New Rwandan Law Allows Doctors to Prescribe Medical Cannabis

The country’s new law permits doctors to prescribe medical cannabis to patients who meet certain conditions. The Ministry of Health has stated that it will take at least one year before it can create procedures that allow doctors to legally prescribe cannabis to their patients. However, if that timeframe proves to be too ambitious, the …

‘Green Light’ – Two Mavericks Take Extreme Measures to Save Lives

In ‘Green Light,’ filmmakers Ned Donohoe and Nicholas Morely explore the ramifications of taking extreme measures to save lives. Two mavericks risk their freedom and their own safety to help patients with terminal illnesses and other life-threatening illnesses. They don’t do it for the fun of it, but because they are committed to helping others. …

Federal Data Shows That More Banks Are Welcoming Marijuana Businesses

New data released by the Treasury Department’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network shows that more banks are welcoming marijuana businesses. Since 2014, the number of institutions that welcome this sector of the economy has tripled. However, a small fraction of the country’s federally insured banks still does not serve the industry. It is likely that this …