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Medicinal cannabis campaigners say the Government should act now rather than force campaigners to try for a referendum after another poll showing strong support for a law change. Results from UMR online and telephone polls showed three quarters of respondents believed patients should have...

The Region of Southern Denmark on Tuesday agreed to move forward on a plan that could see the region become the first in the nation to prescribe cannabis for medicinal use. The region's board of health gave the go-head to seek funding for a medicinal cannabis trial programme. "There are...

The Region of Southern Denmark on Tuesday agreed to move forward on a plan that could see the region become the first in the nation to prescribe cannabis for medicinal use. The region's board of health gave the go-head to seek funding for a medicinal cannabis trial programme. "There are...

As part of the Victorian government's support for legalised medicinal cannabis to be used "in exceptional circumstances", Australia's first phase of horticultural trials of the drug are complete. Phase one identified suitable plant strains from which to grow multiple plants for use by...

As part of the Victorian government's support for legalised medicinal cannabis to be used "in exceptional circumstances", Australia's first phase of horticultural trials of the drug are complete. Phase one identified suitable plant strains from which to grow multiple plants for use by...

It seems like medicinal cannabis is moving ever closer to becoming a reality in Denmark, as a high number of politicians are in favour of a trial in southern Denmark in the near future. National broadcaster DR has held a survey regarding the issue and most politicians were positively inclined...

It seems like medicinal cannabis is moving ever closer to becoming a reality in Denmark, as a high number of politicians are in favour of a trial in southern Denmark in the near future. National broadcaster DR has held a survey regarding the issue and most politicians were positively inclined...

It is with extreme disappointment that I read the opinion piece by Dr Jenny Martin ('Putting ice on hype over medicinal marijuana', Herald, 12/8). I am not a medical practitioner, but I have better knowledge than most on the medical benefits of cannabis for patients in extreme distress after...

It is with extreme disappointment that I read the opinion piece by Dr Jenny Martin ('Putting ice on hype over medicinal marijuana', Herald, 12/8). I am not a medical practitioner, but I have better knowledge than most on the medical benefits of cannabis for patients in extreme distress after...

The medical marijuana store that recently opened in Saint John might say it's going by the books to stay open but the location is still operating illegally in Canada, according to one lawyer. Medicinal Grounds Cannabis Centre owned and operated by Ryan Francis only allows in those over 19...

The medical marijuana store that recently opened in Saint John might say it's going by the books to stay open but the location is still operating illegally in Canada, according to one lawyer. Medicinal Grounds Cannabis Centre owned and operated by Ryan Francis only allows in those over 19...

A woman is claiming victory after bringing a bag of cannabis through customs at Auckland Airport - without so much as a raised eyebrow. Rather than concealing the drug supply, Rebecca Reider said she happily showed off her haul of one ounce of medicinal marijuana, which has now been hailed by...

The Secrets of Medicinal Marijuana A Guide For Patients & Those Who Care For Them by Barbara Harris, RT, CMT This might be the best first book a person could read if they desire to gain an understanding of how to use medicinal marijuana. Barbara Harris covers it all: joints to vapes...

Should Santa Rosa aspire to be the "New Age Amsterdam," a Wine Country cousin to the Dutch city known for its permissive attitude about marijuana? OK, that vision comes from a Penngrove pot farmer quoted in Staff Writer Kevin McCallum's report on the city's efforts to create a regulatory...

Should Santa Rosa aspire to be the “New Age Amsterdam,” a Wine Country cousin to the Dutch city known for its permissive attitude about marijuana? OK, that vision comes from a Penngrove pot farmer quoted in Staff Writer Kevin McCallum’s report on the city’s efforts to create a regulatory...

Andrews government has revealed that an independent medical committee with 16 people will supervise the medicinal cannabis rollout in Victoria. The committee will also advise the next group of patients who will be provided access to the drug. The government committed $28.5 million in this year's...

Andrews government has revealed that an independent medical committee with 16 people will supervise the medicinal cannabis rollout in Victoria. The committee will also advise the next group of patients who will be provided access to the drug. The government committed $28.5 million in this year's...

Hugh Hempel, a technology industry veteran, has become a health care entrepreneur and a surprising supporter of medicinal cannabis. In 2006, his identical twin daughters were diagnosed with Niemann Pick Type C, a rare and fatal neurodegenerative disease, often referred to as "Childhood...

Hugh Hempel, a technology industry veteran, has become a health care entrepreneur and a surprising supporter of medicinal cannabis. In 2006, his identical twin daughters were diagnosed with Niemann Pick Type C, a rare and fatal neurodegenerative disease, often referred to as "Childhood...

People in Canberra seeking medicinal cannabis will so get the support of the ACT government as it would soon be starting a medical marijuana scheme. The government is developing an evidence-based framework for the scheme, Assistant Health Minister Meegan Fitzharris announced on Thursday. The...