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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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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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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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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NORML

MARCH 18, 2019

State lawmakers have approved a series of bills reducing penalties for marijuana possession offenses and strengthening and expanding legal protections for medical cannabis patients. Senate Bill 406 expands medical cannabis access and provides important new patient protections. LEGALIZATION. DECRIMINALIZATION.

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NORML

JANUARY 31, 2019

Under existing federal regulations, physicians affiliated with the Department of Veteran Affairs are forbidden from providing medical cannabis recommendations, even in jurisdictions that legally permit private practitioners to do so. Additional information is available from the NORML fact-sheet, “Marijuana and Veterans Issues,” here.

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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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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 14, 2020

Scottish patients suffering from chronic pain will soon get the chance to legally use medical cannabis to treat their symptoms. This new clinic, based in Aberdeen, will allow patients to visit doctors who are experienced with using medical cannabis to treat symptoms of chronic pain.

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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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The Cannigma

JULY 12, 2022

Medical: Legal, but limited Recreational: illegal Reciprocity: No. Roll out of the program has been slow, and as of June 2022, there were still no doctors certified to issue prescriptions, no licensed dispensaries, and no legal farming of cannabis products. CBD is legal in Alabama under the 2018 federal farm bill.

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NORML

MARCH 14, 2019

Medical marijuana is currently legal in 31 states, D.C., “For our veterans’, cannabis has been shown to address chronic pain and PTSD, often replacing addictive and harmful opioids. ” Changes in the legal status of marijuana at the state level have not negatively impacted workplace safety.

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Veriheal

MARCH 27, 2025

She suffers from chronic pain, as you mentioned. With Nelson promising to lower product costs if the bill is passed, it would make medical cannabis more affordable and accessible for patients. Senate File 46 would expand access to medical cannabis for Iowans. Theres a patient who visits us from just outside of Ottumwa.

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Miss Marijuana

JUNE 20, 2019

This is the story of Stephanie, a single mother of three who uses cannabis for chronic pain, mental health issues, and chronic illness. My name is Stephanie I’m a single mom of 3 pushing 34 & living with chronic pain/illnesses. . By: Stephanie Sanders.

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NORML

JUNE 10, 2019

For the first time, the House Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government Appropriations has included language seeking to protect the employment of federal employees who consume cannabis in legal jurisdictions. Crist stated: “Voters across the country are saying yes to legalization. In a release , Rep.

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Veriheal

JULY 7, 2021

And now it’s finally legal where I live.”. Because, now that they finally have legal access to cannabis, these patients will be able to use cannabis to treat their pain , anxiety , sleep disruption , and more. It’s time to break down the legal barriers that prevent people from accessing cannabis.

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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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The Cannigma

JUNE 25, 2022

Recreational cannabis is not legal in Poland and the plant is still legally considered a narcotic. Attitudes towards legalization are slowly shifting. A 2020 Kantar poll found that 55% of respondents don’t believe a small amount of cannabis should be worthy of jail time but only 21% believed cannabis should be fully legal.

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Canna Care Docs

JUNE 5, 2025

The Changing Landscape of Me dical Marijuana in Massachusetts: What Patients Should Know The Massachusetts medical marijuana program has been a cornerstone of cannabis access since its inception in 2012. Unlike other states, Massachusetts has seen its medical program expand even after legalizing recreational cannabis.

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Veriheal

JULY 21, 2022

Patients no longer need to register through the Board of Pharmacy in order to legally buy medical cannabis in Virginia. 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. Chronic pain.

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Veriheal

JANUARY 3, 2022

From being the first Asian country to legalize medical cannabis to opening dispensaries for free medical cannabis oil and approving medical cultivation and distribution , Thailand has led the charge when it comes to cannabis legalization. In its most recent move, the country has now legalized cannabis flower.

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LifeCannMD

JUNE 23, 2025

Patients come to me confused about what’s legal, what’s changing, and what their rights actually are. Your employer, insurance company, nosy neighbors – none of them have access. I shouldn’t have to tell you this, but using your legally prescribed cannabis shouldn’t put your family at risk.

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Veriheal

MAY 15, 2023

Many hospices say they cannot legally prescribe medical marijuana because it remains a Schedule I controlled substance under federal law. Most state caregivers assist those unable or unable to access medical marijuana themselves, including children and those receiving hospice care. North Dakota’s bill aims to bypass this process.

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MMJ Recs

JANUARY 10, 2024

In recent years, there has been a growing interest in the therapeutic potential of medical marijuana, particularly in its ability to provide relief for individuals grappling with chronic pain. Among its various applications, one of the most prominent is its effectiveness in alleviating pain.

