Elderly people in Seattle are swapping opioids for cannabis to treat pain
Medical cannabis treatment significantly relieves pain and improves quality of life for seniors with minimal side effects reported
Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial
• August 5, 2018
States have rights to legalize cannabis, but Sessions wants DOJ to impose federal law
During a Boston press conference, Sessions said “we’ll enforce the federal law” when it comes to cannabis
Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial
• August 4, 2018
Emergency license suspension issued by Washington cannabis regulators
Once the 180 days of license revocation are over, non-perishable material and wet cannabis material will be demolished
Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial
• August 4, 2018
Great Britain prepares to legalize cannabis for medicinal use
The Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs (ACMD) wants doctors to prescribe medicinal cannabis medicines that have been developed in accordance with safety standards.
Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial
• August 3, 2018
Delays continue for Ohio’s medical cannabis program
Medical cannabis patients in Ohio do not have access to the online patient registration portal, despite the fact that it was due to go live this month
Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial
• August 2, 2018
Has cannabis legalization in the U.S. reached a turning point?
Oklahoma’s reformed cannabis laws, combined with a shift in public opinion, may encourage the federal government into making medicinal cannabis legally accessible to the remaining 20 states.
Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial
• August 2, 2018
Hawaii’s medical cannabis program will grant access to out-of-state patients
Out-of-state patients with medical cannabis prescriptions must first gain approval from Hawaii State’s Department of Health
Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial
• July 31, 2018
Washington’s first drive-thru cannabis dispensary opens its doors on tribal territory
Washington State's Initiative 502 (I-502) decriminalizes recreational cannabis
Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial
• July 30, 2018
Canada’s legal cannabis industry is not without risk
Canada is the first G7 nation in the world to fully legalize cannabis
Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial
• July 29, 2018
Poll results: British public supports legalization of cannabis to be sold like alcohol and cigarettes
Lord William Hague describes cannabis reform in the UK as a “decisive change that would be economically and socially beneficial."
Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial
• July 28, 2018
New York’s Department of Financial Services will not sanction state-chartered banks and credit unions
The guidance was issued in response to queries from financial institutions regarding provision of financial services to state-licensed medical cannabis-related businesses.
Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial
• July 26, 2018
Australian cannabis industry leader Jason Conroy sees big potential in South America
Bethan Rose Jenkins, Cannabis News Writer/Editorial
• July 26, 2018
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