Articles tagged with "qualifying conditions"
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Ohio Doctors May Now Apply to Recommend Medical Marijuana
The Associated Press - Published on March 23, 2018Read moreBy qualifying doctors to recommend cannabis, Ohio is finally getting the state’s medical marijuana ball rolling.
Medical Marijuana Advocates Outraged Over Georgia PTSD Bill
The Associated Press - Published on March 20, 2018Read moreRep. David Clark, a Republican Army veteran who sponsored the bill, accused Lt. Gov. Casey Cagle of “playing politics” and stifling the proposal by calling for another study committee.
Any Condition Is Now a Qualifying Condition in Virginia
Ben Adlin - Published on March 13, 2018Read moreA new law allows patients with any medical condition to obtain a doctor’s recommendation for CBD and THC-A oil—which could be easily converted into THC.
Autism, Sleep Apnea Added as Minnesota MMJ Qualifiers
The Associated Press - Published on November 30, 2017Read moreMinnesota health officials say they’re adding autism spectrum disorders and obstructive sleep apnea as qualifying conditions, effective in July.
Veterans Are Key as Surge of States OK Cannabis for PTSD
The Associated Press - Published on November 27, 2017Read more28 states plus the District of Columbia now include PTSD in their medical marijuana programs, a tally that has more than doubled in the last two years.
New York Adds PTSD as Qualifying Condition for Medical Cannabis
Ben Adlin - Published on November 13, 2017Read moreGov. Andrew Cuomo said potential beneficiaries include veterans as well as police officers and survivors of domestic violence, crime, and accidents.
Over 3,800 Sign up for Medical Marijuana in Pennsylvania
The Associated Press - Published on November 9, 2017Read moreGov. Tom Wolf says more than 200 caregivers have also registered for the program. He says the demand shows the “need for this vital medication.”
West Virginia Wants Your Thoughts on Medical Marijuana
The Associated Press - Published on October 19, 2017Read moreOfficials hope the anonymous survey will provide insight about potential patient demographics, where they seek care and what conditions they are looking to treat.
PTSD Patients Can Now Buy Minnesota’s Medical Marijuana
The Associated Press - Published on August 1, 2017Read moreTuesday brought the latest expansion of the state’s medical marijuana program that launched in July 2015.
10 Things to Know About Florida’s Medical Marijuana Bill
The Associated Press - Published on June 9, 2017Read moreThe Florida Legislature on Friday finally approved a bill establishing a framework for the state’s constitutional amendment expanding medical marijuana.