United Patients Group

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Is Medical Cannabis a Potential Alternative to Prescription Opioids? It’s no wonder that doctors are looking for new ways to treat patients with chronic pain without resorting to these highly addictive substances. Can cannabis help with pain relief? Cannabis is one such treatment.

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The Cannigma

JANUARY 26, 2021

Using cannabis for several months is associated with a reduction in blood pressure among older adults with hypertension, according to a prospective study published last week. More than 75% of the participants used cannabis oil and only 15% smoked cannabis. mmHg and 4.5 mmHg, respectively,” the researchers wrote. after treatment.

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The Joint Blog

MAY 1, 2020

According to a new study, those who use marijuana for therapeutic purposes are more likely to report consuming it to address symptoms such as anxiety, insomnia, chronic pain and depression. “Among those who acknowledged using cannabis for medical purposes, 49 percent reported doing so to treat anxiety.

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The Cannigma

JUNE 30, 2021

On July 1st, 2021, new cannabis legalization are going into effect in Connecticut, New Mexico, and Virginia, just a couple days after a recreational cannabis legalization measure went into effect in South Dakota. Nearly half of all Americans now live in states where cannabis is legal for adult use. In Colorado, 78.7%

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MMJ Recs

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

It took until late 2017 for the first Maryland dispensary to open for business. By the end of 2018 there were almost 60,000 patients, and nearly $100 million had been taken in the first year of sales. By the end of 2018 there were almost 60,000 patients, and nearly $100 million had been taken in the first year of sales.

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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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The Cannigma

MAY 5, 2021

An unknown number of recovered COVID-19 patients are walking through a fog, uncertain when it will end and what can be done to help. Considering what we do and don’t know, it would be remiss to not ask whether cannabis has the potential to provide relief. What is long COVID? How common is long COVID? episodes per month.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 13, 2019

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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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. Read on for everything a medical marijuana patient needs to know about MMJ in Virginia. Is MMJ Legal In Virginia?

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

NORML is pleased to announce that its newly updated and revised publication, Clinical Applications for Cannabis & Cannabinoids: A Review of the Recent Scientific Literature, 2000 — 2021 , is now available for download on the Kindle app. Proceeds from the purchase of the new book directly fund NORML’s cannabis advocacy efforts.

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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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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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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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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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Veriheal

MARCH 1, 2021

Looking to find your medical cannabis in a state that hasn’t yet legalized it? It may be tempting to drive across neighboring state lines with more cannabis-friendly laws. However, the number of states that will authorize qualified patients from out-of-state medical marijuana programs is still relatively small. . Rhode Island.

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TheAnswerPage

JANUARY 11, 2022

Are you able to answer your patients’ medical marijuana questions? Also, a recent systematic review of healthcare professionals’ “cannabis knowledge” reported “there was a unanimous lack of self-perceived knowledge surrounding all aspects of medicinal cannabis” (2). million medical marijuana patients nationwide.

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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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The Cannigma

JANUARY 31, 2021

A higher geographic concentration of medical and adult-use cannabis dispensaries is associated with lower opioid-related death rates on a county level, according to the finding of a new study. Many physicians and health researchers have pointed to cannabis as an alternative to opioids in chronic pain patients.

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Veriheal

AUGUST 16, 2021

It is a sad day in America when private corporations like Amazon and the NFL are making bigger moves to support the public opinion of cannabis than the elected representatives in the US government. To put that in perspective financially, the cannabis industry is predicted to produce $24 billion in sales this year.

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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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Kind Meds (Cannabis Education Blog)

AUGUST 24, 2018

The above quote is directly from the Arizona Medical Marijuana Act, recognizing cannabis’ history as being used as a form of medicine for over 5,000 years. For many, including the people of Arizona, it is recognized as substance with medicinal value that can ease a wide range of symptoms, including pain. Severe and chronic pain.

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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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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 medical program for Iowa patients is limited. The state does not offer reciprocity and does not recognize medical cannabis cards from other states.

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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. The Iowa medical marijuana program represents a significant step forward in providing patients with alternative treatment options.

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SpeedWeed

MARCH 9, 2021

ONE of Germany’s largest pharmaceutical firms has entered the medical cannabis space with the launch of a two flower products – and six more products to follow. Chronic Pain Targeted. Stada says it has trained 28 sales representatives to assist doctors make informed decisions about cannabis prescribing. With sales of €2.6

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 7, 2020

The study by researchers from the University of Auckland and medical cannabis clinic owner Dr Graham Gulbransen looked at how patients were faring after using cannabidiol (CBD), the non-intoxicating compound in cannabis that has had so much attention these past few years. Neurological symptoms – 15.1%. Cancer symptoms – 23.2%.

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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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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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FloridaMarijuana.net

JULY 16, 2018

I’ve been self-medicating Marijuana for a little over two years; I didn’t care that it was illegal at the time that I started using cannabis, all I cared about was how I felt afterward. No need to take pills that could do more harm than good; or deal with painful side effects that pharmaceuticals cause. Patient intake form.

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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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LifeCannMD

DECEMBER 13, 2021

On January 3, 2017, Amendment 2 came into effect in Florida allowing for the legal medicinal use of cannabis.The rules for use and administration are outlined in Senate Bill 8A of The Florida Medical Marijuana Legalization Initiative which allows for treatment of “diagnosable, debilitating conditions.” Learn more here.

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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. Patient advocacy is alive and well in Canada.

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The Joint Blog

SEPTEMBER 23, 2019

According to a new study published by the journal Schmerz and reported on by NORML, the administration of oral THC (dronabinol) safely and effectively reduces pain in geriatric patients. Oral THC administration was associated with a pain reduction of 30% or greater in over half of the patients.

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Marijuana Seeds NL

MAY 27, 2020

Originally posted 8th June 2017, Updated on 27th May 2020. Microdosing weed is now trending amongst the cannabis scene. For cannabis, microdosing allows users to harness the weed plant’s natural health effects, without a potent high. The thought for microdosing cannabis, is no different. Like cannabis typically provides.

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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. The measure would permit medical cannabis patients to grow up to six cannabis plants.

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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

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 10, 2019

In 2017, Sinha in collaboration with CTPharma received approval from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for an investigational New Drug application to examine how medical marijuana products effect subjective and physiological responses to stress and pain. The second phase will include men and women ages 21 to 60 with chronic pain.

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