Tag Archives: Medical Cannabis

Indiana

Indiana Marine Veteran Pushes For Medical Marijuana Legalization

Indiana Marine Veteran Pushes For Medical Marijuana Legalization

A U.S. Marine veteran in Indiana has registered a nonprofit organization that will push for medical marijuana legalization in his state, according to an Aug. 22, 2016, article at Fox59.com. Jeff Staker started Hoosier Veterans for Medical Cannabis to convince Indiana lawmakers to make medical marijuana legal. “There needs to be an alternative,” he said.

Canadian

Canadian Producer of Medical Cannabis Prepares to Buy More Land

Aphria Inc., a Canadian producer, supplier, and seller of medical cannabis, has entered into an agreement with DiNiro Farms Inc. to buy 11 acres adjacent to its facilities in Leamington, Ontario, according to a press release. The 11 acres, which include 345,000 square feet of greenhouse space, will be purchased for $2.1 million in cash.

Australia

Australia Takes Steps Toward Medical Cannabis

Ninety-one percent of Australians reportedly favor legalization of marijuana for medical purposes. The strongest support comes from the over-50 set. In December, the federal government created a nationally-consistent licensing scheme to regulate the cultivation of cannabis for medicinal and scientific purposes.

patients

New Study Confirms Patients Substitute Cannabis for Rx Drugs

Plenty of anecdotal evidence suggests people suffering from pain, nausea, anxiety or other forms of emotional distress often swap their prescription drugs for marijuana. A new study completed by the Centre for Addictions Research of British Columbia adds yet more scientific rigor to the casual observations.

doctor

Talking to Your Doctor About Cannabis

Today there are 23 states that allow the medical use of cannabis. Colorado and Washington also allow recreational use. It is imperative for physicians and the healthcare industry to expand their knowledge of a plant some of their patients are ingesting on a regular basis.


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