Medical News

Connecticut pediatricians back new push to allow medical marijuana for some kids – Marijuana News

A proposal to allow minors with certain medical conditions to use marijuana for palliative purposes is back before legislators this year, this time with the backing of onetime opponents: pediatricians.

10 top-rated states for medical marijuana – Marijuana News

While it's still controversial, medical marijuana is edging toward normality.

Albuquerque baby receives hemp oil for epilepsy at Children's Hospital Colorado – Marijuana News

AURORA, Colo. - A baby girl who began having life-threatening seizures within days of her birth is receiving hemp oil while in the neonatal intensive-care unit at Children's Hospital Colorado, her mother says.

Can pot help with the opioid crisis? This U.S. senator wants to know more - Marijuana News

Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren is urging the CDC to look into marijuana as a possible antidote to painkiller deaths.

Is risk of state discipline scaring doctors away from medical marijuana? – Marijuana News

Medical marijuana industry advocates and observers say a dearth of doctors willing to recommend patients is among the hurdles Illinois’ fledgling industry needs to overcome.

Oregon should fund marijuana research institute, task force says – Marijuana News

Oregon should fund an independent marijuana institute to support and conduct world-class research into the drug's medical and public health benefits, says a task force that includes state officials, scientists and leading physicians.

Top Pot State Hawaii Creates Strict Medical Marijuana Program – Marijuana News

The race is on for Hawaii medical marijuana dispensary licenses. The 50th state has had a medical marijuana program for 15 years and was the first state to legalize it through the legislative process back in 2000.

Medical Marijuana Turns 10 In Rhode Island – Marijuana News

Ten years ago this month, Rhode Island legalized medical marijuana. Today, nearly 13,000 patients are enrolled, not to mention more than 2000 caregivers. And a hundred new applications arrive every week. Is it sustainable?

Medical marijuana may help treat migraines – Marijuana News

Marijuana can be used to effectively treat people suffering from migraine headaches, new research has found.

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Medical marijuana: Will it be available in New York by Jan. 5? – Marijuana News

WILLIAMSVILLE, N.Y. (WKBW) - Registration is now open for patients looking to buy medical marijuana in New York State. Dispensaries, including two locations in Western New York are set to open on January 5th.


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