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North Dakota Advocates for Hospice Patients’ Access to Medical Cannabis

Veriheal

North Dakota legislation has also shot down bills decriminalizing marijuana for several years. Many hospices say they cannot legally prescribe medical marijuana because it remains a Schedule I controlled substance under federal law. In 2016, North Dakota voters approved a medical cannabis ballot.

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Navigating Medical Cannabis for Veterans: Benefits and Federal Laws

Veriheal

Simply put, in the eyes of federal law, cannabis is illegal. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) falls under federal government control which means it must obey all federal laws, including every cannabis law. According to Federal law, cannabis use is illegal. 5520), and the Veterans Equal Access Act (H.R.

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The Impact of Cannabis on Prescription Codeine

PrestoDoctor

Codeine works by binding to opioid receptors in the brain, blocking pain signals and providing a sense of relief. Traditionally, prescription codeine has been prescribed for a variety of conditions, including post-operative pain, dental procedures, and chronic pain.

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Weekly Legislative Roundup 3/7/20

NORML

2227) is bipartisan legislation that removes marijuana from the Controlled Substances Act, thus decriminalizing the substance at the federal level and enabling states to set their own policies. Send a message to your lawmakers in support of decriminalization. AL resident? NORML opposes the passage of this legislation. GA resident?

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New Frontiers in the Law of Psychedelics

Cannabis Law Report

The state of the law on psychedelic substances is in flux. Not only are more and more jurisdictions decriminalizing the use of psychedelics for recreational purposes, but it appears that psychedelic substances are the new horizon for the treatment of severe psychological disorders and other ailments. Published Via JD Supra.

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Weed in Ireland: What are the current marijuana laws?

The Cannigma

However, Irish law does allow the sale of CBD. In April, 2018, the Green Party called for the opening of Amsterdam style “coffee shops,” the decriminalization of possession of up to 5 grams of cannabis for personal use, and the cultivation of up to two plants per private residence. Does Irish law permit for medical patients?

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Weed in Ireland: What are the current marijuana laws?

The Cannigma

However, Irish law does allow the sale of CBD. In April, 2018, the Green Party called for the opening of Amsterdam style “coffee shops,” the decriminalization of possession of up to 5 grams of cannabis for personal use, and the cultivation of up to two plants per private residence. What Irish law permits for medical patients?

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