ANN ARBOR, Mich. — The number of young adults in the U.S. who are vaping marijuana and nicotine has more than doubled in two years, according to a national study by researchers at the University of Michigan.
"Study finds dramatic increases in vaping marijuana, nicotine among young adults"Category: Patients
COLUMBIA, S.C. — A chemical in marijuana may be able to help prevent colon cancer, according to a new study from top University of South Carolina researchers.
"Key cannabis chemical may help prevent colon cancer, researchers say"
The Pennsylvania Department of Health this week approved the eighth clinical registrant, Goodblend Pennsylvania, LLC, who will be part of the state’s first-in-the-nation research program for medical marijuana.
"Final clinical registrant for medical marijuana research program approved"
Counties may not ban people on probation or parole from using prescription cannabis if they are registered in Pennsylvania’s medical marijuana program, the state Supreme Court ruled Thursday.
"Court tosses county ban on probationers using medical pot"
Medical marijuana users in Pennsylvania overwhelmingly prefer to inhale the product, according to a survey conducted by the state Medical Marijuana Advisory Board. Those surveyed were asked to rank the form of medical marijuana they preferred from one to seven, with one being the most preferred. More than 70 percent of the respondents selected either dry leaf or vaporization cartridges/pods. Dry leaf was the preferred choice of more than 50 percent of the respondents. The…
"State’s medical marijuana users prefer to inhale drug"
Medical marijuana patients may have noticed an increased difficulty in finding a particular product: traditional marijuana buds. The leaf form of marijuana — often called “flower” so as to differentiate it from vapes, tinctures and other forms in which medical marijuana can be purchased — has been difficult to come by for the better part of six months. At least that’s what George DeNardo, vice president of Mid-Atlantic operations for Columbia Care, says. The medical…
"Cause of medical marijuana shortage? Simple supply and demand, says dispensary exec."
Wednesday was a big day for medical marijuana proponents in Pennsylvania. Briefs were due Wednesday in the state Supreme Court coast that will decide if people on probation will be allowed to use medical marijuana. While the case deals with a Lebanon County case, a ruling would set a precedent for other counties to follow. The court will hear a challenge brought by the ACLU on behalf of three people against the 52nd Judicial District…
"State Supreme Court case on whether those probation can use medical pot moves forward"
In a ruling that could have far-reaching effects, an appeals court in New Jersey ruled this week that a contractor must reimburse a former employee for the cost of the medical marijuana that he uses to treat his incessant pain from a work-related injury. “This is huge. And the significance of this court decision cannot be overstated,” said Steve Schain, a lawyer with the Hoban Law Group, which specializes in cannabis law. “It sets a…
"NJ company must pay for employee’s medical marijuana, appeals court rules"
MINNEAPOLIS — Researchers in Minnesota and Iowa have found greater risks of social and emotional problems in infants whose mothers consumed marijuana during pregnancy. Using results of a developmental screening tool for 1-year-olds, the researchers found that 9.1% of babies from marijuana users were at risk, compared with 3.6% of babies whose mothers didn’t consume the drug while pregnant. Researchers said the size of that gap was surprising, along with screening results showing that 8%…
"Study links marijuana use in pregnancy to infant health risks"
A study published last month offers some insight into just who is seeking enrollment in medical marijuana programs, but one of its findings should come has no surprise. According to a report in Science News, young adults who seek to enter medical marijuana programs are often those who are already heavy users rather than those with mental or physical issues that the drug could aid. That is according to results published by the Journal of…
"Report: Those seeking medical marijuana cards often already heavy users"