MMJ Recs

APRIL 19, 2024

In this blog, we’re discussing the past, present, and future of Iowa medical marijuana laws — exploring its history, laws, regulations, patient access, and the evolving role it plays in the state’s healthcare system. For decades, cannabis was strictly prohibited for both medical and recreational use.

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Veriheal

MAY 11, 2023

In 2015, Texas passed the Compassionate Use Act, which allowed patients with intractable epilepsy to access low-THC cannabis oil containing no more than 0.5% The bill did not pass during the 2021 legislative session but could be reintroduced in future sessions. The bill may be reintroduced in a future legislative session.

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Canna Law Blog

MARCH 11, 2024

Primarily, medical cannabis is not recreational or a luxury, but a necessity for many people who suffer from chronic pain, epilepsy, PTSD, and other conditions. Medical cannabis patients and providers face a significant financial burden when patients and providers are unfairly taxed the same as recreational consumers.

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MMJ Recs

MARCH 6, 2024

Discover how legalization and regulation have influenced access and usage, and learn about the latest research and medical applications. The 1996 passage of Proposition 215 in California marked a turning point, making it the first state to legalize medical marijuana, sparking a wave of legislative reforms across the country.

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Veriheal

MARCH 22, 2022

The restrictive program, if legalized, would allow medical patients with certain severe illnesses to access medical cannabis. . Under the current legislation, House Bill 136 would allow medical cannabis access for patients with cancer , multiple sclerosis , chronic pain , epilepsy , chronic nausea , and post-traumatic stress disorder.

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Veriheal

NOVEMBER 11, 2023

Common challenges that veterans face include chronic pain, PTSD, depression, insomnia, traumatic brain injury, broken bones, and musculoskeletal ailments. The VA has supported legislation to allow VA scientists to conduct their research on cannabis, its benefits, its risks, and potential for abuse.

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MMJ Recs

APRIL 3, 2024

Ohio Medical Marijuana Regulations Ohio’s medical marijuana program was established in 2016 with the passage of House Bill 523, allowing patients with qualifying conditions to access medical marijuana products from licensed dispensaries.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 31, 2021

For her part, Marie Millard, executive director of the Luces Panama Foundation, said that the approval of the legislative initiative will give patients quality of life, specifically for people with epilepsy who take two and three medications and do not work for them.

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 24, 2020

Governors and legislative leaders urged to preserve and ensure cannabis access amid social distancing. The Epilepsy Foundation signed onto the medical letter. The Marijuana Policy Project is tracking state measures to preserve access in light of COVID-19 here. Mar 20, 2020. Washington, D.C. —

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Canna Care Docs

APRIL 18, 2023

Kentuckians with a range of medical conditions now have access to medical cannabis from out-of-state, thanks to a new executive order by Governor Andy Beshear. Read on for answers to any lingering questions about this new legislation. The challenge? Who qualifies for medical cannabis in Kentucky?

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MMJ Recs

DECEMBER 20, 2023

However, the state took a monumental step towards medicinal cannabis in 2018 when the Virginia General Assembly passed legislation permitting the use of medical marijuana for qualifying patients. To access medical marijuana, patients must obtain a written certification from a registered healthcare practitioner confirming their eligibility.

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PrestoDoctor

AUGUST 2, 2023

Medical cannabis has been shown to have several health benefits for a variety of conditions, including chronic pain, anxiety, PTSD and more. However, if you’re living in Iowa, accessing medical cannabis can be quite difficult. It’s only legal to a limited extent and requires patients to have a medical cannabis card.

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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 30, 2019

Illinois and the US territory of Guam legalized adult-use cannabis and its retail sale, medical cannabis programs were enacted and expanded in several states, and 27 states considered legislation that would have legalized adult-use cannabis, a record-high. Federal Legislative Victories. ” Director’s Statement. Erik Altieri.

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LifeCannMD

MAY 11, 2022

It started in June of 2014, when Florida became the 22nd state to partially legalize access to medical marijuana through the Compassionate Medical Cannabis Act of 2014. Qualifying conditions are as follows: ALS, Cancer, Crohn’s, Epilepsy, Glaucoma, HIV/AIDS, MS, Parkinson’s, or PTSD. 8% or less THC – and more than 10% CBD.

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MMJ Recs

APRIL 20, 2022

Because of the push towards easier access to alternative medicines, MMJ has been slowly growing into a beneficial and profitable industry. Back in 1978, lawmakers in Louisiana enacted legislation for the therapeutic use of marijuana products. Image by USA-Reiseblogger on Pixabay : How can you access medical marijuana in Louisiana? .

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The Cannigma

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

In 2019, Ireland’s Minister for Health signed legislation to allow a pilot plan for medical cannabis, which launched in 2021 and is set to run for five years. Along with Sativex, the cannabis-based medicine Epidylolex is approved for use with specific conditions like severe forms of pediatric epilepsy and can be prescribed by a physician.

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MMJ Recs

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Studies have shown the efficacy of medical cannabis in treating conditions such as chronic pain, epilepsy, and certain mental health disorders. One significant factor is the recognition of the opioid crisis and the need for alternative pain management strategies.

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The Cannigma

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

In 2019, Ireland’s Minister for Health signed legislation to allow a pilot plan for medical cannabis, which launched in 2021 and is set to run for five years. Along with Sativex, the cannabis-based medicine Epidylolex is approved for use with specific conditions like severe forms of pediatric epilepsy and can be prescribed by a physician.

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 27, 2022

Legislators in New York and Washington state recently introduced bills to legalize psilocybin services. While Washington’s proposed legislation tracks Oregon’s “adult use” model, New York follows a “medicinal” model. By Brett Mulligan. Washington: the “Adult Use” Approach.

