Advocates of Medical Marijuana Face Another Hurdle: Insurance Coverage

Advocates Of Medical Marijuana Face Another Hurdle: Insurance Coverage

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Proponents of medical marijuana argue that research shows marijuana to be effective or show promise in treating a variety of medical problems, from cancer pain and nausea to spasticity caused by multiple sclerosis. They point to the drug Marinol, which …
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15 meningitis lawsuits filed in N.J. over tainted steroids

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The lawsuits in Superior Court in Cumberland County name New England Compounding Center in Massachusetts, as well as the doctors and health care facilities that provided the injections to treat chronic pain. … pharmacy, which is generally considered …
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Massachusetts medical marijuana law scrutinized

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Lawmakers "now have the obligation and the responsibility to implement restrictions for law enforcement and the medical field and make sure [marijuana] does not go to people who will put the drugs in the wrong hands," he said. The Pittsfield Police …
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