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 »
Cannabis and Risk for Opiate Misuse
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 […]