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Survey of oncologists finds knowledge gap on medical marijuana - Cannabis News

As more states legalize medical marijuana, two key groups — researchers whose job is it to understand its benefits and drawbacks, and physicians charged with advising potential users — are struggling to catch up with policymakers.

'This is my boy's medicine': a mother's plea for UK to legalise cannabis oil - Cannabis News

Charlotte Caldwell says she and her epileptic son Billy are effectively in exile due to ‘horrendous’ drugs policy.

New York lawmakers explore allowing medical marijuana for opioid addiction treatment - Cannabis News

The NY state Assembly voted "yes" to a bill that would allow people who have been diagnosed with opioid addiction to use medical marijuana. Supporters say medical marijuana can help with withdrawal and make it easier for people to stop using opioids.

Canada: Medicinal cannabis use can help mitigate symptoms of PTSD, study says

People who have post-traumatic stress disorder but do not medicate with cannabis are far more likely to suffer from severe depression and have suicidal thoughts than those who use marijuana, new national research says.

American Pain Society: Let Scientists Study Cannabis - Cannabis News

'Allow scientists to study more thoroughly the safety and clinical efficacy of medical cannabis,' group says.

Cannabis May Protect the Brain Against Stress and Injury, and Here’s Why - Cannabis News

A growing body of research over the last couple decades suggests that there’s another potential strategy to making the brain more resilient to the damaging effects of injury, the changes associated with stress, and the effects of age. It involves cannabis.

Five Iowa medical marijuana stores gain state approval - Cannabis News

Iowans looking to buy medical marijuana products could have options across the state, starting in December.

Philadelphia Hospital To Study Medical Marijuana Patients with MS - Cannabis News

With the launch of mmj.org this summer, medical cannabis researchers, patients, and caregivers will have unprecedented access to evidence-based sources and best practices.

Hawaii: Kauai’s First Medical Cannabis Dispensary Approved to Begin Sales - Cannabis News

Kauai’s first medical marijuana dispensary has received approval to begin sales on the island. Have a Heart will open for business Monday after receiving approval from the state Department of Health late last week.

Heally on Health: How to Get Better Sleep Using Medical Cannabis - Cannabis News

We talked to a doctor from the online medical marijuana evaluation service Heally about how to get more rest through cannabis products.


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