Medical Marijuana

April 2, 2018

Four Ways Medical Marijuana Can Change Medicine

With more states opening their hearts and minds to medical marijuana, more physicians and pharmacists are looking into how medical marijuana will change the way they treat their patients and their ailments. For some, medical marijuana could mean the difference between having a treatment or no treatment whatsoever. So, what […]
March 21, 2018

How San Francisco Is Getting Legalized Marijuana Consumption Right

Marijuana tourism in San Francisco has recently become a lot easier, and potentially more profitable. Nicole Elliott, San Francisco’s marijuana “czar” says once city health officials finalize regulations, new permits for on-site consumption will be issued. The regulations are designed to protect workers from secondhand smoke and neighborhoods from lingering […]
March 19, 2018

Michigan Is Shutting Down 40 Illegal Dispensaries, More To Come

This past Thursday, over 40 marijuana dispensaries all over Michigan received a cease and desist letter demanding an immediate halt in all operations. The Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs shut down facilities that are operating illegally and have yet to submit an application for licensure. Authorities did not […]
March 7, 2018

How Texans Are Jumping Through Hoops To Get Medical Marijuana

More than two years after Texas enacted the Texas Compassionate Use Act, the first sale of medical marijuana has happened in the State of Texas.The Texas Compassionate Use Act legalized the sale of a low-THC cannabis and CBD oil for Texans suffering from intractable epilepsy. While this may be considered […]
February 20, 2018

How Medical Marijuana Can Help Curb The Opioid Epidemic

In the beginning of February, the Food and Drug Administration requested Endo International PLC to take its Opana ER painkiller off the market, saying the drug’s benefits no longer outweigh the risks. This marked the first time the agency called for a removal of an opioid painkiller for public health […]
February 15, 2018

How To Use Medical Marijuana When Smoking Is Not An Option

With the stigma of medical marijuana fading quickly, more and more patients are starting the journey to natural pain relief, without the use of opioids or traditional pain medication. But for some, the idea of smoking a product for relief can be intimidating and off-putting. We’ve broken down the most […]
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