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Australia – Policy Analysis: Medicinal cannabis and driving: the intersection of health and road safety policy – “there is little evidence to justify the differential treatment of medicinal cannabis patients, compared with those taking other prescription medications”

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Here’s something for state and federal government(s) to ignore as there’s nothing worse for politicians than science that doesn’t mesh with their outdated concept of cannabis. Office of Medicinal Cannabis, Department of Health, Melbourne, VIC 3000, Australia. Background. Conclusion.

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Medical Cannabis Now Legal in California Health Care Facilities

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California hospital facilities will be allowed to use medical cannabis for terminally ill patients. Gavin Newsom signed into law the Compassionate Access to Medical Cannabis Act, or Ryan’s Law – remarkable for the fact that he vetoed a similar measure in 2019 due to conflict with federal law.

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Policy Analysis Paper: Medicinal cannabis and driving: the intersection of health and road safety policy

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Recent shifting attitudes towards the medical use of cannabis has seen legal access pathways established in many jurisdictions in North America, Europe and Australasia. However, the positioning of cannabis as a legitimate medical product produces some tensions with other regulatory frameworks. Background. Conclusion.

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CBD: Exploring The Therapeutic Effects of Cannabis Without the High

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For those who might be exploring the benefits of cannabis or are considering its many therapeutic effects, Cannabidiol, often abbreviated as CBD is especially important for cannabis patients. CBD possess a wide array of therapeutic effects, without the psychoactive and intoxicating effects that are typically associated with cannabis.

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Weekly Legislative Roundup 2/22/20

NORML

Legislation is pending, House Bill 2049, that would expand the pool of individuals eligible for medical cannabis. The measure would permit physicians to recommend cannabis therapy to those diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder as well as opioid use disorder. Send a message to your lawmakers in support of medical marijuana access.

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Benefits of Cannabis for Alzheimer’s disease

Alchimia

Patient associations estimate that we’ll have around 1,5 million people suffering from Alzheimer in Spain by 2050. Although a balanced nutrition – and regular brain stimulation – can have protective and preventive effects , we still don’t have any effective treatment for Alzheimer’s disease once it is active.

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Dalrada Corporation Expands Presence in Top Three Growth Industries: Clean Energy, Healthcare, Technology (IT)

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Clean Energy – All eyes are on environmental sustainability with COP26 and global goals for achieving net-zero neutrality of carbon emissions by 2050. Ignite products are ecologically responsible and do not require additional wastewater treatment. billion in 2023. billion (2020).