Federal advisers voted Thursday to recommend approval of the first prescription cannabidiol medicine — to treat rare and severe forms of epilepsy. Read more »
Marijuana-based drug gets positive review from US agency
WASHINGTON (AP) — A closely watched medicine made from the marijuana plant reduces seizures in children with severe forms of epilepsy and warrants approval in the United States, health officials said Tuesday. Read more »
Medical Marijuana Shouldn’t Be Used to Treat Common Sleep Disorder, Experts Warn
Medical cannabis and synthetic marijuana extracts should not be used to treat obstructive sleep apnea, experts have warned. Read more »
Opioid Presence in 8% of Fatal Crash Drivers in 2016, Less than ½ the Level of Cannabis at 18%
SAN FRANCISCO, CA, April 15, 2018 — Our results support the results of a American Public Health Journal study using 2013 FARS data, that concluded that operational medical marijuana laws are associated with reductions in opioid positivity among older age groups of drivers in fatal crashes. Read more »