Do you ever stop for a moment and think, “How did we get here?” How did we get back to wading through rivers of laws and regulations to prove AGAIN that marijuana is medicine? Marijuana has been used for medicinal purposes since around 2737 BCE in ancient China, the first recorded use in China, when […]
2026 Medical Marijuana Research: Medical marijuana research continues to expand, and several important studies published in 2026 provide encouraging evidence for patients living with chronic pain, fibromyalgia, inflammatory arthritis, sleep problems, and other difficult-to-treat symptoms. The research also makes one thing increasingly clear: medical cannabis is not a single treatment. THC, CBD, balanced THC/CBD preparations […]
Cannabis edibles and kids. Cannabis edibles can offer adults a convenient alternative to smoking or vaping, but they present a unique safety concern in homes where children live or visit. THC gummies, chocolates, cookies, brownies, and cannabis-infused beverages can look remarkably similar to ordinary foods and candy. A young child may have no way of […]
Act 305 of the 2026 Louisiana Legislature, formerly House Bill 568, significantly increased the criminal penalties associated with marijuana possession and use on or near school property. The law took effect August 1, 2026, after being signed by Gov. Jeff Landry.
Louisiana Ranks Third in U.S. for Marijuana Possession Arrests as New FBI Data Shows Cannabis Enforcement Remains High
A growing body of research is examining whether cannabinoids, particularly combinations of cannabidiol (CBD) and tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), might help manage some of the symptoms associated with dementia.
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Learn how Louisiana medical marijuana doctors and patients can prepare for federal marijuana rescheduling and what patients should do to stay informed about changing recommendations, documentation, and dispensary requirements.
As of early July 2026, state-licensed medical marijuana and FDA-approved marijuana products have been moved from Schedule I to Schedule III federally under a DOJ/DEA order that took effect April 28, 2026. This is a major change, but it does not legalize marijuana nationwide, allow recreational sales federally, or automatically solve banking, interstate-commerce, workplace, or […]
Marijuana affects people differently at different stages of life. For some adults, medical marijuana may be part of a carefully supervised care plan for qualifying health conditions. But for teenagers and young adults, marijuana can carry meaningful risks because the brain is still developing. At the same time, many older adults are concerned about memory […]
