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Employers Reassess Cannabis Testing 0
- MEDICAL MARIJUANA
- July 22, 2026
Employers are rethinking cannabis testing as legalization expands, positive drug test rates rise, and workplace policies face new legal pressure. A recent JD Supra report says federal rescheduling of certain medical cannabis products could increase accommodation requests and ADA disputes, especially in states without strong employment protections. The article, “Cannabis Laws Are Changing: 8 Questions
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Cannabis Treatment Shows Promise for Easing Dementia Agitation 0
- CANNABIS OIL
- July 14, 2026
A small clinical trial presented this week suggests that a carefully dosed combination of THC and CBD may significantly ease agitation in people with advanced dementia. In the 12‑week study of 120 hospice-eligible patients, nearly 90 percent of those receiving the cannabinoid treatment saw agitation decrease, compared with less than a quarter in the placebo
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THC Drinks Surge in Popularity as New Review Highlights Standouts 0
- CANNABIS OIL
- July 7, 2026
The rapidly expanding market for THC-infused beverages is drawing curious consumers—and confusion—according to a recent review by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. After sampling dozens of options, the writer identified clear winners in a crowded field now appearing in bottle shops and even gas stations. Top honors went to Cycling Frog for its balanced CBD-to-THC ratios and
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Nebraska Medical Cannabis Rules Advance After AG Approval 0
- MEDICAL MARIJUANA
- June 30, 2026
Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers has approved the constitutionality of new medical cannabis regulations, clearing a key hurdle as the rules head to Governor Jim Pillen for final review. Hilgers emphasized his decision does not reflect policy support but confirms the regulations do not clearly violate state or federal law. The proposed framework includes strict
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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