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States That Restrict MMJ Access Are Interfering With Patients’ Rights, Study Shows

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As medicinal and recreational cannabis legalization continues to sweep across the United States, a recent study paints a concerning portrait of many states denying or restricting medical marijuana (MMJ) access. Nugg MD’s report suggests there is more to unpack when analyzing healthcare disparities related to MMJ access.

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Georgia Medical Cannabis Patients Can Now Purchase Cannabis Oil From Pharmacies

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Georgia medical cannabis patients will soon have greater access to treatment as cannabis oil will be sold in many more pharmacies. So far, they have served over 27,000 registered marijuana patients in the state. Eligible patients were granted access to low-THC marijuana oil.

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Everything MMJ Patients Need To Know About Medical Marijuana Dispensaries in Texas

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In recent years, the landscape of healthcare in Texas has been undergoing a significant transformation with the emergence of medical marijuana dispensaries. Let’s take a look at the current state of medical marijuana dispensaries in Texas, examining the legal framework, patient access, and the potential impact on the healthcare landscape.

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Louisiana Expands State Medical Marijuana Program

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New laws expanding the medical marijuana program in Louisiana went into effect on August 1. The state’s medical marijuana program has been criticized for being too limited and too restrictive since the program was established in 2016, but the three laws that went into effect on Saturday aim to improve the situation. House Bill 819.

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Japan is Poised to Legalize Medical Marijuana

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The people of Japan, a country renowned for its sushi cuisine scene, iconic Mount Fuji, and eye-catching cherry blossom trees, may soon have access to legal medicinal marijuana for intractable diseases. 124’—the use and application of medicines manufactured from “marijuana” to any person are currently prohibited.

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Pennsylvanians Spent $132M On Medical Marijuana In Successful First Year

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In 2018, the first full year of operations for the retail medical marijuana program in Pennsylvania, patients spent more than $130 million on the herbal medication. Medical marijuana sales reported for the year totaled more than $132 million, and the state also collected more than $2 million in taxes from licensed growers and processors.

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How Can I Get A Medical Marijuana Card In Louisiana?

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The use of medical marijuana in Louisiana is now legal! The state opened its first dispensary in August 2019. So that more people can gain access to the treatment, the Louisiana MMJ program continues to expand, with more qualifying conditions added to the list as well as more cannabis included under the MMJ umbrella.