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The article reports that several veterinarians are starting to initiate the administration of medical cannabis for pain management and appetite stimulation of animals. Topics mentioned include the effectiveness of nonintoxicating therapeutic compounds cannabidiol and tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the challenges of introducing cannabis in veterinary medicine, and some side effects of THC.

The article focuses on the growing trend of seniors choosing cannabis over pharmaceuticals for various medical issues. Topics include the author's 25-year experience as a primary care doctor prescribing cannabis, the benefits observed in a personal case of childhood leukemia, and the argument that cannabis is often a more effective and safer alternative to traditional pharmaceutical options for issues like anxiety, insomnia, and chronic pain in older populations.

The article focuses on the developments in the acceptance of marijuana and the medicinal uses of its derivative cannabidiol (CBD) in Japan. The government has intensified its effort against marijuana by increasing arrests and efforts to stop the influx of marijuana-friendly information. According to analysts, the annual demand for CBD supplement could reach 800 million dollars by 2024. About 20 Japanese farmers are licensed to produce the crop for ceremonial purposes in shrines.

The article reports that New York State awarded the first of licenses to grow and sell medical marijuana in the winning bidders rejoiced at the opportunity to control a lucrative market. Topics include New York were to legalize recreational cannabis, the medical marijuana companies will be well positioned to dominate the market in Illinois and Arizona; and New York's first recreational retail licenses will go to social equity candidates, including people affected by the war on drugs.

The article offers information on the use of cannabis in Los Angeles, California. Topics discussed include joining of California in the list of states where recreational marijuana was legal; increase in the sales of marijuana as per researchers; and sales of Cannabis for medical purposes and the restriction on advertising the Cannabis. It also mention about market of cannabis filled with female entrepreneurs.

The article reports on the plan of U.S. federal and state bank regulators to scrap a requirement that kept banks away from the hemp business. The regulators announced the plan as only a few banks are willing to lend to hemp producers. The hemp business has emerged after the legalization of marijuana for medical and recreational use.

Reports on Ann Arbor, Michigan lawyer, Stephen Postema's claim that the initiative decriminalizing marijuana for medical treatment is unenforceable and in conflict with state and federal laws.

Presents updates on actions taken by the United States Supreme Court as of June 29, 2004. Agreement of the Court to decide whether Congress has the authority to prohibit the medical use of marijuana in states where the voters or the legislature have approved the drug's use under a doctor's care; Acceptance of an appeal from Texas death-row inmate Thomas Miller-El; Acceptance of an appeal by the Central Intelligence Agency regarding financial support for espionage services rendered a foreign agent.

The article reports on the legalization of using marijuana for medical uses in Canada. Topics include Tweed Marijuana, one of the 20 companies licensed to grow medical marijuana at the former Hershey chocolate factory in Smith Falls, Ontario, the rules for allowing to grow and sell marijuana, and the other countries and U.S. states to legalize its use. It discusses the jobs to be created by Tweed in Smith Falls and the personal reason of Smith Falls Mayor Dennis Staples in supporting marijuana.

The article explores the growing popularity of cannabidiol (CBD), a cannabis derivative, in the U.S. due to its therapeutic properties. Proponents claim that CBD can treat ailments such as inflammation, pain, acne, anxiety, insomnia, depression, post-traumatic stress and cancer. Several celebrities have already promoted the benefits of using CBD, including pop singer Mandy Moore and country musician Willie Nelson.

The article reports on the challenges faced by companies in finding a place to house a medical marijuana dispensary. It describes the experience of MariMed Advisors, a company engaged in developing cannabis businesses, in searching for potential locations for the client's proposed dispensary in Annapolis, Maryland. Also mentioned are the strict requirements demanded by government officials, and the reason MariMed's client decided not to pursue its dispensary in the city.

The article inform United Nations commission voted to remove cannabis for medicinal purposes from a category of the world's dangerous drugs, involve a decision that could clear the way for an expansion of marijuana research and medical use.

The article highlights focuses on the rules of using medical marijuana while traveling along with focuses on the difference between government and federal government laws.

