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Patients Are Reaping the Benefits of Switching From Pharmaceuticals to MMJ

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With the growing acceptance and legalization of cannabis, the pharmaceutical industry is taking serious hits, according to a 2022 novel study into the impact of cannabis legalization on pharmaceutical firms. What Is the Pharmaceutical Industry? pharmaceuticals).

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The Veterans Equal Access Act Reintroduced

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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. At the time of introduction, Rep.

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States That Restrict MMJ Access Are Interfering With Patients’ Rights, Study Shows

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As medicinal and recreational cannabis legalization continues to sweep across the United States, a recent study paints a concerning portrait of many states denying or restricting medical marijuana (MMJ) access. Nugg MD’s report suggests there is more to unpack when analyzing healthcare disparities related to MMJ access.

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Rep. Lee: Fight to end restrictions on veterans’ access to medical marijuana

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Polling from the American Legion shows that nearly 1 in 4 veterans consume marijuana to alleviate symptoms of a medical or physical condition. Yet, even in the majority of states where medical cannabis is legal, VA physicians are prohibited by federal law from filling out a state-legal medical marijuana recommendation form.

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Marijuana Moment Report: Pharmaceutical Industry Suffers Billions In Losses After States Legalize Marijuana, New Study Finds

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The pharmaceutical industry takes a serious economic hit after states legalize marijuana—with an average market loss of nearly $10 billion for drugmakers per each legalization event—according to a first-of-its-kind study. 2 percent lower at 10 days after legalization,” the study authors founds. MM reports. While a 1.5-2

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New U.S. Research Efforts Could Catalyze Medical Cannabis’ Adoption in the Pharmaceutical Industry

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The final goal is to introduce medicinal cannabis products to the pharmaceutical drug market. He also emphasized the fact that medical cannabis programs are now legal in 37 states, as well as four out of five inhabited U.S. The company initiated the first legal transfer (as deemed by federal law) to the U.S. territories.

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Virginians No Longer Need a Medical Cannabis Card to Access their Stash

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On July 1, the process of procuring pharmaceutical-approved cannabis was simplified for individuals residing across the state, where the first licensed medical marijuana dispensary opened its doors in August 2020. Patients no longer need to register through the Board of Pharmacy in order to legally buy medical cannabis in Virginia.

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