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IDPH approves four new conditions for medical cannabis treatment

Illinois News Joint

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH), after confirming votes from the Medical Cannabis Advisory Board (MCAB), officially added four new conditions to the list of qualifying debilitating condition for Illinois patients in the Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Program.

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MCAB awaits chair appointment for final decision on recommended conditions

Illinois News Joint

During the last few months, the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH), in conjunction with the Medical Cannabis Advisory Board (MCAB), voted to add four new recommended conditions to list of qualifying debilitating condition for Illinois patients in the Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Program.

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House Veterans Affairs Committee Passes Multiple Marijuana Bills

NORML

” The first bill, HR 712 , known as the VA Medicinal Cannabis Research Act of 2019, would direct the Veterans Administration to conduct research on marijuana in regards to a wide variety of ailments commonly associated with service-related issues. doctors to fill out the state-legal medical marijuana recommendations. Presently, V.A.

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Nevada: Governor Signs Medical Cannabis Expansion Measure

NORML

The measure allows patients diagnosed with anxiety disorders, autism, chronic pain, opioid dependency, and other conditions to obtain a recommendation for medical cannabis. The act becomes effective on July 1, 2019. An estimated 18,000 Nevadans are registered with the state to access medical cannabis products. ’

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NORML Chapter Newsletter – June 2019

NORML

NORML Announces Plans for 2019 Conference and Lobby Day. “Adding a condition for which a physician could recommend medical marijuana instead of an opioid is a safer pain management tool that will be useful for both our doctors and patients.” Below is a brief rundown of some of their most recent accomplishments.

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Ohio Gives Another Shot at Expanding Qualifying Conditions

Veriheal

Ohio is currently accepting petitions in an attempt to expand the list of qualifying conditions for medical cannabis. Medical cannabis is now available to residents in Ohio who meet one of 22 qualifying conditions laid out by House Bill 523. Strict Guidelines Must be Met Before Conditions Will Be Considered.

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Illinois: Medical Cannabis Expansion Measures Signed into Law

NORML

Senate Bill 2023 expands the state’s medical cannabis program by adding several new qualifying conditions, allowing physicians assistants and advanced practice registered nurses to recommend medical cannabis to their patients, allowing minor patients to have up to three caregivers instead of two, among other changes.

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