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Pa. aims to start medical marijuana sales in 2018

HARRISBURG - Pennsylvania officials said Wednesday that they will begin accepting applications early next year for medical marijuana growers and dispensaries, with a target date of mid-2018 for legal sales to begin in the state.

Ohio proposes rules for medical marijuana dispensaries – here's what you'll need to get one of the 40 licenses – Cannabis News

Ohio medical marijuana regulators have proposed new rules for how businesses can sell cannabis to patients.

Florida Medical Marijuana Sales Could Rival Colorado by 2020 – Cannabis News

Colorado and California may be ground zero for medical marijuana, but Florida could quickly catch up.

Arizona: Initiative seeks to expand state's Medical Marijuana Act – Cannabis News

APACHE JUNCTION, AZ (KPHO/KTVK) - An effort to expand Arizona's Medical Marijuana Act is underway, thanks to an initiative filed with the state by the Arizona Marijuana Patient Society.

Study: Marijuana can help battle depression, anxiety, PTSD and addiction – Cannabis News

The most comprehensive research review ever done on the topic found that marijuana can help battle depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, and even addictions to alcohol and painkillers.

PTSD is added to Minnesota's medical pot program as qualifying condition – Cannabis News

Minnesotans suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) will be able to enroll in the state’s medical marijuana program starting Aug. 1, the state Health Department announced Thursday afternoon.

For a Mother with Cerebral Palsy, Here’s Why Medical Marijuana Is So Necessary Right Now - Cannabis News

Cerebral palsy is a serious condition. Its effects vary largely between individuals, but usually involve some type of movement dysfunction in the arms, legs, and/or face, and in most cases, causes slurred speech.

Florida: Tallahassee doctor to open new local medical marijuana center – Cannabis News

Tallahassee is about to have a new medical practice focused on helping patients receive medical marijuana — just weeks after voters overwhelmingly approved Amendment 2, a constitutional amendment that greatly expands who can receive medical marijuana legally.

Utah to study effects of hemp oil on children with epilepsy – Cannabis News

Still in the early stages, results from the study aren't expected until 2018.

Marijuana Appears to Benefit Mental Health: Study – Cannabis News

A new review suggests cannabis may help mental health disorders.


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