Study on cannabis chemical as a treatment for pancreatic cancer may have ‘major impact,’ Harvard researcher says
Pancreatic cancer makes up just 3 percent of all cancers in America. But with a one-year survival rate of just 20 percent (and five-year survival rate of less than 8), it’s predicted to be the second leading cause of cancer-related death by 2020. Read more »
CBO: Cannabis Banking a Net Benefit for Government
Earlier this year, the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) reported that a proposed bill to give the cannabis industry access to banking and other financial services, known as the SAFE Banking Act (H.R. 1595) (SAFE), would save the government money while dramatically increasing deposits in the nation’s banks. Read more »
Medical marijuana in Louisiana possibly a week away from pharmacy shelves as final testing begins
Regulators have begun the final stage of testing of Louisiana’s first batch of medical marijuana, announcing Monday the medicine could be made available to patients in a week. Read more »
Can cannabis treat anxiety? It’s complicated
Many cannabis users and businesses are invested in the idea of cannabis as an anxiety treatment. The position invites skepticism: marijuana companies have a financial interest in promoting a maximalist view of the drug’s benefits, and in patients it can look like a rationalization for excessive use. Read more »