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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. Road safety risks associated with medicinal cannabis appear similar or lower than numerous other potentially impairing prescription medications. Background. Conclusion.

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Australia – Policy Analysis: Medicinal cannabis and driving: the intersection of health and road safety policy – “there is little evidence to justify the differential treatment of medicinal cannabis patients, compared with those taking other prescription medications”

Cannabis Law Report

We conclude that in medical-only access models there is little evidence to justify the differential treatment of medicinal cannabis patients, compared with those taking other prescription medications with potentially impairing effects. Faculty of Science, School of Psychology, The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW 2006, Australia.

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Metrc Grab Rhode Island Contract

Cannabis Law Report

And this same tracking information is accessible to state regulators, providing the ultimate transparency to ensure regulatory compliance, help combat the illicit market, and safeguard the health and well-being of Rhode Island medical marijuana patients. Rhode Island was an early adopter of medical marijuana, legalizing the program in 2006.

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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. Operating successfully since 2006, Steve was shocked when the Federal government issued proceedings against Harbourside, looking to seize their property. Health and safety benefits. Harbourside.

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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. The review, however, did not cover patient access to medicinal cannabis. Refractory paediatric epilepsy.

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Brazilian Health Watchdog ANVISA Suggests Cannabis Regulation For Medicinal Use

Cannabis Law Report

The holding of two public consultations to discuss safety and control requirements to allow the cultivation of marijuana for medical and scientific purposes and to evaluate the current requirements for regularization of cannabis spp products. The whole environment can only be accessed by biometrics. Is there a legal provision?

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MAPS Is 36 Years Old – Doblin Provides Precis Timeline of the Organization

Cannabis Law Report

The FDA formally decided to open the door to psychedelic research in human participants, and later accepted MAPS’ Phase 1 MDMA safety and tolerance study protocol. MAPS completed the first Phase 1 safety study with MDMA and resumed working on a protocol for anxiety associated with cancer. Rick Doblin, Ph.D.,