Green Mountain at 25% of its Cannabis Crowdfunding Target

Green Mountain’s experienced team and strong partnerships are focused on cost effective and efficient production of medical cannabis PENTICTON, APRIL 25, 2018  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Green Mountain Health Alliance reaches 25% of its equity crowdfunding target.PENTICTON, April 25, 2018 –  Green Mountain Health Alliance Ltd. (“Green Mountain” or the “Company”) the large-scale, low-cost, quality cannabis…

Association of Medical and Adult-Use Marijuana Laws With Opioid Prescribing for Medicaid Enrollees

Overprescribing of opioids is considered a major driving force behind the opioid epidemic in the United States. Marijuana is one of the potential nonopioid alternatives that can relieve pain at a relatively lower risk of addiction and virtually no risk of overdose.  Marijuana liberalization, including medical and adult-use marijuana laws, has made marijuana available to more Americans. The potential of marijuana liberalization to reduce the use and consequences of prescription opioids among Medicaid enrollees deserves consideration during the policy discussions about marijuana reform and the opioid epidemic.