Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 23, 2022

A panel of Commonwealth Court judges has ordered the Wolf administration to reveal how many medical marijuana patients have received approval from a doctor to use cannabis for opioid addiction treatment. Qualifying conditions include anxiety disorders, severe chronic pain and epilepsy.

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NORML

JUNE 10, 2020

CDC invites comments specifically on topics focused on using or prescribing opioid pain medications, non-opioid medications, or non-pharmacological treatments. The CDC’s interest in alternative methods of chronic pain management is likely to be of particular significance to many medical cannabis patients. percent in 2016).”

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Veriheal

APRIL 12, 2023

Until now, treatment options were limited and often provided only minimal relief. However, a new, innovative study offers never-before-seen insights into the effectiveness of cannabidiol (CBD) as a promising alternative treatment option. This number has skyrocketed to 295,515 since 2020, showcasing a growing trend in the country.

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MMJ Recs

APRIL 3, 2024

Ohio has seen significant developments in its medical marijuana laws, reflecting changing attitudes towards cannabis as a therapeutic option. Ohio Medical Marijuana Doctor Recommendations Patients seeking medical marijuana treatment in Ohio must obtain a recommendation from a physician registered with the State Medical Board.

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Veriheal

MAY 30, 2023

But what if a safe and effective complementary plant-based treatment was widely available to alleviate cancer pain? A new 2023 study published in BMJ Supportive & Palliative Care suggests that cannabis could be the answer millions of cancer patients have been looking for. According to a 2016 study , about 39.3%

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United Patients Group

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

As medical cannabis gains recognition for its therapeutic potential, seniors are increasingly exploring its benefits for various conditions common among older adults. According to a 2018 review of research studies, cannabis was found to be effective in managing chronic pain.

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MMJ Recs

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

In recent years, a significant shift has occurred in Ohio’s approach to healthcare, with the introduction of medical marijuana (MMJ) marking a new era of treatment options for patients in the state. These dispensaries are carefully regulated and serve as the primary access points for patients to obtain their medical cannabis products.

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FloridaMarijuana.net

JUNE 12, 2018

The Epilepsy Foundation defines epilepsy as a chronic condition of the brain which causes seizures and affects 65 million people worldwide. It is not fully known the genetic origins of epilepsy or if the condition is hereditary. Cannabinoids are compounds in cannabis that target cells in the body.

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Project CBD

JANUARY 24, 2019

Some recent highlights and curiosities from the amazing world of cannabis science and therapeutics: CBD and autism. In his first article of the new year, Raphael Mechoulam and other Israeli scientists look at the “real life experiences of medical cannabis treatment in autism.” Cannabis and ADHD.

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WeedAdvisor

MARCH 19, 2019

The study, which began in 2016 and is set to conclude in 2021, began by assessing the therapeutic effects of CBD in animals with brain injuries. Researchers found that complementary CBD therapy in conjunction with conventional treatment yielded better results. Currently No Medication for Concussions. . Holtz, who holds a Ph.D

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 10, 2022

Anxiety and sleep disorders were some reasons given for prescriptions despite lack of evidence for cannabis treatment, researchers find. The researchers’ analysis found anxiety was the reason given for 16% of medicinal cannabis prescriptions. Queensland was the source of 51% of prescriptions between 2016 and 2021.

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The Cannigma

JUNE 30, 2021

On July 1st, 2021, new cannabis legalization are going into effect in Connecticut, New Mexico, and Virginia, just a couple days after a recreational cannabis legalization measure went into effect in South Dakota. Nearly half of all Americans now live in states where cannabis is legal for adult use. In Colorado, 78.7%

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 12, 2019

Rachel Levine today announced that effective July 20, anxiety disorders and Tourette syndrome will be approved serious medical conditions in the medical marijuana program based on the recommendation of the Medical Marijuana Advisory Board and a review of medical research on the use of marijuana to treat these conditions.

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 10, 2022

First comprehensive study reveals why Australians take medicinal cannabis. First academic study of national medicinal cannabis data. The first in-depth study of Australia’s medicinal cannabis program, which began in 2016, shows the drug is being increasingly prescribed for various conditions. 11 May 2022.

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Peninsula Alternative Health

MARCH 1, 2018

Advocating for medical cannabis is no easy feat, and these organizations are spearheading state, national, and global efforts. The common mission of these nonprofits and trade associations is to educate on the benefits of medical cannabis and create legislative change for businesses, physicians, and qualifying patients.

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FloridaMarijuana.net

JUNE 22, 2018

Patients who suffer from this condition also face other symptoms that are painful, inconvenient -to say the least, -and lower their quality of life. Slowing down gut motility is not the only benefit that cannabis offers to people dealing with IBS. Side effects include, but are not limited to nausea, vomiting, or heartburn.

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Peninsula Alternative Health

MARCH 1, 2018

Advocating for medical cannabis is no easy feat, and these organizations are spearheading state, national, and global efforts. The common mission of these nonprofits and trade associations is to educate on the benefits of medical cannabis and create legislative change for businesses, physicians, and qualifying patients.

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Veriheal

MAY 31, 2022

As the crisis rages on, modern experts are calling for a serious intervention—an intervention like legal cannabis. Halting the state’s opioid crisis with the help of medical cannabis can be done, and here’s how. But even with the TTOR’s focus on prevention, treatment, and recovery, illicit operations continue to wreak havoc.

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PrestoDoctor

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

The legalization of cannabis in some countries and states has brought about significant changes in the healthcare industry. However, with the increasing popularity of cannabis, many people are turning to marijuana as a safer and better alternative for pain management.

