Valley doctor says why he registered to certify medical marijuana  Staunton News Leader

FISHERSVILLE — Dr. Patrick Baroco is a hospice and palliative care specialist in the Shenandoah Valley. As medical director for Hospice of the Shenandoah, …

Why this Valley doctor registered to certify marijuana  Staunton News Leader

“If we have something available that may lessen the doses of opioids required, that’s a huge win.”

BREAKING: Gov. Ivey signs CARE Act into law  CBS42.com

Governor Kay Ivey has signed a bill creating a commission to study medical marijuana. The CARE Act commission will look into the future of medical marijuana …

The Misplaced Optimism in Legal Pot  The Atlantic

A new study throws cold water on hopes that more liberal cannabis policies could stem the opioid epidemic.

Study: Veterans Often Substitute Medical Cannabis for Alcohol…  NORML Blog

Military veterans who participate in a state’s medical marijuana access program frequently report substituting cannabis for alcohol and other controlled …

Chronic Pain, PTSD Among Top Reasons Behind Medical Marijuana Use In PA  WSKG.org

TRANSFORMING HEALTH — Half of all medical marijuana permits issued in Pennsylvania are for severe or chronic pain. That’s one finding from data obtained …

Gov. Ivey signs CARE Act into law  CBS42.com

Governor Kay Ivey has signed a bill creating a commission to study medical marijuana. The CARE Act commission will look into the future of medical marijuana …

Cannabidiol may help dogs’ epilepsy, study shows | Home and Garden | qctimes.com  Quad City Times

The only study on cannabidiol (CBD oil) as a treatment for epilepsy in dogs was recently published in the Journal of American Veterinarian Medicine.

The FDA Hearing on CBD Is Really Much Ado About Nothing  Yahoo Finance

No matter what the FDA decides with regard to cannabidiol as a food or beverage additive, it’ll have little bearing on consumers or investors.

Eating Weed: Safety, Benefits, and Side Effects  Healthline

Marijuana can be used in many ways, but you may wonder whether it can safely be ingested. This article explains whether eating weed is safe and discusses …