All posts tagged "medical marijuana"

Medical

Study Finds CBD May Actually Worsen Glaucoma

New research indicates that while THC helps fight glaucoma, CBD has the opposite effect — and...

Edibles

Will Medical Marijuana Edibles Ever Be Legal in Florida?

Depends on whether the state Department of Health decides to write rules legalizing them.

Politics

Israel Approves Cannabis Exports, Pending Netanyahu Go-Ahead

How persistent lawmakers finally made cannabis exports happen in Israel.

Economics

Big Pharma Has Big Advantage in Global Marijuana Expansion Game

In a first, Tilray and Sandoz, a subsidiary of Novartis, will market, develop, and sell cannabis-based...

Medical

Thailand’s Parliament Legalizes Medical Marijuana Unanimously

Medical marijuana patients in Thailand are feeling the holiday spirit, as the country’s government moved to...

Medical

The UK’s Medical Marijuana Program Could Be the Most Expensive in the World

Sticky buds bring sticker shock as the medical marijuana program unfolds across the pond.

Legal

Big Marijuana Reforms Likely in NBA, Commissioner Silver Suggests

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver gave an impassioned response when confronted by a podcast host on the...

Politics

New Zealand Approves Medical Marijuana, Confirms 2020 Legalization Vote

Days after legalizing medical marijuana, New Zealand's government has confirmed that a referendum on general cannabis...

Politics

Nebraska Politicians Gear Up for 2020 Medical Marijuana Ballot Effort

The Cornhusker State’s legislators want to snag a greenlight for medical marijuana patients by 2020.

Medical

The Not-So-Great Utah Medical Marijuana Standoff

Medical cannabis is what Utah voters wanted, but not exactly what Utah lawmakers granted. And it...

Politics

Duterte Jokes About Using Medical Marijuana Amid Philippines Drug War

President Rodrigo Duterte of the Philippines claimed to use medical marijuana, then pulled back a few...

Medical

South Korea’s Proposed Medical Marijuana Law Is Big Pharma-Friendly

South Korea is on the way to becoming the first place in eastern Asia to allow...

Legal

FDA Chief: Marijuana Not Likely Recognized for Medical Value, But Will be Legalized

Is victory imminent in the War on Drugs?

Medical

Maryland Sees Flood of Consolidation Deals

Outside firms are taking over state-licensed businesses despite prohibitions.

Politics

Two Major Marijuana Reform Bills Filed in Texas

The 2019 legislative session will see two bills designed to improve cannabis laws in Texas.  

Medical

Oregon’s Medical Marijuana Program May Be On Its Last Legs

Now that legal cannabis is established in Oregon, the number of people enrolled in the state’s...

Joint Opinions

Willie Nelson Might Be the Most Important Marijuana User 

Nelson set to get award at the Emerald Cup, which will rename its awards in the...

Medical

Medical Marijuana Wins in Utah

Cannabis wins in conservative state, but more needs to happen for patients to be able to...

Medical

Missouri Legalizes Medical Marijuana

Missourians suffering from serious illnesses will be able to work with their doctor to see if...

Politics

Illinois Gov. Election Could Determine How Quickly the State Legalizes Pot

The Democratic challenger in Illinois' gubernatorial race supports legal cannabis.