CED Cannabis Science Digest: CBD and Macrophage Inflammation, Texas Compassionate Use Access
CBD macrophage inflammation: A controlled human cell-culture study found CBD selectively reduced part of the inflammatory response in lipid-stressed macrophages, and a separate policy analysis argues Texas should add dialysis patients as a qualifying…
Kentucky Medical Cannabis Executive Order Faces GOP Prosecution Threats
Republican leaders in Kentucky are threatening to prosecute state agencies that implement the governor's medical cannabis executive order. This Kentucky medical cannabis prosecution threat creates significant uncertainty for patients and healthcare…
Tennessee lawmakers split as DOJ shift reignites push for medical marijuana rules
Tennessee medical marijuana legislation updates continue to evolve, creating uncertainty for patients seeking evidence-based cannabis treatments. Current state restrictions limit access to comprehensive medical cannabis therapy despite growing clinical…
Death of Medical Cannabis Patient Highlights Ongoing Stigma in Organ Transplant Programmes
Medical cannabis organ transplant discrimination policies continue to deny life-saving care based on outdated stigma rather than clinical evidence. Transplant centers must reconcile legitimate medical cannabis therapy with evidence-based transplant…
Arkansas Study Links Medical Marijuana to Reduced Antiemetic Overuse in Cancer
A recent Arkansas study found that medical marijuana chemotherapy nausea cardholders were less likely to experience antiemetic overuse during cancer treatment. The study analyzed over 20,000 cancer patients and showed a 24% reduction in excessive…
Cannabis legalization and law enforcement drug seizures: a state-level analysis of cannabis policy effects on cannabis seizures in the United States, 2010-2023.
A comprehensive 13-year analysis reveals that cannabis legalization reduces drug seizures significantly, with recreational programs showing greater impact than medical-only policies. This research demonstrates how cannabis legalization reduces drug…
Young Moroccans’ Views on Cannabis Laws: Who Supports Medical Use—and Who Doesn’t
The Moroccan youth cannabis attitudes survey reveals significant differences in support for medical cannabis use based on sex, tobacco use, and depression status. Females were more opposed to medical cannabis legislation, while tobacco smokers and…
Australia’s Medical Cannabis Regulation at Eight Years: Rapid Growth, Persistent Gaps
Australian medical cannabis regulation has seen rapid growth from 2016 to 2024, with prescriptions rising dramatically. Despite this, persistent gaps remain in cost, access, and prescriber education. This review highlights key challenges and lessons from…
Welsh Liberal Democrats Pass Motion Protecting Medical Cannabis Patients
The Welsh Liberal Democrats have passed a motion focused on medical cannabis patient access UK. This political advocacy reflects growing recognition of barriers impacting clinical care. The motion aims to protect patients and influence prescribing…
Pennsylvania House Passes Budget Plan Including Cannabis Revenue Projections
The Pennsylvania cannabis budget plan includes projected marijuana revenue despite legalization not yet in place. This budget plan signals strong legislative confidence in future cannabis legalization. Clinicians should prepare for changes affecting…