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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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Microdosing Cannabis in Miami: What It Is and How It Might Help

LifeCannMD

Researchers followed chronic pain patients and found something fascinating: the group using just 2.5 to 5mg of THC got almost the same pain relief as people taking much higher doses we’re talking 64% pain reduction versus 71%. times more likely to achieve their treatment goals with medical cannabis.

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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. LGBTQ+ individuals face health disparities at disproportionate rates, including mental health challenges, chronic pain, trauma, and hormonal dysregulation— particularly among trans and BIPOC communities.

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Ask The Green Nurse: Why Do People Use Medical Cannabis? Top 3 Evidence-Based Reasons to Consider Plant Medicine

The Cannigma

Cannabis is not a universal cure, but for millions, it provides relief when conventional treatments fail. Chronic Pain Management   Pain is the leading reason patients turn to medical cannabis. Beyond the clichés and outdated stereotypes, the real answer lies in the science—and the stories—of healing.

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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. Without these foundational frameworks, patients are left to navigate cannabis treatments on their own, often at great risk (AJMC, 2022).

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CDC Seeks Public Comments Regarding Chronic Pain Management

NORML

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is seeking public comments on how Americans with chronic pain are successfully treating their symptoms. CDC invites comments specifically on topics focused on using or prescribing opioid pain medications, non-opioid medications, or non-pharmacological treatments.”

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CDC Still Soliciting Comments Regarding Chronic Pain Management Solutions

NORML

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is still seeking public comments on how Americans with chronic pain are successfully treating their symptoms. The deadline to submit comments to the agency is Tuesday, June 16, 2020. percent in 2016).”