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Arizona Court of Appeals rules mother enrolled in the state’s medical cannabis program per a doctor’s recommendation cannot be charged with neglect if newborn baby tests positive for cannabis

Cannabis Law Report

The Arizona Court of Appeals has ruled that a mother who gives birth to a baby with cannabis in its system cannot be charged with child neglect if she has a physician’s recommendation to use cannabis legally, Tuscon.com reports. Arizona Ruling Prevents Neglect Charges for Mothers Who Are Registered Cannabis Patients.

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California: Department of Cannabis Control Names Leadership Team

Cannabis Law Report

Here’s who’s been appointed and their short bios… The Department of Cannabis Control (DCC) was established Monday, July 12. The creation of this standalone cannabis department is part of a larger effort to improve access to licensure, simplify regulatory oversight and support California businesses. Biographies.

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How Good Is Cannabis for Multiple Sclerosis (MS)?

Greencamp

Here’s whether cannabis can help. For patients who don’t respond well to conventional MS methods, cannabis treatment seems like a very reasonable choice. Scientific research on cannabis and MS. Multiple sclerosis qualifies one for getting access to medical cannabis in some states in the US.

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Europe’s Leading Psychedelic Conference Returns to Amsterdam In September

Cannabis Law Report

So we need to discuss openly and critically how we can remain balanced and ensure the potential of psychedelics can be optimised without compromising safety.”. And how do we make sure treatments are safe, accessible, and inclusive? They are not magic bullets but are promising. We need to talk about challenges and risks transparently.

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Weekly Legislative Roundup 2/22

NORML

Regulators in Iowa added two new medical cannabis qualifying conditions to the current list, ulcerative colitis (effective immediately), and severe pediatric autism with self-injurious or aggressive behaviors (effective 4/2/19). Update : HB 2149 was approved by the Public Safety Committee on 2/20. AZ resident? California. CA resident?

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An Officer Forced into Retirement for Medical Cannabis Sues NYPD

Veriheal

However, in a first of its kind lawsuit filed against the city of New York, a former NYPD officer says he was harassed and discriminated against by the NYPD over his use of medically recommended cannabis made by an NYPD medical division doctor by the name of Dr. Joseph Hederman. About Former NYPD Officer Robert Cascalenda.

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Cannabis – The study that blew my mind

Cannabis Law Report

I was a young cannabis research student on my first trip overseas to an international research conference. The safety of CBD was noted even when administered in combination with the standard GVHD treatment. Our strict drug policies have made research cannabinoids and cannabis extremely challenging. References. Burstein, S.