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These Patient Advocacy Groups Are Working Together to Expand the Scope of Cannabis Research

Veriheal

Dedicated to “redefining what’s possible,” the 501(c)(3) organization has provided 1:1 support and resources to over 69,000 clients as they navigated plant-powered cannabinoid therapy. RoC also works to increase patients’ access to medical cannabis by helping U.S. Cannabis Advocacy With a Digital Twist.

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States That Restrict MMJ Access Are Interfering With Patients’ Rights, Study Shows

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As medicinal and recreational cannabis legalization continues to sweep across the United States, a recent study paints a concerning portrait of many states denying or restricting medical marijuana (MMJ) access. Nugg MD’s report suggests there is more to unpack when analyzing healthcare disparities related to MMJ access.

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Medical Cannabis Advisory Board votes to add two qualifying conditions

Illinois News Joint

After a few introductory items, board members first discussed the process for filing new qualifying debilitating conditions for medical patients, and then listened to public comments from medical patients and advocates about the Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Program Act.

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Louisiana Is Blazing Trails With New Cannabis Laws

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In addition to numerous expansions to the state’s medical marijuana (MMJ) program, the state’s decriminalization of cannabis went into effect in August, beginning the reversal of decades of harm done by the war on drugs. John Bel Edwards (D) in 2016. Starting Aug. There’s Still More Work To Be Done.

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Virginia, Marijuana, and How Medical Legalization May Unfold in the South

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So, it shouldn’t be a huge surprise that Virginia didn’t launch a medical marijuana program until 2015, nearly two decades after California. And it took extensive, concerted efforts from marijuana law reform organizations like NORML to negotiate with Virginia’s Republican Party to get the program finally running.

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Why Are States Moving to Ban Delta 8 THC Products?

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However, in most cases, this involves the strength of products and the content of various cannabinoids such as CBD and THC. However, in recent weeks and months, there has been another cannabinoid entering the scene, making waves for many reasons. This cannabinoid is Delta 8 THC , and the questions people have regarding it are abundant.

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Vermont’s Cannabis Board Rejects Proposed 15% THC Cap on Cannabis

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The state’s leading physician advocacy group, the Vermont Medical Society , initially issued the rejected recommendations to the Cannabis Control Board. Interestingly, medical cannabis products in Vermont are not restricted based on their level of cannabinoid potency. However, many of these myths have already been dispelled.

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