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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NORML

NOVEMBER 8, 2019

Yet, even in the majority of states where medical cannabis is legal, VA physicians are prohibited by federal law from filling out a state-legal medical marijuana recommendation form. Research published in the Journal of Psychoactive Drugs found a 75% reduction in Clinician-Administered Posttraumatic Scale scores following cannabis therapy.

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NORML

JULY 1, 2019

Three new laws intended to expand patient access to and the therapeutic value of Virginia’s medical cannabis program take effect July 1, 2019. Virginia medical cannabis patients can now look forward to a greater range of products available in full therapeutic strengths thanks to Senator Dunnavant’s SB1557.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 19, 2021

Cantourage, one of Europe’s leading providers of medical cannabis, has today launched its offering of high-quality medical cannabis flowers from Jamaica in Germany. Cantourage has successfully partnered with Australian-based Cannim, the leading cultivator of medicinal cannabis in Jamaica.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 28, 2020

Patients purchased an estimated $112 million worth of medical cannabis-related products in 2019, according to newly released Maine tax data. The annual revenues related to medical cannabis now total more than the total revenues generated by the sales of blueberries, maple syrup, apples, herring, and oysters combined.

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MMJ Recs

DECEMBER 13, 2023

While the state has traditionally held a conservative stance on cannabis, there has been a gradual shift in public opinion and legislative action, paving the way for a more inclusive and patient-centric approach to healthcare. Additionally, patients must have exhausted all other available treatment options without finding relief.

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NORML

MARCH 4, 2019

In the Texas State Capitol Building, dozens of patients joined us to ask their legislators to coauthor legislation that makes the Texas Compassionate Use Program more inclusive and effective. Patients then broke out into groups by district and went to visit their legislative offices.

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The Cannigma

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

In the world of cannabis, not everyone can be Snoop, Seth Rogen, or Willie Nelson. There are cannabis users, patients, and just everyday fans who may be fans, but don’t make it a big part of their public persona. I also take a chewy (cannabis pill) at bedtime and this has really helped, too.”. 1) Patrick Stewart.

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SpeedWeed

AUGUST 31, 2021

Missouri did not launch medical cannabis sales until Oct. 16, 2020, but a report released earlier this month revealed the extent to which licensed patients were lined up for access. The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) issued 56,448 new patient licenses and 12,062 renewed patient licenses between Dec.

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Veriheal

AUGUST 7, 2022

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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MassRoots

MARCH 25, 2019

Newly sworn-in Governor Ron DeSantis officially ended the statewide ban on smokable forms of medical cannabis in Florida, making good on the promise he made to patients. On Monday, March 18, 2019, Gov. Previously, it was illegal for patients to smoke their cannabis medication, according to the law.

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Americans for Safe Access

MARCH 9, 2020

There are now over 3 million medical cannabis patients across the country; ninety-one percent of Americans now live in states with some form of access to medical cannabis, while sixty-six of American adults are in favor of full legalization. It is time for a new approach to end the federal conflict on cannabis policy.

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NORML

JUNE 7, 2019

NORML Announces Plans for 2019 Conference and Lobby Day. “To a large degree, that has been a war on cannabis, but it’s also been a war on people, it’s been disproportionately a war on certain communities,” Read more from WTTW News ! Below is a brief rundown of some of their most recent accomplishments.

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Veriheal

JANUARY 22, 2021

Cannabis legalization is taking center stage in many different facets of life today. In the past, employers could reprimand or even fire employees for their cannabis consumption on or off the clock. Prisons and jails follow through with doctor recommended prescriptions except for when it comes to cannabis. You must allow this.

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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 27, 2019

If you thought there was no relationship between cannabis use and technology, consider these stats: the average number of mobile apps being used in a day by current cannabis users are 4. However, the costs of conducting a full-scale clinical trial can be prohibitive, posing barriers to research for cannabis companies.

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The Cannigma

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

This article was originally published on Analytical Cannabis and appears here with permission. . In a new survey of German patients with Parkinson’s disease, 8% of patients reported using cannabis products. Parkinson’s disease and cannabis. Interest among patients is high, but knowledge is limited.

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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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Americans for Safe Access

JULY 6, 2020

Adapted from The Medicalization of Marijuana: Legitimacy, Stigma, and the Patient Experience (Routledge, 2019) by Michelle Newhart and William Dolphin. As with all things involving social controversy, dispute over what to properly call the plant known by the botanical name Cannabis Sativa L. are marijuana, cannabis, and hemp.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 14, 2019

Each year, Americans for Safe Access (ASA) analyzes, summarizes, and critiques legislation and regulations as they become law and develops this report to assess how these programs are serving the needs of patients. MEDICAL CANNABIS BY THE NUMBERS …………… 4. MEDICAL CANNABIS TIMELINE.

