NORML

JUNE 11, 2019

Patients diagnosed with chronic pain and other debilitating conditions typically reduce, or in some cases, eliminate their use of opioids following their enrollment in state-sanctioned medical cannabis access programs. Several peer-reviewed studies now document this trend. These conclusions are hardly unique.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 1, 2019

Patients authorized to legally use medical cannabis frequently substitute it in place of benzodiazepines, according to a pair of new studies published this week. According to data compiled by the US Centers for Disease Control, the drug was attributed to over 11,500 overdose deaths in 2017.

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MMJ Recs

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

The real stories around medical marijuana (MMJ) are those of the patients who have experienced life-changing benefits from cannabis therapy. In this article, we’ll explore MMJ patient success stories in West Virginia and how cannabis therapy is positively impacting patients’ lives.

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CannaTech

JANUARY 16, 2019

Thanks to the recent emergence of regulated medical cannabis markets, the success of this versatile plant can be followed from farm to pharma and prescriber to patient, however, the origins of cannabis as medicine cannot be as simply traced as the plant is today from seed to sale. It is not a story about profiting off of people.

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Canna Care Docs

DECEMBER 11, 2018

For many who were young in the 1960s and 70s, cannabis was something seen at parties, possibly experimented with, but for the most part set aside. It’s hard to get past decades of federal prohibition and criminalization, so it’s little wonder that in 2017 only three percent of adults over 65 years old reported being “current smokers.” [1].

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Healer

MARCH 26, 2021

Some researchers believe cannabis can help wean prescription opioid users off the addictive and potentially deadly drugs. For years, Tim Gresh took dozens of prescription opioid medications per day, seeking any relief for the debilitating back pain that he – no matter which medication or therapy he used – could just not shake. .

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The Cannigma

JUNE 25, 2022

Recreational cannabis is not legal in Poland and the plant is still legally considered a narcotic. Poland established a medical cannabis program in 2017, which allows for a range of cannabis products to be prescribed for a range of medical conditions. Poland and cannabis. Possible penalties for cannabis.

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MMJ Recs

APRIL 11, 2024

West Virginia has emerged as a trailblazer in the realm of medical marijuana, implementing a comprehensive program to provide patients with access to this therapeutic treatment option. This program facilitates access to medical cannabis for individuals suffering from qualifying debilitating conditions.

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Veriheal

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

Can cannabis help with sleep? It is common knowledge that cannabis may have relaxing effects for some that consume it. Anecdotally there are claims that consuming cannabis may help promote a better night’s sleep—but what is actually known about cannabis and sleep? In reality, whether a cannabis strain (i.e.,

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The Cannigma

JULY 1, 2022

Iowa has not legalized adult-use cannabis, but it does have a medical cannabis program. Medical marijuana was legalized in May 2017 with sales starting in December 2018. The state does not offer reciprocity and does not recognize medical cannabis cards from other states. Iowa Medical Marijuana Program. Possible penalties.

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NORML

MAY 12, 2020

Tamara Netzel was a middle school English teacher, an Army officer’s wife, and possibly the most cannabis naive individual you could have met. When those very medications led to liver failure in 2017, triggering chronic pain and other MS symptoms, she was forced to retire from teaching.

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The Cannigma

OCTOBER 10, 2021

In July, 2017, a joint ministerial decision between the Ministers of Health and Justice legalized medical marijuana in Greece, and changed the classification of cannabis from a Table A drug to a Table B drug. The following year, Greek lawmakers approved a law to allow the cultivation and processing of medical cannabis with up to 0.2%

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MMJ Recs

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

With a growing recognition of its potential therapeutic benefits, Iowa has established a medical marijuana program to provide eligible patients with access to cannabis-based treatments. Iowa’s medical cannabis laws outline the rights and responsibilities of those involved in the program.

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 28, 2019

PUBLISHER: CANNABIS LAW REPORT. Veterans Struggle to Gain Access to Medical Marijuana. Despite this expansion military veterans often face greater obstacles to gaining access to medical marijuana than other groups. Other common health problems include tinnitus, hearing loss, and lower-back pain. May 2, 2019.

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The Joint Blog

DECEMBER 12, 2019

The research was published in the journal PLOS One – the name of the study is Frequency of cannabis and illicit opioid use among people who use drugs and report chronic pain: A longitudinal analysis. who reported major or persistent pain from June 1, 2014, to December 1, 2017” In total 1,152 people were examined.

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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

JULY 6, 2022

Hitting the hay is often listed as a reason why people consume cannabis, but does the science support this? Research around cannabis is still a young field, and knowledge is changing quickly. How cannabis can help with sleep. Depending on your symptoms, cannabis may be able to help you improve your sleep quality.

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Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 12, 2019

I use medical cannabis to treat ankylosing spondylitis and psoriatic arthritis among many other autoimmune conditions, mental health and the effects of chronic inflammation. I use medical cannabis for my skin, pain, mood, fatigue, appetite and, most importantly, sleep. under-dosing the physician-recommended dose.

