Medical Marijuana Helps Cancer Patients With Pain, Anxiety And Nausea, Government Study Shows
Medical marijuana appears to help cancer patients by decreasing pain, nausea, vomiting, anxiety and depression while also improving sleep, according to a new study conducted by government officials in Minnesota. The research, published on Friday by the Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management (OCM), is “one of the largest studies ever involving medical cannabis treatment,” officials […]
Nebraska Supreme Court Rejects Another Challenge To Voter-Approved Medical Marijuana Law
“Kuehn did not have either taxpayer standing or standing for a matter of great public concern to challenge the constitutionality of the acts.” By Zach Wendling, Nebraska Examiner The Nebraska Supreme Court on Friday decided a longtime medical cannabis opponent will not have another day in court to try to overturn the state’s voter-approved medical […]
Illinois Officials Approve More Dispensaries To Sell Medical Marijuana As Part Of The ‘Biggest Expansion’ Of The State’s Market In A Decade
Illinois officials have issued new licenses to 37 existing recreational marijuana dispensaries that will now allow them to also sell medical cannabis. The expanded opportunity for marijuana businesses comes as part of omnibus cannabis legislation that was passed by lawmakers and signed into law by Gov. JB Pritzker (D) this session. Last month, the Illinois […]
Nebraska Supreme Court Upholds Medical Marijuana Ballot Initiatives, Rejecting Legal Challenge
“This was never about protecting Nebraska law. It was about whether a handful of elected officials could use the court to override the will of the people.” By Zach Wendling, Nebraska Examiner The Nebraska Supreme Court on Friday unanimously upheld Nebraska’s two voter-approved medical cannabis laws following a legal challenge to the 2024 petition effort. […]
Integrating Medical Cannabis Into Dentistry Can Boost Patient Quality Of Life During Treatments, Study Finds
Medical marijuana has “promising therapeutic potential” in dentistry—including for treating conditions like orofacial pain, refractory periodontal diseases and burning mouth syndrome—according to a new scientific review. “Integrating cannabinoids into dental practice represents a significant path toward improving clinical outcomes and enhancing patients’ quality of life during treatments,” the paper, written by Brazilian researchers with the […]
New Mexico Launches Medical Psilocybin Producer Permit Applications
“The state is working really hard to operationalize this program as quickly as possible. People are suffering and they want to address that suffering.” By Leah Romero, Source NM New Mexico’s Medical Psilocybin Program recently opened up applications for producers of the psychedelic mushroom, marking a significant step toward the therapeutic program becoming fully operational. […]
Kentucky’s Medical Marijuana Program Is ‘Halfway’ To Becoming ‘Fully Operational,’ Governor Says
The governor of Kentucky says that the state’s efforts to get medical cannabis dispensaries open is now past the “halfway mark” to becoming “fully operational.” Gov. Andy Beshear (D) noted at a press briefing on Thursday that he recently attended the ribbon cutting ceremony for a medical marijuana cultivation business, saying it is “just the […]
Alabama’s Second Medical Marijuana Dispensary Opens
“Having more dispensary locations throughout the state is vital for patient access and affordability.” By Anna Barrett, Alabama Reflector Alabama’s second medical cannabis dispensary opened Friday in Talladega about three months after the first storefront opened in Montgomery. The dispensary is the second location of Callie’s Apothecary, the first medical cannabis dispensary to open in […]
Medical Cannabis Reduces Pain, Insomnia Or Mood Issues In 91% Of Older Adults, Study Finds
Medical marijuana helps 91 percent of older adults improve their pain, insomnia and mood or behavioral symptoms, a new study has found. The research involved 124 people over the age of 65 who received medical cannabis from a specialized practice in Colombia and whose symptoms were measured at baseline, 44 of whom had a follow-up […]
CDC wants medical cannabis question on federal health survey (Newsletter: August 27, 2026)
Feds urge states to prep for psychedelic approval; IA governor candidate on marijuana; Cannabis R & D tax credit op-ed Subscribe to receive Marijuana Moment’s newsletter in your inbox every weekday morning. It’s the best way to make sure you know which cannabis stories are shaping the day. Your support makes Marijuana Moment possible… Free to […]