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Study: Cannabis Use in Older Patients Associated with Improved Quality of Life, Lower Demand for Prescription Drugs

NORML

"The results of this study indicate that cannabis may be a relatively safe and effective treatment for chronic pain, sleep disturbances, and other conditions associated with aging, leading to subsequent reductions in prescription drug use and healthcare costs, as well as significant improvements in quality of life.

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Texas Expands Patients’ Access to Medical Cannabis

NORML

The new law opens the Texas Compassionate Use Program to include those suffering from chronic pain and other newly eligible conditions. It also expands the variety of cannabis formulations that patients possess and significantly increases the total number of state-licensed dispensaries that can operate in the state.

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Texas: Lawmakers Advance Bill Expanding State’s Medical Cannabis Access Program

NORML

Provisions in the bill open the program to those suffering from chronic pain, among other newly eligible conditions. It also expands the variety of cannabis formulations that may be possessed by patients and significantly increases total number of state-licensed dispensaries that can operate in the state.

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CBD Oil for Chronic Pain: Complete Guide to Natural Relief in 2025

Miss Marijuana

Did you know that more than 50 million Americans deal with chronic pain? But here’s something pretty cool: a 2024 study found that 65% of people with chronic pain saw major improvement after adding CBD oil to their routine! Let’s take a deep dive into how CBD oil can help with chronic pain management!

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Top 10 Medical Conditions Treated with Medical Marijuana in 2025

Miss Marijuana

A mind-blowing study from 2024 showed that more than 70% of patients using medical marijuana saw major improvements in managing chronic conditions. Whether it’s helping with tough neurological issues or easing constant pain, cannabis is proving to be a game-changer in treatment. Chronic pain doesn’t have to control your life.

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Iowa Bill Seeking ‘Vaporizable’ Cannabis To Be On State-Approved List

Veriheal

She suffers from chronic pain, as you mentioned. If you are an Iowa resident considering medical cannabis but do not have a condition on the current qualifying list, consider adding to the petition to have your voice heard. The patient must have their condition recertified by their healthcare practitioner each year.

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

Canna Care Docs

Medical products are subject to stricter testing standards and quality control measures, which helps ensure consistent dosing, fewer contaminants, and better labelingespecially important for patients managing chronic or complex conditions. In 2025, MPAA worked closely with legislators to introduce two key bills: H.163