Chronic Pain in 2025: What Reporters, Clinicians, and Policymakers Need to Know
First, some context before we jump into stats and assets. Chronic pain didn’t get the memo about quick fixes. Patients and clinicians are navigating a shifting policy landscape while trying to balance relief, safety, and function. Here’s what changed lately—and why it matters for your coverage. What just changed in Texas On September 1, 2025,…
Read MorePress Resources for the Green Health Docs Chronic Pain Report
Use this media‑facing hub to quickly find quotable stats, charts you can run, and local angles. All assets below are cleared for publication with attribution. About Green Health Docs Green Health Docs is a physician‑led organization that helps patients explore safe, legal alternatives to traditional pain medications. We provide evaluations, education, and support to patients…
Read MoreHow Much Does Medical Marijuana Cost in Maryland?
Is Medical Marijuana Legal in Maryland? Medical marijuana has been legal in Maryland since 2014, when lawmakers approved the state’s medical cannabis program. The program became fully operational in 2017, allowing patients with qualifying conditions to purchase medical cannabis from licensed dispensaries. In July 2023, recreational marijuana also became legal in Maryland, but medical marijuana…
Read MoreWV Medical Marijuana Card Cost: What Patients Should Expect
Is Medical Marijuana Legal in West Virginia? Medical marijuana became legal in West Virginia in 2017 when lawmakers passed Senate Bill 386, also known as the Medical Cannabis Act. The program took several years to launch, with dispensaries finally opening their doors in 2021. Today, qualified patients can legally access medical cannabis through licensed dispensaries…
Read MorePainkillers vs Medical Marijuana for Chronic Pain Management: What 1,450 Patients Told Us
Intro Prescription painkillers have helped many people, but long‑term use can bring side effects, dependency risks, and diminishing relief. Our 2025 survey of 1,450 patients living with chronic pain reveals how medical marijuana fits into real‑world pain management—how effective patients find it, how often they use it, and whether they reduce or stop other medications…
Read MoreWhat Patients Say About Medical Marijuana for Chronic Pain (Exclusive Survey Insights)
Executive Summary Living with chronic pain often means years of trial and error with treatments that don’t fully relieve symptoms—or come with dangerous side effects. Our new nationwide survey of 1,450 medical cannabis patients managing chronic pain offers a rare look at real-world outcomes with medical cannabis. Patients shared how often they use cannabis, how…
Read MoreUnderstanding How Much a Hawaii Medical Marijuana Card Costs
Photo by Peter Vanosdall If you’re wondering about the cost of medical marijuana in Hawaii or thinking about getting a Hawaii medical marijuana card, you’re not alone. Even in a state where medical cannabis has been legal for decades, many patients aren’t sure what they’ll pay for a card, how much medical marijuana costs at…
Read MoreUnderstanding Current Hawaii Medical Marijuana Laws and Recent Changes
Photo by Cova Software Hawaii’s medical marijuana laws saw major changes in 2025, including the passage of HB 302, which greatly expanded qualifying conditions and allowed telemedicine appointments for new certifications. Patients, caregivers, and businesses need to understand these updates to stay compliant and informed. Here’s what this guide will cover: Expanded caregiver cultivation rights…
Read MoreWhat Are the Qualifying Conditions for Medical Marijuana in Hawaii in 2025?
If you’re researching qualifying conditions for a medical card in Hawaii, you’re not alone. In 2025, Hawaii passed HB302, expanding its medical cannabis program significantly. Now, licensed providers have broad discretion to approve medical cannabis for any debilitating condition they believe will benefit from it, rather than being limited to a strict list. This change…
Read MoreWhat are the Qualifying Conditions for Medical Marijuana in Washington State in 2025?
Photo by Michael Discenza Although recreational cannabis is legal in Washington, there are still many reasons to obtain a medical marijuana card if you qualify. Medical patients enjoy access to stronger products, lower taxes, and legal protections that aren’t available to recreational users. But first, you need to know how to qualify for medical marijuana…
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