NORML

AUGUST 13, 2019

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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LifeCannMD

JANUARY 31, 2025

Fernando Fandio-Sende has had countless conversations with patients with autoimmune conditions. We’re aware that each person’s medical condition presents unique challenges with can be deeply personal. Dr. Sende offers Medical Marijuana recommendations for patients with one of Floridas qualifying conditions.

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Project CBD

JUNE 20, 2023

One gastrointestinal condition long associated with self-medication through cannabis is inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). In a newly published survey of 162 IBD patients in Puerto Rico, where medical cannabis is legal but recreational use is punishable with prison time , about 25% anonymously reported using cannabis to treat their symptoms.

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Illinois News Joint

JANUARY 15, 2025

Part I of this series detailed the difficult, time consuming, and courageous work behind the process of how the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) added female orgasmic disorder to the list of qualifying debilitating condition for medical patients in the Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Program.

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Veriheal

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

As we reflect on the success of the 2022 recipients, we are thrilled to introduce the exceptional winners of the 2023 scholarship. Without further to do, here are the bright and brilliant recipients of the 2023 Innovation in Cannabis Scholarship. Veriheal recognizes the financial challenges students face in pursuing higher education.

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Veriheal

JANUARY 16, 2024

A recent 2023 study published in the prestigious journal Orthopedics suggests cannabidiol (CBD) is becoming quite popular among families of children with cerebral palsy (CP) – indicating that nature’s plant may be doing some serious good for those who need it most.

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Veriheal

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

’s medical cannabis program come on the heels of a previously enacted emergency amendment focused on senior citizens: The Medical Marijuana Patient Access Extension Emergency Amendment Act of 2022 allowed D.C. A Temporary Triumph for Medical Cannabis Patients. The State of Patients’ Rights and Access in America Today.

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Project CBD

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Instead, patients turn to a mix of whatever individual medications, therapies, and lifestyle changes (especially exercise) help ease symptoms and improve quality of life. They report that oral feeding of a single dose of cannabis oil was enough to mitigate some hallmarks of the condition in mice.

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Project CBD

MARCH 21, 2023

She was upset with herself for being so careless and concerned that the condition would persist. For many other people of all ages, tinnitus is indeed a chronic condition that has nothing to do with loud ‘80s cover bands in small clubs. And it’s not just ringing.

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Project CBD

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Medicine in a Can A total of 15 patients with different incurable ailments would enroll in the Compassionate IND Program to study cannabis before it was officially shut down in 1992. There’s no doubt that cannabis helps Rosenfeld’s condition, but it’s not a cure.

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LifeCannMD

MAY 27, 2025

Fernando Fandio-Sende, LifeCannMD After thirty years practicing medicine and specializing as a Miami cannabis doctor , I’ve had countless conversations with patients who tell me the same thing: “Doctor, I want to try medical marijuana , but I’m scared of getting too high.”

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NORML

APRIL 5, 2019

She also signed bills to allow medical cannabis to be administered to patients while at school, and a broader medical expansion bill that adds several new qualifying conditions and patient protections. Governor Jared Polis (D) of Colorado signed legislation into law to add autism as a medical cannabis qualifying condition.

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Illinois News Joint

MARCH 9, 2023

Four Illinois House bills involving cannabis oversight and regulations were assigned to the Executive Committee February 28, 2023. Effective July 1, 2023.” was filed on January 25, 2023, assigned to the Rules Committee January 25, 2023, and then assigned to the Executive Committee February 28, 2023. Evans, Jr. ,

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Project CBD

MAY 3, 2023

Goldstein has treated thousands of patients with medical cannabis. Dr. Goldstein will be leading the Medical Practicum at CannMed 2023 (May 15-17), where she will also be speaking about CBG and other minor cannabinoids during the main session. CannMed: For what conditions do you think CBG has the most promise?

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Veriheal

JANUARY 26, 2024

In April 2023, Delaware became the 22nd state to legalize recreational cannabis with the passing of HB 1 and HB 2. Another new proposal, and an innovative one, would allow patients over 65 years old to self-certify for medicinal marijuana without the recommendation of a physician.

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PrestoDoctor

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Recreational Use and Possession Limits As of 2023, cannabis is not legal for recreational use in Texas. The Compassionate Use Act, enacted in 2015, allows for the medical use of low-THC cannabis oil by patients with certain qualifying conditions. or less) and high levels of CBD.

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Illinois News Joint

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Every year, we at Illinois News Joint purposely try to expand on several aspects of our coverage, and in 2023, we have decided to direct more attention toward advocating for the needs, rights, and betterment of medical cannabis cardholders in Illinois. We work with patients of all ages with a wide variety of conditions.

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Illinois News Joint

AUGUST 12, 2023

According to statistics from the Cannabis Regulation Oversight Office (CROO), the price per gram for RSO for registered medical patients actually increased since adult-use legalization. Since, price per gram has slowly decreased to the July 2023 total of $22.31, which is $3-$4 more than the average cost before adult-use legalization.

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Illinois News Joint

AUGUST 9, 2023

After reporting that Illinois adult-use cannabis prices were highest in the country , we decided to publish a 3-Part Series highlighting how recreational legalization in Illinois has affected price per gram for medical patients. in July 2023. To qualify and receive a medical patient card at a discounted rate, visit here.

