WIRE: Study finds CBD cannabis oil is safe for autistic patients
Jerusalem, Israel: The administration of plant-derived cannabis extracts is effective and well-tolerated in patients diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders (ASD), according [...]
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WIRE: Literature survey shows cannabis effective for pain, epilepsy and MS
Boston, MA: Substantial clinical trial data exists to support the efficacy of medical cannabis in the treatment of chronic pain conditions, pediatric epilepsy, and multiple [...]
WIRE: CBD reduces seizure frequency in phase III trial
New York, NY — The oral administration of CBD (cannabidiol) reduces seizure frequency in children with intractable epilepsy, according to placebo-controlled, [...]
WIRE: ICG files for patent for cannabis therapy for eating disorders
BETHESDA, Md. — India Globalization Capital, Inc. (NYSE-MKT:IGC) today announces its provisional patent filing (IGC-506) for the treatment of multiple types of eating [...]
WIRE: Oregon releases guidelines for physicians and cannabis
PORTLAND, Ore. — Physicians should provide medical marijuana patients a level of care that, at minimum, includes a full evaluation, treatment and follow-up plan, with [...]
WIRE: Business group says DEA rescheduling of CBD is irrational and irresponsible
DENVER — The Cannabis Business Alliance (CBA) has released a statement on the recent reports of the United States Drug Enforcement Administration’s rescheduling of all [...]
WIRE: North Dakota approves medical marijuana initiative
FARGO, N.D. — Voters have approved a ballot initiative to establish a comprehensive medical marijuana program in North Dakota. Measure 5 will allow North Dakota residents [...]
WIRE: DEA reports fewer marijuana crop seizures in 2015
Washington, DC — Seizures of indoor and outdoor cannabis crops by the US Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) fell slightly in 2015, according to annual data compiled [...]
WIRE: Medical marijuana laws linked to less prescription drug use, Medicare spending
Athens, GA — The enactment of statewide medicinal cannabis laws is associated with a quantifiable decline in the use of traditional prescription drugs, according to [...]
WIRE: Experts and advocates to host patient education seminar in Philadelphia on May 22, 2016
PHILADELPHIA, Pa. – The Marijuana Policy Project will host an educational event in Philadelphia on Sunday to educate patients and their families about Pennsylvania’s [...]