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Medical Program Decline

Canna Care Docs

The Decline of Medical Marijuana in Massachusetts: What It Means for Patients In recent years, Massachusetts, once a pioneer in cannabis reform, has seen its medical marijuana program gradually overshadowed by the booming recreational market. The program aimed to provide safe, legal access to cannabis for patients with chronic conditions.

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Cannabis Report FY2024 (IDPH portion)

Illinois News Joint

The focus of the subsequent three meetings was the examination of conditions under consideration for addition to the list of debilitating conditions that are qualifying for participation in the Medical Cannabis Patient Program (MCPP). IDPH continued to pursue the filling of additional positions to meet demands and cut backlogs.

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

Canna Care Docs

The Changing Landscape of Me dical Marijuana in Massachusetts: What Patients Should Know The Massachusetts medical marijuana program has been a cornerstone of cannabis access since its inception in 2012. Unlike other states, Massachusetts has seen its medical program expand even after legalizing recreational cannabis.

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What Could Rescheduling Mean for Medical Cannabis Patients?

Canna Care Docs

Rescheduling would ease those research barriers, improving access to data and education around the plant and opening the door to fully explore the medical benefits cannabis could provide. The current scheduling of cannabis has also made it difficult to conduct authorized clinical studies that involve administering the drug.

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Illinois releases Cannabis Report FY2024 (IDFPR portion)

Illinois News Joint

IDFPR cites the explosive growth by stating that 82 new dispensaries open for business in the last year, the single-largest expansion of cannabis dispensaries since the program first started with the Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Program Act (CRTA) in 2014.

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Illinois News Joint creates Endowment to support SIUC students

Illinois News Joint

The SIU Foundationan independent, nonprofit corporation that exists solely to serve the educational, service, and research missions of SIUCis a designated 501(c)(3) organization and has appropriate approval from the Internal Revenue Service to issue tax-deductible receipts for private gifts received.

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A Patient’s Guide to Medical Marijuana Edibles in Miami

LifeCannMD

” When Florida expanded its alternative medicine program, Elena’s specialist suggested exploring botanical options and connected her with Dr. Fandio-Sende. . “My medication schedule became overwhelming,” she recalls thoughtfully. “Each prescription seemed to cascade into another to manage various effects.”

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