Efforts for Expedited Process to Get Medical Marijuana Lauded in Nevada
- LEGALITIES, MEDICAL MARIJUANA, NEWS
- June 22, 2016

A new study in the Australian and New Zealand Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology reports that cannabis-based medicines may offer sustained relief for people living with endometriosis-related chronic pain. Researchers followed 63 patients over 18 months and recorded statistically significant improvements in multiple pain measures at every follow-up point. Participants also reported better overall quality
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Congressional leaders are facing criticism for omitting a bipartisan measure that would allow U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) doctors to recommend medical cannabis to veterans in states where it is legal. Despite approval by both the Senate and House earlier this year, the policy was dropped from the latest spending bill unveiled just before
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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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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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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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A new Florida regulation is sparking controversy after revoking medical marijuana cards from patients convicted of drug-related offenses. According to a recent USA Today report, more than 160 patients have already lost or are in danger of losing access to their prescribed cannabis treatments. The rule, approved under Senate Bill 2514 and signed by Governor
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