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State of the States: 2020 Ballot Initiative Efforts

NORML

Unfortunately for marijuana reform, what began with at least a dozen states optimistically working to qualify state level ballot initiatives in advance of the November 2020 election, has slowly dwindled to a number that can be counted on one hand. Below is an overview of key 2020 ballot initiative efforts and where they stand now.

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Mississippi: Medical Cannabis Initiative Certified for 2020 Ballot

NORML

A proposed measure legalizing medical cannabis access in Mississippi has qualified for the 2020 ballot. The proposed constitutional amendment establishes a state-licensed system of dispensaries to provide cannabis products to qualifying patients. The proposed initiative permits qualifying patients to possess up to 2.5

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Some raise concerns about out-of-state, reciprocal patients in the time of COVID-19

The NM Political Report | Medical Cannabis Program

Amid the COVID-19 pandemic the New Mexico Department of Health approved rules that put into practice a state law allowing medical cannabis patients from other states to buy, possess and use medical cannabis in New Mexico. But in 2020 lawmakers, backed by Gov. But in 2020 lawmakers, backed by Gov.

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Why more Parkinson’s patients don’t use cannabis

The Cannigma

The majority of people with Parkinson’s disease in the United States have not used cannabis to treat their symptoms due to a lack of scientific evidence about its effectiveness. Where do Parkinson’s patients get information about cannabis? Why don’t more patients try cannabis? How does cannabis help Parkinson’s patients?

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South Dakota: Medical Cannabis Initiative Certified for 2020 Ballot

NORML

A proposed measure legalizing medical cannabis access in South Dakota has qualified for the 2020 ballot. The initiative permits qualified patients to possess and home-cultivate cannabis for medical purposes, and establishes a state-regulated retail system for medical marijuana sales.

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Groundbreaking Medical Trial Investigates CBD for Chronic Pain Relief in Spinal Cord Injury Patients

Veriheal

In this article, we’ll closely examine this fascinating exploration of cutting-edge research and learn how this study could transform the future of pain relief for spinal cord injury patients. Persistent pain is a prevalent issue among SCI patients, with nearly 80% of affected individuals experiencing some degree of discomfort.

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Veriheal’s Innovation in Cannabis Scholarship 2020 Winners

Veriheal

It brings us great pleasure to present the 10 winners of Veriheal’s Innovation in Cannabis Scholarship 2020. Veriheal’s Innovation in Cannabis Scholarship 2020 Winners . About Nishtha: Nishtha is pursuing neurology to become a physician-scientist in honor of her grandmother Nani who suffered from Alzheimer’s. /M.D.