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

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(MPAA) the states leading voice for patient rights and cannabis policy reform. Unlike other states, Massachusetts has seen its medical program expand even after legalizing recreational cannabis. While patient enrollment peaked in 2020, current levels remain significantly higher than when recreational cannabis became legal in 2018.

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The Rise of Anti-Legalization Efforts

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When it comes to any hot-button issue like cannabis legalization, there are always two sides, often without much middle ground. For those looking through a pro-legalization lens, efforts to continue federal prohibition and bar states from legalizing should be a thing of the past.

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Thailand’s Cannabis Crisis: Could Asia’s Pioneering Cannabis Experiment Go Up in Smoke Amid Political Meltdown?

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Three years after Thailand became the first Asian nation to decriminalize cannabis , its groundbreaking policy may collapse under political turmoil. What began as an innovative public health and agricultural policy now faces potential reversal rather than regulation.

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Medical Program Decline

Canna Care Docs

As recreational cannabis continues to dominate, the number of dispensaries catering exclusively to medical patients has dwindled, leaving many individuals with fewer options for specialized care. The program aimed to provide safe, legal access to cannabis for patients with chronic conditions.

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How Inflation is Affecting Cannabis: Prices, Closures, and the Job Market

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Last year, the price of an eighth of weed ranged from about $25 to $60 in s tates with a legal recreational Adult-Use market. However, in some legal states like New Jersey, the price for top-shelf flower can often go as high as $70 per eighth. However, that statistic doesnt mean prices have been dropping in many states.

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

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The board created policy recommendations , including licensing more state dispensaries, exempting medical cannabis products from sales tax, and providing more oversight on telehealth providers. The request is to increase the number of dispensary licenses from the current five to a new total of ten. How Much THC Can I Purchase?

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Illinois Police Can Search Vehicles Based On Raw Cannabis Smell

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According to the Drug Policy Alliance , drug offenses are a leading cause of arrest in the United States. Adult-use cannabis is legal in Illinois, and therefore, residents over 21 years old can purchase and transport the product legally. The smell of raw cannabis comes from fresh cannabis products.