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MassRoots

MARCH 14, 2019

The first medical cannabis product manufacturing license was just awarded in Ohio, giving patients in the program a reason to celebrate. It’ll open up the choices patients have available to them and they can purchase their medical marijuana to treat their condition,” said Executive Vice President of Grow Ohio Justin Hunt. “We

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Veriheal

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

Florida’s journey to cannabis legalization has not been easy or straightforward, much like many other states. As of today, possession or sale of cannabis remains illegal in the state of Florida. The exception to this law is medical cannabis, which has been legal in Florida since 2014. Florida’s History with Medical Cannabis.

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NORML

MAY 31, 2019

With Governor Pritzker’s Signature, Illinois will become the first state in history to legislatively legalize and regulate cannabis sales. “Cannabis criminalization in Illinois is coming to an end. While this bill isn’t perfect, it does provide a pathway for adults to legally obtain and consume cannabis.

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 10, 2019

In April 2019, QLD amended their patient access process making it easier for doctors to write prescriptions. QLD is also well serviced with a variety of access clinics, which would have contributed to this relative increase. This was a time-consuming process that caused a lot of frustration for patients and doctors alike.

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NORML

MARCH 21, 2020

We encourage you to read our post about our efforts and best practices for the cannabis community during these trying times. Veteran Access : HR 1647, the Veterans Equal Access Act, would allow V.A. Legislation is pending, Assembly Bill 2355, to protect registered medical marijuana patients from employment discrimination.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 19, 2019

There have been more than 7,500 approvals for medicinal cannabis in Australia since legalisation in 2016 – so why don’t we know if it is helping patients? Access to medicinal cannabis for patients was legalised in Australia in 2016, allowing doctors to request permission to prescribe from the Australian government.

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Americans for Safe Access

MARCH 1, 2022

The issue of adulterants in cannabis vape products has once again resurfaced as the Pennsylvania Office of Medical Marijuana issued a notice to medical cannabis patients on February 4, 2022 advising them of a recall of over 500 different products containing substances not suitable for inhalation.

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PrestoDoctor

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

The legalization of cannabis in some countries and states has brought about significant changes in the healthcare industry. However, with the increasing popularity of cannabis, many people are turning to marijuana as a safer and better alternative for pain management.

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NORML

MARCH 8, 2019

Activists in Nebraska, along with two pro-legalization Senators, qualified a 2020 medical cannabis ballot initiative petition to begin collecting signatures from registered voters in the state. Legislation is pending, Senate Bill 440, to prohibit the availability of cannabis-infused food and drink products for qualified patients.

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NORML

MARCH 1, 2019

In Congress this week Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ), along with Representatives Barbara Lee (D-CA) and Ro Khanna (D-CA), introduced The Marijuana Justice Act of 2019, to remove marijuana from the Controlled Substances Act and incentivize states to end the racially disparate criminalization of marijuana consumers. Actions to Take. AR resident?

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NORML

OCTOBER 2, 2019

Once again, Nevada NORML has remained hard at work, advocating for both patient access and rights as well as the criminal justice reform that this country desperately requires. With every visit, we laid witness to the true strength and diversity of those who want cannabis reform. ” said Tina Ulman, Communications Director.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 22, 2019

Regulators in Iowa added two new medical cannabis qualifying conditions to the current list, ulcerative colitis (effective immediately), and severe pediatric autism with self-injurious or aggressive behaviors (effective 4/2/19). Click here to email your lawmakers in support of access in healthcare facilities. California. CA resident?

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 14, 2020

Highlights Australia’s medical cannabis patients are still turning to the illicit market, despite legal medical cannabis. The Australian government passed a law in 2016 that … Read More.

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 30, 2019

That’s according to exclusive projections from the 2019 edition of the Marijuana Business Factbook. Retail sales of medical and recreational cannabis in the United States are on pace to eclipse $12 billion by the end of 2019 – an increase of roughly 35% over 2018 – and could rise as high as $30 billion by 2023. They write.

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Veriheal

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

All eyes are on Georgia’s medical cannabis program as it continues to grow. a prominent cannabis corporation in the state. Trulieve plans to open a new medical cannabis dispensary in Evans, Georgia. The History of the Georgia Medical Cannabis Program Georgia’s medical cannabis program started sales this past spring.

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NORML

MAY 19, 2020

Attorneys Generals from 34 states and territories sent a letter today to Congressional leadership urging members to expeditiously pass The Secure and Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking Act so that state-licensed cannabis business can explicitly engage in relationships with banks and other financial institutions.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 23, 2020

Legislation is pending, Senate Bill 165, to establish a medical marijuana access program for qualified patients with a physician’s recommendation to access medical marijuana from licensed retail outlets. Send a message to your lawmakers in support of medical marijuana access. AL resident? CA resident? GA resident?

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NORML

JANUARY 11, 2019

HR 420 (yes, you read that right): The Regulate Marijuana Like Alcohol Act would deschedule cannabis from the Controlled Substances Act, thus permitting state governments to regulate these activities as they see fit. Also, the rollout of the new leadership team of the Congressional Cannabis Caucus was announced. Your Highness, Carly.

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