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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. Chronic pain conditions, such as arthritis, fibromyalgia, and neuropathy, have plagued many residents for years.

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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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This Week On The Karma Koala Podcast Lezli Engelking founder at FOCUS, Florida Lawyer David Canady… Oh & A Hip Hop Legend Too.

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In 2017, Bernard’s case began to draw attention across the country, and he quickly became a national symbol for the need to reform the country’s unjust drug laws, sparking advocacy and a movement to free him. As a result, Bernard was released seven years into his sentence. . As always music too.

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MMJ Laws in California: A Comprehensive Guide For Patients

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This groundbreaking legislation legalized the use of medical marijuana for patients with qualifying medical conditions, under the recommendation of a licensed physician. These conditions encompass a range of ailments, including cancer, HIV/AIDS, glaucoma, and chronic pain. California has since continued to refine its MMJ laws.

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Veriheal Announces Winners Of $20,000 ‘Innovation in Cannabis’ Scholarship Fund

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Veriheal was founded by Adetunji and Green in 2017 with a mission to become the go-to online destination for prospective medical cannabis patients looking to obtain a medical marijuana (MMJ) card and access educational resources.

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5 Psychedelics Friendly Countries | Cannabis Culture

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In fact, until 2017, the use, possession, and transportation of illegal drugs could attract the death penalty. It granted some healthcare professionals the legal right to use psilocybin to treat some conditions, such as PSTD, depression, and other related cases. By law, Thailand has a strict stance against drug use.

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Weekly Legislative Roundup 1/11/19

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Lawmakers decriminalized minor marijuana possession offenses in 2017. Senate Bill 19-013 would permit physicians to recommend cannabis therapy for any condition for which an opiate would otherwise be prescribed. Update : The Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee will hold an executive session for HB 399 on 1/17 at 11am.