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
Rian Sands
Thu, 07/19/2018 - 10:07
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.
Officials worry that a glut of marijuana will feed the black market.
Jul 13, 2018
Local activist and medical grower Tom Lauerman participated in the study, which found ergonomic problems in hand-trimming practices.
Jun 2, 2017
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