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The Cannigma

JULY 5, 2022

The program was legalized in 2015 and patients with qualifying conditions can get a prescription for up to 20oz of low THC oil, capsules, patches, or lotion. oz of 5% or less THC oil for medical patients with qualifying conditions. In 2015, Georgia legalized possession of up 20 fl. Possible penalties.

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United Patients Group

APRIL 11, 2023

In 2023, health education will continue to be of utmost importance as the world grapples with a multitude of health challenges. In this blog, we will explore the top 8 health degrees that will be in demand in 2023, providing a comprehensive overview of each degree’s requirements and potential career paths.

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Illinois News Joint

JULY 13, 2023

Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) announced today the results of the Social Equity Criteria Lottery (SECL) for 55 Conditional Adult Use Cannabis Dispensary Licenses. All winners now have the opportunity to be issued a conditional license.

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Veriheal

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Traditional treatments for these conditions often involve medication, physical therapy, or more invasive interventions like surgery. A new 2023 study published in the journal Medical Cannabis and Cannabinoids revealed that using a THC/CBD spray can help significantly reduce chronic back and neck pain. How Does Cannabis Spray Work?

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NORML

MARCH 29, 2019

Governor Gary Herbert (R) of Utah signed legislation into law that strengthens protections for medical cannabis patients and further improves upon the state’s new medical cannabis access program. Legislation is pending, Senate Bill 223, to allow medical cannabis to be administered to patients at school. CA resident? CA resident?

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The Cannigma

JULY 12, 2022

A representative from the Alabama Agriculture Department has stated that licenses for medical marijuana producers won’t be issued before September 2022, and it could take until 2023 to get the program up and running. As of June 2022, there is no way for medical patients to obtain a cannabis prescription or get medication.

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Illinois News Joint

JULY 22, 2023

The Cannabis Science Center invites all indoor production enthusiasts and professionals to the 2023 symposium that is themed “Controlled Environment Agriculture.” To qualify and receive a medical patient card at a discounted rate, visit here. The Hemp/Cannabis Symposium is set for Sept. For Illinois News Joint reviews, visit here.

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Illinois News Joint

AUGUST 10, 2023

Since its peak of $89.04, the price per gram of extracts has slowly decreased and as of July 2023 was $63.89. to the current price of $71.25 (July 2023), nearly a 43% decrease. To qualify and receive a medical patient card at a discounted rate, visit here. in March 2020. On June 25, 2019, Gov.

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Illinois News Joint

APRIL 27, 2023

This lottery will distribute the next round of 55 conditional adult use cannabis dispensary licenses across the 17 Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Regions. Any applicant who wishes to contest the participant list may do so through May 5, 2023, by completing this Contestation Form and emailing it to FPR.AdultUseCannabis@illinois.gov.

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Veriheal

APRIL 1, 2024

aims to provide patients with safe and regulated access to medicinal cannabis products,” Qualla Enterprises wrote in their official press release. The new dispensary will open with high-quality tested products—including flower, vape products, edibles, topicals, and more—carefully curated to meet the diverse needs of patients.

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MMJ Recs

DECEMBER 13, 2023

While the state has traditionally held a conservative stance on cannabis, there has been a gradual shift in public opinion and legislative action, paving the way for a more inclusive and patient-centric approach to healthcare. Additionally, patients must have exhausted all other available treatment options without finding relief.

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Cannabis Law Report

OCTOBER 4, 2021

One of the known beneficial uses of psilocybin is as a palliative care tool for patients with advanced illness who suffer from anxiety and/or depression. A multitude of recent clinical trials shows the clear promise of psilocybin for this population suffering from these debilitating conditions.

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Veriheal

MARCH 2, 2024

In December of 2023, the country recently made a new move towards reform that could stimulate the cannabidiol (CBD) industry and provide many patients, such as those with epilepsy , with access to potentially life-changing medical treatments. and Europe to treat severe epilepsy, as well as other medical conditions.

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Illinois News Joint

JANUARY 5, 2023

In addition to three social equity adult use cannabis dispensaries that opened in 2022, 189 other conditional licensees are in the process of receiving full dispensary license from IDFPR. IDFPR also announced in December 2022 that applications for the next round of cannabis dispensary licenses would be accepted starting January 30, 2023.

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NORML

MARCH 22, 2019

Governor Ron DeSantis (R) of Florida signed legislation into law to restore patients’ right to smoke medical cannabis. Governor Ralph Northam (D) of Virginia signed legislation into law that will allow medical cannabis oil to be administered to patients on school property. CA resident? CA resident? DE resident? HI resident?

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Veriheal

MARCH 20, 2023

Both Colorado and Oregon allow patients to take psilocybin under the supervision of regulated and licensed “healing centers.” The state bill would start the process of legalizing centers for veterans and first responders to receive psilocybin and MDMA (a synthetic psychedelic) to treat mental health conditions like PTSD. Missouri Rep.

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Dykema (Cannabis Law Blog)

APRIL 20, 2023

iii] The Act was originally intended for patients with intractable epilepsy and was expanded in 2019 and 2021 to include other physical and mental illnesses (cancer, multiple sclerosis, post-traumatic stress disorder). [iv] 2 – 3 (2023). Specifically, H.B. Code § 169.001 et seq. [vi] vi] [link] [vii] Tex. 1805, 88th Leg., viii] Id. [ix]

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Veriheal

DECEMBER 14, 2023

The participants also reported that medical marijuana has been beneficial for their various health conditions, which include chronic pain, anxiety, and insomnia. The results were pleasing – researchers found no significant difference in cognitive ability before and after participants consumed cannabis.

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