The article discusses how inventions related to Marijuana by marijuana start-ups has made Marijuana a drug of future with wide range of benefits. Topics discussed include legalization of medical use marijuana in some U.S. state such as California; include legalization of marijuana for recreational use by eight states and the district of Columbia; illegality of marijuana under federal law and the Justice Department of the U.S.

The article discusses how a warehouse has become home to a medical marijuana operation called Ermont. Legalized marijuana has generated a lucrative source of tax revenue. It has also been reported to turn the real estate market upside down. After being legalized, warehouses, factories, and self-storage facilities are being repurposed for the cultivation and procession of marijuana plants as well as marijuana products.

The article reports that the government of Colombia will start processing licenses for companies wanting to cultivate medical marijuana in the country. Topics discussed include previous efforts of the Colombian government to eradicate the illegal drug trade, economic opportunities seen by Colombian health minister Alejandro Gaviria on the medical marijuana trade, and the state of illegal drug trade in the country.

The article discusses an increase in the use of medical marijuana by elderly Americans. Topics include the benefits of marijuana over drugs such as morphine due to its less addictive nature and fewer side affects, scientific evidence supporting the effectiveness of marijuana in treating neuropathic pain, vomiting and nausea from chemotherapy, and brain diseases such as Alzheimer's and dementia, and concerns regarding the safety and accessibility of marijuana for elderly patients.

The article discusses marijuana use by pregnant women, noting research on the possible impact of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) on infant development. Topics include negative impacts of marijuana use on the academic performance of children with prenatal marijuana exposure, fetal brain changes as a result of regular prenatal marijuana use, and the notion of medical marijuana use by pregnant women.

The article discusses treating diseases in pets with medical marijuana, including cat owner Lisa Mastramico's treating her cat known as Little Kitty's arthritis with medicinal marijuana and the treating of dogs' ailments with medical pot.

The article discusses efforts by the Jamaican government to utilize medical marijuana as a wellness tourism and revenue strategy. It notes that Jamaica's low economic growth rate has prompted the government to support the farming of ganja plants for use as medical marijuana. It cites that Jamaica started to legalize the possession and use of medical marijuana in 2015.

The article offers miscellaneous information concerning auction record set by the artist Jeff Koons, restrictive abortion legislation and therapeutic cure with the help of cannabis plant.

The article offers information about the development of several cannabis dispensaries designed by several designers such as Brett Beldock and Megan Stone.

The article presents a study which examined thousands of cannabis-related emergency room visits and showed that edibles induced a disproportionate amount of pot-related medical crises in Denver, Colorado in 2019.

The author reflects on the benefits of cannabidiol (CBD), a component of cannabis and hem which is being promoted for use as treatment for conditions like cigarette addiction, Parkinson's disease, and insomnia.

The article reports on the legalization of marijuana for medical use in Thailand.

The article reports on the growing support for legalization and the use of medical cannabis in the U.S. due to its benefits to relieve pain and to help relaxation of patients.

The article reports on the states of Michigan, Missouri and Utah voters who chose to legalize the sale and use of marijuana for medical and for recreational use.

The article discusses the legalization of the recreational use of marijuana wherein the adults have the right to buy or carry 30 grams of dried cannabis in Canada.

The article discusses the marijuana, or pot, industry in Canada within the context of the legalization of marijuana in the country, including investment in the pot industry and the finances of the medical marijuana industry. An overview of the marijuana company Canopy Growth, including its public trading on the Toronto Stock Exchange, is provided.

The article reports the abolition of the death penalty in Malaysia due to the Muhammad Lukman Mohamad case about the selling of medicinal cannabis oil to cancer patients.

The article reports the legality of medical marijuana in Great Britain.

The article discusses the medical marijuana, or weed, industry's efforts to develop kosher medical marijuana, including the medical marijuana company Vireo Health of New York's receiving a kosher certification from the Jewish group the Orthodox Union. The role that rabbinical organizations play in the kosher certifications of medical marijuana is discussed.

The article discusses the clinical trial on the treatment of epileptic seizures with the drug Epidiolex, derived from medical marijuana and developed by GW Pharmaceuticals company.

