Illinois lawmakers pass major improvement to medical cannabis program, now on to the governor
The Illinois General Assembly passed the Opioid Alternative Pilot Program Act yesterday during a whirlwind…
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Illinois: Two medical marijuana improvement bills are on the move
The Illinois House of Representatives may soon vote on SB 336, which would allow those…
Connecticut Democrats Call for Marijuana Legalization
Connecticut’s Democratic Party has endorsed cannabis legalization as part of its platform and calls for…
Illinois Senate Approves a Safer Option for Opioid Patients
An important medical marijuana bill emerged from the Senate yesterday that could bring welcome relief…
New Study Shows Cannabis Enhances Effectiveness of Opioid Pain Treatment
Often, the argument for medical marijuana over opioid painkillers is presented as “this or that,”…
Meet the NFL Player-Turned-Doctor Researching Marijuana to Save Lives
At the end of July 2017, the National Football League (NFL) announced it had offered…
Virginia Senate Unanimously Approves Limited Medical Marijuana Bill
On February 5, the Virginia Senate unanimously passed legislation that will permit doctors to recommend…
Member of Trump’s Opioid Commission Says Their Work is a “Sham”
In October 2017, President Trump declared a public health emergency in hopes of slowing down…
U.S. Dept. of Veteran Affairs Continues to Avoid Marijuana Research
A Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) letter made public Tuesday made clear that the department…