Articles tagged with "doctors"
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Arizona Proposal Would Jail Cannabis Doctors Who Break Rules
The Associated Press - Published on February 15, 2018Read moreRepublicans hailed the proposal, but Democrats warned that Arizona would be slapping heavy penalties on doctors who can already face sanctions from licensing boards.
Revenue Hit Predicted for California’s Medical Cannabis Market
The Associated Press - Published on December 28, 2017Read moreIt’s been an open secret that pretty much anyone who wants marijuana at just about any time can find a doctor willing to recommend it for almost any reason.
Cautious Texas Among Last States to OK Medical Marijuana
The Associated Press - Published on December 15, 2017Read moreThough it may seem Texas policymakers have softened their attitude on cannabis, bringing them closer to the US population as a whole, they have not.
Proposal Would Make Medical Cannabis Available in Malta
The Associated Press - Published on November 20, 2017Read moreThe country’s current law has so many restrictions that not a single Maltese had ever been treated legally with cannabis.
Pennsylvania Starts Signing up Medical Marijuana Patients
The Associated Press - Published on November 1, 2017Read morePennsylvanians moved a giant step closer to being able to obtain medical marijuana, as the state announced the launch of its patient and caregiver registry.
Only 2 Louisiana Doctors Seek Marijuana Permits
The Associated Press - Published on October 12, 2017Read moreOnly two doctors have applied for permission, raising questions about whether patients will gain access to treatment they lobbied so hard to get.
Online Portals Guide Australian Doctors Through Medical Cannabis Maze
Joe Wilson - Published on July 24, 2017Read moreDoctors in Australia aren’t big prescribers of medical cannabis—not yet, at least. Online portals hope to help streamline process, speeding patient access.
Marijuana Stigma Hurts Doctor–Patient Relationship, Study Says
Bruce Barcott - Published on July 19, 2017Read moreThe fear of being labeled a “stoner” can make some patients leave painful symptoms untreated. Others may avoid the doctor entirely.
The Shake: The Feds’ Big Eradication Spend and the Massachusetts Smackdown
Ben Adlin - Published on April 15, 2016Read moreMore and more doctors want cannabis to be legal, Mexico’s president is MIA from the U.N. summit, and did someone say, “dragon balls”?
The Shake: SCOTUS Rejects Colorado Lawsuit, Infused Nutella Is a Thing Now
Ben Adlin - Published on March 21, 2016Read moreArrest data paint an unflattering picture, the federal government criticizes its own handling of cannabis, and cannabis growers look to farmers for inspiration.