Medical Marijuana Blogs & News

DEA Drug Scheduling

06/21/2018

As an increasing number of American states legalize the use of either medical marijuana or marijuana outright, experts are increasingly questioning the way marijuana is scheduled by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). Currently, marijuana is included in Schedule I. These are literal ... Read More

Medical Marijuana Dispensaries and HIPAA

06/20/2018

Within the medical marijuana community, there seems to be more misconceptions about the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (“HIPAA”) than any other healthcare or marijuana law.  I was recently talking to a representative from a major medical marijuana industry technol ... Read More

CBD For Back Pain

06/19/2018

Chronic back pain impacts patients all over the United States. Accidents, improper lifting and age can all cause this common ailment. While we all experience back pain now and then, it can become severe enough to reduce your quality of life. You can try painkillers, but they don't always w ... Read More

Organic Marijuana

06/15/2018

You may have noticed that medical marijuana patients tend to have a more holistic approach to life than other kinds of patients. Perhaps you consider yourself one of them. Even if you don't consider yourself a "hippie," you might have an interest in natural medicine now that you've experie ... Read More

Medical Marijuana for Pets in New York

06/14/2018

New York state lawmakers have a bill in the works that would include pets in the state's medical marijuana program. Originally proposed by Assemblywoman Amy Paulin, this bill could change the world of cannabis medicine as we know it. At the time of writing, it needs approval from the Senat ... Read More

How to Recommend Medical Marijuana

06/12/2018

With medical marijuana only beginning to establish its place in the medical field, there are few useful resources for doctors on how to recommend cannabis to patients. You may recognize the health benefits medical marijuana can have for your patients, but are unsure of how to become a mari ... Read More

How to Change Dispensaries

06/11/2018

Medical marijuana patients rely on dispensaries to provide their medicine. But, sometimes a dispensary doesn't work out for someone. If you were thinking about changing pharmacies, you can transfer a prescription online or by phone. But, not every state lets dispensaries make the process a ... Read More

What Doctors Should Know About Recommending Marijuana in New York

06/08/2018

Currently, medical marijuana is legal in 29 U.S. states. New York joined the crusade in July 2014, when Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo and the New York State Legislature passed the Compassionate Care Act. The law aims to regulate the "manufacture, sale and use of medical marijuana." The act also str ... Read More

Marijuana vs. Prescription Drugs for the Elderly

06/06/2018

Our senior years involve plenty of precious memories — and, unfortunately, plenty of pills to take in many situations. So, it's no wonder that more people are looking into medical marijuana as a replacement for prescription drugs for the elderly. You might have a hard time associating ca ... Read More

Cannabis Industry Financing

06/05/2018

The marijuana industry is quickly growing all across the United States, as is its financial value. Forbes says the marijuana market was worth around $7.2 billion in 2016, with a projected annual compounded growth rate of 17 percent. Medical sales are expected to increase from $4.7 billion ... Read More

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