MEDICAL MARIJUANA

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.

Alabama’s Medical Marijuana Program Faces Delays, Patients Left Waiting 0
- MEDICAL MARIJUANA
- August 7, 2024
In 2021, Alabama took a significant step by approving a medical marijuana program, promising relief for patients with qualifying conditions. However, three years later, patients are still waiting for access to cannabis products. The delays have been attributed to bureaucratic hurdles and regulatory challenges that have slowed the program’s implementation. Despite the initial optimism, the
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Arkansas Medical Marijuana Expansion Effort Gains Extra Time for Signature Collection 0
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- July 31, 2024
In a significant development for medical marijuana advocates in Arkansas, state officials have granted an additional 30 days for the collection of signatures to support a ballot initiative aimed at expanding the state’s medical cannabis program. The campaign, led by Arkansans for Patient Access (APA), initially submitted nearly 110,000 signatures but fell short of the
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The Health Impacts of Marijuana: A Mixed Bag 0
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- July 25, 2024
As marijuana use becomes increasingly mainstream, researchers are finally able to study its effects more thoroughly. A recent article in Scientific American explores the latest findings on cannabis and health, revealing a complex picture. While marijuana offers potential benefits for pain relief, nausea reduction, and epilepsy treatment, it also carries risks. Heavy use has been
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