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Policy Analysis Paper: Medicinal cannabis and driving: the intersection of health and road safety policy

Cannabis Law Report

Recent shifting attitudes towards the medical use of cannabis has seen legal access pathways established in many jurisdictions in North America, Europe and Australasia. Others who need to drive are excluded from accessing a needed medication and associated therapeutic benefit. Background. Conclusion. S0955395921002127-main.

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Introducing Invert: A Visionary Net Zero Company

Cannabis Law Report

Having previously led advocacy, government relations and human resources, as well as legal, Phil has a deep understanding of the value and application of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion practices and of corporate governance best practices. Invert believes in making the world of carbon credits accessible to everyone, big or small.

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People who Changed Pot Forever – Steve DeAngelo

Leaf Science

In 2006 in Oakland California Steve established what would become the largest dispensary in the world with over 300,000 patients. He even helps those who cannot afford to buy the herb by offering them a chance to do some advocacy work for an hour, after which then receive a free gram of herb. Harbourside. Monumental Victory.

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Perfecting cannabis with Michael Backes

The Cannigma

We’ve got our regular segment with our Co-produces on this podcast with Americans for Safe Access. So I did, I open up a dispensary in Eagle Rock in 2006 with a couple of partners called Cornerstone Research Collective. MB: Well, I mean, the thing is, is that the truth is in 2006, they were all LCM strains.

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Paper: The transition of cannabis into the mainstream of Australian healthcare: framings in professional medical publications

Cannabis Law Report

However, the nature of the government regulations and the subsequent complexity of prescribing, as well as doctors’ safety uncertainties and the stigma of the plant, remain contributing barriers to patient access. Patients can legally access medicinal cannabis through a doctor, via the TGA’s Authorised Prescribers and Special Access schemes.

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

Cannabis Law Report

Surveying marijuana use is essential to gauge public health implications of increased access to marijuana, cannabinoid, and cannabis products. People who are incarcerated have significantly higher rates of disease than those who are not, and are less likely to have access to adequate medical care. Accessed August 20, 2019.

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The Florida Primary Election and Cannabis

Canna Law Blog

Fried’s main rival in the Florida primary is Charlie Crist, who in 2006 successfully ran for governor on a Republican ticket. Fried’s departure leaves a big gap in the Florida Cabinet when it comes to cannabis advocacy. ” According to Fried, this constitutes a violation of patients’ Second Amendment rights.