Medical Marijuana

School Nurses Can Now Give Kids Medical Marijuana in Colorado 0

The federal government and human Keebler elf Jeff Sessions may still consider weed a Schedule I drug that’s “only slightly less awful” than heroin, but there’s a huge amount of research to prove otherwise. Medical marijuana has been effective in the treatment of everything from Alzheimer’s to chronic pain to seizures, and it’s even showing

Will Medical Marijuana Replace Opioids In War On Cancer?0

President Trump recently told reporters he will likely support a congressional effort to end the federal ban on marijuana, which could finally help cut through the red tape blocking scientists from conducting large-scale trials on the benefits of medical marijuana in cancer patients. Medical marijuana is still a controversial topic when it comes to doctors

Deciding On Regulations For Medical Marijuana 0

With medical marijuana facilities popping up all across the state, local governments are making their own laws in order to regulate them. “Ultimately, it was decided that these are not much different than having a pharmacy in the downtown,” said Traverse City Planning Director Russ Soyring. “It has to be at least 1,000 feet from

What Is Medical vs. Recreational Cannabis?0
- HEALTH, MEDICAL MARIJUANA, NEWS
- June 1, 2018
In 2012, Colorado and Washington became the first states to legalize recreational cannabis. Before that, cannabis was legal in certain states only to those with qualifying medical conditions. Qualified medical marijuana patients present both their ID to prove they’re legally old enough to purchase cannabis, as well as their valid medical cannabis card. Some medical
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Clarifying California’s Rules About Medical Marijuana Cards 0
- MEDICAL MARIJUANA, NEWS
- May 23, 2018
Most people used to get a doctor’s “recommendation” (not a prescription) to buy marijuana. These cards usually expired in one year and cost anywhere from $30 to $100. It often came on a sheet of paper with an embossed seal, as well as on a pocket-sized card. This “recommendation,” plus a driver’s license, was required
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Medical Marijuana for PTSD and Pain Signed into Georgia Law 0
- MEDICAL MARIJUANA, NEWS
- May 8, 2018
Georgians suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder and intractable pain will soon be allowed to use medical marijuana. Georgia’s medical marijuana law, first passed in 2015, now covers more than a dozen conditions, including late-stage cancer and seizure disorders. The law allows patients approved by a physician to possess small amounts of cannabis oil. State law
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