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Canada Opens Access for Psilocybin and MDMA Therapy

Cannabis Law Report

Canada recently amended its Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) to allow for psilocybin and MDMA therapy in limited circumstances. Subsection 56(1) of the CDSA will exempt medical providers from enforcement of the CDSA when providing psilocybin and MDMA treatment to patients suffering serious or terminal health conditions.

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

Veriheal

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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The State of Medical Marijuana in Florida: Navigating Dispensaries, Eligibility, and Legalization

MMJ Recs

As the state continues to navigate the complexities of legalization, patients, dispensaries, and the cannabis industry are witnessing significant changes. Dispensaries serve as the primary access point for patients seeking medical marijuana products. Medications, physical therapy, and lifestyle modifications are commonly employed.

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Veterans and Medical Marijuana: Addressing PTSD and Other Mental Health Conditions in New York

MMJ Recs

As the landscape of healthcare continues to evolve, medical marijuana is emerging as a potential therapeutic intervention, particularly for veterans grappling with mental health conditions. PTSD Treatment with Medical Cannabis Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a prevalent mental health condition affecting many military veterans.

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

NORML

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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Study: Pain Patients Report Significant Health Improvements Following Enactment of Medical Cannabis Access Laws

NORML

Those suffering from chronic pain report significant improvements in health following the passage of medical cannabis access laws, according to data published in the journal Forum for Health Economics & Policy. Among state-licensed medical cannabis registrants, two out of three report consuming cannabis to mitigate pain conditions.

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The Bahamas’ Cannabis Legalization Bill for Medical and Religious Use

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In 2018, the leaders of 19 Caribbean nations decided that they would “review marijuana’s current status with a view to reclassification” The leaders emphasized the importance of these cannabis legalization bills as a tool for social justice and economic gain. Recently, The Bahamas’ made good on that 2018 promise.