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CDC Seeks Public Comments Regarding Chronic Pain Management

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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is seeking public comments on how Americans with chronic pain are successfully treating their symptoms. ” Among pain patients enrolled in medical cannabis access programs, most subjects report eventually decreasing or even eliminating their use of opiates.

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Over 40 Members of Congress Request SBA Access For Small Marijuana Businesses

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“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.” Without doing that, we risk undercutting the public health efforts nationwide.”

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Congress and USPS Inadvertently Restrict Consumer Access To Vaporizer Cartridges, Batteries, Etc

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Right now, the USPS is accepting public comment until March 20th, and the fix is relatively simple. The post Congress and USPS Inadvertently Restrict Consumer Access To Vaporizer Cartridges, Batteries, Etc appeared first on NORML. The USPS simply needs to clarify that these new changes do not include non-nicotine vaporization devices.

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Access and Equity: Addressing Disparities in Medical Marijuana Availability Across States

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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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Mississippi: Medical Organizations Join Legal Fight to Overturn Election Result Legalizing Medical Cannabis Access

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“The AMA’s position is woefully out of step with both public opinion and scientific consensus, as well as with the opinions of the majority of physicians. The post Mississippi: Medical Organizations Join Legal Fight to Overturn Election Result Legalizing Medical Cannabis Access appeared first on NORML.

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Illinois Dispensaries: Your Guide to Accessing MMJ

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Illinois dispensaries play a pivotal role in providing patients with access to medical marijuana, offering a range of products to address various health conditions. A complete list of qualifying conditions can be obtained from the Illinois Department of Public Health.

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Pennsylvania: Health Officials Expand Medical Cannabis Access Program

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Pennsylvania health officials have expanded the pool of patients eligible to receive medical cannabis access. An estimated 110,000 patients and over 1,600 physicians currently participate in the state-sponsored access program. The new rules take effect on July 20. Lieutenant Gov.

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