Marijuana
Information for physicians and
patients on the clinical aspects of the Massachusetts medical marijuana law, as
well as information on substance abuse and related issues.
Latest News & Resources
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Medical Marijuana CME
July 9, 2013
Recently
promulgated regulations in Massachusetts require that starting Jan. 1, 2014,
physicians who certify patients for medical marijuana must first complete two
hours of Continuing Medical Education credits.
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Medical Marijuana: Certifying Physicians Must Study Regulations, Science of Treatment
June 24, 2013
From "Vital Signs," Summer 2013: The Massachusetts Public Health Council approved final medical marijuana regulations in May; however, it’s unclear how the program will unfold in the Commonwealth.
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Medical Marijuana and Workplace Law
June 24, 2013
From "Vital Signs," Summer 2013: The Massachusetts Act for the Humanitarian Medical Use of Marijuana (Medical Marijuana Law), became effective on January 1, 2013. Regulations issued by the Massachusetts DPH, effective on May 24, 2013, have helped to clarify procedures with respect to the...
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Overview of Physician Sections of Medical Marijuana Regulations
June 20, 2013
This document reviews patient eligibility, physician requirements, and patients' rights and responsibilities after receiving a certification from a physician.
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Massachusetts Medical Marijuana Law: Considerations for Physicians
June 20, 2013
An MMS commentary on the implications for physicians of the new Massachusetts medical marijuana law and its regulations.
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