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Veterans Medical Marijuana Access Legislation Introduced In House and Senate

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Today, Senator Brian Schatz (D-HI) and Representative Barbara Lee (D-CA) introduced legislation, The Veterans Medical Marijuana Safe Harbor Act , to expand and facilitate medical cannabis access to military veterans suffering from chronic pain, PTSD, and other serious medical conditions.

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Patient Stories: How MMJ is Changing Lives in West Virginia

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Cannabis Therapy Impact on West Virginia Patients Medical marijuana was legalized in West Virginia in 2017, and since then, it has been offering a glimmer of hope to many residents suffering from various medical conditions. After starting a medical marijuana treatment plan, her seizures have become less frequent and less severe.

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Singer, Actor & Fierce Medical Cannabis Advocate Olivia Newton John Dies

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Anybody with a modicum of knowledge about the world of cannabis will know that she was a fearless advocate of medical cannabis as part of cancer treatment. In light of her recent passing from breast cancer, the award-winning movie star and musical hitmaker also leaves behind a legacy of medical marijuana advocacy.

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Press Release: PAREA: A new psychedelic-focused alliance of prominent companies with common goals

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The Psychedelic Access and Research European Alliance (PAREA) is a group founded in 2022 and comprised of 15 organizations with common goals in the field of mental health and psychedelics. We are equally excited about the inaugural launch of the Psychedelic Access and Research European Alliance!

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MMJ Laws in California: A Comprehensive Guide For Patients

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For patients seeking access to this valuable form of treatment, it’s essential to understand the complex web of regulations, legal requirements, and rights surrounding medical marijuana in the Golden State. Patients who are younger than 18 can still access MMJ but require a legal guardian or caregiver to assist them.

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Canadians for Fair Access to Medical Marijuana CEO Asks Why Patients Are Being Taxed

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Founded in 2014, Canadians for Fair Access to Medical Marijuana (CFAMM) (Canadiens pour l’accès équitable à la marijuana médicale (CAEMM)) is a federal non-partisan, non-profit, patient-run organisation dedicated to protecting and improving the rights of medical cannabis patients. Patient advocacy is alive and well in Canada.

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New York: New Report Released Showing Ongoing Extreme Racial Disparities in Marijuana Enforcement at City and County Levels

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At the same time, the bill would redirect tax revenue from a legal industry towards various programs that redress harms from the War on Drugs, while also increasing and improving public education and treatment programs geared towards responsible use, reducing overdoses, and saving lives. times more likely. times more likely.

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