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New York City: Lawmakers Advance Bills Limiting Drug Testing for Cannabis as a Condition of Employment, Probation

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The proposal states, “[I]t shall be an unlawful discriminatory practice for an employer, labor organization, employment agency, or agent thereof to require a prospective employee to submit to testing for the presence of any tetrahydrocannabinols or marijuana in such prospective employee’s system as a condition of employment.”

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5 Medical Cannabis Strains That Can be Used to Treat PTSD

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When the body is defensive against trauma or illness, this system begins to fail, resulting in physical, mental and/or neurological conditions. Cannabis offers significant therapeutic benefits for a wide range of medical conditions. Medical marijuana can contribute to a patient’s overall health. Food and Drug Administration.

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Wake Network Retains CRO Santé Cannabis to Conduct Clinical Trials in Psilocybin Therapies

Cannabis Law Report

This engagement will build on the strong foundation on Santé, having treated more than 10,000 patients since 2014 under a real-world data protocol. Training will be provided within the research program for licensed practitioners to assess the safety of psychedelic medicines and to classify and report positive and adverse events.

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New Research Shows How Medicinal Cannabis Eases Cancer Pain and Reduces Opioid Dependence

Veriheal

Furthermore, a 2014 meta-analysis reported that the prevalence of pain was 59.2% Cancer Pain Relief With Cannabis: What the New Study Shows Utilizing data from the Quebec Cannabis Registry in Canada, researchers sought to examine the safety and effectiveness of cannabis in addressing cancer pain. Interestingly, 72.5%

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Why MMJ has Gained Popularity in FL

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The passage of the Compassionate Medical Cannabis Act in 2014, saw the state of Florida become the 22nd state to legalize access to Medical Marijuana (MMJ). of Florida residents use MMJ in relief of various conditions. This allows patients suffering from specific medical ailments to receive access to cannabis containing less than 0.8%

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The Complete Guide To Iowa MMJ Laws

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From 2014, this program has allowed individuals with qualifying medical conditions to access medical cannabis (at first, only low-THC cannabis oils) under specific regulations. After being revised in 2017 and 2019, the program’s list of qualifying conditions has grown, and low-THC preparations are not the only option any longer.

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Oregon Cannabis Ranch Tied to Alleged Human Trafficking

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The man had been driven to the Chevron gas station in Cave Junction in critical condition and left there,” the report said. When the over 250 law enforcement officers entered the property, they found the workers living in squalid conditions, sleeping on cardboard mats or in tents,” the report said. .