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

APRIL 3, 2024

In this blog, we’re looking at Ohio’s medical marijuana regulations , how to obtain a medical marijuana card, qualifying conditions, dispensaries, patient rights, caregiver requirements, doctor recommendations, possession limits, the application process, and recent updates in the laws.

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MMJ Recs

MAY 3, 2024

With its program in full swing, thousands of patients across the state are benefiting from access to this alternative form of treatment. From chronic pain to PTSD, patients with qualifying medical conditions have found solace in medical marijuana where traditional treatments may have fallen short.

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Veriheal

MAY 31, 2022

With a worsening opioid situation and an emerging acceptance of medical cannabis, the Lone Star State has a unique opportunity to develop a successful medical marijuana (MMJ) program for its millions of residents battling chronic pain and numerous other conditions. A Better Alternative for Chronic Pain.

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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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Project CBD

JANUARY 24, 2019

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.” Around 10-20% of patients stopped taking various medications (mostly antipsychotic and antiepileptic drugs) within 6 months of starting cannabis treatment.

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PrestoDoctor

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Codeine works by binding to opioid receptors in the brain, blocking pain signals and providing a sense of relief. Traditionally, prescription codeine has been prescribed for a variety of conditions, including post-operative pain, dental procedures, and chronic pain.

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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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Kind Meds (Cannabis Education Blog)

AUGUST 24, 2018

As a part of the Arizona Medical Marijuana Act, Marijuana in Arizona can be used to treat: “A chronic or debilitating disease, medical condition or the treatment that causes: Cachexia or wasting syndrome. Severe and chronic pain. Marijuana as a Treatment for Opioid Addiction in Arizona?

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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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The Cannigma

MAY 13, 2022

One of the most common uses of medical cannabis is to treat chronic pain. In fact, modern research on cannabis and pain dates back to before 1975. Over 10% of US adults have suffered from some degree of daily pain for at least three months, so the need for improved treatment is clear.

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MMJ Recs

MAY 5, 2024

Similarly, Proposition 64, which was passed by California voters in 2016, legalized the recreational use of marijuana for adults aged 21 and older. Patient Rights: Patients with a valid recommendation from a physician have the right to access medical marijuana for the treatment of qualifying medical conditions.

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FloridaMarijuana.net

JULY 16, 2018

On Nov 8th, 2016 the state of Florida legalized the use of medical marijuana, though it didn’t go into effect until March of 2017; the endorsement to the use of medical cannabis opened the doors to an alternative treatment for many different conditions. FM: How do you determine what treatment the patient may qualify for?

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 10, 2022

Of the 248,000 scripts approved for Australians since inception of national medicinal cannabis scheme in 2016, many related to conditions for which the drug has limited evidence of efficacy, a new University of Sydney study shows. Since the beginning of the program, medicinal cannabis has been prescribed for over 140 conditions.

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MMJ Recs

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

Medical Marijuana (MMJ) became legal for use in Ohio 2016, and in 2019 the state’s MMJ program became operational. MMJ can be used to treat a wide range of medical conditions. In the state of Ohio, qualifying conditions for MMJ treatment include: HIV/AIDS. Chronic pain. How Do I Get An Ohio MMJ Card?

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CannaMD

DECEMBER 8, 2020

Between 2016-2018, despite rapidly expanding state legalization, there was a slight increase in marijuana-related arrests year over year. To stay up-to-date with the latest studies and legal regulations surrounding medical marijuana treatment, be sure to follow CannaMD on Facebook and sign up for our newsletter, below! Get Started.

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The Cannigma

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

Also, a 2016 survey of 507 Irish students aged 15-18 found that 39.4% Medical cannabis was started in 2021 under specific conditions in limited products only in Ireland (Shutterstock). A patient can access any medical cannabis product for any medical condition with the written approval of the Minister of Health.

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The Cannigma

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

Also, a 2016 survey of 507 Irish students aged 15-18 found that 39.4% Medical cannabis was started in 2021 under specific conditions in limited products only in Ireland (Shutterstock). A patient can access any medical cannabis product for any medical condition with the written approval of the Minister of Health.

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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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Veriheal

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

Florida’s Compassionate Medical Cannabis Act empowered many residents to seek the aid of medical cannabis for various conditions after having obtained a medical cannabis card. Only patients suffering from specific conditions, namely cancer, epilepsy, muscle spasms, and chronic seizures, were given permission to use cannabis as treatment.

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The Cannigma

AUGUST 25, 2021

Since 2016, the cultivation of certain strains of hemp has been legal in Italy, as is medical use of cannabis and the use of CBD products. Qualifying conditions for medical cannabis. A wide range of conditions qualify for medical marijuana. A conviction for selling cannabis can result in a six year prison sentence.

