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Madeline Colli is the Associate Editor for Cannabis Patient Care and Cannabis Science and Technology magazines at MJH Life Sciences.

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California (CA) Governor Gavin Newsom (D), recently signed a medical cannabis bill, also known as “Ryan’s Law,” into law. Entitled from this new legislation, hospitals are now required to permit medical cannabis use by severely ill patients, if they opt to do so.

California Governor Gavin Newsom Signs Bill Allowing Medical Cannabis Use in Hospitals for Severely Ill Patients

Medical cannabis is gaining popularity as a treatment alternative for a variety of health issues. The stigma attached to cannabis is still present, but as more research is done, people can see the positives associated with the medicinal plant. Here, Joseph Mazza Jr., Founder and CEO of Compassionate Clinics of America (CCOA), discusses the organization's role in patient affairs, cannabis education, and advocacy work for the industry.

Compassionate Clinics of America Helps Educate Medical Cannabis Patients

Two medical cannabis patients—Vanessa Jones and Deborah McCauley—share their stories about choosing cannabis for epilepsy treatment.

Two Stories Of Lives Lived By Keeping Epilepsy At Bay: Cannabis Was The Key Discovery That Freed These Patients From The Pain And Suffering Of An Ancient Incurable Disease

Pepper Hernandez, a doctor of naturopathic medicine, board-certified holistic health practitioner, PhD in transpersonal psychology, and the CEO and founder of the Cannabis Holistic Institute, shares her experiences as a medical cannabis patient turned educator.

Holistic Health Alternatives Offer Patients Other Treatment Plans

Here, Otha Smith discusses the Tetragram app, which allows users to track cannabis products enabling them to find the best products that suit their needs.

New App Shines Light on Product Guidance for Users

As successful owners of the medical cannabis dispensary Greenhouse Wellness, Gina Dubbé and OBGYN Dr. Leslie Apgar share their history and future plans.

Two Suburban Moms Take on the Medical Cannabis Industry

Brendan McKernan and his father Richard found their way to medical cannabis almost as a last resort, but the plant became a turning point in their lives and careers that led to them down a road to help others.

Cannabis as the Go-To Therapeutic: One Family’s Personal Journey of Discovery

Meg is the Group Editorial Director for Cannabis Patient Care and Cannabis Science and Technology magazines at MJH Life Sciences.

In this interview, learn about Nicole DiMonda’s incredible story and Jaime Brambila’s research efforts to document her case and help the lives of other cancer patients.

Medical Cannabis as an Adjunct Therapy to Cancer Treatment: One Patient’s Journey from Diagnosis to Remission

Stephen Mandile—veteran, cannabis patient, and advocate—shares his personal experience with medical cannabis and how it has given him a new mission to help other veterans gain access to this plant.

Gateway to Wellness: One Veteran’s Story of Healing Through Medical Cannabis

Aryn Sieber, the founder and CEO of CBD Essentials and Cannaisseur Brands as well as the founder of CannaCauses Foundation, discusses his experiences as a 9/11 first responder, his battle with stage IV cancer, and how cannabis impacted his life.