The Cannigma

JUNE 27, 2025

Milk’s words challenge us to speak up—not only for LGBTQ+ rights, but also for compassionate, equitable healthcare that includes access to plant medicine. Prioritize access for communities still excluded from the legal market. Hope is not felt as a passive emotion, but as a transformative force in health, justice, and healing.

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LifeCannMD

APRIL 28, 2025

Instead, he wanted everyone to have access to it. Cancer patients, folks with chronic pain, people suffering from conditions their doctors couldn’t fixthey all found their way to Rick’s door. When chronic pain has you watching life from the sidelinesit might help you rejoin the game.

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LifeCannMD

MARCH 3, 2025

The childproof containers can be challenging, but the medication itself is accessible.” Dr. Fernando Fandio-Sendes office is fluent in English, Spanish and German. Each has distinct inventory, pricing structures, and staff expertise.

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Veriheal

JUNE 19, 2025

These patients and their stories raise urgent questions about the UK’s medical cannabis system: Why must so many severely ill individuals break the law to access medicine? Campaigners believe this number is only a glimpse of a much larger, hidden population.

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NORML

APRIL 30, 2020

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is seeking public comments on how Americans with chronic pain are successfully treating their symptoms. CDC invites comments specifically on topics focused on using or prescribing opioid pain medications, non-opioid medications, or non-pharmacological treatments.”

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NORML

JUNE 10, 2020

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is still seeking public comments on how Americans with chronic pain are successfully treating their symptoms. CDC invites comments specifically on topics focused on using or prescribing opioid pain medications, non-opioid medications, or non-pharmacological treatments.

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NORML

MAY 26, 2020

A team of Israeli researchers conducted a randomized placebo-controlled clinical trial to assess the safety and efficacy of a novel, metered-dose cannabis inhaler in 27 patients with chronic pain. Chronic pain is the most commonly reported qualifying condition among medical cannabis patients enrolled in state-specific access programs.

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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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NORML

APRIL 30, 2019

That’s why I testified today to the House Veterans’ Affairs Subcommittee on Health regarding my legislation, the Veterans Equal Access Act, HR 1647, which would lift this prohibition. More and more veterans are reportedly using cannabis to help alleviate symptoms of post-traumatic stress, chronic pain, and several other ailments.

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NORML

MARCH 14, 2019

1647 , the Veterans Equal Access Act, which expands medical cannabis access to eligible military veterans. Blumenauer said, “For too long, our veterans have been denied access to highly effective medical marijuana treatment for conditions like chronic pain and PTSD. Presently, V.A.

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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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NORML

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

Texas NORML and other advocates had sought to further amend the bill to include eligibility for chronic pain patients and to raise the THC to five percent. The post Texas: Expansions to Medical Cannabis Access Law Take Effect appeared first on NORML.

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Canna Care Docs

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

You may get relief without side effects associated with traditional pain medications. Patients dealing with chronic pain from numerous conditions are finding relief in cannabis. Navigating the journey of medical cannabis for chronic pain involves understanding: How it works in the body.

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NORML

MARCH 18, 2022

The bill provides for the production and distribution of a limited variety of medical cannabis products to qualified patients, including those with PTSD, cancer, chronic pain, epilepsy or any other intractable seizure disorder; multiple sclerosis, muscle spasms, or spasticity; and nausea or vomiting. .

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NORML

NOVEMBER 1, 2019

Those suffering from chronic pain report significant improvements in health following the passage of medical cannabis access laws, according to data published in the journal Forum for Health Economics & Policy.

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NORML

MARCH 11, 2020

I introduced the Veterans Equal Access Act, HR 1647 because it is my responsibility as a Member of Congress to ensure that all Americans have access to medical treatment as recommended by their physicians. Please take a moment and contact your member of Congress and tell them to join me in support of the Veterans Equal Access Act.

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NORML

MARCH 12, 2020

“It is imperative that we approve legislation such as the Veterans Equal Access Act so that the countless vets suffering from post-traumatic stress and other debilitating disorders have access to the safe and effective option of medical marijuana treatment.” Presently, V.A. We must reform our federal cannabis policy.”

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United Patients Group

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

A Guide to Choosing Cannabis Strains for Chronic Pain Relief The use of cannabis to treat chronic pain is becoming increasingly popular among patients seeking alternative treatments for their symptoms. What are the Best Cannabis Strains for Chronic Pain?

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Veriheal

JANUARY 4, 2021

In adults with chronic pain , what are the harms of Kratom or other plant-based substances for treatment of chronic pain? In adults with chronic pain, what are the harms of cannabinoids? In adults with chronic pain, what are the benefits of cannabinoids?

