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Adult-Use Markets 'Don't Meet Needs Of All Patients': The Overlooked Role Of Medical Marijuana
Thursday, October 3, 2024 - 8:52am | 376Despite its critical role in cannabis reform, medical marijuana has recently taken a back seat in policy discussions as the focus shifts toward adult-use legalization. As lawmakers and regulators grapple with evolving cannabis policies, medical marijuana continues to be a vital but underrepresented...
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Medical Marijuana's Role In Cannabis Reform: Why It Can't Be Ignored
Monday, September 30, 2024 - 12:49pm | 458As discussions around cannabis policy reform continue to gain momentum, one critical aspect is often overshadowed —medical marijuana. With the push for adult-use legalization capturing much of the attention, the role of medical cannabis in policy debates has become less prominent despite its...
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Medical Marijuana Takes A 'Back Seat' As Adult-Use Legalization Gains Momentum
Monday, September 30, 2024 - 9:58am | 510As the cannabis industry evolves, the conversation surrounding medical marijuana appears to be shifting to the background. Once central to cannabis reform, medical marijuana now seems to receive less focus compared to adult-use legalization in policy discussions. With new state and federal...
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Has Medical Marijuana Been Forgotten In Cannabis Reform? 'Its Therapeutic Benefits Are Critical'
Friday, September 27, 2024 - 10:00am | 530As the cannabis industry continues to evolve, one aspect of reform remains consistently overlooked: medical marijuana. Despite being the foundation for cannabis legalization in the U.S., medical marijuana is increasingly overshadowed by the conversation surrounding adult-use cannabis. This ongoing...
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'Medical Marijuana is Still Critical': Balancing Act Between Recreational, Medicinal Markets
Thursday, September 26, 2024 - 1:40pm | 577As cannabis reform continues to make strides in the U.S. and globally, the role of medical marijuana remains a critical issue in policy discussions. Despite its foundational place in the cannabis movement, medical marijuana has often taken a backseat to adult-use legalization efforts. Bryna Dahlin...
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Chronic Migraines And Cannabis: How One Mom Found Relief After A Lifetime Of Pain
Wednesday, September 25, 2024 - 6:55pm | 616Toria Lyttle, a 43-year-old mother from Newtownards, in Northern Ireland, turned to medical marijuana to manage her severe migraines, which have plagued her since childhood. With monthly prescription costs reaching up to 350 pounds sterling ($366), Toria's case underscores the ongoing challenges...
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Buying Cannabis At Pharmacy Feels 'More Comfortable,' Says Owner Of Georgia Drugstore Launching Low-THC MMJ Sales
Friday, September 20, 2024 - 3:02pm | 593A Georgia pharmacy has started selling low-THC medical marijuana to registered patients statewide, despite opposition from the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). Vic Johnson, who owns the Living Well Pharmacy in Augusta, told the Journal-Constitution that selling medical cannabis in pharmacies...
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Cannabis Giant Tilray Expands Medical Marijuana Portfolio With Redecan Launch In Australia
Wednesday, September 18, 2024 - 9:15am | 466Tilray Medical, a division of Tilray Brands, Inc. (NASDAQ:TLRY) (TSX:TLRY) announced on Wednesday the launch of Redecan EU-GMP certified medical cannabis products in Australia. What Happened: The following Redecan products are now available for medical cannabis patients in Australia...
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Federal Marshals Raid Legal Medical Marijuana Shop In Texas: Why The Big Guns? Advocates Say 'It's Absurd'
Saturday, September 14, 2024 - 4:15pm | 631Green Goddess Revival, a medical marijuana dispensary in Denton Texas, was the target of a law enforcement raid on Thursday in which $10,000 in products were seized, business owners said. A warrant to search stated it was targeting noncompliant THC products. Denton is among several Texas towns that...
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CBD Suppositories Could Be A Game-Changer For Menstrual Relief, Harvard Study Shows
Saturday, September 14, 2024 - 2:35pm | 559A recent study sheds new light on the use of cannabis for managing menstrual discomfort, specifically through the application of a high-CBD vaginal suppository. The study, published in NPJ Women's Health, explores the effects of a commercially available product, Foria, which contains 100...
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Trump Talks Legal Weed On Lex Fridman Podcast: 'We Can Live With The Marijuana'
Tuesday, September 3, 2024 - 6:13pm | 704Donald Trump appeared on the Lex Fridman Podcast in an extended interview released on Tuesday. Marijuana was among the various political topics discussed. Fridman asked the former president and GOP presidential candidate to talk more about his surprising Saturday announcement that he's...
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Trump-Endorsed Dr. Oz On Medical Marijuana And Pain: Give It A Try
Wednesday, August 21, 2024 - 2:57pm | 619The celebrity doctor Mehmet Oz, who made fun of John Fetterman‘s stroke (D-PA) during Pennsylvania’s pivotal race for U.S. Senate in 2022 and who openly criticized Fetterman’s stance on cannabis legalization, seems to be taking a U-turn on the plant, yet again. Asked about whether...
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'The Whole World Is In Overdose,' Says CEO Of Company Behind Cannabis Inhaler That Enables Controlled Dosing
Monday, August 12, 2024 - 9:17am | 766"The medical establishment has largely concluded that cannabis is perhaps the best treatment for people with PTSD," Dr. Eytan Hyam, executive medical chairman of Syqe Medical and former director-general of Israel's Health Ministry, recently told The Jerusalem Post. However, there's the ongoing...
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Medical Marijuana Program In New Hampshire Now Open To Wide Range Of Conditions
Monday, August 5, 2024 - 7:27pm | 408New Hampshire Governor Chris Sununu (R) recently signed into law a significant expansion of the state’s medical marijuana program, a move that broadens access to cannabis for patients with a wide range of conditions. This new legislation, HB 1278, marks a major shift from previous...
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Study Reveals Top Reasons Teens And Young Adults Consume Medical Marijuana And In Which US States
Friday, July 26, 2024 - 10:03am | 792A new study utilizing data from Leafwell, a telehealth platform that provides access to licensed physicians, sheds light on medical marijuana patients under 21, who are often overlooked in research. The study details the frequency and rate of teen and young adult cannabis patients in the U.S....