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Legal Rights: MMJ Patient Advocacy in Missouri

MMJ Recs

As Missouri patients gain access to medical cannabis for various qualifying conditions, understanding and advocating for MMJ patient rights is of paramount importance. Confidentiality: The personal information of MMJ patients is kept confidential under state law, ensuring their privacy.

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Access and Equity: Addressing Disparities in Medical Marijuana Availability Across States

MMJ Recs

While some states have embraced the therapeutic potential of cannabis and established robust medical marijuana programs, others lag behind, leaving patients without access to a potentially life-changing treatment. Disparities in access are primarily driven by the differing state regulations and policies surrounding medical marijuana.

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

Veriheal

RoC also works to increase patients’ access to medical cannabis by helping U.S. Cannabis Advocacy With a Digital Twist. To date, Veriheal’s global team has helped hundreds of thousands of patients gain access to medical cannabis. states pass relevant legislation and educating doctors about the power of cannabis medicine.

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

Veriheal

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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Renewing Medical Marijuana Cards in Arkansas: All You Need to Know

MMJ Recs

With its program in full swing, thousands of patients across the state are benefiting from access to this alternative form of treatment. The program’s success depends not only on initial access but also on sustained, continued access to treatment. Patients can typically submit their applications online with MMJ Recs.

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Veterans Medical Marijuana Access Legislation Introduced In House and Senate

NORML

Today, Senator Brian Schatz (D-HI) and Representative Barbara Lee (D-CA) introduced legislation, The Veterans Medical Marijuana Safe Harbor Act , to expand and facilitate medical cannabis access to military veterans suffering from chronic pain, PTSD, and other serious medical conditions. A copy of the bill is available here.

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NORML Canada Launches Post-Legalization Platform on One Year Anniversary of Marijuana Legalization

NORML

NORML Canada launches official Post-Legalization platform to focus advocacy efforts on reforming Canada’s legal Cannabis system. 1) Increased Access. 1) Increased Access. For additional information please contact Info@norml.ca. 2) Transitioning “Unregulated Market” into the legal framework.