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FloridaMarijuana.net

JULY 16, 2018

I’ve been self-medicating Marijuana for a little over two years; I didn’t care that it was illegal at the time that I started using cannabis, all I cared about was how I felt afterward. The thought of getting caught, however, resided in the back of my mind for a while; not to mention the negative stigma that cannabis, and its users, carry.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 19, 2022

While cannabis legalization moves full steam ahead through much of the Northeast, the southeastern U.S. These states haven’t made major headlines for their progressive cannabis policies, but together they constitute a major market that has, nevertheless, dipped its toe in the water. has been notably slow to uptake major reforms.

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CannaMD

NOVEMBER 22, 2020

For those who suffer from migraine pain, the excruciating condition can be completely debilitating, impossible to manage without a dark room, a cool cloth over the eyes, and sublime silence. The authors concluded: Inhaled cannabis reduces self-reported headache severity by 47.3% and migraine severity by 49.6%.

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NORML

MARCH 14, 2019

Enacted in 1986, the Federal Drug-Free Workplace Program made it a condition for employment that all civilian employees at executive branch agencies be prohibited from using federally illegal substances on or off duty. A recent American Legion poll found that one in five veterans use marijuana to alleviate a medical condition.

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The Cannigma

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Cannabis remains illegal in the country for recreational purposes, but possession is typically punished by a simple fine. Cannabis in Estonia. Cannabis is the most popular illicit drug in Estonia, with an estimated 13% of young adults and teens consuming the plant in some form. Possible penalties. Medical marijuana in Estonia.

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United Patients Group

APRIL 3, 2023

Introduction A cannabis ‘prescription’ is written by a doctor to be dispensed at a pharmacy (i.e. A recommendation from a physician is simply permission (‘recommendation’) for the patient to use cannabis, which can be obtained in any state where medical marijuana is legal.

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LifeCannMD

APRIL 10, 2023

Medical Marijuana has been legal in Miami, Florida since 2016, and since then, it has helped thousands of patients manage their symptoms and improve their quality of life with the help of clinics like LifeCannMD. One of the most common reasons patients seek Medical Marijuana treatment in Miami with LifeCannMD is for chronic pain relief.

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CannaMD

JUNE 2, 2021

However, little is known about these patients’ thoughts and experiences related to cannabis, or its perceived effect on the disease’s symptoms. Of those states that had legalized medical marijuana, 14 currently consider Parkinson’s disease a qualifying condition for medical marijuana therapies. Florida is among these states.

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Canna Law Blog

OCTOBER 25, 2020

This November cannabis legalization initiatives will appear on the ballots of five states: Arizona, Mississippi, Montana, New Jersey, and South Dakota. Every Sunday through November 1, Canna Law Blog will publish a post centered on one of these state ballot initiatives and the current laws surrounding cannabis in that state.

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Veriheal

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

Florida’s journey to cannabis legalization has not been easy or straightforward, much like many other states. As of today, possession or sale of cannabis remains illegal in the state of Florida. The exception to this law is medical cannabis, which has been legal in Florida since 2014. Florida’s History with Medical Cannabis.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 17, 2020

PUBLISHER: CANNABIS LAW REPORT. Clearing the Air- Florida Condensed Cannabis . CANNABIS PRIMER. I am a legal Florida medical marijuana patient since January 2017, as well as a traveling medical cannabis writer, patient educator and vocal advocate. AUTHOR: Heather Allman. Americans for Safe Access.org. Kim Rivers; 2.Barry

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The Cannigma

SEPTEMBER 19, 2021

But what about with cannabis? Along with Corinne Tobias, the co-founder and program director of the Cannabis Coaching Institute, Meharg spoke with The Cannigma about the importance of cannabis coaching in this golden era of legal weed, and how their own journey as patients led them to become cannabis coaches.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 11, 2021

The island’s stance on cannabis was one of the issues raised at the meeting held at Laxey Primary School. Daphne Caine (independent) said she would “completely support the need to go out to public consultation” on decriminalising cannabis. They discussed decriminalisation, prosecution, and medicinal products.

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MMJ Recs

OCTOBER 2, 2023

California has been a trailblazer in the realm of medical marijuana, offering patients access to a variety of treatment options. Patients must first schedule an appointment with a licensed medical professional who can evaluate their medical history and condition. In 1996, the state became the first in the U.S.

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The Cannigma

AUGUST 25, 2021

Cannabis use is decriminalized in Italy and those who take part typically do not face legal consequences. That said, the possession or sale of cannabis is illegal and can be punished by severe penalties. A conviction for selling cannabis can result in a six year prison sentence. Qualifying conditions for medical cannabis.

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The Cannigma

NOVEMBER 20, 2022

Recreational cannabis is not legal in Cyprus, but there is a medical cannabis program. Cannabis in Cyprus. Recreational cannabis is illegal in Cyprus, and medical cannabis is legal, but not yet available. Despite this, there are groups pushing for full legalization of cannabis, like Legalize It Cyprus.

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The Cannigma

AUGUST 26, 2021

Australia has a legal medical marijuana program, and while recreational cannabis remains illegal on the federal level, the enforcement of cannabis laws and the penalties handed out can differ widely from one territory to another. Medical: Legal Recreational: Illegal (though at least one territory has adopted decriminalization).

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 11, 2019

A new era has commenced and the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) will play a large role in how cannabis is handled in the workforce. In 1996, California became the first state to legalize medical cannabis with the approval of Proposition 215. Quick Recap of Prop 64. Under Federal Law.

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