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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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PA: Court orders release on medical cannabis data regarding, “how many medical marijuana patients have received approval from a doctor to use cannabis for opioid addiction treatment.”

Cannabis Law Report

A panel of Commonwealth Court judges has ordered the Wolf administration to reveal how many medical marijuana patients have received approval from a doctor to use cannabis for opioid addiction treatment. The newsroom specifically requested aggregate data — information that would not identify individual patients.

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How public health policy influences cannabis consumer identity

The Cannigma

Laws restricting birth control, abortion, drug use, as well as requirements to receive welfare, drug treatment and even pain medication are developed in a paternalistic nature. The decision by state governments to supersede the views of medical professionals and limit access to medical cannabis is a clear example of paternalism.

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CDC Seeks Public Comments Regarding Chronic Pain Management

NORML

The call for comments, posted on April 17 at regulations.gov here , states: “Interested persons or organizations are invited to participate by submitting written views, recommendations, and data related to perspectives on and experiences with pain and pain management.

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Renewing Medical Marijuana Cards in Arkansas: All You Need to Know

MMJ Recs

With its program in full swing, thousands of patients across the state are benefiting from access to this alternative form of treatment. From chronic pain to PTSD, patients with qualifying medical conditions have found solace in medical marijuana where traditional treatments may have fallen short.

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WSU researchers team with Puyallup tribe on medicinal cannabis research

Cannabis Chronicles

The partnership between the land grant institution in Pullman and the Tacoma-based native tribe is intended to create a standard to evaluate treatment plans at a natural healing clinic the Puyallups opened in October, and to determine the effectiveness of the drug as an alternative to opioids in managing pain.

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Safe Consumption Sites Decrease Drug Overdose Risks, According to Study

Veriheal

The Drug Policy Alliance explains that OPCs are vital in the fight against overdose deaths and that they have been proven to stop fatal overdoses. These safe consumption sites are sanctioned spaces for people to consume their drugs under the supervision of trained staff while having access to sterile consumption equipment.