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SPRINGFIELD — The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has added two new conditions to the list of debilitating medical issues that qualify Illinois residents for the state’s Medical Cannabis Patient Program

The Illinois Department of Public Health announced Tuesday that two new conditions have been added to the list of debilitating medical issues that can qualify an Illinois resident for the state’s Medical Cannabis Patient Program

SPRINGFIELD, Ill., (KBSI) — Two additional medical conditions are now eligible for treatment through Illinois’ Medical Cannabis Patient Program

Ill. (Heartland News) – Two new conditions have been added to the list of medical issues that qualify Illinois residents for the state’s Medical Cannabis Patient Program, health officials announced Tuesday

Researchers at the University of Cambridge have found that cannabis, cocaine, and amphetamines are associated with a significantly greater risk of stroke, including among younger people. The findings come from an analysis that drew on data involving more than 100 million people

Cannabis use disorder is becoming more common among adults in the U.S., with researchers finding increases among both men and women as marijuana use has expanded nationwide, according to a new study

If you carry a genetic or neurobiological vulnerability to psychosis, using cannabis may increase the likelihood that psychosis will emerge, particularly during adolescence and young adulthood. Cannabis-induced psychosis is not always temporary. Numerous studies have shown that many affected individuals develop schizophrenia-spectrum disorders

Dana Perino reports on a class-action lawsuit filed against three Chicago-based cannabis companies for allegedly marketing products under false wellness claims

Nearly four million adults in the United States live under community supervision, either on probation or parole. That is nearly double the combined population of people held in jails and prisons nationwide. These individuals must navigate a web of requirements: regular check-ins with probation officers, court monitoring, and compliance with release conditions that, while often…

I’ve heard countless times that “Cannabis doesn’t really get me high anymore. I just use it to feel normal.” For years, I thought the answer was straightforward: tolerance to the drug. That’s also true—but it is an incomplete answer