NORML

MARCH 23, 2023

These policies include providing patients with convenient access to regulated medical cannabis products, prohibiting certain employers from discriminating against those who use cannabis while off the job, and providing legal relief to those with past, low-level marijuana convictions."

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Americans for Safe Access

OCTOBER 21, 2020

A national perspective on safe access for students. At ASA, our goal is to ensure that every state has sensible cannabis policies that create safe and legal access for all patients. Many of which have been pediatric patients.

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Veriheal

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

As medicinal and recreational cannabis legalization continues to sweep across the United States, a recent study paints a concerning portrait of many states denying or restricting medical marijuana (MMJ) access. How Do MMJ Restrictions Affect Patients and Doctors? Many patients take MMJ for more reasons than one.

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Americans for Safe Access

MARCH 2, 2021

Despite the fact that a wide majority of 36 states have now created comprehensive programs to allow legal access to medical cannabis treatment, there are still vital conflicts in the web of state and federal regulations stemming from remaining federal prohibition.

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Americans for Safe Access

MARCH 16, 2021

Despite the fact that 36 states have reformed their laws to provide for safe and legal access to cannabis for qualifying patients, veterans living across these states still face a confusing system of federal and state laws regarding physician engagement and affordable access. For example, veterans who rely on the U.S.

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NORML

MARCH 13, 2020

Senate lawmakers approved legislation yesterday that seeks to regulate patients’ access to select medical cannabis products. Senators voted 22 to 11 in favor of SB 165 , which licenses dispensaries to provide qualified patients with non-herbal cannabis preparations, such as marijuana-infused tablets or pills.

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Americans for Safe Access

APRIL 15, 2021

Now, two-thirds of Americans live in states where medical cannabis is legal. Across these states, millions of patients are demonstrating cannabis’ medicinal value through their treatments every day.

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Americans for Safe Access

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

In the wake of the election many patients have questions about the priorities of the incoming Congress. million cannabis patients across the country are stuck under conflicting federal and state cannabis policy, with veterans comprising the largest contingent of them.

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MMJ Recs

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

As Missouri patients gain access to medical cannabis for various qualifying conditions, understanding and advocating for MMJ patient rights is of paramount importance. We’ll also explore patient rights and responsibilities within Missouri’s MMJ program and the availability of legal assistance for MMJ patients.

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Veriheal

MAY 15, 2023

Mary Schneider (D) cleared the House in an 86-6 vote this March, allowing terminally ill patients to use proof of their admittance in hospice care in lieu of a doctor’s written recommendation to register as a medical cannabis patient. This is also the process for those who are treating patients that are terminally ill.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 8, 2021

Advocacy group TheraPsil is teaming up with lawyers to pressure the government to grant access and develop regulations. As applications from patients to use psilocybin pile up, their requests are being neglected, advocates say. As applications from patients to use psilocybin pile up, their requests are being neglected, advocates say.

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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 6, 2021

Under the plan, patients in the state’s medical access program will be able to purchase marijuana-infused gummies or other similar chewable products beginning on August 1, 2022. Currently, qualified patients are only permitted to obtain cannabis products in the form of pills, extracts, tinctures, lozenges, or powdered mixtures.

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MMJ Recs

DECEMBER 10, 2023

While some states have embraced the therapeutic potential of cannabis and established robust medical marijuana programs, others lag behind, leaving patients without access to a potentially life-changing treatment. Disparities in access are primarily driven by the differing state regulations and policies surrounding medical marijuana.

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NORML

JANUARY 6, 2023

So it is no wonder that those with legal access to it are substituting cannabis in lieu of other, potentially less effective and more harmful substances.". The post Study: Chronic Pain Patients Frequently Report Using Cannabis In Place of Opioids appeared first on NORML.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 21, 2020

Members of the Kentucky House of Representatives voted by a margin of more than two to one in favor of legislation, House Bill 136 , facilitating medical cannabis access. We commend the House of Representatives for listening to their constituents and standing up for patients in passing this bill.

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Americans for Safe Access

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

In the wake of the election many patients have questions about the priorities of the incoming Congress. million cannabis patients across the country are stuck under conflicting federal and state cannabis policy, with veterans comprising the largest contingent of them.

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NORML

NOVEMBER 1, 2019

Those suffering from chronic pain report significant improvements in health following the passage of medical cannabis access laws, according to data published in the journal Forum for Health Economics & Policy. Among state-licensed medical cannabis registrants, two out of three report consuming cannabis to mitigate pain conditions.

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Illinois News Joint

MAY 7, 2024

Since before adult-use legalization, the hundreds of thousands of qualified medical patients in Illinois have had only 55 dispensaries to chose from, and the lack of access to specific medical needs, especially in southern Illinois, has forced several patients to drive 2-hours or more to purchase medicine.

