12/21/2017
More than half the states in the U.S. have legalized marijuana for medicinal use. However, because it’s still considered an illegal substance by the federal government, each state has different legislation and qualifications patients must meet. A common thread among all states is the do Read More
12/18/2017
When it comes to discussing medicine, one of most commonly used terms is “prescription.” However, this term doesn’t apply to medical pot. Due to the conflict between state and federal laws, patients must have a medical weed recommendation, rather than a prescription. It’s critical Read More
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
