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Chronic Pain is Top Reason Patients Use Medical Marijuana

The stigma surrounding marijuana use appears to be slowly fading in the U.S. New research from the University of Michigan, published in the February issue of Health Affairs, provides insight into the use of medical marijuana. According to the research, …

DEA Denies Marijuana Petition, Restrictions on Use Remain

Denying a petition to loosen marijuana restrictions, U.S. officials said regulations on the drug’s use will remain in place, although more of it may be available for research into potential medical therapies. The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration will maintain marijuana’s …