New research reveals significant gaps between public perception and scientific evidence for medical cannabis benefits across most health conditions.

Howard County firefighters will be allowed to use medical cannabis while off-duty following an update to the county's Fire and Rescue Services Substance Policy, County Executive Calvin Ball said.

A recent review published in JAMA found that the evidence to support the use of cannabis and cannabinoids for most medical indications is insufficient. The authors state that only specific pharmaceutical-grade cannabinoid products approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have demonstrated clear clinical benefits.

Starting next month, Howard County’s first responders will be allowed to use medically prescribed cannabis off-duty, County Executive Calvin Ball announced Friday. The union that represents

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Howard County Executive Calvin Ball and the Howard County International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) Local 2000 announced a new agreement that allows the firefighters' union to use medical cannabis off-duty.

Alabama could have as many as 12 medical marijuana dispensaries open next year after the Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission voted to award licenses on Thursday. Birmingham is in line to have two dispensaries, while Mobile and Montgomery will have one each. None are planned for the city of Huntsville, although two are planned for the metro area.

The revised policy, effective Jan. 31, states that off-duty personnel can use medical cannabis, ending use at least 12 hours before reporting to work.

President Trump rescheduled marijuana to Schedule III on Thursday, marking national progress for Nebraska families like the Gillens, who advocate for medical cannabis access.