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How Inflation is Affecting Cannabis: Prices, Closures, and the Job Market

Veriheal

As perhaps one of the most talked-about topics for U.S. These cost-control measures hurt everyone, but they especially impact medical patients who rely on specific strains and more expensive, hard-to-DIY products like concentrates to potentially treat their symptoms without coverage from healthcare providers.

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Puerto Rico: Law Signed Protecting Medical Cannabis Patients from Employment Discrimination

Cannabis Law Report

Puerto Rico’s Governor has signed legislation into law protecting qualified medical cannabis patients from workplace discrimination. The legislation amends Puerto Rico’s medical marijuana access law so that registered patients are now classified as members of a protected class under the US territory’s employment protection laws.

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Weekly Legislative Roundup 4/26/19

NORML

At the state level, Governor Doug Burgum of North Dakota signed a package of bills into law to expand the state’s medical cannabis access program. After Governor Kristi Noem of South Dakota vetoed a bill to regulate industrial hemp production last month, the legislature is set to study the topic during the interim session.

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Understanding the Endocannabinoid System: A Guide for Medical Marijuana Patients

MMJ Recs

Medical marijuana has been a hot topic over the years – from the stigma it surrounds the cannabis industry to its legalization in US states and its research and use for treating various ailments. ECS modulation also aids in managing symptoms of nausea and vomiting in cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy. What is ECS?

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West Virginia’s Medical Marijuana Access: Where to Start

MMJ Recs

West Virginia’s medical marijuana program was established to provide patients with qualifying medical conditions access to medical cannabis as an alternative treatment option. For many prospective medicinal marijuana patients, navigating the process of obtaining medical cannabis may be daunting.

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Canadians for Fair Access to Medical Marijuana CEO Asks Why Patients Are Being Taxed

Cannabis Law Report

Being of European descent it is a privilege to be updating Europe on such an exciting topic. A patient in Alberta spending $600 (~€397) per month on medical cannabis will pay 24.3% ($145.80) in tax. For most Canadian patients, including myself, this means 24.3% Patient advocacy is alive and well in Canada.

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The Economic Impact of the Medical Marijuana Industry: Trends and Projections

MMJ Recs

Recent trends indicate a growing interest in alternative forms of consumption, such as edibles, topicals, and concentrates, in addition to traditional flower products. Changes in regulations can have ripple effects throughout the industry, impacting supply chains, investment strategies, and consumer access to medical cannabis products.