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MMJ Recs

JANUARY 30, 2022

It was a very limited program and patients were only allowed access to low-THC preparations. The program was expanded in 2017 and 2020, and now patients can purchase higher-THC preparations in various forms. Iowa’s five MMJ dispensaries are: Iowa Cannabis Co., Iowa City: 322 Hwy 1 WIowa City, IA 52246 Iowa Cannabis Co.,

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Veriheal

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

France has been accused of falling behind in the cannabis race and has thus been urged to take action on medical cannabis before they’re left behind. In response, the French government announced that they will be carrying out a medical cannabis experiment which will involve distributing free medical cannabis. .

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MMJ Recs

OCTOBER 13, 2023

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. This made the state a leader in the regulated cannabis industry, setting an example for others to follow.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 1, 2019

Governor of Pennsylvania, is beginning a state-wide listening tour to find out where PA residents stand on cannabis legalization. Manor Township, Pennsylvania is considering a proposal that would decriminalize cannabis possession. Click here to email your lawmakers in support of banking access. John Fetterman, Lt. CA resident?

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The Joint Blog

JUNE 4, 2021

The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has only cannabis use to treat two rare and severe forms of epilepsy: Dravet syndrome and Lennox-Gastaut syndrome. So many of the breakthrough results from researches can only be found by those licensed medically to get obtain access. Marijuana and alleviating chronic pain.

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MMJ Recs

FEBRUARY 19, 2022

In 2017, a law was enacted in Virginia that allowed people with specific types of intractable epilepsy to access cannabis oil, as long as they had a doctor certify they needed it and it could help with their condition. Since then, the medical cannabis program in the state has grown and improved exponentially.

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Veriheal

JUNE 20, 2022

Do you have a homie who’s been arrested over cannabis? “Free the Homies” is a joint art project between Washington-based cannabis company Solstice and Seattle-based artist Teddy “Stat” Phillips that aims to spread awareness about unjust cannabis-related incarceration in the U.S. Are you the homie?

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

Medical publications, are, in the main fairly positive toward cannabis. Published by The Journal of Cannabis Research. Medicinal cannabis has been legalised for use for a range of specified medical conditions in Australia since 2016. At the same time, the outlook on cannabis research data is largely positive. Background.

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MMJ Recs

MAY 15, 2022

Virginia legalized some forms of medical marijuana in a very limited way in 2017. This initial MMJ legislation only allowed patients suffering from intractable epilepsy to use cannabis oil. They will only require a Written Certification for the Use of Medical Cannabis from a Registered Practitioner for Medical Cannabis.

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CannaTech

JUNE 30, 2019

Israel’s Ministry of Health Medical Cannabis Association (IMCA), locally known as Yakar, recently enacted reforms to medical cannabis regulation. These include changes to reduce barriers to patient access, specific licensing requirements for production, and expanding the number of access points approved of sale.

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Veriheal

OCTOBER 27, 2020

However, in a first of its kind lawsuit filed against the city of New York, a former NYPD officer says he was harassed and discriminated against by the NYPD over his use of medically recommended cannabis made by an NYPD medical division doctor by the name of Dr. Joseph Hederman. He received a random drug test on September 5th of 2019.

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SpeedWeed

APRIL 18, 2021

To avoid these risks, many insomniacs have chosen safe, natural sleep aids like valerian, melatonin, and cannabis. The current research on weed and insomnia is far from conclusive, thanks to federal laws that make it difficult for researchers to access high-quality cannabis. Northern Lights. Sweet and Sour Widow.

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Canna Care Docs

AUGUST 21, 2019

This was the quote offered to the New York Times by New Hampshire Governor Chris Sununu last fall when asked if cannabis may be a viable option to combat the opioid epidemic currently ravaging the United States. Sununu represents a mighty obstacle in the path to widespread acceptance of cannabis as medicine. According to the U.S.

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 14, 2019

PUBLISHER: CANNABIS LAW REPORT. Escalating numbers of people in the UK are being given highly addictive painkillers for chronic pain in spite of evidence pointing that they become ineffective after just a few days. Fentanyl fatalities were up 29% in 2017 leading to 75 deaths in comparison to 58 deaths in 2016.

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Kind Meds (Cannabis Education Blog)

MARCH 9, 2022

Cannabis effects on brain structure, function, and cognition: considerations for medical uses of cannabis and its derivatives. And with the growing legalization of cannabis, there is often more space for parents to smoke weed without fear of legal consequences. Cannabis Paraphernalia Legalities. 1] Burggren, A.

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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. Kim Rivers; 2.Barry Barry Gordon, MD; 3.

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Canna Law Blog

MARCH 4, 2020

With respect to ketamine infusion therapy (which is the prime time attraction of ketamine clinics), the medical research based promise is for treatment of chronic neuropathic pain, chronic pain (instead of opioids), and various medication-resistant mental health disorders, including depression, bi-polar disorder, and PTSD (among others).

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MedicalJane

DECEMBER 13, 2017

The state recently announced an expansion to its program that is beginning to open the door to improved patient access. These changes included adding chronic pain and PTSD to its list of qualifying medical conditions. Introduced in July 2014, New York’s medical marijuana program has been a work in progress from the get-go.

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MMJ Recs

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

It took until late 2017 for the first Maryland dispensary to open for business. The passing of HB 881 saw the creation of the Maryland Medical Cannabis Commission (MMCC), which oversees the state’s medical marijuana program. The first MMJ dispensaries opened in Maryland in 2017. Severe or chronic pain.

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