Even as support for medicinal cannabis gathers momentum among voters, physicians often remain hesitant or firmly opposed to recommending cannabis to their patients. Mostly, their hesitation stems from a lack of supportive data and strong clinical trials. But when it […]
Doctors will be allowed to prescribe medicinal cannabis within months after home secretary Sajid Javid was advised by the Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs that it has therapeutic benefits. It follows several high-profile …
The enactment of medical cannabis access laws is associated with significant reductions in prescription opioid use among Medicaid enrollees, according to data published online ahead of print in the journal Addiction. Investigators with the …
A new law would allow patients to use cannabis-based medications approved by Western governments, but not permit the cultivation or use of naturally-grown ganja. Although a growing number of Western nations …
We take a critical look at the studies tying legalization to emergency room visits. According to federal law, cannabis is a dangerous substance. Legal cannabis opponents, all the way up to …
New laws in California and Canada, plus a high-profile UK medical case, have made it safer for nations to come out of the green closet Three major developments in June, including …
It will be more like a doctor’s office than a dispensary. An Israeli company is planning to open a clinic in California to provide seniors interested in cannabis with significantly more …
Chelsea Leyland was able to move to New York and get a prescription for medical marijuana. Meanwhile, her sister remains in full-time care in the UK. Brooklyn-based DJ Chelsea Leyland is …
Thailand’s government is currently debating a bill that would legalize medical cannabis, according to a Bloomberg report. Thailand, like many Southeast Asian countries, currently has extremely strict drug trafficking laws. However, as …
Andrew Panaggio was using opioids to treat his back pain until he found that cannabis offers relief without the side effects. His insurance company says they won’t pay for it. New …