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Revamping Texas’ Medical Cannabis Program Is the Key to Ending the State’s Opioid Crisis

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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. Since then, the situation has evolved into something much more uncontrollable.

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Renewing Medical Marijuana Cards in Arkansas: All You Need to Know

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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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PA: Court orders release on medical cannabis data regarding, “how many medical marijuana patients have received approval from a doctor to use cannabis for opioid addiction treatment.”

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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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Ohio Medical Marijuana Laws Demystified: State Regulations Explained

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Understanding these regulations is crucial for patients, caregivers, and healthcare providers navigating the state’s medical marijuana program. Once approved, patients can register with the Ohio Medical Marijuana Control Program online and purchase medical marijuana products from licensed dispensaries statewide.

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A New Era: MMJ Access in Ohio

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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. Physicians evaluate the patient’s medical history and symptoms to determine if MMJ is an appropriate treatment.

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Ohio Adds Qualifying Conditions To Medical Cannabis Program

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State officials tasked with overseeing Ohio’s medical marijuana program approved last week the addition of three health conditions that qualify a patient to use cannabis medicinally. The addition of all three, new, medical conditions to the Ohio Medical Marijuana Control Program (OMMCP) is effective immediately.

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The Status of Cannabis Legalization in the South

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Alabama legalized medical a medical cannabis program on May 17, 2021 when Governor Ivey signed SB 46 into law. Although medical cannabis program was signed into law last year, it has yet to be fully implemented. Since then, the legislature has passed a number of laws that have expanded the state’s medical cannabis program.