Dispensary operators say the move from Thomaston will provide more privacy and better meet patient demand.
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States with medical marijuana say painkiller prescriptions are 6 percent lower
Health care spending also drops by $165 million in these states.
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Posted inBusiness, Local & State, Maine Cannabis Report
Augusta medical marijuana trade show still on, group says after page is hacked
Home Grown Maine is expected to feature 130 exhibitors at the Augusta Civic Center.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Cannabis Report, News
Saco gives preliminary approval to moratorium on medical marijuana facilities
The City Council is scheduled to vote June 6 on a measure that would give officials time to determine where such businesses should be allowed.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Cannabis Report, News
Advocates ask Maine regulators to consider marijuana to treat opioid addiction
A group makes the case that cannabis therapy can help patients withdrawing from opioids, but opponents raise concerns about a lack of research.
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Advocates push to let patients use marijuana to treat opiate addiction
On Tuesday, Maine will be the first state to formally consider the idea, even though the federal government still classifies marijuana as an illicit drug.
Posted inHealth, Local & State, Maine Cannabis Report, News
In the midst of the opioid epidemic, patients ditching pharmaceuticals for medical marijuana
While there’s little research on whether cannabis effectively relieves pain, many in Maine embrace the drug and advocates say it’s a legitimate part of the solution.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Cannabis doesn’t belong on DEA’s ‘most dangerous’ list
By paving the way for studies of marijuana’s medical safety and efficacy, reclassification could benefit Maine patients and doctors.
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More Maine doctors certifying medical marijuana patients
New numbers from state officials shows more than 300 medical providers are giving patients the OK to use marijuana.
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Biddeford puts hold on new marijuana facilities
The six-month moratorium is aimed at giving the city time to study how it can regulate commercial growing facilities.