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Louisiana: Governor Signs Bills Into Law Facilitating Expanded Cannabis Access for Patients

NORML

Late last week, the Governor signed House Bill 819, which expands the discretion of physicians so that they can recommend cannabis therapy for “any condition” that he or she “considers debilitating to an individual patient and is qualified through his [or her] medical education and training to treat.”

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CDC Seeks Public Comments Regarding Chronic Pain Management

NORML

CDC invites comments specifically on topics focused on using or prescribing opioid pain medications, non-opioid medications, or non-pharmacological treatments.” According to state-registry records, “Chronic pain is currently and historically the most common qualifying condition reported by medical cannabis patients (67.5

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Review Paper: Clinical Evidence Lacking in Support of CBD as an Anti-Viral Agent

NORML

They reported “circumstantial evidence” suggesting that CBD may possess antiviral acticity in a limited number of conditions, specifically in the treatment of hepatitis C and Karposi sarcoma. However, this data was based solely on preclinical findings. ” — appears online here.

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CDC Still Soliciting Comments Regarding Chronic Pain Management Solutions

NORML

The deadline to submit comments to the agency is Tuesday, June 16, 2020. CDC invites comments specifically on topics focused on using or prescribing opioid pain medications, non-opioid medications, or non-pharmacological treatments. percent in 2016).”

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Is Cannabis a Viable Mental Health Treatment Option? Part 1 of 3

Kind Meds (Cannabis Education Blog)

As of 2020, more states allow for some type of legal cannabis use than do not, and there is growing public interest in expanding the number of medical conditions that qualify for medical marijuana approval. Cannabis Is a Unique Substance and Treatment Method. CBD for Mental Health Treatment.

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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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Best Cannabis Disorder Treatment: More Cannabis (Study)

CannaMD

Yet these conversations have become increasingly animated in light of a recent study, when scientists in 2020 discovered a promising new cure for problematic cannabis use. Cannabis Use Disorder: 2020 Study. Cannabidiol could offer a novel treatment, [and] could help people to quit in an acceptable treatment format.

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