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New Frontiers in the Law of Psychedelics

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The state of the law on psychedelic substances is in flux. Some of the most promising substances, and the law applicable to each, are outlined below: Psilocybin. As such, the use, sale, and possession of psilocybin in the United States is illegal under federal law. have also passed “Right to Try” laws.

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5 Things Veterans Deserve to Know About Medical Marijuana

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As with all clinical information, this is part of the confidential medical record and protected under patient privacy and confidentiality laws and regulations. When you are on VA grounds it is federal law that is in force, not the laws of the state. VA clinicians may not recommend medical marijuana.

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Meredith Fisher-Corn, MD…….”Are You Able to Answer Your Patients’ Medical Marijuana Questions”

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As reviewed in a recent Forbes article, “a study of more than 400 health care professionals has revealed that most physicians lack knowledge of medicinal cannabis, with 65% saying that they have been asked about medical marijuana as a treatment for chronic pain but were unable to answer their patients’ questions” (1).

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Article: Canada: Future Care Costs For Cannabis In Personal Injury Claims

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This controversy is evident in the case law reviewed. Poirier sued following a surgical procedure that left her with chronic pain and limitations affecting her lifestyle and career. Following the incident, Poirier was prescribed numerous medications, but at the time of trial, she was only taking a muscle relaxant and cannabis.

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

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Chronic pain or pain were the conditions most frequently mentioned in articles about cannabis, followed by epilepsy, cancer or cancer pain, and nausea and chemotherapy. Before 2016, Australian law considered cannabis an illegal drug. Conclusions. A recent study by Lintzeris et al.