Three companies have just received a provisional approval from the Massachusetts Department of Public Health to open four medical marijuana dispensaries in the state. These four dispensaries are proposed to be opened in counties where no provisionally approved medical cannabis dispensaries are available. Patriot Care Corp. (which already has another dispensary in the works) has received … [Read more...]
Medical Marijuana not as effective as thought
The American Academy of Neurology (AAN) has awarded a mixed report card to medical marijuana after reviewing its efficacy in treating neurological disorders. Lead author Dr. Barbara S. Koppel, of New York Medical College and Fellow of AAN said, "This review by the world's largest association for neurologists is intended to help neurologists and their patients understand the current research on … [Read more...]
Utah gives green signal to medical marijuana for limited use
The Utah administration has given green signal to a new state law that allows medical use of marijuana for limited use. The decision has been hailed from all quarters with parents of Utah children with severe epilepsy cheering the move. Utah's Republican Gov. Gary Herbert has given his nod to the law and held a signing ceremony for about 50 parents and children at the state Capitol on … [Read more...]
Medical marijuana can help in easing Multiple Sclerosis
A new study has found that medical marijuana can help in easing multiple sclerosis to a larger extent when taken in pill or oral-spray form. According to the researchers, the medical marijuana can help in reducing stiffness and involuntary spasms. Moreover, it can also help in easing the pain that can come with those symptoms. Problem of frequent urination can also be checked with the help … [Read more...]