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The Cannigma

AUGUST 24, 2021

Medical: Legal Recreational: Largely decriminalized. Meanwhile, the marijuana legalized in Jamaica is intended for medical, therapeutic or religious reasons. Anxiety, insomnia and chronic pain are all legally treatable with cannabis under Jamaican law. Can foreigners access Jamaican medical cannabis?

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 19, 2022

Critics at state agencies say this effectively amounts to legalizing recreational cannabis for the older population without creating a broader regulated adult-use market like the ones that exist in other states. Accordingly, the purpose of this Act is to make it easier for senior citizens to access the state medical cannabis program.”.

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CannaTech

JANUARY 16, 2019

A regulatory framework for medical cannabis was first implemented in 2013 when Uruguay pioneered and paved the way through to legalization. This statistic accounts for medicines treating patients with epilepsy, anxiety, depression, chronic pain, and other illnesses. Legal access does not necessarily equate to financial access.

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Canna Law Blog

MARCH 4, 2020

With respect to ketamine infusion therapy (which is the prime time attraction of ketamine clinics), the medical research based promise is for treatment of chronic neuropathic pain, chronic pain (instead of opioids), and various medication-resistant mental health disorders, including depression, bi-polar disorder, and PTSD (among others).

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LifeCannMD

APRIL 28, 2025

By then, Canada had legalized medical marijuana, but that didn’t mean doctors were handing out prescriptions. 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.

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MassRoots

FEBRUARY 19, 2019

Evers aims to legalize medical cannabis, decriminalize recreational possession and use, and expunge qualifying arrest records. This morning, I announced that in my budget, I am calling for Wisconsin to join over 30 other states and the District of Columbia in legalizing medical marijuana. With these proposals, Gov. Evers said.

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The Cannigma

OCTOBER 10, 2021

Medical: legal Recreational: illegal. In July, 2017, a joint ministerial decision between the Ministers of Health and Justice legalized medical marijuana in Greece, and changed the classification of cannabis from a Table A drug to a Table B drug. A survey carried out in 2004 found that 8.6% What Greek law permits for medical patients?

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The Cannigma

AUGUST 24, 2021

Medical: Legal Recreational: Largely decriminalized. Meanwhile, the marijuana legalized in Jamaica is intended for medical, therapeutic or religious reasons. Anxiety, insomnia and chronic pain are all legally treatable with cannabis under Jamaican law. Can foreigners access Jamaican medical cannabis?

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NORML

JANUARY 18, 2019

At the state level, patients in Ohio and Oklahoma now have access to medical cannabis, as sales began in both states this week. Governor Andrew Cuomo (D) of New York and Governor Gina Raimondo (D) of Rhode Island both included plans for cannabis legalization as a part of their budget proposals in their respective states. CT resident?

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NORML

MARCH 7, 2020

Legislation is pending, House Bill 268 and House Bill 528, to allow those convicted of simple marijuana possession to petition the court to restrict access to their records. This created issues for law enforcement and testing facilities in determining the difference between legal hemp and illegal marijuana. GA resident? GA resident?

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NORML

FEBRUARY 1, 2019

Governor of Pennsylvania, is beginning a state-wide listening tour to find out where PA residents stand on cannabis legalization. Click here to email your lawmakers in support of banking access. Legislation is pending, House Bill 5442, to expand patients’ access to medical cannabis in Connecticut. John Fetterman, Lt.

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MassRoots

JANUARY 22, 2019

After four years in the making, medical marijuana is finally legal in the U.S. After such a prolonged beating, I don’t know how to feel, except relieved for the people who will finally have access to healthy, effective, and affordable medicinal cannabis,” Sen. Virgin Islands — St. Thomas, St. Croix, and St. Albert Bryan Jr. (D),

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Miss Marijuana

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

, CBD has a more subtle interaction, which is why it’s often used for things like anxiety or chronic pain relief without the mind-altering effects. Legal Landscape of CBD and THC The legal world of CBD and THC can be a bit of a maze, especially with all the federal and state regulations changing all the time. In the U.S.,

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NORML

FEBRUARY 8, 2019

Legislation is pending, House Bill 5442, to expand the pool of individuals eligible for medical cannabis by allowing physicians to recommend it to those with generalized chronic pain. Legislation is pending, Senate Bill 182, to re-legalize the inhalation of herbal cannabis formulations for medical purposes. CT resident?

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