A.J. Herrington

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Senators Challenge Georgia’s Medical Cannabis Mailing Plan

Two Republican U.S. senators are challenging Georgia state officials’ plan to permit mail deliveries of medical cannabis.

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Massachusetts Regulators Consider Opening Medical Cannabis Program to Out-of-State Patients

Massachusetts regulators are considering a new proposal that would permit patients from other states to participate in the state’s medical cannabis program.

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Kentucky Now Has Medical Cannabis Dispensaries in Every Region

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear announced this week that the state’s medical cannabis program is “over halfway” to its full rollout.

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Does Cannabis Affect Who You Vote For?

As voters prepare for the midterms, cannabis continues to shape how many people assess the promises they hear and progress they want to see. 

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Medical Cannabis Improves Cancer Patients’ Symptoms and Reduces Opioid Use, Study Finds

Most people with cancer who use cannabis report improvements in cancer-related symptoms, according to the results of a recent study.

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Georgia Regulators Approve Medical Cannabis Mail Delivery

Georgia state regulators have approved a new rule allowing home delivery of medical cannabis products to registered patients through the mail and other carriers.

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Medical Cannabis Improves Pain, Anxiety, and Nausea in Cancer Patients, Study Finds

Patients with cancer who used medical cannabis saw improvements in pain, anxiety, and nausea, according to the findings of recent research.

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Medical Cannabis Relieves Lower Back Pain and Cuts Opioid Use, Study Shows

People with lower back pain experienced significant pain relief and reduced their use of opioid painkillers, according to the results of recently published research. 

Medical

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How Cannabis Makes Chronic Conditions Less Scary

Cannabis can't remove the uncertainty that comes with chronic illness. But better symptom control can sometimes give you back a little more control over everyday life.

Education

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How the Ghost of Prohibition Still Haunts Cannabis

Legalization pushed cannabis into the daylight, but the ghost of prohibition still lingers like smoke trapped in a still room. 

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Illinois Boosts Medical Cannabis Access with Dozens of Newly Approved Dispensaries

State regulators in Illinois have approved 37 new medical cannabis dispensary licenses, giving patients new options for obtaining their medicine of choice.

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Crafting Your Cannabis Experience

Cannabis is an adaptable wellness tool for many patients, but it can also be unpredictable. How can you craft a consistent consumer experience?

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Medical Cannabis Improves Symptoms of Eating Disorders, Study Finds

The study, which was published this month in the Journal of Eating Disorders, determined that cannabis use appears to have a “positive outcome” for individuals affected by the conditions.

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Cannabis shows promise as restless leg syndrome treatment

Cannabis may be an effective treatment for restless leg syndrome, according to the findings of a systematic review of existing studies conducted by researchers at All India Institute of Medical Sciences. “Cannabinoids—particularly CBD—may hold therapeutic promise in RLS through multi-system neurobiological effects,” the authors of the study wrote, Marijuana Moment reported. The researchers conducted a […]

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Cannabis Beverages May Boost Sleep and Mood, Curb Alcohol Use, Study Finds

Drinking cannabis beverages can help people reduce their alcohol intake and improve sleep and mood, according to the results of a new study conducted by research firm MoreBetter.

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Rescheduling Update: Final Briefs Filed as Georgia Eyes Medical Cannabis Mail Delivery

The DEA and prohibitionists have filed their final briefs in the hearing to consider a proposal to reclassify cannabis under federal drug laws, while regulators in Georgia say rescheduling the plant opens a pathway to home delivery of medical cannabis by the postal service and other carriers.

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THC Drug Reduces Nightmares in PTSD Patients, Study Shows

A THC medication reduced nightmares among individuals with post-traumatic stress disorder, according to the findings of a new study.

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35 Attorneys General Call on Congress to Keep Hemp THC Ban in Place as Senators Seek Delay

Nearly three dozen state attorneys general are urging Congress to keep a scheduled prohibition on intoxicating hemp products in place, even as some leaders in the Senate are moving to delay the ban.