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North Dakota Advocates for Hospice Patients’ Access to Medical Cannabis

Veriheal

In 2016, North Dakota voters approved a medical cannabis ballot. Since 2018, voters have attempted to pass adult use but have failed. With this bill and the urgency of hospice care, regulators would have to issue a cannabis patient card within 14 days of receiving the documentation, and application fees would be waived.

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Studies: Medical Cannabis Enrollees Typically Reduce Their Use of Opioids

NORML

Patients diagnosed with chronic pain and other debilitating conditions typically reduce, or in some cases, eliminate their use of opioids following their enrollment in state-sanctioned medical cannabis access programs. Several peer-reviewed studies now document this trend. These conclusions are hardly unique.

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The Impact of Cannabis on Prescription Codeine

PrestoDoctor

The legalization of cannabis in some countries and states has brought about significant changes in the healthcare industry. Codeine is a widely prescribed painkiller that is commonly used to manage mild to moderate pain. We will also take a closer look at the potential benefits using cannabis as a pain management tool.

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Medical Cannabis for Seniors: Exploring Benefits, Risks, and Personalized Options

United Patients Group

As medical cannabis gains recognition for its therapeutic potential, seniors are increasingly exploring its benefits for various conditions common among older adults. According to a 2018 review of research studies, cannabis was found to be effective in managing chronic pain.

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The most common reasons people get medical marijuana cards: 2021 edition

The Cannigma

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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Survey Reveals Almost Half of Canada’s MMJ Patients Reduced Their Alcohol and Opioid Consumption

Veriheal

New data published in the Journal of Cannabis Research claims that almost one in two authorized medical cannabis patients in Canada managed to either completely stop or reduce their intake of controlled substances, such as alcohol and opioids , by using cannabis. Cannabis’ Place in Substance Abuse Recovery .

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New Mexico Medical Marijuana Patient Levels Spike Since Mid-2018

WeedAdvisor

As the stigma and laws around marijuana both relax, patient access to medical marijuana continues to broaden in many states. The number of registered patients has notably jumped in the last few months, with an even larger overall increase over the past year. Spike in Registered Patients. . A Step to Legalization? .