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Missouri Dispensaries Struggling with Limited Supply
Medical marijuana is finally available to qualifying patients in Missouri, but supply remains limited. As of this writing, only 13 Missouri dispensaries have opened their doors. But with so few options and so much demand (over 65,000 patients registered so far, and thousands more applications being processed), businesses are finding themselves in a bit of…
Read MoreMaryland Pushes for Legal Marijuana – What This Means for Medical Patients
What would cannabis legalization in Maryland mean for medical marijuana patients? This question is on many people’s minds in light of some recent reports. Maryland lawmakers are considering marijuana legalization as part of the 2021 legislative session. State Delegate Jazz Lewis (D) has been working on a formal draft of what could become the state’s…
Read MoreMaryland Medical Cannabis Commission to Help Shape Medical Marijuana Policies Nationwide
Regulators from Maryland recently made headlines by co-founding the new Cannabis Regulators Association, a nationwide coalition of cannabis policymakers. This move could have huge ramifications for future cannabis policy—including medical marijuana policy—in the U.S. Under the guidance of the Maryland Medical Cannabis Commission (MMCC), Maryland has been a national leader in medical marijuana policy since…
Read MoreCan You Get Medical Marijuana for Prostate Cancer in Missouri?
More and more prostate cancer patients in Missouri are turning to medical marijuana to supplement their treatment. But does it work? In what ways does it specifically help? And does prostate cancer legally qualify you for medical marijuana in the first place?
Read MoreCan You Get Medical Marijuana for CRPS in Maryland?
Do you live with Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) in the state of Maryland? If so, you may qualify for a medical marijuana card. While cannabis is a relatively novel treatment approach for CRPS, it may offer some degree of symptom relief without the side effects of common drugs.
Read MoreCan You Get Medical Marijuana for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome in Maryland?
Maryland patients may have a new treatment option for carpal tunnel syndrome: medical marijuana. Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) impacts over 8 million Americans every year, and it can be difficult to treat. Extreme measures like wrist-splinting and surgery aren’t always effective, and conventional medications only offer short-term relief—often with severe side effects. Some states are…
Read MoreCan You Get Medical Marijuana for Bipolar Disorder in Missouri?
Bipolar disorder affects more than 2.3 million Americans, about 1% of the general population, and a growing number are turning to medical marijuana as an alternative or supplement to conventional medications. The state of Missouri, though, won’t issue a medical marijuana for just any condition. You must have one of the state’s qualifying conditions. So,…
Read MoreCan You Get a Medical Card for Anxiety in PA?
More than 18% of the American population lives with an anxiety disorder, and a growing number—including many Pennsylvania residents—are turning to medical marijuana. Governor Tom Wolf legalized medicinal cannabis in April of 2016, and Pennsylvania is now notable for being a state whose medical marijuana program caters to anxiety sufferers—with a few restrictions and caveats.
Read MoreCan You Get Medical Marijuana for Rheumatoid Arthritis in Utah?
About one in five Utah adults lives with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), and some are considering a unique treatment option: medical marijuana. But can you actually get medical marijuana for rheumatoid arthritis in Utah? And does it work? The answers are a bit complicated.
Read MoreHow to Read Medical Marijuana Labels
Every medical marijuana product is packaged with a descriptive label that highlights important information for patients. The packaging requirements are different in each state, but there are a few common details that you’re likely to find on most medical marijuana labels.
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