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New U.S. Research Efforts Could Catalyze Medical Cannabis’ Adoption in the Pharmaceutical Industry

Veriheal

Cannabis, despite being widely available for medical and recreational consumers across the United States, remains one of the most understudied plants. federal government is granting a handful of American companies the option to cultivate and study cannabis for medical research purposes. Fortunately, the U.S. territories.

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The Pharmaceutical Industry’s Relationship With Cannabis

Kind Meds (Cannabis Education Blog)

Cannabis has had a long, changing history in the United States. Now, as the future of cannabis seems to be promising across the country, there are still many obstacles in the way of medical cannabis becoming legal. At the same time, the pharmaceutical industry has become one of the most powerful businesses in the country.

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Portuguese Meducal Cannabis Company VF1883 Pharmaceuticals Declared Insolvent

Cannabis Law Report

VF1883 Pharmaceuticals, a medical cannabis producer based in Benavente, has been declared insolvent by the Santarém Court. According to exclusive information that Cannareporter had access to, […] According to exclusive information that Cannareporter had access to, […]

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Bill to Provide Greater Access for Virginia Medical Cannabis Patients Succeeds

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SB1719 allows “registered agents” for those patients physically unable to pick up or receive delivery of their medical cannabis, like those in hospice, assisted living facilities, and those who rely on home healthcare providers. ” Other medical cannabis-related bills are still making their way through the legislature. .

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Rep. Lee: Fight to end restrictions on veterans’ access to medical marijuana

NORML

Yet, even in the majority of states where medical cannabis is legal, VA physicians are prohibited by federal law from filling out a state-legal medical marijuana recommendation form. Research published in the Journal of Psychoactive Drugs found a 75% reduction in Clinician-Administered Posttraumatic Scale scores following cannabis therapy.

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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. Why Do MMJ Patients Use Cannabis? How Do MMJ Restrictions Affect Patients and Doctors?

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Curaleaf International Advances Accessibility of Medical Cannabis Products in Germany with Strategic Partnership

Cannabis Law Report

Pharmaceutical and Medical Cannabis Leaders Zambon GmbH and Adven GmbH will Drive Medical Cannabis Supporting Treatments for Neurological Therapies. The aim of the agreement is to make medical cannabis treatments available to patients, with an initial focus on neurological therapies. It is expected to be worth USD 2.1

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