Nevada: Officials Approve Unconditional Pardons for Those with Low-Level Marijuana Convictions

The move summarily pardons an estimated 15,000 people previously convicted of offenses involving the possession of up to one ounce of cannabis.

Cancer Patients Frequently Turning to Cannabis, But Many Oncology Specialists Still Reluctant to Recommend It

Most oncology health care providers remain reluctant to formally recommend cannabis therapy to their patients because they do not believe that they are sufficiently educated on the topic.

Pennsylvania: Supreme Court Rules That Medical Cannabis Use Is Permissible While on Probation

The Court opined: "While the circumstances are certainly uneasy -- since possession and use of medical marijuana remains a federal crime -- we find that the District cannot require state level adherence to the federal prohibition."

Study: IBS Patients with a History of Cannabis Use Have Fewer Hospitalization Costs

"Our study provides evidence to suggest that cannabis use may decrease healthcare utilization and costs."

Case Report: Cannabis Use Stabilizes High Blood Pressure

"We believe that our findings document that cannabis use improved BP stability."

Louisiana: Governor Signs Bills into Law Facilitating Expanded Cannabis Access for Patients

The new law expands the discretion of physicians so that they can recommend cannabis therapy for "any condition" that they consider "debilitating to an individual patient."

• NORML OP-ED: Reform policing by legalizing cannabis
• LOUISIANA: Governor signs series of pro-marijuana measures
• CDC flooded with public comments regarding cannabis and pain management
• Advocacy group says marijuana prohibition is more harmful than the plant itself
• NEW JERSEY: Lawmakers resolve to end marijuana testing for Richmond city workers
• NEVADA: Unconditional pardons okayed for minor marijuana offenders