2 Apr 2017

West Virginia Senate Approves Medical Marijuana Bill

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West Virginia Senate Approves Medical Marijuana Bill | Marijuana Policy Project

CHARLESTON, WV — The state Senate approved legislation Wednesday evening (28-6) that would allow patients with certain debilitating conditions to access medical marijuana if their doctors recommend it. SB 386, the West Virginia Medical Cannabis Act, is sponsored by Sen. Richard Ojeda (D-Logan). It would establish an independent 16-member West Virginia Medical Cannabis Commission, including medical […]

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20 Mar 2017

Patients With Access to Medical Marijuana Reduce Their Use of Opioids, Study Finds

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Patients With Access to Medical Marijuana Reduce Their Use of Opioids, Study Finds | Paul Armentano

ALBUQUERQUE, NM — Patients registered to use medical cannabis decrease their use of opioids, according to data compiled by researchers at the University of New Mexico. Investigators assessed the use of prescription opioids over an 18-month period among patients enrolled in the state’s medical marijuana program compared to similar patients who were not. They reported […]

Patients With Access to Medical Marijuana Reduce Their Use of Opioids, Study Finds | The Daily Chronic

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18 Feb 2017

Study: Medical Marijuana Patients Reduce Their Use of Opioids

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Study: Medical Marijuana Patients Reduce Their Use of Opioids | Paul Armentano

VICTORIA, BC — Patients with legal access to medical cannabis reduce their use of opioids, benzodiazepines, and other prescription drugs, according to data published online ahead of print in The International Journal of Drug Policy. Researchers at the University of Victoria and the University of British Columbia assessed the use of medical cannabis and prescription […]

Study: Medical Marijuana Patients Reduce Their Use of Opioids | The Daily Chronic

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22 Jan 2017

Indiana: American Legion Calls on Lawmakers to Permit Medical Marijuana Access

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Indiana: American Legion Calls on Lawmakers to Permit Medical Marijuana Access | NORML

INDIANAPOLIS, IN — The American Legion of Indiana passed a resolution on Sunday calling on state lawmakers to permit veterans’ access to marijuana as a therapeutic remedy. The resolution acknowledges that legalizing cannabis access will reduce opioid addiction and overdose deaths, and urges members of the Indiana General Assembly to “amend state legislation to remove restrictions […]

Indiana: American Legion Calls on Lawmakers to Permit Medical Marijuana Access | The Daily Chronic

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18 Jan 2017

North Dakota Bill Would Delay Medical Marijuana Implementation

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North Dakota Bill Would Delay Medical Marijuana Implementation | Scott Gacek

North Dakota was one of four states to authorize medical marijuana during the November elections, when over 63% of voters approved Question 5. Now, a bill introduced in the state legislature seeks to delay the law’s implementation. Senate Bill 2154 would prevent the state department of health from issuing any applications or licenses for medical marijuana dispensaries until July. Read the […]

North Dakota Bill Would Delay Medical Marijuana Implementation | The Daily Chronic

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9 Jan 2017

Puerto Rico’s First Medical Marijuana Dispensaries Open for Business

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Puerto Rico’s First Medical Marijuana Dispensaries Open for Business | NORML

SAN JUAN, PR — Puerto Rico’s first legal medical cannabis dispensaries opened their doors last week. The new facilities are operating in accordance with a 2015 executive order by Gov. Alejandro García Padilla, which called on health officials to regulate the dispensing of cannabis-infused products – such as oils and pills – to qualified patients. An […]

Puerto Rico’s First Medical Marijuana Dispensaries Open for Business | The Daily Chronic

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7 Jan 2017

75,000 Demand DEA Stop Disseminating Blatantly False Information About Medical Marijuana

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75,000 Demand DEA Stop Disseminating Blatantly False Information About Medical Marijuana | Anna Zuccaro

In a new petition from Americans for Safe Access and Change.org, over 75,000 people are calling on the Drug Enforcement Administration to stop disseminating false information about medical cannabis immediately and ensure that any future information about medical cannabis treatment reflects medically-accurate and up-to-date facts. The petition, which calls on President Obama to take immediate […]

75,000 Demand DEA Stop Disseminating Blatantly False Information About Medical Marijuana | The Daily Chronic

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29 Dec 2016

Thousands of Medical Marijuana Applications Leaked in Nevada

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Thousands of Medical Marijuana Applications Leaked in Nevada | TJ Baker

Personal data from thousands of people vying to work in Nevada‘s medical marijuana industry were leaked due to a glitch in the state’s website, which has now been taken offline until security can be restored. The bug exposed the full 8-page application from nearly 12,000 applicants to anyone with the right web address, according to ZDnet, […]

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28 Dec 2016

Reminder: Oregon Medical Marijuana Dispensaries Return to Patients Only Jan 1

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Reminder: Oregon Medical Marijuana Dispensaries Return to Patients Only Jan 1 | TJ Baker

As of January 1, 2017, Oregon’s medical marijuana dispensaries will no longer be able to sell to adults 21 or older without a valid medical marijuana card as the state’s early recreational marijuana sales end. Adults 21 or older wishing to purchase marijuana for recreational use will only be able to do so from retail […]

Reminder: Oregon Medical Marijuana Dispensaries Return to Patients Only Jan 1 | The Daily Chronic

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27 Dec 2016

Two Medical Marijuana Bills Filed in Missouri

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Two Medical Marijuana Bills Filed in Missouri | Scott Gacek

Two lawmakers in Missouri have filed proposals for the upcoming 2017 legislation to legalize medical marijuana and create a comprehensive statewide medical cannabis program. The two bills, Senate Bill 56, sponsored by Jason Holsman (D-Kansas City), and Senate Bill 153, sponsored by Rob Schaaf (R-St. Joseph), were pre-filed earlier this month.  With Republicans holding a super-majority in […]

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