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MMJ Recs

MAY 15, 2022

This initial MMJ legislation only allowed patients suffering from intractable epilepsy to use cannabis oil. But in the years since 2017, lawmakers have steadily improved Virginia’s medical marijuana program and made it accessible to a wider range of people. Recently, Virginia legalization has changed in several ways.

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Kind Meds (Cannabis Education Blog)

JUNE 27, 2021

Big Pharma’s relationship with marijuana has consistently been to be a leading obstacle in the way of cannabis legislation change. Medical cannabis can be used for a multitude of different reasons in patients: Chronic pain. Nerve pain. Epilepsy and seizures. Why the Cannabis Industry Is a Threat to Big Pharma.

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Veriheal

MAY 17, 2021

Other states have gone beyond just medical access and have also legalized retail cannabis markets for adult consumers. She ends the column by stating “ I urge our legislators to abandon this legislation for the sake of our citizen’s health and safety.”.

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Veriheal

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

Only patients suffering from specific conditions, namely cancer, epilepsy, muscle spasms, and chronic seizures, were given permission to use cannabis as treatment. The 2016 law also established more Medical Marijuana Treatment Centers, making it easier for patients to access cannabis. Cannabis Edibles are Now Available.

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SpeedWeed

MAY 8, 2021

Republican opponents filibustered the Senate-passed legislation during nearly 10 hours of debate on the floor of the lower chamber, before the House adjourned shortly before midnight without a vote, according to the Associated Press. The House is scheduled to reconvene at 8 a.m. Tim Melson, S.B. The Senate passed the bill, 21-8, in February.

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SpeedWeed

MAY 6, 2021

Republican opponents filibustered the Senate-passed legislation during nearly 10 hours of debate on the floor of the lower chamber, before the House adjourned shortly before midnight without a vote, according to the Associated Press. The House is scheduled to reconvene at 8 a.m. Tim Melson, S.B. The Senate passed the bill, 21-8, in February.

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SpeedWeed

MAY 6, 2021

Republican opponents filibustered the Senate-passed legislation during nearly 10 hours of debate on the floor of the lower chamber, before the House adjourned shortly before midnight without a vote, according to the Associated Press. The House is scheduled to reconvene at 8 a.m. Tim Melson, S.B. The Senate passed the bill, 21-8, in February.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 28, 2019

Access for patients: Czech Republic confirms medical cannabis subsidies. Access for patients: Czech Republic confirms medical cannabis subsidies. A symposium in Limerick has heard that the medical cannabis access programme here is too restrictive and needs to be extended to include people who suffer with chronic pain.

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SpeedWeed

MAY 5, 2021

Last week was eventful for cannabis reform in Texas, as the House of Representatives approved three legislative proposals, which would expand the state’s medical cannabis program, reduce penalties for concentrates and decriminalize possession. 1535 would also raise the THC limit in medical cannabis from 0.5%

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SpeedWeed

MAY 4, 2021

Last week was eventful for cannabis reform in Texas, as the House of Representatives approved three legislative proposals, which would expand the state’s medical cannabis program, reduce penalties for concentrates and decriminalize possession. 1535 would also raise the THC limit in medical cannabis from 0.5%

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Puff Puff Post

MARCH 2, 2020

. · Export quotas allow for the manufacture of whole plant extract for international purposes to countries such as Peru, Uruguay, and Brazil, thereby accessing to a medical cannabis market of $1.4 ” Comments Juan Diego Alvarez, Khiron Vice-President of Regulatory Affairs.

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MMJ Recs

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

This legislation legalized medical cannabis for patients who fell under one of the categories on the state’s list of approved conditions. By December of that year, the law went into effect, but was later subject to tighter restrictions that made it more difficult for people to gain access to medical marijuana in Utah.

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MMJ Recs

OCTOBER 2, 2023

California has been a trailblazer in the realm of medical marijuana, offering patients access to a variety of treatment options. Since then, additional legislation and amendments have shaped the state’s medical marijuana program. In 1996, the state became the first in the U.S.

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 16, 2019

It is claimed that medicinal cannabis can decrease anxiety, provide relief from chronic pain, alleviate nausea, assist symptoms of spasticity in people with multiple sclerosis and treat epilepsy. This decision opened the door for patient access to a much wider range of medicinal cannabis products.

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Veriheal

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

cloudPWR and Accela accomplished this task in accordance with designated legislation deadlines. cloudPWR and Accela’s cloud-based registry has been publicly accessible since Nov. Cancer associated with severe or chronic pain, nausea or severe vomiting, or cachexia or severe wasting. Epilepsy and seizures.

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SpeedWeed

MAY 10, 2021

Medical cannabis legislation was first introduced in the Alabama House of Representatives two decades ago. The legislation returned to the Senate for final consideration Thursday night, when the upper chamber voted, 20-9, to concur with the House changes. The legislation, Senate Bill 46 , now heads to Republican Gov. Hall’s son.

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MMJ Recs

JANUARY 25, 2021

Since 2016, Pennsylvania’s compassionate medical cannabis legislation, SB3, has offered those with certain medical conditions relief in the form of medical marijuana. A doctor must register and report to the state Department of Health if the qualifying patient no longer needs access to MMJ due to improved status in their condition.

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SpeedWeed

MAY 8, 2021

Medical cannabis legislation was first introduced in the Alabama House of Representatives two decades ago. The legislation returned to the Senate for final consideration Thursday night, when the upper chamber voted, 20-9, to concur with the House changes. The legislation, Senate Bill 46 , now heads to Republican Gov. Hall’s son.

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