Congress: Bipartisan Bill Introduced to Designate Funding for Clinical Trials on the Efficacy of State-Licensed Medical Cannabis Products

The legislation provides dedicated funding so that scientists can better understand the safety and efficacy of real-world cannabis products.

Study: Medical Cannabis Associated with Pain Mitigation, Reduced Reliance on Opioids in Patients with Advanced Cancer

"Medical marijuana appears to have an important role in the palliation of symptoms in advanced cancers with few adverse effects," investigators concluded.

Survey: Middle-Aged Women Frequently Report Cannabis Use to Mitigate Menopause Symptoms

The most commonly reported indications for medical cannabis use were menopause-related disturbance of sleep and mood/anxiety.

Massachusetts: Lawmakers Advance Legislation Creating 'Social Equity Trust Fund,' Facilitating Licensing of On-Site Consumption Lounges

The measure seeks to "encourage the full participation of entrepreneurs from communities that have been disproportionately harmed by marijuana prohibition and enforcement." 

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