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Study ties marijuana use to increase in schizophrenia

Health News // 1 day ago

Study ties marijuana use to increase in schizophrenia

Schizophrenia cases associated with problematic weed use have skyrocketed in the wake of Canada's legalization of marijuana, a new study says.

Medical marijuana users can become addicted to pot, study says

Health News // 1 week ago

Medical marijuana users can become addicted to pot, study says

People using weed for medical purposes are as likely -- or more -- to become addicted to cannabis as recreational tokers, a new study says.

Florida's adult-use marijuana initiative fails as Nebraska voters approve medical cannabis

U.S. News // 3 months ago

Florida's adult-use marijuana initiative fails as Nebraska voters approve medical cannabis

Florida's effort to legalize adult-use marijuana failed to pass with a 60% super majority of votes needed. Voters in three other states will weigh in on the legalization of marijuana on Tuesday, as well.

Florida vote on recreational marijuana pits hope for economic boom against fear of monopoly

U.S. News // 3 months ago

Florida vote on recreational marijuana pits hope for economic boom against fear of monopoly

Floridians will vote on an amendment that would legalize recreational marijuana on Nov. 5.

North Dakota voters to decide on legalizing recreational marijuana

U.S. News // 5 months ago

North Dakota voters to decide on legalizing recreational marijuana

North Dakota voters in November will be able to decide whether to legalize recreational marijuana for people 21 and older.

Adult-use marijuana sales to begin in Ohio tomorrow

U.S. News // 6 months ago

Adult-use marijuana sales to begin in Ohio tomorrow

This week the residents of Ohio will be able to begin buying marijuana for recreational purposes at select dispensaries across the state.

Kentucky to accept medical marijuana dispensary applications

U.S. News // 7 months ago

Kentucky to accept medical marijuana dispensary applications

Kentucky is opening applications for medical marijuana licenses in the state Monday, with businesses being able to open by July 1, 2025.

Problem marijuana use increasing among seniors

Health News // 7 months ago

Problem marijuana use increasing among seniors

As marijuana use becomes legal and more accepted across America, more seniors are developing unhealthy relationships with the drug, a new report suggests.

South Dakota residents to vote on legalizing recreational marijuana

U.S. News // 8 months ago

South Dakota residents to vote on legalizing recreational marijuana

In November, South Dakota residents will decide whether to join 24 states in legalizing recreational marijuana for adults.

DEA to ease restrictions on marijuana, reclassify it as low-risk substance, sources say

U.S. News // 9 months ago

DEA to ease restrictions on marijuana, reclassify it as low-risk substance, sources say

In a historic move that does not legalize adult-use marijuana nationwide but eases its restrictions, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration on Tuesday agreed to reclassify cannabis.

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It's great to see the people of Massachusetts were able to see what a sensible, modest proposal Question 2 is
Michigan votes for medical marijuana Nov 05, 2008

The effort to protect medical marijuana patients continues to build momentum
Vermont ready to make med. marijuana legal Jun 30, 2004

I do think we are really approaching the point of political mass
Analysis: Medical marijuana debate renews Jun 29, 2004

As important as Judge Breyer's action is, patients and caregivers shouldn't have to depend on the goodwill of one judge
Pot movement seeks sympathetic juries Jun 04, 2003

Medical cannabis (also referred to as medicinal marijuana) is the use of cannabis and its constituent cannabinoids such as THC as a physician-recommended form of medicine or herbal therapy. The Cannabis plant from which the cannabis drug is derived has a long history of medicinal use, with evidence dating back to 2,737 BCE.

Although the extent of the medicinal value of cannabis has been disputed, it does have several well-documented beneficial effects. Among these are: the amelioration of nausea and vomiting, stimulation of hunger in chemotherapy and AIDS patients, lowered intraocular eye pressure (shown to be effective for treating glaucoma), as well as general analgesic effects (pain reliever).

Synthetic cannabinoids are available as prescription drugs in many countries. Examples include Marinol, available in Germany and the United States, and Cesamet, available in Canada, Mexico, the United Kingdom, and also in the United States.

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