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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. A copy of the bill is available here.

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Marijuana Legalization Linked to Decline in Youth Drug Treatment Admissions

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As marijuana legalization continues to expand across the country, scientists are interested in tracking how legalization influences adolescents. Researchers from Temple University sought to find out how recreational marijuana legalization in Washington and Colorado influenced adolescent treatment admissions for cannabis.

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MMJ Laws In West Virginia: A Comprehensive Overview

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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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Get Your West Virginia Medical Marijuana Card

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In recent years, the acceptance and legalization of medical marijuana have been on the rise across the United States. West Virginia is no exception, as the state has also taken steps to provide patients with access to medical cannabis for various qualifying conditions.

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Patient Stories: How MMJ is Changing Lives in West Virginia

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The real stories around medical marijuana (MMJ) are those of the patients who have experienced life-changing benefits from cannabis therapy. Patients across the state are turning to MMJ as a complementary or alternative treatment to alleviate symptoms and improve their quality of life. Image by Oleksandr P on Pexels.

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Petition: Florida Medical Marijuana Reciprocity Laws

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Yet, patients with a medical marijuana card authorized by another state are currently prohibited from using medical marijuana while visiting Florida – one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world. Several states , including Arkansas and Oklahoma, already exercise medical marijuana reciprocity laws. PETITION DETAILS.

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Special Report: Current Issues in Marijuana Regulation – Veterans Struggle to Gain Access to Medical Marijuana

Cannabis Law Report

Current Issues in Marijuana Regulation. Veterans Struggle to Gain Access to Medical Marijuana. Thirty-three states and the District of Columbia have enacted medical marijuana programs. Despite this expansion military veterans often face greater obstacles to gaining access to medical marijuana than other groups.

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