The article focuses on the approval of New York for the use of medical marijuana by opening eight dispensaries state-wide serving a variety of concentrates, tinctures and other forms of the drug. It mentions that the drug and facilities will be operated by the pharmaceutical firm Columbia Care in Arizona and Washington, D.C. It also mentions that the certification of 51 patients for the process will require the approval of a physician.

The article discusses the delivery of medical marijuana, or cannabis, including the California start-up technology business HelloMD which has developed application software (app) for marijuana delivery. An overview of the legalization of marijuana in the U.S., including ballot measures on the legality of recreational use of marijuana, is provided.

The article provides information on the 2015 U.S. National Cannabis Summit, held in Denver, Colorado, which focused on the marijuana industry. Speakers at the conference included medical researcher Suzanne Sisley and combat veteran Robert O'Neill. Topics discussed at the conference included financial planning and business strategy, medical marijuana, the legalization of marijuana, and the industry's relationship with the banking industry.

The article reports on the reviews of the policy in Great Britain regarding medical use of marijuana due to the patient with epileptic seizure Billy Caldwell who fought life-threatening seizures after the confiscation of his cannabis-based epilepsy medicine at Heathrow Airport in London, England.

The article reports on the legislation passed by the Senate in Canada on June 19, 2018 regarding the legalization of recreational use of marijuana which was approved by the House of Commons.

The article offers information on the use of marijuana for medical purposes focusing the legalization of medical marijuana in twenty nine states in U.S. and how growing marijuana would be profitable for investors.

The article reports that New Jersey Governor Philip D. Murphy, in his inaugural address has stated that the full legalization of marijuana was a social justice issue. He has expanded access to the drug in New Jersey by signing an executive order which would ease the regulations on the use of marijuana in relation to medical purposes.

The article offers trading news briefs as of January 1, 2018 on topics including California has become the largest state in the U.S. to legalize recreational cannabis use, trading market will be closed for traders and the Federal Open Market Committee released the Committee meeting minutes.

The author reflects on the effectiveness of marijuana in treating his traumatic brain injury (TBI) and post-traumatic stress.

The article reports on the support of farmer Don Crawford on the proposal of Valley Agriceuticals to grow medical marijuana in the property adjacent to his farm in Wallkill, New York. Topics mentioned include the seeking of license to operate by Erik Holling, the owner of the company, the view of Daniel Depew, the town supervisor as open space preservation and would create jobs, and the discordant view of commercial developer Howard Mills on the issue.

The article discusses the Luck Pot pop-up dinner parties held in California, which are planned to allow marijuana use for individuals who have medical marijuana cards. Topics addressed include the responses of various guests who attended a dinner prepared by chef Robin Song in San Francisco, California, as well as the various marijuana strains and foods served at the event.

The article reports on the federal lawsuit filed by several defendants against the U.S. Justice Department in March 2015 over the provisions of state and federal law for medical marijuana. It notes the amendment to the 2015 appropriations bill where the Congress barred the Justice Department from spending money to prevent states from implementing laws for medical marijuana. The department insists that the amendment does not undercut its power to enforce federal drug law.

The article discusses competition for medical marijuana licenses in New York following the passage of the state's Compassionate Care Act in July of 2014. Topics addressed include the economic impact of the legalization of medical marijuana in New York, investors' increasing involvement in the marijuana industry, and marijuana magazine "High Times" plans' to launch a private equity fund.

The article focuses on the plan of Joel Stanley and his brothers to expand their medical marijuana business in the U.S. which would defy federal limit on the sale of marijuana products. Topics discussed include oil extract shipment to other states, legalization of marijuana in Colorado, and the availability of oil for epilepsy treatment. Also mentioned is the story of the Paige Figi's daughter Charlotte whose seizures stopped after a few doses of oil from the plant Hippie's Disappointment.

The article discusses the growing number of older women like Jeanine Moss who are cannabis entrepreneurs and who have started up businesses in the field of medical marijuana after experiencing for themselves its therapeutic effects.

The article focuses on lack of professional experience in handling medical marijuana among health department scientists and administrators, pharmaceutical companies, and members of New York's medical marijuana panel, as per Freedom of Information request by "The New York Times."

The author discusses the decision of Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to decentralize authority on legalization of medical marijuana in Canada and decision of U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions on oppose legalization of marijuana by centralizing the authority.