A bill that would allow for stronger varieties of pot as medical marijuana in Florida unanimously cleared its second Senate review panel.
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A bill that would allow for stronger varieties of pot as medical marijuana in Florida unanimously cleared its second Senate review panel.
Cannabis compounds are being used to tackle kidney failure amongst diabetics in a major new research project. Researchers working on the Aberdeen University study, which is funded by Diabetes UK, will explore whether synthetic cannabinoid compounds can be used to make the kidneys respond better to insulin.
WAYNESVILLE, MO (KTVI) - A Missouri group trying to legalize marijuana rallies around a sick veteran who is facing a drug charge.
As part of its work, the group collects donations of cannabis and makes it accessible to veterans who cannot afford it.
Suzanne Kisting’s burly 10-year-old, 120-pound St. Bernard, Moose, hobbled down the 40 stairs of her former Inner Sunset District apartment every morning, crippled by pain from severe arthritis.
Tami Tremblay ~ KTVB.com ~
Only those with the most severe cases of epilepsy will be selected to take part in an Idaho cannabis oil program.
Patients with chronic pain who used cannabis daily for one year did not have an increase in serious adverse events compared to pain patients who did not use cannabis, according to a new study.
Matt Caron ~ WWLP.com ~
NORTHAMPTON, Mass. (WWLP) – Friday was the official grand opening ceremony for western Massachusetts’ first medical marijuana dispensary.
Kristen Fischer ~ Healthline.com ~
Though some states have legalized marijuana for medical or recreational use, it’s clear the issue is still far from settled.
Known for its dynamic tech startups, agricultural innovations, and security solutions, Israel could soon add cannabis powerhouse to the list, thanks to domestic efforts to decriminalize the drug… and a push to use it as a medical export.
Rob Waugh ~ Metro.co.uk ~
The first legal marijuana pills have gone on sale in Europe – and are available now via an online store.
Bill Laitner ~ Detroit Free Press ~
Medical marijuana was OK’d by Michigan voters with a 63% yes vote in 2008, yet implementation is always controversial.
Howard Fischer, Capitol Media Services ~ azdailysun.com ~
PHOENIX -- If some Arizona nurses get their way, medical marijuana will become available as early as next year to treat everything from arthritis and autism to Tourette's syndrome and traumatic brain injury.
Jayson Chesler and Alexa Ard, News21 ~ via USAToday.com ~
Research on marijuana’s potential for medicinal use has been hampered for years by federal restrictions, even though nearly half of the states and the District of Columbia have legalized medical marijuana in some form.
BENGALURU: Marijuana or ganja may be frowned upon as a banned recreational drug, but could offer an effective cure for cancer, say top oncologists of Bengaluru.
Competition will be fierce for Hawaii’s eight licenses to grow and sell medical cannabis. Many other types of businesses are looking for a piece of the action as well.
Aasma Day ~ Lancashire Evening Post ~
How a 73-year-old in North West England found a way to treat her rheumatoid arthritis.
The Boston Zoning Board of Appeals has given conditional approval to open a medical marijuana dispensary on Milk Street.
