Medical marijuana doesn't have to be tested and has no potency limits, under state law. The adult-use cannabis program, on the other hand, are required to test for potency and contaminantsJohn Hudak, director of Maine’s Office of Cannabis Policy, said that one of the first things he noticed when taking over the position in 2022, was the lack of testing requirements for medical … [Read more...] about Maine’s Medical Marijuana Law Does Not Require Lab Testing, Public Health Advocates Want That To Change
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Students and experts discuss medical marijuana use
Although cannabis is commonly known for its recreational use, 'lighting up' has more uses and benefits than people may know. Radiologist and co-owner of Michigan Holistic Health, Dr. David Crocker, is a firm believer in the benefits of using marijuana to treat certain medical conditions, more specifically chronic pain. “The most common qualifying condition that is set by state … [Read more...] about Students and experts discuss medical marijuana use
Cherokee issue first medical marijuana cards to buy product at NC dispensary superstore
The Cherokee nation has begun issuing medical marijuana cards to buy the first batch of legal weed in North Carolina. The tribe hasn’t announced an opening date for its cannabis superstore in the North Carolina mountains. Officials at the tribe’s for-profit cannabis subsidiary, Qualla Enterprises LLC, previously told The Charlotte Observer they hope to open the dispensary by … [Read more...] about Cherokee issue first medical marijuana cards to buy product at NC dispensary superstore
She sued to stop her neighbor from smoking marijuana and won
Josefa Ippolito-Shepherd in her Washington, D.C., home on Aug. 31, 2022. (Sarah L. Voisin/The Washington Post) A District judge has ruled that a man who smokes medical marijuana in his apartment must cease after a neighbor took complaints of the odor to court, arguing the marijuana smell crept into her home and caused a nuisance. Josefa Ippolito-Shepherd told The Washington … [Read more...] about She sued to stop her neighbor from smoking marijuana and won
Patients celebrate as Georgia opens medical marijuana dispensaries after long wait
Georgia's first medical cannabis dispensary opens its doors in Atlanta on Friday. Up until now, Georgians who were registered could possess medical cannabis, but there was no place to actively purchase it within the state. The opening was delayed a few months by various procedural issues. MARIETTA, Ga. - It was an emotional day for patients and their families who waited eight … [Read more...] about Patients celebrate as Georgia opens medical marijuana dispensaries after long wait
New medical marijuana bills introduced in Kansas Legislature
TOPEKA, Kan. — The debate over medical marijuana continues in Kansas. Lawmakers recently introduced a couple of new bills in the legislature with the goal of getting some type of legislation approved. On the other side of the state line, Missouri marijuana sales are through the roof. Since Missouri medicinal sales started in October 2020, vendors have made $642 million. With … [Read more...] about New medical marijuana bills introduced in Kansas Legislature
Is weed legal in Georgia? Here’s what to know about marijuana laws in the Peach State
The number of states that have legalized recreational marijuana has risen to over 20 in the last decade. But Georgia is not one of them. Recent bills introduced in the Georgia General Assembly seeking to legalize personal marijuana have not advanced. President Joe Biden issued a proclamation in October that pardons those who received federal convictions for simple possession … [Read more...] about Is weed legal in Georgia? Here’s what to know about marijuana laws in the Peach State
Veteran And Troop Access Is A Must.
You know what never crosses my mind when going on a picnic with my family? Being blown up. You know what doesn’t cross my mind when I’m driving to a gig? Will I get caught in a cross fire? I’m certainly not worried about any of the helicopters in my neck of the woods shooting rockets at my house. If anything it is LifeStar because some yahoo decided to take A Triple Lindey in … [Read more...] about Veteran And Troop Access Is A Must.
RI asks school districts to create medical marijuana plans
By: Sarah Doiron, Brittany Schaefer on https://www.wpri.com PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — The Rhode Island Department of Health is asking school districts statewide to come up with a plan on how to safety administer medical marijuana to students who need it. The request is part of a new state regulation, which requires districts to provide a clear outline for school nurses tasked … [Read more...] about RI asks school districts to create medical marijuana plans
Study Sees Surge in Use of Medical Cannabis. And those numbers will continue to rise.
In 2020 nearly 3 million people in the United States sought out medical cannabis, in marijuana or other forms, more than four times the number who did so in 2016, a new study has found. Much of the increase involved people seeking medical cannabis for chronic pain, which remains the leading reason Americans say they require the drug, according to research published June 14 in … [Read more...] about Study Sees Surge in Use of Medical Cannabis. And those numbers will continue to rise.
