Articles tagged with "medical marijuana"
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Virginia Considers Decriminalization and Cannabis Oil Legalization
Lisa Rough - Published on January 23, 2015Read moreThe Virginia General Assembly will be considering several upcoming cannabis bills, including a decriminalization bill and the legalization of medical cannabis oil.
Jamaica Considering Cannabis Legalization Bill
Lisa Rough - Published on January 22, 2015Read moreThe Jamaican cabinet approved a bill to decriminalize the possession of small amounts of cannabis and grant businesses licenses for developing medicinal marijuana.
After Suing Colorado Over Recreational Cannabis, Nebraska Now Proposes New Medical Marijuana Legislation
Lisa Rough - Published on January 22, 2015Read moreNebraska has proposed a new law that would legalize medical marijuana in the state despite the fact that it is currently suing Colorado for their legalization of recreational cannabis.
Why Can’t Washington Sell All Its Legal Recreational Cannabis?
Rebecca Kelley - Published on January 21, 2015Read moreFirst Washington had too little recreational cannabis to support the retail market debut last July, and now the Evergreen State has too much product.
Georgia Governor Cuts Medical Marijuana Bill, Putting Patients at Risk
Lisa Rough - Published on January 20, 2015Read moreGovernor Nathan Deal indicated that he would be supportive of an expanded medical marijuana bill in Georgia. However, he backed out at the last minute.
Indiana’s Cannabis Policy May Be Getting an Upgrade
Lisa Rough - Published on January 15, 2015Read moreIndiana Senate Bill 284 would legalize the production of hemp and cannabis by local Indiana farmers and create a medical marijuana system.
Cannabis Use Associated with Lower Body Mass
Bailey Rahn - Published on January 13, 2015Read moreAccording to research, cannabis use is associated with lower body mass indexes. This study adds to a growing body of evidence analyzing cannabis, weight, and blood sugar regulation.
Illinois’ Medical Marijuana Debut Delayed Yet Again
Rebecca Kelley - Published on January 5, 2015Read moreJust when we thought Illinois was making considerable progress in debuting its medical marijuana program, the state runs into more delays.
The Medical Minute: Study Finds No Causal Relationship Between Cannabis and Depression
Bailey Rahn - Published on January 1, 2015Read moreA new meta-analysis from Israeli researchers supports the theory that cannabis use does not cause depression, but is often used in self-medication.
The Medical Minute: Cannabis Smokers’ Lungs Are as Bad as 80-Year Olds’ (No, Not Really)
Bailey Rahn - Published on December 11, 2014Read moreRecent reports cover a study that analyzed lung concerns in eight hospital patients in Northern Wales. However, a deeper look into the study will paint a very different picture.