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 3, 2020

Now, he is the Vice-Chair of Indiana NORML — an organization who is currently focused on changing cannabis laws for the access to Medical Cannabis as therapeutic treatment in Indiana. The goal is to develop an evidence-based approach to its use in the treatment of disease and symptom management. . ” CANNABINOID BACKGROUND: .

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LifeCannMD

MAY 11, 2022

It made it possible for patients suffering from the debilitating effects of cancer, epilepsy, or other such conditions could use cannabis products containing low-dose THC – and recommended by a licensed doctor – to treat their symptoms via the Compassionate Use Registry. It was at that point that full MMJ treatment was legalized.

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MMJ Recs

JANUARY 25, 2022

House Bill 523, which legalized MMJ in Ohio, was passed in 2016, but regulatory red tape delayed implementation of the program. Not all doctors in Ohio are certified to recommend medical marijuana treatment. What Are The Qualifying Conditions For A Medical Card In Ohio In 2022? Read on to find out! OH Medical Marijuana Doctors.

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 10, 2019

CTPharma) on Friday announced they will conduct a phase-one study on the impact of various medicinal marijuana strains commonly used to alleviate pain and stress. Other conditions may also be examined in the study including post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD, and opioid-replacement, according to Yale.

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Veriheal

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

The Narcotic Drugs Amendment of 2016, passed by the Australian parliament, made medical cannabis legal but recreational use remains illegal in most of the provinces, except for the Australian Capital Territory. The Daily Mail reported that patients can pay up to $50 000 a year for imported treatment.

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 24, 2022

The CBD segment dominated the market in 2021 due to the growing awareness about the positive effects of CBD for the treatment of various medical conditions, such as chronic pain, cancer & multiple sclerosis. Growing adoption of medical marijuana for treatment of chronic diseases. Chronic Pain.

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CannaTech

JANUARY 16, 2019

Medical cannabis continued to pop up across the region year after year: imports in Brazil began in 2014, trials started in Chile in 2014, regulations were implemented in Colombia and Jamaica in 2015, the same followed in the Cayman Islands and parts of Argentina in 2016, Paraguay in 2017, and the list carries on from 2018 to date.

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The Cannigma

JUNE 16, 2022

Relief of aches and pain Insomnia Appetite stimulation Providing a boost of energy Improving cognition. Pain relief. A 2016 study of 176 medical patients found that six months of regular cannabis use improved pain symptoms, reduced the severity of pain, and helped patients become more functional in their daily lives.

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Weedistry

DECEMBER 29, 2018

Two years ago, the people of Florida overwhelmingly voted to approve Amendment 2, creating a constitutional right for those with medical conditions to seek treatment through medical marijuana. The taboo of medical cannabis as a valid form of treatment is lifting. Two years later — where are we now?

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Veriheal

MARCH 30, 2021

In 2016, after being stopped by police for loud music, he was discovered to be in possession of cannabis and eventually sentenced to prison time. It would have given access to cannabis to patients suffering from predefined severe conditions, with the approval of a physician. Alabama’s History With Cannabis.

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Veriheal

JULY 5, 2021

Titled “ The Effectiveness of Common Cannabis Products for Treatment of Nausea ”, the newly published study indicates that most medical cannabis patients who endure nausea prefer to load up on THC, as opposed to CBD. The self-reported data was logged between June 6, 2016, and July 8, 2019. Gastrointestinal conditions.

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MMJ Recs

DECEMBER 27, 2020

In Pennsylvania, the Medical Marijuana Act was brought into effect in May 2016. Dispensaries became available to serve the public in April of 2018 as long as customers have a qualifying health condition. Medical marijuana has been proven to help people cope and manage a myriad of different health conditions.

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 18, 2019

The impetus behind this movement is multifaceted but at the forefront is Walter de Benedetto, a patient with rheumatoid arthritis potentially facing prison for growing nine marijuana plants to assuage his pain. The movement is supported by 25,000 signatures to date and aims to rekindle the 2016 citizens’ initiative to legalise cannabis.

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Otherside Farms

APRIL 30, 2020

The CB1 receptors which are impacted by CBD oil in the brain help in managing pain big time. The US’ NIH is now looking for possible impacts of CBD in conditions such as Alzheimer’s, arthritis, chronic pain, MS pain, muscle pain, and spinal cord injuries. Treatment of Cancer.

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SpeedWeed

AUGUST 4, 2021

After watching my brother self-medicate for his chronic pain for decades, I didn’t understand how cannabis was important to him as a medicine. I always thought he used his chronic pain as an “excuse” to self-administer what I thought was a toxic drug. . I attended my first medical cannabis symposium in Sydney in 2016.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 7, 2020

The overwhelming majority of approvals were granted for treatment of chronic pain. . Doctors have been able to supply medicinal cannabis to patients for specific medical conditions since 2016. Source: [link].

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