12/13/2017
The New York State Health Commissioner, Dr. Howard Zucker, has introduced many changes to the state’s medical marijuana program that are important steps forward in the evolution of the program. If these new regulations are an accurate indication, Zucker intends to grow the medical mariju Read More
12/08/2017
Over the past few weeks, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued warnings to several companies that offer products with cannabidiol (CBD), a compound of marijuana. Businesses that received warnings include the cultivators of Charlotte’s Web. Social media played a signific Read More
12/06/2017
The marijuana industry in the U.S. is growing despite the continued federal ban on cannabis. Several states allow medical marijuana usage through tightly controlled programs that bring health and renewed hope to patients. The industry itself is also bringing financial prosperity to regions Read More
12/04/2017
Over the last 50 years, Israel has become an epicenter of marijuana research — the country is at the forefront of weed technology and its medicinal and cultural evolution. Now, Israel is looking to pass legislation in 2018 allowing companies to export their products to other countries, i Read More
12/01/2017
Aging is a part of the natural process of life, which can grant us wisdom and experience, but it also comes hand in hand with a variety of physical changes that can be less pleasant to deal with. As the baby boom generation reaches its senior years, making a large segment of the population Read More
11/30/2017
Over the last several years, marijuana’s stigma has begun to erode, and it has increased in popularity amongst state lawmakers who are now adopting broad legislation regarding recreational and medicinal use — 29 states and the District of Columbia now have laws regarding marijuana usa Read More
11/29/2017
Most state-approved medical marijuana dispensaries have strict guidelines they must adhere to. Their facility is to be clean and safe for patients who frequent these locations. One aspect of this is the ability to purchase flowers and buds that are clearly labeled. Many locations go the e Read More
11/28/2017
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo signed off on adding Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) to the list of qualifying conditions for the legal use of medical marijuana in the state on Saturday, November 11, 2017 — a statement made in honor of Veterans Day. PTSD is a severe condition th Read More
11/27/2017
While medical marijuana is recognized as a viable treatment for patients suffering from certain conditions, the legal ramifications are more delicate. Studies show — and clinical trials continue to demonstrate — that there are several medicinal uses for cannabis products. Medical marij Read More
11/22/2017
Polish pharmacies could begin legally selling cannabis on November 1, after a hard-fought battle in Parliament. Piotr Krzysztof Liroy-Marzec, former rapper Liroy, was able to push the legislation through two years after he was elected to the Polish parliament. The Polish Medical Marijuana Read More
