MEDICAL MARIJUANA

Eight Emerging Uses for Medical Cannabis: A 2025 Overview 0

Medical cannabis is gaining traction for treating a diverse range of health conditions, bolstered by loosening regulations and evolving medical research. As of August 2025, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is moving toward reclassifying marijuana from a Schedule I to a Schedule III drug, although the process remains incomplete. Despite ongoing federal restrictions, cannabis is

Pennsylvania Bill Proposes Workers’ Comp Coverage for Medical Marijuana 0

A new bill introduced in Pennsylvania aims to require employers to reimburse injured workers for medical cannabis prescribed under the state’s medical marijuana program. Sponsored by Rep. David Delloso (D), the proposal would cover up to $250 per month and a maximum of $3,000 annually for qualifying patients, offering an alternative to opioids for pain

THC-CBD Cannabis Combination Shows Strongest Migraine Relief in Landmark Study 0

A new placebo-controlled trial presented at the American Headache Society reveals that vaporized cannabis—especially a combination of THC and CBD—offers significant relief for migraine sufferers. In the study, over two-thirds of participants reported pain relief two hours after using either THC (68.9%) or a THC–CBD combination (67.2%), while only 46.6% experienced relief with a placebo.

Major Health Groups Urge Congress to Safeguard State Medical Marijuana Laws 0
- MEDICAL MARIJUANA
- July 18, 2025
A coalition of 45 leading health and advocacy organizations, including Americans for Safe Access, the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, and the Epilepsy Foundation of America, is urging Congress to maintain federal protections for state medical marijuana programs. These groups sent a letter to House and Senate appropriations leaders, emphasizing that the annual spending bill should
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Lawsuit Alleges Lack of Transparency in Kentucky’s Medical Marijuana Rollout 0
- MEDICAL MARIJUANA
- July 10, 2025
Three Louisville-area business owners have filed suit against the state of Kentucky, claiming the process for awarding medical marijuana business licenses was opaque and potentially unlawful. The plaintiffs, represented by attorney Greg Troutman, argue that the state’s use of a lottery—conducted by the Kentucky Lottery in April—was never authorized by lawmakers and lacked proper oversight.
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Texas Expands Medical Marijuana Access in Landmark Move 0
- MEDICAL MARIJUANA
- June 26, 2025
Texas has taken a major step forward in medical marijuana policy. On June 25, Governor Greg Abbott signed a law expanding the state’s limited medical marijuana program, allowing up to 15 licensed companies—up from just three—to produce and sell more potent medical cannabis to a broader range of patients starting September 1. This expansion is
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