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Ask The Green Nurse: Puff with Caution: Safer Cannabinoid Options for Asthma Patients

The Cannigma

According to recent data, nearly 79% of cannabis users prefer smoking the plant (National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, 2017). Why Smoking Cannabis Isn’t Suitable for Asthma Patients Cannabis smoke, like all smoke, contains irritants and toxins that can aggravate asthma symptoms. Vuolo et al.,

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Ask The Green Nurse: Why Do People Use Medical Cannabis? Top 3 Evidence-Based Reasons to Consider Plant Medicine

The Cannigma

Ask any seasoned cannabis nurse or patient advocate, and you’ll likely hear powerful affirmations like: “Cannabis saved my life.” Let’s explore the top three symptoms and reasons why people are using medical cannabis today—supported by research, clinical evidence, and a growing body of patient-centered care practices.

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Expanding Wellness Through ESA Services

Canna Care Docs

CBD for Pets: A Growing Global Conversation In a recent feature for New Frontier Data, Avida Global’s Global Strategy Director, Heidi Whitman , shared insights on the growing use of CBD for pets—especially in Europe and the U.K. for years, international markets are now following suit. At CMed, we believe wellness isn’t one-size-fits-all.

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Pennsylvania: Marijuana possession arrests decline statewide

NORML

Preliminary data*, released on request from the Pennsylvania State Police Uniform Crime Reporting System, reveals that overall arrests for marijuana possession showed a decline in 2019. The new data shows 19,990 adults arrested for the same offense in 2019. cannabis arrest data since 2008.

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Maine: Medical Cannabis Market Is Third Largest in The State

NORML

Patients purchased an estimated $112 million worth of medical cannabis-related products in 2019, according to newly released Maine tax data. million) came from sales by caregivers to patients. Only the state’s lobster industry and potato industry bring in more annual revenue.

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Virginia: Both Chambers Pass Decriminalization Legislation

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According to data from the Virginia Criminal Sentencing Commission, more than 15,000 people were convicted for a first or second marijuana possession offense from July 2018 to June 2019. The program is expected to be operational and dispensing cannabis products to authorized patients by mid-year.

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Virginia: Governor Approves Bills to Decriminalize Marijuana and Legalize Medical Cannabis

NORML

According to data from the Virginia Criminal Sentencing Commission, more than 15,000 people were convicted for a first or second marijuana possession offense from July 2018 to June 2019. The program is expected to be operational and dispensing cannabis products to authorized patients by mid-year.