Surgeon General’s Marijuana Warning Omits Crucial Context
Speaking about a recent federal advisory on marijuana, Dr.
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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.
Shirley Avedon, 90, had never been a cannabis user. But carpal tunnel syndrome that sends shooting pains into both of her hands and an aversion to conventional steroid and surgical treatments is prompting her to consider some new options.
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.
Study: Oregon college students use more marijuana after legalization
Usage increased more in Oregon than nationwide, and included students younger than 21, the legal age for use.
College students at two large public universities in Oregon are reporting more use of marijuana following the drug’s legalizati
Cannabis Harvest Restrictions Aim to Starve Oregon's Black Market
Officials worry that a glut of marijuana will feed the black market.
The Oregon Liquor Control Commission will soon announce new cannabis harvest regulations.
Experts Divided on Unintended Consequences of Legal Marijuana
One panelist at Thursday’s Oregon Health Forum breakfast expressed deep alarm about addiction and cannabis use, while two others brought more nuanced views and called for better research, noting that legalization of pot is boosting communication with doctors and may provide help for some opioid addicts.
Marijuana legalization is creating a raft of opportunities and challenges for healthcare providers, panelists said Thursday morning at an Oregon Health Forum discussion of the consequences of legal cannabis use.
Recreational Marijuana Boom Leaves Vulnerable Patients Behind
New regulations and procedures in cannabis licensing have slowed patient access to medical marijuana. Meanwhile, profits are prompting medical growers to switch to recreational sales.
Without cannabis oil to treat her rare brain disease, Janice Patten has lost the ability to walk, one of her arms is paralyzed and she can’t see out of one eye.
Oregon Has Collected More Than $40 Million In Marijuana Taxes
As of the end of September, Oregon has collected more than $40 million in taxes on recreational marijuana, according to the latest figures from the state Department of Revenue.
Pot retailers began collecting a 25 percent tax on recreational marijuana sales starting in January.
Marijuana measures go before metro voters
Local pot tax, retail sales ban appear on many Nov. 8 ballots
Although legalizing marijuana is not on Oregon’s statewide ballot for the first time in four election cycles, many metro area voters will decide the fate of 29 marijuana-related measures in the Nov. 8 general election.
State rolls in more pot tax revenue than expected
The revenue department collects $6.84 million in January, February
Oregon’s Department of Revenue unwittingly marked unofficial “Weed Day” April 20 by announcing another better-than-predicted return in recreational marijuana revenue.
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