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Missouri says it’s investigating 600 fraudulent medical marijuana patient certifications

The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services said Friday it issued about 600 medical marijuana licenses to patients who submitted an “unauthorized physician signature” on their patient applications. Lisa Cox, spokeswoman for the health department, said patients submitted the…

Lawmakers In Illinois Embrace Medical Marijuana As An Opioid Alternative

A painkiller prescription could become a ticket for medical marijuana in Illinois. Lawmakers there passed a bill making anyone with a prescription for opioids eligible for its medical cannabis program. With this move, Illinois joins a growing number of states…

Medical Marijuana Bill In Oklahoma Would Be First Of Its Kind

Oklahoma will become a groundbreaking pioneer if voters approve state-sanctioned medical marijuana June 26. It would become the first state to initiate a medical marijuana program without listing specific ailments for which doctors could authorize marijuana for their patients. The…

Ohio Adds Over 50 New Doctors To Medical Marijuana Program

The crop of doctors who can recommend weed for medical marijuana patients in Ohio keeps growing. The State Medical Board of Ohio this month awarded certificates to recommend medical marijuana to 53 physicians across the state, including nine from Cincinnati.…