United Patients Group

JANUARY 30, 2023

The Benefits of Cannabis in the Treatment of Myasthenia Gravis Introduction Myasthenia gravis ( MG ) is a rare autoimmune disease that affects the nerves and muscles. Doctors usually treat MG with thymectomies, immunomodulating drugs, acetylcholinesterase inhibitors and IV immunoglobulin treatments.

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 18, 2023

A debate has been scheduled for 18 May on access to psilocybin treatments. Documents to download Commons Library debate pack – Access to psilocybin treatments […]

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NORML

NOVEMBER 8, 2019

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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Veriheal

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

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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MMJ Recs

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

In recent years, a significant shift has occurred in Ohio’s approach to healthcare, with the introduction of medical marijuana (MMJ) marking a new era of treatment options for patients in the state. These dispensaries are carefully regulated and serve as the primary access points for patients to obtain their medical cannabis products.

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MMJ Recs

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

With the availability of MMJ dispensaries across Pennsylvania, patients have greater access to this natural remedy. Pennsylvania MMJ Dispensaries Pennsylvania MMJ dispensaries serve as crucial hubs for patients to access medical cannabis products. Take advantage of these services for a tailored approach to your treatment.

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NORML

JUNE 15, 2020

“This is common sense legislation that provides physicians, not lawmakers, the ability and discretion to decide what treatment options are best for their patients.". The post Louisiana: Governor Signs Bills Into Law Facilitating Expanded Cannabis Access for Patients appeared first on NORML.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Green Party Leader Elizabeth May wants Canada to consider expanding access to psychedelics as medical treatments. The group is calling […]

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MMJ Recs

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

As the landscape of medical marijuana in the United States continues to evolve, Illinois has emerged as a state at the forefront of the medical cannabis movement. Illinois dispensaries play a pivotal role in providing patients with access to medical marijuana, offering a range of products to address various health conditions.

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Veriheal

AUGUST 15, 2022

Cannabis, a plant wrongly accused of causing laziness and tiredness in consumers, could actually offer fatigue-fighting benefits. This is according to a group of researchers from the University of New Mexico (UNM) , who recently teamed up with the creators of the Releaf App to investigate the true link between cannabis use and energy levels.

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Veriheal

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

For terminally ill patients living out their final days, cannabis can make a world of difference –but they’ve traditionally faced barriers attempting to use the plant medicine in hospital settings. The stack of scientific studies supporting the medical benefits of cannabis grows larger by the year. 28 when Gov.

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Project CBD

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Abandoned to their fate, desperately ill epileptic children can’t access life-saving cannabis treatments.

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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 11, 2021

A Manchester MP’s bid to open up cannabis treatments on the NHS has been blocked by Tory backbenchers in the House of Commons. 'A Despite the Government legalising medicinal cannabis in 2018, following a number of high-profile campaigns, thousands of people are still being denied access to the treatment.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 13, 2019

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.

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 19, 2022

This is Numinus’ first psilocybin-assisted therapy treatment outside of ongoing clinical trials, and among the first to use of this regulatory mechanism through Health Canada’s Special Access Program (“SAP”), which was amended January 5 th , 2022 to include access to psychedelic compounds on a case-by-case basis.

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CannaMD

OCTOBER 9, 2020

Cannabis use disorder was coined in 2013, when the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) first classified the term. Yet these conversations have become increasingly animated in light of a recent study, when scientists in 2020 discovered a promising new cure for problematic cannabis use. More cannabis.

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CannaMD

MARCH 24, 2021

Researchers from Temple University sought to find out how recreational marijuana legalization in Washington and Colorado influenced adolescent treatment admissions for cannabis. MARIJUANA LEGALIZATION & YOUTH DRUG TREATMENT ADMISSIONS. Why Are Less Teens Treated for Cannabis Use Disorder in Legalized States?

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Americans for Safe Access

APRIL 15, 2021

Cannabis was listed as a Schedule I substance, a category for “drugs with no currently accepted medical use and a high potential for abuse”; this is a stricter classification than even raw opium, which is Schedule II. Now, two-thirds of Americans live in states where medical cannabis is legal.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 20, 2021

The MS Society has said that thousands of multiple sclerosis patients are being denied access to the approved drug Sativex, which helps improve spasm symptoms in sufferers. Many are finding that despite the treatment being approved, they are being denied access in their area.”. How much longer are we going to have to wait?

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Americans for Safe Access

JUNE 22, 2018

Thanks to the results from recently-permitted scientific studies and the untiring work of cannabis activist groups, more and more people are beginning to accept that cannabis is a successful form of treatment for certain medical conditions. This blog post is crossposted from the Releaf App website.

