10/19/2018
Seniors have varying care needs that sometimes change suddenly and frequently. Accidents become more dangerous as someone ages, and people become more vulnerable to chronic conditions over time. However, physical and cognitive disabilities interfere with access to medical marijuana care. W Read More
10/16/2018
Have you heard the rumors? Some people say that if you eat a mango before using marijuana, you experience more of its psychoactive effects. If mangoes do make you more responsive to cannabis, understanding the science behind it could help us improve treatments. Keep reading to learn about Read More
10/09/2018
On September 17, 2018, Louisiana lawmakers eliminated a cap on the number of patients a doctor can see for medical marijuana. They also removed a rule requiring doctor's visits every 90 days. These laws hindered access for many people, so their removal brings promise for patients looking f Read More
10/04/2018
On September 18, South Africa's Constitutional Court ruled the illegality of certain marijuana-related activities unconstitutional. Adults may now use or grow marijuana in private. This exciting development offers patients hope of greater access to care and legitimizes marijuana. Why Did Read More
10/01/2018
In September 2018, the New Jersey Department of Health approved vape cartridges and oils as legal forms of medical marijuana. The change was part of proposed rules for the medicinal marijuana program. While the Department of Health did not technically finalize the regulations at the tim Read More
09/26/2018
One of our favorite things about medical marijuana is how much fun it makes the patient experience. You don't have to take a pill if you don't want to. Cannabis medicine comes in many forms, including cigarettes, concentrates and vaporizer cartridges. These types of medicine let you savor Read More
09/24/2018
Medical marijuana can cause side effects like dry mouth. When you weigh this symptom against pharmaceutical side effects like liver damage or depression, you probably prefer the cottonmouth feeling. That doesn't mean you don't feel discomfort when you have it, though. Plus, if you don't pr Read More
09/19/2018
Connecticut opened medical marijuana access to numerous patients on August 28, 2018. The Regulation Review Committee created eight more approved conditions for medicinal cannabis treatment. While adults qualify for all eight conditions, two of the ailments apply to minors under 18. Discove Read More
09/17/2018
On Tuesday, August 28, 2018, Bruce Rauner, the governor of Illinois signed a bill for Illinois medical marijuana expansion. The new bill, known as the Opioid Alternative Pilot Program, indirectly adds to the Illinois qualifying conditions by allowing patients to receive treatment for pain Read More
09/10/2018
This summer, the FDA approved Epidiolex, the very first FDA-approved drug created from a marijuana derivative. They authorized its use for two severe types of epilepsy after witnessing its effectiveness in clinical trials. What makes Epidiolex different from medical marijuana treatments? D Read More
