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Survey: Most Veterans Support Expanding Medical Cannabis Access

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Seventy-nine percent of veteran respondents and 92 percent of their family members said, “Veterans Administration doctors should be legally allowed to recommend marijuana to veterans if the doctor believes the patient could benefit from [it.]” The post Survey: Most Veterans Support Expanding Medical Cannabis Access appeared first on NORML.

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South Dakota: Lawmakers Reject Bill that Sought to Limit Patients’ Medical Cannabis Access

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South Dakota voters overwhelmingly approved a ballot measure legalizing medical cannabis access in 2020. The post South Dakota: Lawmakers Reject Bill that Sought to Limit Patients’ Medical Cannabis Access appeared first on NORML.

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Kentucky: Lawmakers Approve Medical Cannabis Access Legislation

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Members of the House and Senate have approved legislation, Senate Bill 47, regulating the production and dispensing of cannabis products to authorized patients. The post Kentucky: Lawmakers Approve Medical Cannabis Access Legislation appeared first on NORML.

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Study: “No Evidence” That Medical Cannabis Access Laws Encourage Youth Marijuana Use

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“This study found no evidence between 1991 and 2015 of increases in adolescents reporting past 30-day marijuana use or heavy marijuana use associated with state MML [medical marijuana law] enactment or operational MML dispensaries.”.

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The Fight Continues for Medical Marijuana Access in Mississippi

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Despite numerous setbacks and the Governor’s threat to veto, Mississippi Senators have confidently advanced the Mississippi Medical Cannabis Act, which would legalize medical marijuana in the Magnolia State. The post The Fight Continues for Medical Marijuana Access in Mississippi appeared first on NORML.

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District of Columbia: Legislation Expanding Medical Cannabis Access Enacted Into Law

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"Members of the DC City government continue to prioritize policies that both advance and protect the freedoms of responsible cannabis consumers. The post District of Columbia: Legislation Expanding Medical Cannabis Access Enacted Into Law appeared first on NORML.

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Alabama: Senate Advances Medical Cannabis Access Measure

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Senate lawmakers approved legislation yesterday that seeks to regulate patients’ access to select medical cannabis products. Senators voted 22 to 11 in favor of SB 165 , which licenses dispensaries to provide qualified patients with non-herbal cannabis preparations, such as marijuana-infused tablets or pills.

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