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

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Despite notable advances in MMJ research over the last decade, scientists have found that some states’ restrictions on qualifying conditions prevent millions of patients from getting the treatments they need—robbing them of potential relief offered by cannabinoid therapies. Many patients take MMJ for more reasons than one.

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The Variety of Health Conditions That Medical Marijuana can Treat

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Those state laws allow medical marijuana to be used to treat ailments like Alzheimer’s, cancer, epilepsy, Crohn’s disease, seizures, hepatitis C and a host of others. The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has only cannabis use to treat two rare and severe forms of epilepsy: Dravet syndrome and Lennox-Gastaut syndrome.

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Cannabis laws in Jordan

The Cannigma

However, in 2019, the Jordanian government announced its plans to conduct clinical trials on the use of cannabis for medical purposes. The trials involved using cannabis to treat certain conditions such as epilepsy, chronic pain, and cancer-related symptoms, and will hopefully pave the way for medical cannabis legalization in the future.

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Final Appointments Made To Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission

Cannabis Law Report

Szaflarski, professor and director of the UAB Epilepsy Center in the Department of Neurology, according to an AL.com report. Szaflarski was also a member of a study panel that recommended medical cannabis legalization in 2019, the news outlet reported, and was a lead investigator in a UAB study on using CBD oil to treat seizure disorders.

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Chad West Law Firm Reports On The More Promising Bills From The Texas 2019 Session

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Chad West March 27, 2019. Texas could make meaningful progress on marijuana-related bills by the end of the 2019 legislative session. The most promising step forward this session is probably an expansion of Compassionate Use to include more medical conditions that could be alleviated by cannabis. Joe Moody, D-El Paso.

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Revamping Texas’ Medical Cannabis Program Is the Key to Ending the State’s Opioid Crisis

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With a worsening opioid situation and an emerging acceptance of medical cannabis, the Lone Star State has a unique opportunity to develop a successful medical marijuana (MMJ) program for its millions of residents battling chronic pain and numerous other conditions. A 2019 study found that 76% of patients in the U.S.

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Cannabis laws in the Philippines

The Cannigma

A 2019 report from the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) revealed that cannabis was the second most commonly used drug in the country, with methamphetamine being the most commonly used drug. The only exception is for the cultivation of industrial hemp, which is legal under certain conditions.

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