Many U.S. states have embraced medical cannabis as a treatment for various ailments, yet women’s health issues remain largely overlooked as qualifying conditions by many MMJ programs.
While ailments such as cancer, epilepsy and chronic pain are commonly recognized in state MMJ laws, conditions that disproportionately affect women – such as endometriosis, severe menstrual pain and ovarian cysts – are often excluded.
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But in an industry that’s struggling to right itself, Women Grow CEO Chanda Macias believes focusing on women’s health issues is an opportunity for marijuana businesses to regain their footing.
“Our needs are not being met through cannabis-based medicine – it’s very alarming,” Macias said.
“We’re starting to see adult-use programs plateau and medical markets sink, but no one is tapping
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