Medical Marijuana

New Jersey Governor Questions Allowing Children Into Medical Marijuana Program

New Jersey Governor Questions Allowing Children Into Medical Marijuana Program

On Sunday, New Jersey Governor Chris Christie told the press that he is “not inclined” to allow children to participate in the state’s medical marijuana program. The comment was...
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New Medical Marijuana Regulation Bill Passes California Senate

New Medical Marijuana Regulation Bill Passes California Senate

Senate Bill 439, which would regulate the sale of medical marijuana through dispensaries, passed the California state senate with a vote of 22-12.  The bill will now go to...
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Illinois Senate Approves Medical Marijuana

Illinois Senate Approves Medical Marijuana

On Friday, the Illinois Senate voted 35-21 to approve a measure that would legalize medical marijuana for patients suffering from debilitating illnesses.  Now, the bill awaits the signature of...
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Marijuana Could Lower Risk of Diabetes

Marijuana Could Lower Risk of Diabetes

A new study published in the American Journal of Medicine shows that regular use of marijuana is linked to lower levels of fasting insulin.  Marijuana users were also found...
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Study Shows Marijuana Can Reduce Social Pain

Study Shows Marijuana Can Reduce Social Pain

A study published online in Social Psychological and Personality Science shows that marijuana could reduce the social pain that people can feel. According to the study, “The current research...
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Illinois Lieutenant Governor Backs Medical Marijuana Bill

Illinois Lieutenant Governor Backs Medical Marijuana Bill

In an interview with the Associated Press, Illinois Lt. Gov. Sheila Simon said she is in favor of a bill that would legalize the recommendation and use of medical...
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8 in 10 Kentucky Voters Approve of Medical Marijuana

8 in 10 Kentucky Voters Approve of Medical Marijuana

According to the 2012 Kentucky Health Issues Poll, 80% of Kentucky residents support the legalization of medical marijuana, where doctors would be able to recommend that patients purchase MMJ...
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Frequent Marijuana Use Could Lower Risk of Bladder Cancer

Frequent Marijuana Use Could Lower Risk of Bladder Cancer

A new study presented at the American Urological Association’s annual conference shows that there is a strong association between frequent marijuana use and a significantly reduced risk of bladder...
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Massachusetts Panel Approves Final Medical Marijuana Regulations

Massachusetts Panel Approves Final Medical Marijuana Regulations

On Wednesday, a panel of state health officials finalized Massachusetts’ set of medical marijuana regulations.  While the state’s medical marijuana law went into effect on January 1st, the new...
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Colorado Senate Passes Marijuana DUI Law

Colorado Senate Passes Marijuana DUI Law

On Tuesday, the Colorado Senate passed a measure that would put a limit on the THC level of drivers in the state.  Similar legislation has failed six times in...
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