolutionize our understanding of medical marijuana. Researchers at Johns Hopkins University are spearheading this initiative, which will track the responses of approximately 10,000 patients to cannabis treatment over the course of a year. Despite the widespread legalization and use of medical cannabis, clinicians currently lack substantial data
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Breakthrough Study: Cannabis Extract Targets Melanoma Cells 0

A recent study by Charles Darwin University and RMIT has uncovered promising results in the fight against melanoma using a cannabis extract. The research focused on cannabinoid PHEC-66, derived from the Cannabis sativa plant, which has shown efficacy in slowing melanoma cell growth and inducing cell death. This extract binds to specific receptor sites on melanoma cells,

Kentucky Medical Cannabis License Applications Surge as Deadline Approaches 0

The race for medical marijuana licenses in Kentucky is heating up as the application deadline draws near. According to a recent report by WLKY, the number of applications for dispensary licenses has skyrocketed in the final days before the cutoff. State officials reveal that nearly 2,300 applications have been submitted for various cannabis business licenses,

North Carolina Senate Pushes Forward Medical Marijuana Bill with Recreational Ban 0

In a significant legislative move, the North Carolina Senate has advanced a stringent medical marijuana bill to the House, seeking final approval as the 2024 session nears its end. This marks the third consecutive year the Senate has passed such a bill, each time with bipartisan support. However, previous efforts have stalled in the House.