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Veterans Medical Marijuana Access Legislation Introduced In House and Senate

NORML

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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Marijuana Legalization Linked to Decline in Youth Drug Treatment Admissions

CannaMD

Researchers from Temple University sought to find out how recreational marijuana legalization in Washington and Colorado influenced adolescent treatment admissions for cannabis. MARIJUANA LEGALIZATION & YOUTH DRUG TREATMENT ADMISSIONS. Colorado and Washington were the first states to legalize recreational cannabis use in 2012.

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Curaleaf International Advances Accessibility of Medical Cannabis Products in Germany with Strategic Partnership

Cannabis Law Report

Pharmaceutical and Medical Cannabis Leaders Zambon GmbH and Adven GmbH will Drive Medical Cannabis Supporting Treatments for Neurological Therapies. The aim of the agreement is to make medical cannabis treatments available to patients, with an initial focus on neurological therapies. The market for medical cannabis in Germany.

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MMJ Laws In West Virginia: A Comprehensive Overview

MMJ Recs

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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The Latin American Cannabis Landscape – Part Two: Regulated Markets and Patient Access

CannaTech

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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Clinical Trial: Cannabinoid Administration Via a Metered-Dose Inhaler Is Safe and Effective for Chronic Pain Patients

NORML

Chronic pain is the most commonly reported qualifying condition among medical cannabis patients enrolled in state-specific access programs.

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Patient Stories: How MMJ is Changing Lives in West Virginia

MMJ Recs

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.