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Louisiana: Governor Signs Bills Into Law Facilitating Expanded Cannabis Access for Patients

NORML

John Bel Edwards has signed a series of bills into law greatly expanding patients ability to access medical cannabis products. State lawmakers enacted a limited medical cannabis access law in 2016. Currently, fewer than 4,000 patients are registered to access medicinal cannabis products under the law.

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Lunch & Learn Episode 7: What is happening in Nebraska?

Americans for Safe Access

After exhausting all medications and available treatment options for Colton, his doctors mentioned medical cannabis treatment. Crista's passion for advocacy began when her youngest son, Colton, was diagnosed with intractable epilepsy just after he turned two.

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Louisiana: Bills Facilitating Expanded Cannabis Access Sent to Governor’s Desk

NORML

House and Senate lawmakers have approved a series of bills to facilitate patients’ access to medical cannabis products. State lawmakers enacted a limited medical cannabis access law in 2016. All three measures now await action from Democratic Gov. John Bel Edwards.

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Wisconsin NORML: Presenting a United Front of Advocacy, Education and Reform

NORML

Before beginning treatment with CBD oil, she was on six prescription medications. They don’t understand why their only option to get treatment for their daughter may be to move away from the place they have lived all of their lives and they are not the only family going through this crisis. Now she is down to just one.

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What are cannabis coaches and how can they help close the cannabis education gap?

The Cannigma

They can help a patient develop a personalized, holistic plan for medical cannabis treatment, and advise them on the various intake methods at their disposal and help them find the right dosage for their treatment goals. A cannabis coach can also help inform people on the science of cannabis and how it works.

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Access and Equity: Addressing Disparities in Medical Marijuana Availability Across States

MMJ Recs

While some states have embraced the therapeutic potential of cannabis and established robust medical marijuana programs, others lag behind, leaving patients without access to a potentially life-changing treatment. Disparities in access are primarily driven by the differing state regulations and policies surrounding medical marijuana.

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Colorado Will Vote on Increasing Cannabis Taxes To Fund Research and Education

Veriheal

Considering the virus has claimed the lives of almost 5 million people around the world, it’s no wonder researchers want to learn more about potential treatment and prevention strategies. Elected leaders and government officials scrambled for policy solutions, health treatments, and even basic protections.