The Marijuana Doctor Blog
Ananda Pharma’s MRX‑1: A New Era for Clinical Cannabinoid Medicine
UK‑based Ananda Pharma is advancing MRX‑1 to treat endometriosis‑associated pain, signalling a shift toward regulated cannabinoid medicines backed by clinical trials.
Africa’s Cannabis Boom: Who Gets Left Out?
Legal cannabis in Africa is booming, but traditional rural growers face exclusion from a system dominated by capital, regulation, and global investors.
A New Kind of Relief: Cannabis-Based Drug Shows Promise for Chronic Back Pain
A cannabis-derived drug, DKJ127, eased chronic back pain in a large trial, offering hope as a safer alternative to opioids.
When Rules Undermine Reform: Nebraska Patients Push Back Against Medical Cannabis Limits
Despite voter approval, Nebraska’s draft medical cannabis rules could restrict access and contradict the 2024 ballot’s patient-first intentions.
Medicare CBD: A Senior Health Frame for the Cannabis Rescheduling Debate
Trump’s Medicare CBD pitch reframes the cannabis rescheduling debate in senior health and cost-savings terms
When Water Turns Against Weed: Inside a New Mexico Cannabis Lawsuit
A negligence claim over an acequia flood could reshape cannabis risk management
Releaf Bets Big on Tech-Led Cannabis Care in Europe
Releaf brings its UK tech-led medical cannabis model to Germany, aiming to expand patient access through AI triage, compliance, and doctor-led care.
How Big Pharma Is Positioning to Reshape the U.S. Cannabis Industry Post-Rescheduling
As cannabis moves toward Schedule III, Big Pharma prepares to reshape the industry. What it means for patients, access, and Arizona operators.
PFAS Risks in Cannabis and Hemp
PFAS contamination in cannabis and hemp presents serious health and legal risks. Here's what growers and regulators need to know to protect patients and consumers.
Texas Expands Medical Marijuana Program to Include Chronic Pain
Texas has expanded its medical marijuana law to include chronic pain, TBI, Crohn’s, and more—a major shift in patient access and cannabis policy.
Report: Medical Marijuana Shrinks as Adult-Use Expands
As adult-use cannabis spreads across the U.S., medical marijuana programs are in decline—posing serious implications for patients and providers.
Ohio Marijuana Card Data Breach Exposes 957K Patient Records
A misconfigured 323 GB database exposed nearly 1 million medical cannabis patient records—names, SSNs, IDs, and health data—in July 2025.
Rethinking the Dispensary: A Psychology-Backed Approach to Cannabis Retail
A psychology-based cannabis retail system is helping dispensaries reframe cannabis for clarity, confidence, and emotional wellness.
Flavoalkaloids—rare cannabis phenolics discovered in leaves
Discovery of flavoalkaloids in cannabis leaves reveals rare phenolics with antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and anticancer promise.