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Montana’s New Marijuana Labeling, Tracking, and Recall Rules Take Effect 0
- CANNABIS OIL, MEDICAL MARIJUANA
- September 8, 2026
Montana dispensaries are now operating under new state rules governing marijuana packaging, inventory tracking, and product recalls, according to a report from The Marijuana Herald, which cited Montana Department of Revenue rules. Labeling and seed-to-sale tracking requirements took effect August 22, 2026, while a separate recall rule became active July 11. Under the labeling rules,
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Australian Study Links Medical Cannabis to Sustained Improvements in Chronic Pain, Anxiety and PTSD 0
- MEDICAL MARIJUANA
- September 1, 2026
A prospective observational study of 522 Australian patients prescribed medicinal cannabis for chronic pain, anxiety, or PTSD found meaningful symptom improvements that were largely sustained over 12 months, according to research published in the journal Drug Science, Policy and Law. Chronic pain severity and interference scores improved within three months, anxiety scores on a standard
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Trial Finds Cannabis Oil Reduced As-Needed Psychotropic Drug Use in Severe Dementia 0
- CANNABIS OIL
- August 25, 2026
A randomized, placebo-controlled crossover trial of 25 patients with severe dementia across five Geneva long-term care facilities found that THC/CBD oil, dosed up to 20 mg THC and 40 mg CBD daily, significantly reduced as-needed psychotropic medication use compared with placebo, The Marijuana Herald reports. The trial, published in Age and Ageing, found no significant
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Colorado’s Medical Marijuana Hospital-Use Law Takes Effect 0
- MEDICAL MARIJUANA
- August 18, 2026
A Colorado law letting health facilities allow terminally ill medical marijuana patients use cannabis on-site took effect August 12, 2026, according to a legal analysis from Foley Hoag. Under Senate Bill 26-007, signed by Gov. Jared Polis in March, participating facilities must verify patients’ state registry cards, document usage in medical records, and set written
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Will Medical Marijuana Replace Opioids In War On Cancer?0
- HEALTH, MEDICAL MARIJUANA
- June 12, 2018
President Trump recently told reporters he will likely support a congressional effort to end the federal ban on marijuana, which could finally help cut through the red tape blocking scientists from conducting large-scale trials on the benefits of medical marijuana in cancer patients. Medical marijuana is still a controversial topic when it comes to doctors
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Cannabis on the Ballot: Key States to Watch in November 0
- LEGALITIES
- October 31, 2024
As the legalization of cannabis continues to be a hot-button issue across the United States, several states are gearing up for crucial votes this November. According to a recent report from The Hill, three states in particular are set to make significant decisions regarding marijuana legislation. In Florida, voters will consider a constitutional amendment to
Proposed Changes to WV Medical Marijuana Law 0
- LEGALITIES, MEDICAL MARIJUANA, NEWS
- February 5, 2018
CHARLESTON, WV – When medical marijuana becomes available in West Virginia in another 17-months, you won’t see it inedible or smokable plant forms like these. Creams, oils, and pills containing the substance are the only options. That disappoints cancer survivor Rusty Williams, who says medical pot got him through chemotherapy. “And within 30 seconds of

CBD oil: All The Rage, But Is It Really Safe And Effective?0
- CANNABIS OIL, MEDICAL MARIJUANA, NEWS, SCIENCE
- May 7, 2018
The non-intoxicating marijuana extract is being credited with helping treat a host of medical problems—everything from epileptic seizures to anxiety to inflammation to sleeplessness. But experts say the evidence is scant for most of these touted benefits. Worse, CBD is being produced without any regulation, resulting in products that vary widely in quality, said Marcel
Medical Marijuana May Reduce Opioid Use A Little 0
- CANNABIS OIL, HEALTH, NEWS, SCIENCE
- April 3, 2018
Making medical marijuana available might help reduce opioid prescriptions, researchers reported Monday. They found states that legalized the medical use of marijuana saw small reductions in opioid prescriptions for Medicare and Medicaid patients. “State implementation of medical marijuana laws was associated with a 5.88 percent lower rate of opioid prescribing,” wrote Hefei Wen of the