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New Frontiers in the Law of Psychedelics

Cannabis Law Report

Patients would participate in therapy sessions to prepare for the use of psychedelics, after which the substances would be administered under the guidance and supervision of trained medical professionals. Right to Try laws permit patients with serious or life-threatening diseases to access drugs that do not yet have government approval.

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The Ketamine Clinic Craze: Legalities and Possibilities

Canna Law Blog

With respect to ketamine infusion therapy (which is the prime time attraction of ketamine clinics), the medical research based promise is for treatment of chronic neuropathic pain, chronic pain (instead of opioids), and various medication-resistant mental health disorders, including depression, bi-polar disorder, and PTSD (among others).

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The Criminalization of Legal Cannabis Consumption

Veriheal

Outdated practices and a patchwork of laws create a legal minefield for medical patients to navigate in particular. A great example of this can be found in Pennsylvania with the case of medical cannabis patient Patrick Murphy. MMJ Patients Criminalized Despite Legality.

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The Ketamine Clinic Craze: Legalities and Possibilities

Canna Law Blog

With respect to ketamine infusion therapy (which is the prime time attraction of ketamine clinics), the medical research based promise is for treatment of chronic neuropathic pain, chronic pain (instead of opioids), and various medication-resistant mental health disorders, including depression, bi-polar disorder, and PTSD (among others).

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AAFP ( American Academy of Family Physicians) Releases Marijuana, Cannabinoids Position Paper

Cannabis Law Report

Marijuana and related substance misuse are complex issues impacting family medicine, patient health, and public health. Barriers to facilitating both clinical and public health research regarding marijuana is detrimental to treating patients and the health of the public. Executive Summary. Relevant AAFP Policy. Call to Action.

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Can Marijuana Help The Opioid Crisis?

The Herb Collective

CBD, a compound of marijuana, is being researched as an alternative to opioids for chronic pain and opiate addiction. Unfortunately, CBD is still labeled as high potential for abuse by the DEA. Many studies have already suggested marijuana as a good non-addictive alternative to opioids and chronic pain.

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Battle of the Weedwork Stars, Final Episode?

Cannabis Law Report

CBD does not create the same high as THC and can be used for chronic pain and anxiety relief, according to Harvard Medical School. A 2017 study published in ACS Omega by Jiries Meehan-Atrash, Wentai Luo and Robert M. Therefore, a small number of Florida doctors are approving thousands of medical marijuana patients in Florida. .

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