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The Panakeia Strain and Its Incredible Impact – Why CBG is the New CBD
The time-old THC/CBD balance of marijuana medication has been thrown a curveball. Enter the Panakeia strain and its high concentration of Cannabigerol, also known as CBG. As the world's first THC-free cannabis plant, Panekeia presents none of the psychoactive...
Medical Marijuana and Alzheimer’s Disease
Delaware’s Marijuana Market on the Rise
Legalization on the Horizon?
Coming a long way from its humble beginnings in 2015, the Delaware medical marijuana market has seen increasingly higher sales with every year – earning a remarkable $27 million revenue in 2020, with projected sales for 2021 coming in at $37 million.
These projections seem to …
New House Bills Could Drastically change Medical Marijuana in Texas
Before its legislative session ends in less than two weeks, the Texas Senate has the opportunity to pass two pivotal house bills which would make a world of difference for its medical marijuana patient community.
Fostering Inclusivity: Texas Compassionate Use Program
House Bill 1535 would greatly expand upon the Texas …
Connecticut’s Legalization Bill Reaches a Decisive Point – This Year or Next Year?
As the Connecticut 2021 Legislative session is nearing its end on June 9th, a surprising turn of events resulted in governor Ned Lamont’s adult-use legalization bill being approved by the Connecticut State Judiciary Committee.
With great odds of success, but facing a literal race against time, the bill is likely …
New Jersey MMJ Laws in Full Growth – Worker’s Compensation and Social Equity
Continuing to be a role model for the East Coast marijuana industry, the recent improvements to the New Jersey MMJ laws highlight the Garden State’s exceptional commitment to the betterment of US cannabis.
This comes in the form of dual state-level action – with the New Jersey Supreme Court ruling …
Marijuana For Pain (Understand how Marijuana Helps with Pain)
Marijuana for pain; particularly chronic pain is the leading reason people seek medical marijuana in states where medical marijuana is legal (medical states).
Statistics show that 33% of medical marijuana patients in medical states got their medical cards for chronic pain.
More significantly, according to a study published in the …
Oklahoma Marijuana Authority Faces Legal Scrutiny – What Comes Next?
The ever-expanding Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority (OMMA) has recently been the subject of legal scrutiny following their attempt at an accelerated implementation of the Metrc cannabis track and trace system into the state program’s database.
Okmulgee county business representative Beau Zoellner decided to pursue a court case against OMMA, on …
Why Marijuana can be Helpful in the Treatment of IBD
IBD, short for inflammatory bowel disease, is a group of diseases that affect the gastrointestinal tract. They include Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis.
Unfortunately, there’s no known cure for IBD. That being said, cannabis has emerged as a complementary or alternative treatment to treat the bothersome symptoms of IBD.
For …
Marijuana for Cancer: Highly Effective or Glass Hammer?
Hardly ever is medical marijuana mentioned without thinking of the duo—marijuana and cancer.
When it comes to the treatment of cancer with marijuana, there are two possible roles for the herb.
First and most controversially, as a primary treatment for cancer. This would mean that marijuana would be at the …
Marijuana and PTSD: A winning combination or a recipe for disaster?
Many people turn to alcohol and drugs such as cocaine, nicotine, and marijuana to cope with the symptoms of PTSD.
And when it comes to marijuana and PTSD, do patients use marijuana to treat their condition, or do they cite the benefits of marijuana to mask their drug-seeking behavior?
Many …
Massive Changes for Marijuana in the West – An Imminent Culture Shift?
America’s western marijuana market is currently undergoing a massive culture shift. The main actors? None other than Arizona and New Mexico, two neighboring states that share more than just the desert landscape. Their common goal: building a cannabis empire from the ground up, uniting medical and recreational marijuana, and paving …
Marijuana Market Round-up – Week of March 5th
New Jersey will have its 2-week anniversary of legalizing adult-use marijuana come Monday. Virginia’s plans for legalization have been frozen in time for the next three years. And America’s consumption of cannabis products is at an all-time high. All that and more in this week’s marijuana market round-up.
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Cannabis and MS
What are the medical benefits of cannabis for multiple sclerosis (MS)?
How effective is medical cannabis when it comes to treating the persistent and complex symptoms of MS such as MS pain?
And how is cannabis for MS better than conventional medication?
These are the questions MS patients want answers …
PA’s Confusing Medical Marijuana Laws – What Will Happen to My Job?
Although Pennsylvania’s MMP has been around for almost five years now, medical cannabis still has a ways to go. While many of its neighbors are actively striving for easier access to medical marijuana, Pennsylvania is still adamant in confusing its patient community with its contradictory laws.
The common question of: …
New Jersey’s Recreational Marijuana Bill and its Fascinating Journey to Legalization
New Jersey’s recent relationship with cannabis has been … complicated, to say the least. Ever since November’s overwhelming majority vote to legalize recreational marijuana all around the Garden State, its associated bill has taken a confusing and long-winded journey through the world of American legalese. A journey that, as of
Smoking vs. Edibles – Which Marijuana Medication is the Best for You?
In the revamped world of legalized marijuana, two specific branches of medication stand out – smoking hemp flower and ingesting cannabinoid edibles. For rookie and veteran patients alike, these are the most comfortable, easy, and accessible means of MMJ administration to be found at your local dispensary.
But how exactly …
The Hemp Flower Reform’s Long-Term Effects in the U.S.
In a year of country-wide evolution, owning a medical marijuana business has never looked more promising. Among the noteworthy events in the medical cannabis industry, 2021’s hemp flower reform has caught our attention. This bill aims to improve three distinct medical marijuana programs that we are actively monitoring: Minnesota, New
Missouri’s New Dispensaries – The Future of Cannabis in the Midwest?
Coronavirus, Cannabis, and Medical Marijuana
Could we benefit from cannabis and medical marijuana strength to weaken Coronavirus? The world is facing a severe challenge in Coronavirus. It produces symptoms including pain. Let’s see how to make life easier for those seeking...
Conditions to Get Your Medical Marijuana Card
The use of medical marijuana by patients with severe and chronic illnesses may in some cases have a better outcome than manufactured medicine, which often has adverse side effects. As many of you know, marijuana is also referred to as cannabis, weed, grass, pot,...