Medical marijuana

Illinois Senate Committee OKs Medical Marijuana

The Senate Executive Committee voted 10-5 Wednesday to send the measure to the full Senate.

2013/05/08

Illinois House Approves Use of Medical Marijuana

Lawmakers voted 61-57 Wednesday to allow physicians to prescribe marijuana to patients with specific terminal illnesses.

2013/04/17

Illinois Doctors Ask for Medical Marijuana Legalization

Nearly 250 physicians are calling on Illinois lawmakers to legalize the use of marijuana for patients with serious illnesses.

2013/04/16

Illinois House Committee Approves Use of Medical Marijuana

The measure would allow patients over the age of 18 who have been diagnosed with specific terminal illnesses or debilitating medical conditions to obtain marijuana.

2013/03/06

Illinois Medical Marijuana Bill Remains In Limbo

State Rep. Lou Lang (D-Skokie) thought he had enough votes to pass the three-year pilot program legalizing medical marijuana this week.

2012/11/30

Lawmaker Will Wait On Medical Marijuana Vote In Illinois

Lang believes marijuana should be available in limited amounts for people with specific illnesses who get pain relief from the drug.

2012/11/28

Illinois Medical Marijuana Bill Gets Another Look

Bill sponsor Rep. Lou Lang wants the House to vote on the bill Wednesday.

2012/11/27

Marijuana Use by Teens on the Rise

A new survey finds nearly 1 in 10 teens lights up at least 20 or more times a month.

2012/05/03

A Sativex patient takes his medicine. (credit: GW Pharmaceuticals)

Marijuana Mouth Spray Sativex May Hit Shelves By 2013

A British drug manufacturer is hoping for a big score from consumers and a green light from the FDA for its medical marijuana mouth spray in 2013.

2012/01/26

Missouri Voters Could Legalize Pot

Proposed ballot measure submitted to state

2011/07/07

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