Documents
FY 2012 Annual Report Statistics- MMMP
This is the Fiscal Year 2012 Annual Statistics Report Issued by the Department of Community Health about the Michigan Medical Marihuana Program.
FY 2011 Annual Report Statistics- MMMP
This is the Fiscal Year 2011 Annual Statistics Report Issued by the Department of Community Health about the Michigan Medical Marihuana Program.
Position Papers
Cannabis Patients United Position on Bona Fide Physician Patient Relationship
Introduction: A central part of the Michigan Medical Marihuana Act (MMMA) requires that for an individual to qualify as a “patient” … [Read More...]
Medical
Should a 7-Year-Old Use Medical Marijuana?
One of Oregon's youngest medical marijuana patients, who suffers from leukemia, stirs controversy. November 30, … [Read More...]
Compound in cannabis may help treat epilepsy, researchers say
British researchers have determined that a little-studied chemical in the cannabis plant could lead to effective treatments for epilepsy, with few to … [Read More...]
Is medical marijuana an effective treatment for depression, bipolar disorders, anxiety, and similar mood disorders?
General Reference (not clearly pro or con) Daniel K. Hall-Flavin, MD, a consultant in the Department of Pyschiatry and … [Read More...]
News
Is Marijuana Booming Among Boomers?
Like many of her peers, Zoe Helene, 48, smoked marijuana in her early 20s but gave it up as her career in the digital world took off in the 1990s. Today the multidisciplinary artist and environmental activist lives in Amherst, Mass., and is building a global network of trailblazers called Cosmic … [Read More...]
Illinois Senate Approves Medical Marijuana Bill
The Senate today approved legislation that would allow doctors to prescribe medical marijuana to patients with serious illnesses, sending the measure to Gov. Pat Quinn. The issue pitted supporters arguing for compassion for those suffering from pain they say only cannabis can ease against opponents … [Read More...]
Americas Coalition Suggests Marijuana Laws Be Relaxed
MEXICO CITY — A comprehensive report on drug policy in the Americas released Friday by a consortium of nations suggests that the legalization of marijuana, but not other illicit drugs, be considered among a range of ideas to reassess how the drug war is carried out. The report, released by … [Read More...]
Marijuana decriminalization in Michigan? Democratic House Leader just says no
LANSING, MI -- Michigan House Democratic Leader Tim Greimel does not support a marijuana decriminalization bill introduced last month by a member of his own caucus, another indication that the legislation is likely to face an uphill battle in the legislature. Greimel, emphasizing that he was … [Read More...]
Michigan Admits Major Error, Dissolves New Marijuana Conditions Panel
The agency that set up the Panel now dissolves it; reason is failure to comply with Michigan law. Is this why Clarkson retired? LANSING- It took them nearly four years to convene the Panel, and now they say they did it wrong. The Medical Marihuana Review Panel, whose formation was required in … [Read More...]
When Employment Law Meets Legalized Marijuana
Nationwide, there has been a growing movement to relax state laws prohibiting the possession and use of marijuana. In 1996, California became the first state to legalize the use of marijuana for medicinal purposes. As of 2013, 18 states plus the District of Columbia have enacted similar laws. … [Read More...]
Feds raid Grow Green
Federal drug agents raided a Brighton Township business Tuesday because they believe it’s a marijuana dispensary, the business owner said. But the business owner says it’s not so. Jeff Mote, owner of Grow Green MI at 5079 Canterbury Road, said Drug Enforcement Administration agents and … [Read More...]
Grand Rapids decriminalization of marijuana stands – Kent County prosecutor loses
GRAND RAPIDS, MI -- A Kent County judge today ruled that a voter-approved amendment to decriminalize marijuana is valid. At the same time, Judge Paul Sullivan dismissed Kent County Prosecutor William Forsyth's effort to nullify the charter amendment. Sullivan on Monday, May 6, ruled that … [Read More...]