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NORML

JANUARY 6, 2023

“Cannabis has established efficacy in the treatment of multiple conditions, including chronic pain, and it possesses a safety profile that is either comparable or superior to other controlled substances. The post Study: Chronic Pain Patients Frequently Report Using Cannabis In Place of Opioids appeared first on NORML.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 14, 2021

Fair Access Missouri announced its filing with the Missouri Secretary of State’s office on Tuesday, saying that the coalition has worked “for years to establish open markets and fair rules” for entrepreneurs, patients and consumers. “Today’s filings are the next step in that fight,” Fair Access Missouri said in a statement. “We’ve

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 28, 2021

Cannabis Patient Care™ launched in November 2020 and has already made a big impression in the medical cannabis community due to the quality of its content and the important message behind each issue,” said Mike Hennessy Jr.

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MMJ Recs

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

In the ever-evolving landscape of medical marijuana, accessing cannabis through a dispensary in New Jersey can be both empowering and complex. As the state’s medical cannabis program expands, consumers need to be well-informed about dispensary dos and don’ts.

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MMJ Recs

OCTOBER 31, 2023

The Mountain State’s journey to legalizing medical marijuana has been a transformative one, and it marks a new era for MMJ access in West Virginia. This act has opened the doors to legal MMJ access for eligible patients, offering an alternative approach to managing their health.

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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 11, 2020

Treatment with medical cannabis will no longer require a special permit. The post Switzerland: National Council simplifies access to medical cannabis first appeared on Cannabis Law Report. Hanf magazine reports. It is still unclear whether the health insurance will pay for … Read More.

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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 11, 2021

The UK’s first and highest-rated medical cannabis clinic, Sapphire Medical Clinics , has today announced that it is reducing the cost of its consultations and appointments for patients enrolled through the Sapphire Access Scheme. The Sapphire Access Scheme will be open to an additional 2,000 patients in the UK.

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 10, 2021

Marijuana Moment reports A Seattle doctor hoping to expand access to psilocybin mushrooms for terminally ill cancer patients is taking… Read More. The post USA: Dr Suing DEA Over Right To Give Patients Psilocybin Treatment first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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NORML

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

“Kentuckians suffering from chronic and terminal conditions are going to be able to get the treatment they need without living in fear of a misdemeanor,” Gov. The post Kentucky: Governor Issues Executive Order Providing Pardon Protections to Qualifying Medical Cannabis Patients appeared first on NORML.

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Kind Meds (Cannabis Education Blog)

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

In part of one of this series, we analyzed the discussions surrounding using cannabis for mental health. In part two, we took a deep look at using cannabis for depression. In part three, we will analyze the available research concerning cannabis and anxiety. Can you use cannabis for anxiety? Cannabis and Anxiety.

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NORML

JULY 12, 2021

The lawsuit, which was filed by a 19-year-old patient who uses cannabis for the treatment of severe epilepsy, argues that the proposed changes will unduly restrict medical cannabis access among patients and will discourage physicians from participating in the program.

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NewsMunchies

JULY 10, 2023

With the promise of lower costs and shorter development timelines, AI-enabled drug discovery holds major potential to increase the accessibility of drugs and to treat diseases and conditions. Using AI-powered medicine could allow for more effective treatment of conditions such as heart disease, cancer, and cystic fibrosis.

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

Politico reports A Russian man appealing an asylum rejection in the Netherlands on the grounds that he would lose access to medicinal cannabis if he returned to Russia has won his case.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 8, 2021

Advocacy group TheraPsil is teaming up with lawyers to pressure the government to grant access and develop regulations. And legal experts think patients are entitled to a reply, and are working alongside advocates to compel the government to give answers and provide access to treatment otherwise prohibited by drug laws.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

Subsection 56(1) of the CDSA will exempt medical providers from enforcement of the CDSA when providing psilocybin and MDMA treatment to patients suffering serious or terminal health conditions. In January 2022, the FDR statute was amended to give healthcare professionals access to restricted drugs through SAP.

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

AN OPEN LETTER TO THE PRIME MINISTER Vanessa Bortolin Delivers a Letter to the Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, Telling The Story of Her Husband’s Suicide and Requesting His Assistance In Creating A New Treatment Pathway For People With Treatment Resistant Depression By Allowing Limited Access To Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy On […].

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 11, 2022

Legal cannabis partnership to help patient access. The new distributor in the Australian medicinal cannabis industry – The Entourage Effect – has signed a firstof its kind deal with innovative medical cannabis clinic MiDispensary. UPDATED : Wednesday 12th of January 2022. SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA –.

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