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NORML

JUNE 6, 2019

The measure allows patients diagnosed with anxiety disorders, autism, chronic pain, opioid dependency, and other conditions to obtain a recommendation for medical cannabis. An estimated 18,000 Nevadans are registered with the state to access medical cannabis products. The act becomes effective on July 1, 2019. ’

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United Patients Group

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Chronic pain affects millions of people worldwide, significantly impacting their quality of life and often leading to the development of other health conditions. Standard medical treatments, including opioids and over-the-counter pain relievers, often provide limited relief and may carry the risk of addiction or adverse side effects.

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Americans for Safe Access

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

In a recent study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, researchers found that one in three Americans are utilizing medical cannabis to manage chronic pain, all but two U.S.

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NORML

JUNE 10, 2019

Military veterans who participate in a state’s medical marijuana access program frequently report substituting cannabis for alcohol and other controlled substances, according to data published in The American Journal of Drug and Alcohol Abuse. ”

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NORML

NOVEMBER 25, 2019

Patients suffering from persistent pain conditions who frequently use cannabis are far less likely to use non-prescription opioids, according to longitudinal data published in the journal PLOS One. Authors reported “an independent negative association between frequent cannabis use and frequent illicit opioid use.” ’

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NORML

JUNE 11, 2019

Patients diagnosed with chronic pain and other debilitating conditions typically reduce, or in some cases, eliminate their use of opioids following their enrollment in state-sanctioned medical cannabis access programs. Several peer-reviewed studies now document this trend. percent versus 44.8 percent versus 3.4

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NORML

APRIL 29, 2019

On April 30, the House Veterans’ Affairs Subcommittee on Health will hold a hearing for multiple pieces of legislation, including the VA Medicinal Cannabis Research Act, the Veterans Equal Access Act and the Veterans Cannabis Use for Safe Healing Act.

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MGC Pharma

FEBRUARY 15, 2018

What will unrestricted access to Medicinal Cannabis look like in Australia? A word from Ron Lipsky, Manager of Business Development and International Relations at MGC Pharmaceuticals Right now in Australia, access to Cannabis-based treatments is heavily restricted. kg of CBD and 163.7

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NORML

MARCH 18, 2019

Senate Bill 406 expands medical cannabis access and provides important new patient protections. Once signed into law, the reduced penalties take effect on July 1, 2019. MEDICAL CANNABIS.

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NORML

JANUARY 31, 2019

“These men and women put on the uniform to defend this nation’s freedoms and it is the height of hypocrisy for the federal government to deny them rights afforded to the millions of other Americans who reside in states where access to medical cannabis is legally recognized.”

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NORML

JULY 2, 2019

Phil Murphy signed legislation into law today significantly amending and expanding the state’s medical cannabis access program. Assembly Bill 20 , The Jake Honig Compassionate Use Medical Cannabis Act, institutes various changes to the program to better facilitate patients’ access to the substance.

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Medical Marijuana Program Connection

APRIL 14, 2023

A bill that just passed the Texas House this week could make chronic pain patients eligible for medical marijuana. Read More

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NORML

MARCH 14, 2019

This conflict between state and federal laws limits treatment options and federal employment opportunities, particularly impacting veterans who comprise approximately one-third of the federal workforce and whose medical cannabis use to treat chronic pain and PTSD has been found to be double the rate of the general public.

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Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 14, 2020

Accessing medical cannabis is a complete mystery to most of us in Australia, never mind those of you who live in other parts of the … Read More.

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Veriheal

JULY 21, 2022

So this is a huge improvement and will make the process much easier for those looking to access medical cannabis in Virginia,” said Jenn Michelle Pedini, Executive Director for Virginia NORML. The latest changes to Virginia’s medical cannabis law adds to a growing list of amendments aimed at improving patient access. Chronic pain.

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NORML

MAY 12, 2020

When those very medications led to liver failure in 2017, triggering chronic pain and other MS symptoms, she was forced to retire from teaching. A friend suggested Tamara try CBD oil for her pain, and it gave her relief like nothing else had.

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Veriheal

MAY 15, 2023

Most state caregivers assist those unable or unable to access medical marijuana themselves, including children and those receiving hospice care. Registered caregivers approved by the state’s medical marijuana program are allowed to access medical marijuana legally.

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NORML

JUNE 10, 2019

“Denying responsible adults access to federal employment opportunities for engaging in state legal conduct is counterproductive and it disproportionately impacts the veteran community. Crist stated: “Voters across the country are saying yes to legalization.

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