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The Variety of Health Conditions That Medical Marijuana can Treat

The Joint Blog

Schedule I drugs like heroin, Lysergic Acid Diethylamide (LSD), and ecstasy are strictly regulated by the Federal Government but Marijuana has be made an exception in some states. Marijuana is also classified as a Schedule I drug but it has been given the approval for medical and recreational at some state levels.

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High Hopes on 4/20: The Current Status of Cannabis Laws in Texas

Dykema (Cannabis Law Blog)

[iii] The Act was originally intended for patients with intractable epilepsy and was expanded in 2019 and 2021 to include other physical and mental illnesses (cancer, multiple sclerosis, post-traumatic stress disorder). [iv] iv] Texas State Law Library – Cannabis and the Law – [link]. [v] Specifically, H.B. viii] Id. [ix]

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Weekly Legislative Roundup 3/7/20

NORML

Legislation is pending, House Bill 847, that seeks to criminalize the possession and transportation of hemp flower in the state. This bill comes after lawmakers passed legislation in 2019 that allows the growing and production of hemp and hemp-derived products, as long as the THC concentration is below 0.3%. HI resident? MO resident?

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An Officer Forced into Retirement for Medical Cannabis Sues NYPD

Veriheal

In 2017 Robert was diagnosed with a condition that affects millions of Americans each year called depression. Later that year, in 2018, Robert was diagnosed with chronic pain and also treated for Lyme disease. 2019 came around, and Robert found himself in a coma for many days. Suspension Despite Proper Procedure.

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Ohio Medical Cannabis Patients Rejoice As Edibles Will Soon Be Available

MassRoots

Located in East Fultonham in Muskingum County, Grow Ohio is officially the first producer to be awarded a license to manufacture popular cannabis products like edibles, tinctures , transdermal patches, and topical salves, creams, or lotions in the Buckeye State. “It’ll A total of up to 40 processors may be licensed in the state of Ohio.

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Parenting and Cannabis: What You Need To Know

Kind Meds (Cannabis Education Blog)

Be sure to understand your state law before buying or consuming pot. Doing so from an established and reputable dispenser will ensure you are on the right side of the law. In some states, it is still illegal to use marijuana recreationally; however, you can get a medical card if you have an approved condition.

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Weekly Legislative Roundup 1/18/19

NORML

House lawmakers introduced The Medical Cannabis Research Act of 2019 (HR 601), to facilitate federally-approved clinical trials involving cannabis. At the state level, patients in Ohio and Oklahoma now have access to medical cannabis, as sales began in both states this week. Additionally, a bipartisan coalition of U.S.