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CBS4’s Karli Barnett looked at the facts and learned the process of accessing medical marijuana.

There are now 700,000 medical marijuana patients in the state of Florida. That’s more than twice as many as there were at the beginning of the pandemic. While pot proponents might cheer that statistic, critics say it’s starting to remind them of the old pill mill days in Florida with too many doctors writing too

When legs ache, some Mexican grandmothers rub them with marijuana-infused alcohol. They are aware the homemade remedy defies the country’s cannabis ban, but families in Mexico have used the concoction to treat ailments for a very long time, handing it down the generations.

Italy’s lone medical marijuana facility is controlled by the military, which officials say helps prevent patients from buying it on the black market. However, the government’s yield can’t keep up with an increasing demand, creating a shortages for cancer patients and others who need treatment. NewsHour Weekend Special Correspondent Christopher Livesay reports.

CBS News medical contributor Dr. Holly Phillips explains why 75% of Americans in a recent survey think that medical marijuana should be made legal nationwide, and what the science shows about its effectiveness and risks.

Michigan’s Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs has approved 11 new medical conditions that will be eligible for treatment under the state’s medical marijuana law.

The AFC Urgent Care in Pinellas Park is buzzing, now with two physicians who can legally prescribe medical marijuana. They’re the first AFC clinic in the country to get on board, and they say, you may not know other doctors offices can charge you to get qualified for a medical marijuana script.

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The medical marijuana bill could allow South Carolinians with debilitating medical conditions to get prescription cannabis.

On Monday people were among the first patients in Minnesota to legally buy flower cannabis. Subscribe to FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClwddNv0Cr6SIEGkzVK886w?sub_confirmation=1 Watch FOX 9 Live: https://www.fox9.com/live FOX 9 is your source for breaking news, live events, investigations, politics, entertainment, business news and local stories from Minneapolis-St. Paul, the greater Twin Cities metro, Greater Minnesota,

As questions linger on how Florida will implement Amendment 2 and regulate the medical marijuana industry, we’re giving you a behind-the-scenes look at how one state-approved company is growing and harvesting the crop for medical use. ◂ The ABC Action News app brings you the latest trusted news and information. ABC Action News is Taking

The parents of 16-year-old medical marijuana patient Genny Barbour have brought a lawsuit requesting that she be allowed to take her noontime dose while at school. The cannabis oil she takes has controlled her seizures for the first time since she was three months old, according to her Roger and Lora Barbour. (Video by John

As Virginia’s marijuana laws loosen, will employers still penalize workers if they use medical cannabis? That’s the issue activists and lawmakers are trying to get ahead of.

www.tedxtelaviv.com How did Israel become a cannabis empire? Prof Dedi Meiri is the head of the world’s leading cannabis lab in the Technion. In TEDxTelAviv he showed us how they beat cancer with drugs, so world leaders come to his lab to watch the wonder. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the

https://news.umich.edu/many-users-prefer-medical-marijuana-over-prescription-drugs/ As more states legalize cannabis consumption, many more people will likely use medical marijuana as a supplement to or substitution for prescription drugs, says a University of Michigan researcher.

Attitudes towards the healing potential of pot are changing. First on “CBS This Morning,” a new survey from Prevention magazine found that 75 percent of Americans think medical marijuana should be legal. Thirty-five percent would be “extreme” or very likely to use medical pot if advised by a doctor. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Holly

Some experts say Texas is catching up to more progressive states now that patients battling PTSD or cancer can be prescribed medical cannabis.

Americans may be able to legally smoke marijuana for their health in nearly half the country, but that doesn’t mean they’re safe from the long arm of the federal law. MarketWatch’s Jim Jelter discusses five things medical marijuana won’t tell you. (Photo: Getty Images) Click here to subscribe to our channel: ‪http://bit.ly/14Q81Xy‬ Visit us on

Josh will sift through the propaganda, fear and greed encompassing medical marijuana. Recently featured on CNN, Josh and his brothers developed a non-psychotropic strain of marijuana which is drastically reducing seizures for many pediatric epilepsy patients in Colorado. With millions facing life-threatening illnesses, Josh outlines the hurdles needed to effect social change and maps a

Can Veterans use marijuana for medical or recreational purposes? Will Veterans lose their VA benefits for using marijuana? For more information about VA policies regarding marijuana, visit the link below. This episode is part of a weekly, video series that answers questions about VA benefits (see links below for playlists)… be sure to SUBSCRIBE so

As medical marijuana gains acceptance around the world, Israel is drawing interest from investors for its “botanical high-tech” medical cannabis. A Canadian producer has already entered into a partnership with an Israeli producer, Tikun Olam, for a cannabis variety that helps reduce the seizures of epileptic children, but has been especially grown to remove the

Thirty three states have legalized medical marijuana and CBD products are growing in popularity. But how much do you know about the difference between the two products? Dr. Alok Patel takes to the streets of New York City to explain. » Subscribe to NBC News: http://nbcnews.to/SubscribeToNBC » Watch more NBC video: http://bit.ly/MoreNBCNews NBC News Digital

Can (and should) marijuana be used as medicine to ease the pain, nausea and loss of appetite associated with cancer? Join Judith Paice, PhD, RN, Director, Cancer Pain Program, Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine, for this medical discussion, including safety, different types and forms of cannabis. ► This recording is from LivingWell’s medical discussion

With Thailand becoming the first country in Southeast Asia to legalise medical marijuana, and Malaysia and Philippines considering the same, will more countries follow? #Insight’s Genevieve Woo speaks to Singapore’s Law and Home Affairs Minister K Shanmugam who says that the “power of money and propaganda” wielded by pharmaceutical companies is behind the move towards

Lauren Palmier, Pharm.D. ’14, discusses the basic pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of cannabis, and the endocannabinoid system. This activity educates pharmacists on drug interactions between medical cannabis and pharmaceutical prescription and non-prescription medications, as well as possible side effects and safety concerns. Pharmacists can earn 1.0 contact hour of knowledge-based CE credit at the completion of

Presenter: Alyssa Reese, MD student at the University at Buffalo This video was submitted as part of the STEM for Everyone initiative hosted by the UB Women in STEM Cooperative (WISC) and UB Women in Science and Engineering (WiSE). Learn more at www.buffalo.edu/wise/stemforeveryone. Abstract: The use of cannabis for the treatment of anxiety and depression

Medical marijuana is now legal in Florida for those on the Compassionate Use Registry, but a Pasco County senior citizen is being forbidden from taking her prescription by the nursing home where she lives.

Cannabis Vs Cancer: An emotional and inspiring look at the people who use and champion the treatment of cancer with Cannabis. This documentary shows the struggles of cancer patients and what they have to choose from in terms of cancer treatments. Twitter: https://twitter.com/realstoriesdocs Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/RealStoriesChannel Instagram – @realstoriesdocs From Cannabis Vs Cancer Real Stories

View/download the Presentation Slides: https://www.networkforphl.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/4-8-21-Webinar-Slides.pdf 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. ET | April 8, 2021 Thirty-six states and Washington, D.C. have legalized medical cannabis. In these jurisdictions, cannabis is a legitimate treatment option for qualifying patients who have been certified by a licensed medical provider to use this medicine. However, despite legal recognition and medical oversight,