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Washington State Eliminates Medical Cannabis Taxation

Canna Law Blog

In November 2012, Washington voters approved the production, processing, and retail sales of recreational cannabis within Washington state under what is known as Initiative 502 (“I-502”). Taxing medical cannabis patients the same as recreational consumers is a form of discrimination that harms their health and well-being.

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Ukraine Lawmakers Vote to Legalize Medical Cannabis

Veriheal

The law is set to take effect in June 2024 , marking a major shift in Ukraine’s healthcare policy. Medical professionals have suggested that cannabis could be a valuable tool in treating these conditions. These measures aim to keep the focus on helping people medically without increasing recreational use.

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Report: Gen Z Would Rather Smoke Cannabis Than Consume Alcohol

Veriheal

These surveys explore the motivations and methods behind cannabis usage for both medical purposes and recreational enjoyment. By engaging individuals across various age groups and demographics, we gather insights into usage patterns, medical conditions, past substance experiences, and more.

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Another Tory Says Let’s Get A Move On With Cannabis – UK’s drug policy is “hopelessly out of date,”

Cannabis Law Report

In an opinion piece published in The Times today , Conservative MP Dan Poulter, a practising NHS doctor, wrote that the drug has a lot of medical benefits – including the treatment of chronic pain, reduction of nausea for patients undergoing chemotherapy, and as a therapy for poor sleep and anxiety disorders.

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Who’s Ready to Dominate Cannabis the Day It Goes Mainstream?

The Cannigma

It’s easy to think about that growth as a factor of changing perceptions among consumers — recreational, medical , or something in between. billion by 2024. Of course, massive growth projections are not exclusive to the recreational market. The cannabis space is growing (pun intended). The power of federal reform.

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What Does Cannabis Legalization Look Like in the UK?

Veriheal

African, Asian, American, European, and other countries have all been following the global cannabis movement, whether for recreational or medicinal purposes. Naturally, this enraged the public since both of the children found failure in other medications before they found victory in cannabis as a treatment for their condition.

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The History of Cannabis and Skateboarding

Kind Meds (Cannabis Education Blog)

In fact, certain cannabinoids have the potential to reduce pain, anxiety, and fatigue. As skateboarding can be such a physically demanding sport, it’s no surprise some skateboarders choose to use cannabis to address these conditions and more. However, cannabis and skateboarding share more history than injury and pain relief.

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