PA: Treasurers Seek Clarity On Federal Marijuana Policies
Four state treasurers, including Pennsylvania's Joe Torsella, are trying to figure out where the federal government stands on legal marijuana.
They've written a letter to...
NY: At Fund-Raiser, Cynthia Nixon Says She Favors Legalizing Marijuana
Cynthia Nixon, the actress and Democratic candidate for governor, told supporters at a private fund-raiser last week that if elected she would seek to...
NM: City Council Votes To Decriminalize Small Amounts Of Marijuana
A resolution to lessen the offense of marijuana possession is on its way to Mayor Tim Keller's desk.
This after Albuquerque City Council voted in...
Colorado Bill Would Qualify Autism For Medical Marijuana
Michelle Walker moved her family to Colorado from Texas in 2017 looking for relief for her son, who suffers from severe autism spectrum disorder...
The Next Big Thing In Marijuana Won’t Get You High
Recently, at the end of a surf trip with several friends, my pal Tim passed me a pipe packed with sticky green buds. I’m...
NJ Marijuana Legalization: Should Employers Drop Drug Tests
Employers would have a tougher time disciplining medical marijuana users who test positive for cannabis under a bill introduced by New Jersey lawmakers.
The bill,...
Getting Too High? Canadian Marijuana Stocks Skyrocket, Raising Bubble Fears
As Canada prepares to legalize recreational marijuana, licensed pot companies north of the border are booming. But critics warn overly optimistic projections and a...
Association Between US State Medical Cannabis Laws And Opioid Prescribing In...
Question: What is the association between US state implementation of medical cannabis laws and opioid prescribing under Medicare Part D?
Findings: This longitudinal analysis of...
MI: Older People Support Medical Marijuana, Not Full Legalization
The use of medical marijuana with the blessing of a doctor gets full-throated support from a wide majority of people over the age of...
Gov. Murphy Greatly Expands New Jersey’s Medical Marijuana Program
Gov. Murphy greatly expanded New Jersey’s medical marijuana program Tuesday, opening the door to tens of thousands of new patients and allowing the five...
How Medical Marijuana Could Help Curb The Opioid Epidemic
Rates of opioid prescriptions went down in states that implemented laws allowing access to medical marijuana, according to two studies published today (April 2)...
UT: Gov. Herbert Has Been Misled On Medical Cannabis
At present, legally allowing sick Utahns to use medical cannabis for treatment and relief is seemingly inevitable. One poll after another confirms over three-quarters...
Is It Possible To Be Physically Addicted To Marijuana
Much of the discussion of cannabis addiction falls under the purview of psychology, where self-reported feelings and more-or-less arbitrary clinical definitions tend to dominate.
Obviously,...
Recreational Marijuana Licensing Begins In Massachusetts
Applications to open a recreational marijuana business are now open.
Massachusetts regulators began welcoming applicants to start applying to cultivate and sell recreational marijuana at...
The Deal With CBD Oil And Its Potential Health Benefits
The use of medical cannabis to treat the symptoms of physical and mental health problems ranging from cancer to anxiety disorder is nothing new....
Case Dismissed: Indiana Man Won’t Face Trial For Using CBD Oil
First came laughter, then tears. Lots of tears.
Mamadou Ndiaye was understandably emotional as he learned he will not face trial and the threat of...