Florida's Black Market Cannabis Oil Ruffles Pharmaceutical Doctor
One Florida doctor is decrying the claims as the modernized version of snake oil. Sarah Steinhardt, a doctor of pharmacy, says people should be leery of cannabis oil
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It's Time for Congress to Act on Cannabis Legalization
What Judge Mueller did was an administrative passing of the ball to Congress. Judge Mueller felt the need to rule the way she did and risk disappointing cannabis advocates, because there is more at stake than just cannabis.
Pregnant Medical Marijuana Patients Face Steep Legal Risks
For one of 4Front’s recent podcasts, I talked to medical professionals about the intersection of the healthcare and marijuana industries. After discussing the issues that medical professionals in the marijuana industry face, I wondered about the special case of pregnant women.
Judge Upholds Federal Schedule I Classification of Cannabis
In perhaps one of the most disappointing outcomes we've seen in a while, a judge has upheld the Federal Schedule I classification of cannabis after a lengthy debate process.
Cannabis and Organ Transplants: Who is Worthy?
I wanted to explore the phenomenon of transplant candidacy rejection a bit. There doesn't seem to be a single over-arching set of rules. But, I'm sure the decision comes down to a handful of people, if not a single person.
Missouri Moves Forward With Cultivating Cannabis for Oil
Two non-profit organizations have been selected and given license by the Missouri Department of Agriculture to grow cannabis. Production is scheduled to begin this summer and is expected to be available by next fall.
Everything You Wanted to Know About Medical Marijuana, but Were Too Afraid to Ask
Humans have been using cannabis for more than 5000 years. So why don’t scientists know more about it? Three experts gathered here at the annual meeting of AAAS (which publishes Science) to discuss what scientists and doctors know about the drug and what they still need to learn.
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U.S. Surgeon General Warms to Medical Marijuana
U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy expressed optimism about the medical benefits of marijuana use in a Wednesday television interview. Speaking on CBS This Morning, Murthy said there is some promising research about medical uses of the drug, which is legal in some states but still banned on the federal level.
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HR 667: New Bill Would Protect VA Doctors Recommending Cannabis
In yet another signal of the eroding federal war against medical marijuana, Congressman Earl Blumenauer (D-OR) along with eight bipartisan cosponsors has introduced HR 667: The Veterans Equal Access Act, to make it easier for qualified veterans to access medical marijuana in states where it is legal.
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Doctors Call on DEA to Reschedule Marijuana for Medical Research Purposes
The American Academy of Pediatrics is requesting that the Drug Enforcement Administration reclassify marijuana as a less harmful substance in order to facilitate research of the substance for medical use, according to a policy statement released Monday.
UK Doc Tries to Blame Cannabis for Poor Lung Health
The claims in the article appear, on the patina, to be fairly damning of cannabis. Among them, reporting that people in their 30's have the lungs of 80 year olds, are recieving long-term oxygen therapy, they are coming in with very advanced forms of emphysema, and even awaiting lung transplant.
Veterans May Gain Easier Access to Medical Marijuana
The Veterans Equal Access Act, a bill introduced in Congress Thursday by Reps. Earl Blumenauer (D-Ore.) and Dana Rohrabacher (R-Calif.) with 10 bipartisan cosponsors, would allow Department of Veterans Affairs doctors to recommend medical marijuana for their patients.
Will Humble, Arizona Top Health Officer, Hates Cannabis
Will Humble, Arizona's State Health Director, is trying his damnedest to obliquely cripple the future of medical marijuana in his state. Humble is seeking to change the current protocols for adding authorized MMJ conditions.
New Type of Vaporizer Developed for Hospitals
An Israeli start-up has developed a new type of vaporizing device, which they believe will give more doctors the confidence to prescribe marijuana. The Syqe Inhaler is being marketed as the world’s first metered-dose cannabis vaporizer.
New Mexico Worker's Comp Must Cover Medical Marijuana
Medical marijuana a doctor recommended for an injured worker's pain must be paid for by the workers' employer and insurer, the New Mexico Court of Appeals ruled.
55% of Rheumatologists Support Medical Marijuana, Survey Finds
55% of rheumatologists believe cannabis or cannabis-based medicines can help in the treatment of rheumatic conditions like arthritis, according to a survey by the Canadian Rheumatology Association
Illinois Medical Marijuana Applications Now Available
The three departments that oversee the Illinois medical cannabis program posted several important documents online on Friday, including cannabis patient applications, which are available here.
Medical Marijuana Update (2014.08.06)
Here's the latest major medical marijuana news around the United States from the past week, as of August 06, 2014: