Peninsula Alternative Health

MAY 15, 2019

As medical cannabis emerges from the dark days of prohibition, researchers are finding a wide range of conditions responding successfully to it. Epilepsy Seizure disorders are on the list of qualifying conditions for most medical cannabis states. Because cannabis is still a schedule 1 drug in the U.S.,

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Veriheal

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

It was approved in 2018 as a Schedule V substance, which is to say, a substance with a low potential for abuse considered not to be dangerous. Of course, it’s wonderful to see the FDA approve this substance to help those suffering from this rare condition. So why limit the use of Epidiolex to just this one condition?

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Veriheal

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

The bill was enacted as soon as Governor Nathan Deal signed it, permitting possession for eight qualifying medical conditions but not allowing cultivation or distribution within the state. Essentially, it’s a way for individuals with these medical conditions to access treatment without fear of breaking the law.

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Veriheal

OCTOBER 30, 2023

In 2018, the leaders of 19 Caribbean nations decided that they would “review marijuana’s current status with a view to reclassification” The leaders emphasized the importance of these cannabis legalization bills as a tool for social justice and economic gain. Recently, The Bahamas’ made good on that 2018 promise.

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MedicalJane

JUNE 12, 2020

A web-based study enrolled 1,276 participants (including those already using a cannabis product and those considering its use) between April 2016 and February 2018. All of the participants self-reported that they or their dependent patient had a diagnosed health condition at the time of the baseline assessment.

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Veriheal

MAY 15, 2023

Since 2018, voters have attempted to pass adult use but have failed. Qualifying Conditions That Often Apply to Hospice Care While most states with medical marijuana programs do not specifically include hospice as a qualifying condition, several other conditions apply to patients receiving hospice care.

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 23, 2022

“Cannabis has been shown to be effective in the treatment of numerous medical conditions such as epilepsy, PTSD, cancer pain relief, nausea, and chronic and terminal illnesses. would support global research into how cannabis can treat a wide range of ailments and conditions.” — Mace in a statement. Descheduling at the U.N.

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The Cannigma

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

Medical cannabis has been legal in Lithuania in 2018 , but the program is limited and has run into issues. The country was the last EU member to allow industrial hemp in 2013 but created a medical program in 2018. Medical: legal, limited Recreational: illegal. In 2013 , the country legalized growing industrial hemp. Possible penalties.

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The Cannigma

DECEMBER 10, 2022

Puerto Rico legalized medical cannabis in 2015 and the program was refined and expanded in 2017 and 2018. Patients with qualifying conditions can access a 30-day supply of the plant, which includes 1 oz of flower or 8g of concentrates or edibles. Available products include concentrates, oil, edibles, topical products, and capsules.

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The Cannigma

MAY 9, 2023

The trials involved using cannabis to treat certain conditions such as epilepsy, chronic pain, and cancer-related symptoms, and will hopefully pave the way for medical cannabis legalization in the future. However, the government’s recent announcement of clinical trials on medical cannabis could be a sign of change in the future.

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Veriheal

NOVEMBER 11, 2023

Although the VA cannot pay for medical cannabis prescriptions for veterans, they can confidentially discuss its use with their veteran patients if it’ll help their condition. 3409), the VA Medicinal Cannabis Research Act of 2018 (H.R. What Health Conditions Can Medical Cannabis Treat? Yes, it has.

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NewsMunchies

MAY 8, 2023

In 2018, I was a Presenter at a Hillsborough County Bar Association event for a group of judges after Florida passed its limited medical marijuana bill. Florida’s medical marijuana law, passed in 2016, allows a qualified physician to authorize medical marijuana for patients for a variety of physical and mental conditions.

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The Cannigma

JUNE 1, 2021

Patients can take part if they have a medical condition which has not responded to pharmaceutical drugs. Some of the qualifying health conditions include epilepsy, neuropathic pain, chemotherapy side effects, a need for palliative care, and pain linked to multiple sclerosis, according to France24.

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TheAnswerPage

JANUARY 2, 2021

In 2018, Epidiolex was approved for the treatment of seizures associated with two rare and severe forms of epilepsy, Lennox-Gastaut syndrome (LGS) and Dravet syndrome (DS). Has the FDA approved Epidiolex for any other conditions since 2018? On July 31, 2020, the U.S.

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 9, 2022

Javid’s decision to legalise medical cannabis in 2018 came after a long-running campaign waged by the parents of children diagnosed with severe epilepsy , who reported that cannabis oil helped with their condition. In early 2018, my son approached me and asked me did I want to invest in the medical cannabis sector?

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The Cannigma

JULY 24, 2022

It expanded qualifying conditions and allowed patients to access select THC products through state-licensed dispensaries. However, there are only three approved conditions for this oil, and patients must have tried and failed with other traditional treatments before they can be approved. The state does not have a medical program.

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The Cannigma

JULY 12, 2022

CBD is legal in Alabama under the 2018 federal farm bill. You can grow hemp plants under the 2018 Farm Bill, but you may run into issues with law enforcement officers who don’t know the difference. The law requires physicians to jump through several hoops to obtain a license to prescribe cannabis. CBD regulations.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 13, 2021

This helps scientists zero in on strains that would likely be most effective in treating various conditions such as epilepsy, multiple sclerosis and cancer. The tools, able to sequence the equivalent of 20,000 cannabis genomes per week, flag attributes such as growth rate, bud size, cannabinoid profile and disease resistance.

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Otherside Farms

JANUARY 14, 2021

From chronic conditions to mental disorders, it is often presented as a viable solution for many difficult issues. Most importantly, how effective is it for specific conditions? It is Approved by the FDA for Helping With Epilepsy. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved a CBD-based oral solution in 2018 to treat epilepsy.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 16, 2021

Szaflarski, professor and director of the UAB Epilepsy Center in the Department of Neurology, according to an AL.com report. Robinson has worked in the State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) since 2018, and also works with the U.S. State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris has appointed Dr. Jerzy P. Kay Ivey, Lt.

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NORML

AUGUST 26, 2019

Then, in 2017 and 2018, Virginia finally made some moves to establish its own medical marijuana industry. These were moms and dads and grandparents of children [with intractable epilepsy] who were using medical cannabis oils. As in, no to anyone who wasn’t an epilepsy patient.]. We tried numerous approaches.

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MMJ Recs

DECEMBER 20, 2023

The establishment of medical marijuana dispensaries in Virginia represents a progressive approach to healthcare, offering patients alternative treatment options for various medical conditions. Patients diagnosed with specific medical conditions are eligible to participate in the state’s medical cannabis program.

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The Cannigma

MAY 15, 2023

Medical cannabis in the Philippines In 2019, the Philippines passed the Philippine Compassionate Medical Cannabis Act, which allows for the use of cannabis-based medicines for certain qualifying medical conditions. The only exception is for the cultivation of industrial hemp, which is legal under certain conditions.

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MMJ Recs

JANUARY 24, 2024

Subsequently, in 2018, Michigan voters approved the recreational use of marijuana for adults, expanding legal access. Regulations outline qualifying medical conditions, physician certification requirements, and the application process for patient registration.

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Project CBD

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

5 In June 2018, the FDA approved Epidiolex® (GW Pharmaceuticals; Cambridge, UK), the first FDA-approved pharmaceutical drug to contain a “purified drug substance [CBD] derived from marijuana,” for the treatment of seizures associated with two rare epilepsy disorders. Silver Spring, MD: US Food and Drug Administration; June 25, 2018.

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 13, 2020

percent of the adult population, self-medicate with cannabis to treat chronic health conditions. The UK updated its laws in October 2018 to allow for doctors to prescribe medical cannabis, but only recently have two products have been approved for NHS use, and patients have reported difficulties in accessing cannabis-based medicines.

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Veriheal

AUGUST 25, 2021

Individuals with qualifying medical conditions have since been able to register as patients with the Low THC Oil Registry and obtain cannabis oil containing no more than 5% of the psychoactive compound THC by weight. However, patient access to low-THC oil was expanded on May 9, 2018, when Deal inked his signature on SB 16.

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Otherside Farms

OCTOBER 9, 2020

In 2018, the Food and Drug Administration had approved the use of the drug called Epidiolex. This was a purified form that consists of CBD, and it’s used to treat epilepsy. In 2018, the FDA noted that all hemp plants are legal to be grown and sold under the Farm Bill. Seizure disorders and epilepsy. A Final Word.

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CannaTech

AUGUST 9, 2018

We are delighted to introduce you to some new friends set to make a big impact on the medical cannabis advocacy scene… the creators of a new documentary called Separating the Strains ; a deeply personal narrative that charts the reality of living with epilepsy, with and without cannabis medication as a treatment option.

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The Cannigma

MARCH 21, 2023

In 2018, the UNODC estimated that the country produced 3,400 tons of cannabis resin, worth an estimated $1.4 Advocates argue that legalizing medical cannabis could provide relief for patients suffering from conditions like chronic pain , epilepsy , and multiple sclerosis.

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The Cannigma

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

In April, 2018, the Green Party called for the opening of Amsterdam style “coffee shops,” the decriminalization of possession of up to 5 grams of cannabis for personal use, and the cultivation of up to two plants per private residence. But there may be other glimmers of hope. Also, a 2016 survey of 507 Irish students aged 15-18 found that 39.4%

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The Cannigma

JULY 5, 2022

The program was legalized in 2015 and patients with qualifying conditions can get a prescription for up to 20oz of low THC oil, capsules, patches, or lotion. oz of 5% or less THC oil for medical patients with qualifying conditions. CBD is legal in Georgia under the 2018 Farm Bill. Georgia’s medical cannabis program.

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The Cannigma

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

In April, 2018, the Green Party called for the opening of Amsterdam style “coffee shops,” the decriminalization of possession of up to 5 grams of cannabis for personal use, and the cultivation of up to two plants per private residence. But there may be other glimmers of hope. Also, a 2016 survey of 507 Irish students aged 15-18 found that 39.4%

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The Cannigma

OCTOBER 8, 2021

The United Kingdom legalized medical cannabis in November 2018 but the program is the subject of criticism regarding access to medicine and approval of patients. A 2018 poll found that 59% of respondents support legalization, and only 31 percent are opposed. Medical: legal Recreational: Illegal. How do the Brits view marijuana?

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Veriheal

MARCH 1, 2021

Qualifying patients must also be licensed in their home state with a condition that meets Arizona’s medical card criteria. These conditions are: Cancer. Seizures, including those characteristic of epilepsy. While retail sites were thought to be open to the public by 2018, the deadline seems to have been set back.

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SpeedWeed

MAY 5, 2021

The Tennessee Senate passed a bill on Tuesday, SB 118, that establishes a strictly limited medicinal cannabis program for patients with certain qualifying conditions. Under current state law, only patients with epilepsy are permitted to use such medications.

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 16, 2020

The demand for cannabinoid medicine has never been more evident after the release of a YouGov poll suggesting that millions of British citizens are illegally using street cannabis to treat chronic health conditions.

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