Is there an association between the use of cannabis and the nonmedical use of prescription opiates? This is an important question in light of the increasing legal availability of marijuana. Some people have raised the possibility that medical marijuana may help some individuals manage severe pain and decrease opiate use. However, there are few prospective studies […]
Virginia moves toward approving cannabis oil as a medical treatment
A bill that would allow physicians to broadly prescribe a form of medical marijuana received preliminary approval in the Virginia House of Delegates on Thursday and seems likely to become law, its sponsors say, after years of failed attempts. Read more »
San Francisco Just Gave Jeff Sessions’ War on Drugs the Middle Finger
In the wake of California’s historic move to legalize recreational marijuana, the city of San Francisco is taking an unprecedented step in criminal justice reform: District Attorney George Gascón announced Wednesday that the city would be retroactively applying the new law to clear thousands of convictions going back to 1975. Read more »
Portlanders Are Successfully Treating Pets With Cannabis—And Some Vets Are Onboard
When I met my neighbor’s dog Luna, I was happy to dog-sit her. A social, affectionate 10-year-old German shepherd-wolf mix, she was one of those dogs that try to cuddle in your lap despite their large size. Read more »