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The Changing Landscape of Medical Marijuana in Massachusetts: What Patients Should Know

Canna Care Docs

While patient enrollment peaked in 2020, current levels remain significantly higher than when recreational cannabis became legal in 2018. Verified Dispensary Licensing Data: As of February 2025, the Cannabis Control Commission (CCC) reports 87 expired or surrendered Medical Treatment Center (MTC) licenses.

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Medical Program Decline

Canna Care Docs

By 2016, the medical marijuana program had established itself as a vital resource for thousands of Massachusetts residents seeking alternative treatments for various health issues. When retail sales began in 2018, it marked the beginning of a significant shift in the cannabis industry.

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CBD vs. THC: Medical Benefits and Key Differences

Miss Marijuana

CBD has a more subtle interaction, which is why it’s often used for things like anxiety or chronic pain relief without the mind-altering effects. THC) is federally legal, thanks to the 2018 Farm Bill. Whether you’re dealing with a sports injury or chronic pain conditions, CBD might offer some relief. In the U.S.,

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The History of RSO: One Man’s Journey Changed Everything

LifeCannMD

The conventional treatments weren’t appealing, and here was something he could make himself, based on actual research. Cancer patients, folks with chronic pain, people suffering from conditions their doctors couldn’t fixthey all found their way to Rick’s door. So he did what engineers do: he created a solution.

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Pride and Plant Medicine: How the LGBTQ+ Movement Shaped the Cannabis Industry

The Cannigma

Cannabis was one of the few effective treatments available, helping alleviate wasting syndrome, pain, nausea, and anxiety. Peron, 2018; “1996 California Proposition 215,” 2025) Another trailblazer was Mary “Brownie Mary” Rathbun, a retired waitress turned cannabis advocate. 2018, January 28). 2025, May). Milk Foundation.

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Why Hundreds of UK Patients are Buying their Medical Cannabis Illegally

Veriheal

In theory, medical cannabis has been legal in the United Kingdom since 2018. In practice, hundreds of families still find themselves turning to the black market to obtain life-saving treatment for their children. Campaigners believe this number is only a glimpse of a much larger, hidden population.

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When adult-use eclipses medical: How recreational cannabis legalization has undermined patient care

The Cannigma

The cannabis movement began with a mission rooted in compassion—dedicated to providing relief for patients suffering from severe conditions such as HIV/AIDS, cancer, epilepsy, and chronic pain. This trend prioritizes recreational buyers at the expense of those using cannabis for essential medical purposes (The Guardian, 2018).