LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Researchers at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences are conducting a study to gauge residents’ views of medical marijuana before and after it’s available in the state. Read more »
State appeals adding ‘pain’ as medical marijuana qualifier
CHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Public Health has appealed a decision to add severe pain as a qualifying condition for medical marijuana in a case that could greatly expand access to drug in the state. Read more »
Virginia likely to expand medical marijuana
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Virginia inched closer to greatly expanding medical marijuana use this week after legislation passed the Senate with unanimous support – three days after its companion bill was likewise approved by the House of Delegates. Read more »
Medical marijuana used to treat autism-related disorders
PALM BEACH COUNTY, Fla. — Abigail Dar’s son, Yuval, is 24-years-old, and she says he is severely autistic. Mollie Ryckman Barrett’s youngest daughter, Sumer, is 13-years-old and has Asperger Syndrome. This is the story of two moms looking for answers to help their children. Read more »