Advocates Applaud Ongoing Action by Department of Health to Improving New York’s Medical Marijuana Program NEW YORK—Today, the New York State Department of Health announced that they will expand New York’s beleaguered medical marijuana program by adding chronic pain as a qualifying condition under New York’s Compassionate Care Law. This decision by the Department of […]
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New York City Pot Arrests Down, But Full Legalization Is Needed
Despite the disdain of the New York City Police Department over Mayor BilldeBlasio’sdecision to finally pull the city into compliance with state law by decriminalizing small-time marijuana possession, the outcome of this minor policy adjustment has… Read article here: High Times
New York Will Consider Major Upgrades to Medical Marijuana Program
New York's medical marijuanaprogram—AKA theCompassionate Care Act—which was feebly launched at the beginning of the year, not only comes with a chastity belt full of provisions that cater to only the half-dead, but the tight regulations wrapped… Read article here: High Times
New York Health Officials Deny Additional Qualified Conditions for Failing Medical Marijuana Program
New York recently launched its ultra-restrictive medical marijuana program for patients suffering from “severe, debilitating, or life-threatening” conditions, but so far there are no signs that state officials are eager to expand the program to service a wider… Read article here: High Times
New York Dips Its Toe into the National Flood Waters of Medical Cannabis
The first medical marijuana dispensary in NYC opened January 7, 2016 in Union Square, but patients will not be obtaining marijuana in the traditional sense. Read article here: High Times
New York to Launch Medical Marijuana Program Tomorrow
Advocates: Program Is Only a Success If and When Patients Can Access Medicine Significant Concerns About the Program – Including Low Physician Enrollment – Remain New York City – Yesterday, the New York State Department of Health (DOH) announced that New York’s medical marijuana program will officially open tomorrow on Thursday, January 7th. While the […]
New York: Desperately Seeking Medical Marijuana Doctors
In a matter of weeks, the state of New York will officially launch its medical marijuana program. However, the word on the street is althoughstate officials claimthe “program remains on track for full implementation” by January 2016, only a slight … Read article here: High Times
New York Advocates for Medical Marijuana Launch Billboard Campaign Around State to Help Veterans and Others Suffering from PTSD
Billboards to Run In Syracuse, Rochester, Albany and Other Media Markets Across the State On the Eve of Veterans Day, Patient Advocates Ask Cuomo Administration to Grant Veterans Suffering from PTSD Access to Medical Marijuana New York — Today, on the eve of Veterans Day, Compassionate Care NY and the Drug Policy Alliance launched a […]
New York State Department of Health Launches Required Doctor Training for Medical Marijuana Program
Less Than Three Months Before the State’s Medical Marijuana Program is Supposed to Become Operational, Advocates Urge State to Move Quickly to Enroll Doctors and Patients Advocates: No Delays or Excuses, Patients Need Medicine Now New York – Less than three months before New York’s medical marijuana program is supposed to become fully operational in […]
HIGH TIMES Visits New York Comic Con 2015
Last weekend, HIGH TIMES visited New York Comic Con at the Javits Center to check out the latest and greatest in comics, toys, movies, television, video games and more! Read article here: High Times