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North Dakota Advocates for Hospice Patients’ Access to Medical Cannabis

Veriheal

Since 2018, voters have attempted to pass adult use but have failed. Mary Schneider (D) cleared the House in an 86-6 vote this March, allowing terminally ill patients to use proof of their admittance in hospice care in lieu of a doctor’s written recommendation to register as a medical cannabis patient. Doug Burgum (R).

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Over 40 Members of Congress Request SBA Access For Small Marijuana Businesses

NORML

“Many of these establishments are small-to-medium size operators, with their employees keeping their doors open without access to the support systems in place for other businesses, thus depriving them of potentially lifesaving protections.” ” You can find the full Senate letter here.

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MS patients are being ‘denied’ access to NHS Sativex Says Media Report

Cannabis Law Report

The MS Society has said that thousands of multiple sclerosis patients are being denied access to the approved drug Sativex, which helps improve spasm symptoms in sufferers. Many are finding that despite the treatment being approved, they are being denied access in their area.”.

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The Top Ten Medical Cannabis Developments of 2018

Americans for Safe Access

From studies that underscore the therapeutic potential of cannabis to political changes that bode well for patients and consumers, there is much to celebrate. Before we close the books on 2018, let’s take a look back at ten of the most significant developments over the past year from ASA’s perspective and consider their impact.

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Unlocking Relief: A Guide To Accessing MMJ In Oklahoma

MMJ Recs

Oklahoma has embraced the medical marijuana (MMJ) movement with open arms — positively impacting patients across the state. Let’s unlock the relief and potential that MMJ offers to qualifying patients. Once your application is approved, you will receive a patient identification card.

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What Oklahoma’s Ban On MMJ Delivery Means For Patients’ Accessibility

MMJ Recs

The accessibility of medical marijuana is an important issue for MMJ patients all over the country. In Oklahoma, accessibility has never been a problem since MMJ became legal in 2018. Since medical marijuana was legalized in Oklahoma in summer 2018, the OK MMJ industry has gone from strength to strength.

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Arizona: Supreme Court Rules That Concentrates Are Legal Under State’s Medical Cannabis Access Law

NORML

Manufacturing and possessing concentrated forms of cannabis are legally protected activities under the state’s medical cannabis access law, according to a unanimous decision issued today by the Arizona Supreme Court. The decision reverses a 2018 ruling by the Arizona Court of Appeals. ounces of hashish.