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State Funding Will Target Lingering Trauma Of Oregon Cannabis Farm Workers

Part of a $6 million Oregon state grant is being rolled out to help treat mental health issues among cannabis farm workers stemming from poor working conditions.

Aug 11, 2022

Surgeon General’s Marijuana Warning Omits Crucial Context

Nov 17, 2019

Vaping Illnesses Prompt Cannabis Legalization Concerns

Oct 30, 2019

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SHUTTERSTOCK

Middle-Aged Person Dies In Oregon After Vaping Cannabis Product

Sep 3, 2019

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SENIORS RIDE A BUS TO BUY CANNABIS./STEPHANIE O'NEILL/KAISER HEALTH NEWS

Seniors In Pain Hop Aboard The Canna-Bus

People over 50, and especially those 65 and older, are the fastest growing group of cannabis users. They find it helpful in easing pain.

Sep 18, 2018

Opinion: Oregon Needs to Care about Sick, Disabled Cannabis Patients

The Oregon Medical Marijuana Program (OMMP) has benefitted thousands of patients, but a recent report clearly demonstrates that too little emphasis has been placed on the well being of patients and they are unnecessarily suffering.

Jul 19, 2018

Cannabis Harvest Restrictions Aim to Starve Oregon's Black Market

Officials worry that a glut of marijuana will feed the black market.

Jul 13, 2018

Study on Cannabis Harvest Identifies Health Hazards for Outdoor Farm Workers

Local activist and medical grower Tom Lauerman participated in the study, which found ergonomic problems in hand-trimming practices.

Jun 2, 2017

Cannabis Task Force Looks at Ways to Expand Research

The cannabis plant is among the most researched substances with 22,000 published studies, but ethical, political, legal and practical barriers leave much of that research wanting. Now a newly convened task force of people from the educational, judicial, industry and scientific sectors have begun looking at ways to structure and fund research and possibly locate a cannabis growing site for research.

Dec 16, 2015