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The New Mexico Medical Cannabis Program's patient enrollment has seen its fastest growth yet, climbing by 15,357 patients or 53 percent in the first six months alone of 2017. The 44,403 current program enrollment is on track to increase by an annualized rate of 103 percent, to nearly 60,000...

Florida’s legalization of medical marijuana is trickling down to Marion County. Both city of Ocala and Marion County officials have created ordinances establishing rules for dispensaries, should any ever set up shop here. Meanwhile, Medical Marijuana Doctors has opened its fourth Florida office...

Well I've been here for awhile but just reading. I'm a medical cannabis patient and glad to have made the switch away from prescription pain meds. :volcano-smiley:

Lucy Haslam is a Tamworth advocate and mother who has campaigned for the legalisation of medical cannabis after her son, Dan, was diagnosed with terminal cancer. Dan passed away in 2015, but his story sparked a national conversation about medicinal cannabis use. Mrs Haslam penned this letter...

Even though Amendment 2 passed in November, the state's new cannabis cure system is far from completion. But, at least you can find a medical marijuana-qualified physician near you for when that time comes. Under Amendment 2, which went into effect Jan. 3, 2017, physicians must complete an...

The problems with New York's medical marijuana program are well documented. From the day the Compassionate Care Act was signed by Gov. Andrew Cuomo, patient advocates knew that the law – a compromise born of a nearly 20 year struggle – was seriously flawed. Those flaws are numerous, and...

Deerfield - The town of Deerfield may be one step closer to getting its own medical marijuana dispensary. New England Patient Network has submitted a preliminary site plan to the Deerfield Planning Board, according to town officials. The matter was discussed at the board's Jan. 3 meeting. The...

Becoming a patient in Wyoming Becoming a Patient Under HB 32 Registering for protections under HB 32 requires that a patient (or their parent or legal guardian) complete an application and the patient's neurologist complete two additional forms: a written certification and a patient evaluation...

Sarasota - Today marks the first day Florida patients have access to medical marijuana, and local doctors are preparing for the influx of patients the new law is expected to bring. But, don't expect doctors to be handing out marijuana immediately. There are strict rules in place that make...

The state's medical marijuana program has been up and running for nearly eight months, and now some lawmakers are looking to expand the program in 2017. Eleven Legislative Service Requests (LSRs) for the upcoming session – requests submitted by legislators to have bills drafted – relate to...

Calling the state's new medical marijuana regulations unnecessary and burdensome, the ACLU of Rhode Island and the Rhode Island Patient Advocacy Coalition said they plan to file legislation next year to overturn the rules. The groups are citing several concerns, including a regulation...

Becoming a Medical Marijuana Patient in Alabama Summary To become a patient eligible for CBD oil therapy under SB 174, the patient must receive a diagnosis for a debilitating epileptic condition, which is defined as "Epilepsy or other neurological disorder, or the treatment of epilepsy or...

Butte medical marijuana dispensaries and patients received with excitement the news Wednesday that Initiative 182 goes into effect immediately. Butte-resident and medical marijuana patient Johnny Shipley was cut off on Aug. 29, and his wife Kathy, who was one of few patients to retain access...

Connecticut legalized medical marijuana in 2012 and launched the program in 2014. HERE ARE SOME FACTS ABOUT THE PROGRAM: - There are more than 14,500 patients registered to purchase medical marijuana in Connecticut. - To get a prescription, a qualifying patient is seen by one of more...

Nick Weske was injured in Iraq as he searched for improvised explosive devices in 2006. A friend died during another mission shortly afterward. "It has been a long journey for me," said Weske, 29, of Greenville. The disabled U.S. Army veteran obtained his medical cannabis card in July...

Nick Weske was injured in Iraq as he searched for improvised explosive devices in 2006. A friend died during another mission shortly afterward. "It has been a long journey for me," said Weske, 29, of Greenville. The disabled U.S. Army veteran obtained his medical cannabis card in July...

New research has shown us further concrete evidence that cannabis can treat severe motor and vocal tics in those suffering from Tourette syndrome. The latest research out of the Department of Psychiatry at Tauranga Hospital in New Zealand used Sativex, a whole plant extract of cannabis made...

New research has shown us further concrete evidence that cannabis can treat severe motor and vocal tics in those suffering from Tourette syndrome. The latest research out of the Department of Psychiatry at Tauranga Hospital in New Zealand used Sativex, a whole plant extract of cannabis made...

Lithia, Fla. - Rene Petro's life came crashing down 6 years ago. Her healthy 8-year-old boy suddenly started seizing. "I kept hearing him say it hurts, please stop hurting me," said Petro Her son Branden's seizures never stopped. He suffers from a rare for of epilepsy. Rene's has...

Lithia, Fla. - Rene Petro's life came crashing down 6 years ago. Her healthy 8-year-old boy suddenly started seizing. "I kept hearing him say it hurts, please stop hurting me," said Petro Her son Branden's seizures never stopped. He suffers from a rare for of epilepsy. Rene's has...