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What do doctors, nurses need to know about N.J.’s medical marijuana program, legalization?

MMP News AuthorSeptember 28, 2020

Despite being signed into law in July 2019, many of the improvements touted by Jake Honig’s Law, which expanded the state’s medical marijuana program, have yet to be implemented, frustrating physicians, healthcare professionals and attorneys operating in the healthcare space. With more than 86,000 patients signed up for the medical ... Read More

Cannabis Guide 2020: Get High, Get Shit Done

MMP News AuthorSeptember 28, 2020

Annashou / Getty Images More than ever, folks are adapting to the telecommuting life that I’ve enjoyed for the last few years. But while working from home is amazing for a lot of reasons, it’s also sometimes impossible to 1) actually work and 2) want to work when the nagging ... Read More

500 cannabis plants seized in Leamington bust

MMP News AuthorSeptember 28, 2020

WINDSOR, ONT. — Essex County OPP say they have seized about 500 cannabis plants and a quantity of processed cannabis in Leamington. Four Leamington residents have been charged. On Sept. 22, members of the OPP Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU), the Provincial Joint Forces Cannabis Enforcement Team (PJFCET) and the ... Read More

Tilray Reports Positive Results for Medical Marijuana in Chemotherapy Patients

MMP News AuthorSeptember 28, 2020

New research indicates that marijuana could alleviate some of the worst effects experienced by cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy. Tilray (NASDAQ:TLRY) announced Monday that a clinical trial in Australia has demonstrated positive results in reducing the nausea and vomiting common to people enduring such treatments for their illness. The phase 2 ... Read More

Cannabis Guide 2020: Federal Pot Prohibition Contributes to Workplace Risks

MMP News AuthorSeptember 28, 2020

FatCamera / Getty Images The University of Washington has led a special initiative to investigate workplace risks associated with the cannabis industry, and they’ve found a particularly chaotic landscape when it comes to worker protections. Because the federal government still hasn’t legalized pot, there’s no national guidance on protecting the ... Read More

Ottawa County just got its first recreational marijuana store

MMP News AuthorSeptember 28, 2020

click to enlarge Courtesy of Canna Communication Recreational marijuana sales have started at Exit 9 Provisionary in Nunica, outside of Grand Haven, bringing adult-use cannabis to Ottawa County. The store celebrated ... Read More