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Leafly

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

Patient advocates say increased costs and access issues are a blow to medical cannabis patients' rights now that all adults can legally consume cannabis in Canada. The post Is legalization bad for medical cannabis patients? appeared first on Leafly.

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NORML

APRIL 22, 2020

“Many of these establishments are small-to-medium size operators, with their employees keeping their doors open without access to the support systems in place for other businesses, thus depriving them of potentially lifesaving protections.” ” You can find the full Senate letter here.

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Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 6, 2023

United Patients Alliance (UPA) will relaunch its campaign at Brighton Medical Cannabis Summit in April. The United Patients Alliance (UPA) Brighton Medical Cannabis Summit in April will bring together patients, doctors and other cannabis experts to discuss tackling stigma and expanding patient access in the UK.

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NORML

JUNE 14, 2022

"As legal access continues to expand, one would expect the cannabis substitution effect to grow even more pronounced in the future.". The post Survey: Nearly Half of Authorized Medical Cannabis Patients Report Substituting Marijuana for Other Substances, Particularly Opioids and Alcohol appeared first on NORML.

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Veriheal

APRIL 11, 2024

Medical cannabis is more popular than ever before, with 38 states having legalized some form of it for various health conditions. million patients in 2022, a sharp increase from the 3.1 million patients in 2022, a sharp increase from the 3.1 This data aligns with Americans’ rising acceptance of cannabis.

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NORML

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

“With 37 states already legalizing medical cannabis and 90% of Kentucky adults supporting it, I am doing what I can to provide access and relief to those who meet certain conditions and need it to better enjoy their life, without pain.”.

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MMJ Recs

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

If you’re looking to access MMJ in the state, this guide will provide you with valuable information on Michigan MMJ dispensaries, the process of obtaining medical marijuana, and the legal requirements and regulations surrounding its use. Understanding the legal framework and staying within the law is paramount.

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 11, 2022

Legal cannabis partnership to help patient access. Over a 12-month subscription period, patients will meet with nurses and doctors multiple times toensure the treatment works for their needs. As part of the partnership, The Entourage Effect will sell exclusively to patients of MiDispensary. SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA –.

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Veriheal

JULY 26, 2023

Georgia medical cannabis patients will soon have greater access to treatment as cannabis oil will be sold in many more pharmacies. Eligible patients registered with the state’s Department of Public Health can purchase cannabis oil from Georgia’s independent pharmacies.

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Americans for Safe Access

DECEMBER 16, 2021

While in another state, what are the rules to purchase it legally? These are just a few of the many questions that medical cannabis patients may have while travelling for the holidays. Can you cross state lines with medical cannabis? Can you bring cannabis on a plane or train? What about a bus?

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NORML

JANUARY 8, 2020

Empire State NORML and others are suing the New York State Department of Corrections and Community Services (DOCCS) so that qualified patients may access medical cannabis products while on probation.

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Veriheal

JUNE 21, 2023

There will also be measures put in place to control therapeutic access to psilocybin while awaiting federal reform. If approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), this psychedelic would be used to treat chronic and life-threatening mental disorders, especially for patients with limited access to effective treatments.

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MMJ Recs

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Illinois dispensaries play a pivotal role in providing patients with access to medical marijuana, offering a range of products to address various health conditions. Illinois MMJ Dispensaries Illinois MMJ dispensaries are the primary source for patients to obtain medical marijuana products.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 20, 2021

A new patient network, NOPAIN has been set up with the aim of uniting patients to discuss issues surrounding safe, legal cannabis access. Patients communicate a number of ways but one of the most popular channels is through private messages or groups on social media sites like Reddit or Facebook.

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MMJ Recs

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

With the availability of MMJ dispensaries across Pennsylvania, patients have greater access to this natural remedy. This guide provides essential information including details on Pennsylvania MMJ dispensaries, the process of obtaining medical marijuana, and the program’s patient guide.

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MMJ Recs

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

In recent years, a significant shift has occurred in Ohio’s approach to healthcare, with the introduction of medical marijuana (MMJ) marking a new era of treatment options for patients in the state. These dispensaries are carefully regulated and serve as the primary access points for patients to obtain their medical cannabis products.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 28, 2021

Cannabis Patient Care™ launched in November 2020 and has already made a big impression in the medical cannabis community due to the quality of its content and the important message behind each issue,” said Mike Hennessy Jr.

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Americans for Safe Access

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

I started volunteering some time for Americans for Safe Access (ASA) , the country’s largest non-profit patient advocacy organization promoting safe and legal access to medical cannabis.

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NORML

APRIL 23, 2020

Representatives Earl Blumenauer (D-OR) and Ed Perlmutter (D-CO) have introduced legislation to allow state-legal marijuana businesses to apply for COVID-19 benefits through the Small Business Administration. “We should include state-legal cannabis in federal COVID-19 response efforts. Perlmutter.

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