Articles tagged with "medical marijuana"
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Puerto Rico Betting on Medical Marijuana to Help Ease Crisis
The Associated Press - Published on August 1, 2017Read moreThe island’s treasury secretary says the medical cannabis industry could generate up to $100 million a year and help ease an unemployment rate of around 12%.
Medical vs. Adult-Use Budtenders: What’s the Difference?
Lisa Rough - Published on July 31, 2017Read moreMedical marijuana budtenders know a thing or two about serving patients, but adult-use budtenders are crucial dispensary staff members, too.
North Dakota Begins Study of Citizen Initiative Process
The Associated Press - Published on July 31, 2017Read moreState lawmakers are examining the initiative process after being caught off-guard by voters who approved the use of medical marijuana in November.
The Biology of Cannabis vs. Opioids for Pain Relief
Ashley Auerbach - Published on July 31, 2017Read moreTo fight the opioid epidemic, there needs to be a substitute that is more safe, effective, and accessible. How exactly does cannabis work to block pain?
Medical Cannabis Patient Seeks Nevada Supreme Court Rehearing
The Associated Press - Published on July 28, 2017Read moreA medical marijuana patient is asking the Nevada Supreme Court to reconsider its refusal to end mandatory state registration and fees for medical cards.
Maryland’s Highest Court Rules in Cannabis Licensing Case
The Associated Press - Published on July 28, 2017Read moreFinalists seeking licenses to grow MMJ in the state can defend their interests in a legal challenge over how they were chosen, Maryland’s highest court ruled.
Cannabis Impairment in the Workplace: Easy to Discuss, Difficult to Detect
Dave Schmader - Published on July 27, 2017Read moreQuestions abound, but conclusive answers about how best to determine real-time cannabis impairment remain elusive.
In Rebuke to Sessions, Senate Committee OKs Medical Marijuana Protections
Bruce Barcott - Published on July 27, 2017Read moreThe Attorney General asked Congress to reject the Rohrabacher-Blumenauer amendment. Senators said: Nope.
House Committee Blocks Move to Allow VA Doctors to Recommend Medical Marijuana
Gage Peake - Published on July 26, 2017Read moreThe House Rules Committee blocked Rep. Earl Blumenauer’s (D-OR) budget amendment yesterday to allow VA doctors to recommend medical marijuana to veterans.
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.