MEDICAL MARIJUANA

THC-CBD Cannabis Combination Shows Strongest Migraine Relief in Landmark Study 0
- MEDICAL MARIJUANA
- July 24, 2025
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.
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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

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

Trump Administration Moves to Undercut State Medical Marijuana Protections 0

The Trump administration’s 2026 budget proposal has ignited controversy by seeking to remove a key federal safeguard that has protected state-regulated medical cannabis programs from federal prosecution for over a decade. Since 2014, Congress has included language in its budget preventing the Department of Justice from targeting patients, caregivers, and providers who comply with state

Texas Set to Expand Medical Marijuana Access as Hemp Ban Looms 0

Texas lawmakers are on the verge of significantly expanding the state’s medical marijuana program, even as a sweeping ban on hemp-derived THC products is poised to take effect. House Bill 46, which has passed both legislative chambers and now awaits final approval, would allow patients with chronic pain, Crohn’s disease, terminal illness, and those in