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IDPH opens petition window to add cannabis medical conditions

Illinois News Joint

As required by the Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Act , the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is providing notice to the public of the annual period for submitting petitions for the addition of debilitating medical conditions to the list prescribed. The current list of debilitating medical conditions can be found here.

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Top Five key Takeaways from the 2021 State of the States Report

Americans for Safe Access

Although conditions have improved for patients significantly in the past two decades, our 2021 State of the State report clearly shows that even after 25 years, states are falling short on providing safe, legal, and affordable access to ALL patients.

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Which States Offer Medical Cannabis For Mental Health Conditions?

Veriheal

According to the 2021 State of Mental Health in America by nonprofit organization Mental Health America (MHA), 19% of adults experienced a mental illness between 2017 and 2018, an increase of 1.5 Learn more about what states have approved medical cannabis for mental health patients. . Qualifying Mental Health Condition.

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The most common reasons people get medical marijuana cards: 2021 edition

The Cannigma

On July 1st, 2021, new cannabis legalization are going into effect in Connecticut, New Mexico, and Virginia, just a couple days after a recreational cannabis legalization measure went into effect in South Dakota. As of July 1, 2021, all five states had both adult-use and medical cannabis programs. ? The most common medical conditions.

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Puerto Rico: Law Signed Protecting Medical Cannabis Patients from Employment Discrimination

Cannabis Law Report

Puerto Rico’s Governor has signed legislation into law protecting qualified medical cannabis patients from workplace discrimination. The legislation amends Puerto Rico’s medical marijuana access law so that registered patients are now classified as members of a protected class under the US territory’s employment protection laws.

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MMJ Laws in California: A Comprehensive Guide For Patients

MMJ Recs

For patients seeking access to this valuable form of treatment, it’s essential to understand the complex web of regulations, legal requirements, and rights surrounding medical marijuana in the Golden State. These conditions encompass a range of ailments, including cancer, HIV/AIDS, glaucoma, and chronic pain.

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Research Explores Differences in Cancer Patients and Medical Patients Who Use Cannabis

Veriheal

In light of such, and the fact that cancer is a common qualifying condition for cannabis, this research team took to expanding the available basic information on cannabis in the cancer population in order to provide clinical trial designers with better information needed for planned studies. Cancer Patients Experience Less Severe Pain.