Medical marijuana may have a potential role in oncology for treating anticipatory and refractory chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting, for treating refractory cancer pain, and as an antitumor agent, a new review concludes. However, most of the evidence comes from small clinical trials and animal studies, many of which are outdated. Read more »
Ohio’s medical marijuana law goes in effect Thursday, but no pot for two years
Medical marijuana becomes legal Thursday in Ohio. But there are just a few problems. There are no marijuana crops because there are no growers. There are no processors, testing labs or dispensaries to sell a product that doesn’t yet exist. Read more »
Pot advocates petition Christie to allow medical marijuana for PTSD
TRENTON — Marijuana advocates petitioning Gov. Chris Christie to sign a bill that would add post-traumatic stress disorder to the list of illnesses that would qualify a person for the state’s medical marijuana program have enlisted the help of nearly 18,000 people. Read more »
Medical marijuana just became more accessible to US scientists
Medical marijuana is legal in 25 states and Washington, DC, but scientists studying the drug still face tough government regulations limiting its growth and distribution. Read more »