Tag: medical marijuana
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Medical marijuana patients face unavailable medication, long lines at treatment centers during COVID crisis
There are 73,000 patients in New Jersey’s medicinal cannabis program, which represents only a small fraction of the number of people in New Jersey who could benefit from medical marijuana, according to Anne Davis, the former executive director of the New Jersey chapter of the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws, and part…
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East Brunswick oncologist discusses rationale for prescribing medical marijuana
EAST BRUNSWICK–Seeking to educate residents about the usage of cannabis for medical reasons, Dr. James Salwitz recently held a “Medical Marijuana: Benefits, Use and the Law” forum. Salwitz is an oncologist and hematologist at Regional Cancer Care Associates’ (RCCA) Central Jersey division. He sees patients at RCCA’s offices in East Brunswick and Somerset. “As…
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Freehold Borough council takes first step toward medical marijuana dispensary
FREEHOLD – Municipal officials in Freehold Borough have advanced the possibility of allowing a medical marijuana treatment center to operate in town following a business operator’s proposal to establish such a facility on Throckmorton Street. During a special meeting on Aug. 19, members of the Borough Council passed a resolution supporting the expansion of the…
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Eatontown council hears proposals for medical marijuana operations
As medical marijuana is already being dispensed at a business in Eatontown, multiple entities are seeking municipal support to start their own operations in the borough in accordance with state guidelines. Earlier this month, a satellite location of Garden State Dispensary opened at 59 Route 35. There, patients who are enrolled in New Jersey’s medical…
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Gov. Murphy signs medical marijuana law named for Howell youngster
For years to come, when residents of New Jersey dealing with crippling pain are able to purchase and use medical marijuana, they will be able to thank Jake Honig for helping to make that access possible. Jake, 7, of Howell, died on Jan. 21, 2018 after a five-year battle with cancer. He is survived by…
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Medical marijuana advocates attempt to sway Middletown officials with song
Proponents of medical marijuana sought to advance their cause with a musical performance during a recent appearance at a Middletown Township Committee meeting. During the public comment portion of a workshop meeting on June 3, several members of the public advocated for the legalization and use of medicinal cannabis to treat patients with certain ailments…
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Medical marijuana law named for Howell youngster approved by Senate
A bill that is named for Jake Honig, a Howell youngster who was able to use cannabis oil to ease his pain as he battled a disease that eventually claimed his life, passed the state Senate by a vote of 33-4 on May 30 and awaits a final vote in the state Assembly before it…
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Department of Health announces medical marijuana rule changes
The New Jersey Department of Health has announced amended medical marijuana rules that establish standards by which the department implements the Compassionate Use Medical Marijuana Act. The rule changes follow the department’s recommended regulatory actions in response to Gov. Phil Murphy’s Executive Order No. 6, which charged the department with reviewing all aspects of the…
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Monmouth County shut out as location for medical marijuana dispensary
State officials have denied applications from several entities that were seeking to open and operate an alternative treatment center (ATC) in Eatontown. In New Jersey, an ATC is a location where medical marijuana is sold to individuals who have certain medical conditions and have been prescribed that course of treatment. Instead, in this latest round,…
