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Prohibitionists want THC-limit laws. Here’s why patients and consumers are fighting back

SpeedWeed

Proposals to cap the amount of THC in cannabis flower and concentrates have been gaining traction in a number of state legislatures, and earlier this week the idea reached the federal level. Most cannabis flower in America’s legal regulated markets ranges between 18% and 23% THC. Forcing patients to purchase more.

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Cannabis laws in Lithuania

The Cannigma

In 2013 , the country legalized growing industrial hemp. The country was the last EU member to allow industrial hemp in 2013 but created a medical program in 2018. Patients with qualifying conditions, including cancer, multiple sclerosis, epilepsy, and HIV/AIDS can access cannabis-derived medicines with a prescription.

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Marijuana for Nausea: Helping Cancer Patients for Decades

Greencamp

Since then, countless patients found relief in cannabis, even though most of the times doctors would only recommend it when all other “mainstream” options were exhausted. However, some people don’t react well to antiemetics—most notably cancer patients going through aggressive chemo. And that’s where cannabis comes into play.

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Cannabis laws in Romania

The Cannigma

THC in 2013 but did not establish a national program. Romania technically legalized medical cannabis back in 2013. Patients can be prescribed medical marijuana in the form of pharmaceuticals, like Sativex. However, this legalization is a technicality, as there is no established medical program for patients to join.

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How Medical Marijuana Helps Floridians With Qualifying Conditions

LifeCannMD

Here’s a breakdown of how cannabis might help those with Florida qualifying conditions : Florida Cancer Patients : Patients say that it benefits them in several ways: by quelling nausea, suppressing vomiting resulting from chemotherapy, increasing appetite, alleviating pain, and soothing anxiety.

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Medical Cannabis Growers Have Privacy Rights: Federal Court

Cannabis Life Network

Under the MMAR, patients could grow their own cannabis plants or have someone designated to do it for them. In 2013, the government replaced the MMAR […] The post Medical Cannabis Growers Have Privacy Rights: Federal Court appeared first on Cannabis | Weed | Marijuana | News.

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Best strains and terpenes for nausea

The Cannigma

THC has well-documented antiemetic properties with studies that date back to the 1980s. Some of the earliest studies examine the effects of THC on cancer patients and reducing chemo-related nausea, although the scientists noted the effectiveness of THC can be dependent on tolerance, dose, and administration.

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