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How the Historic Passage of the SAFE Banking Act Could Benefit Patients

Americans for Safe Access

“The potential benefits that patients stand to gain from passage of the SAFE Banking Act are significant. Americans for Safe Access is proud to have supported this historic bill since its introduction and reiterates its call for swift passage in the Senate. This week cannabis legislation made history.

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The Changing Landscape of Medical Marijuana in Massachusetts: What Patients Should Know

Canna Care Docs

The Changing Landscape of Me dical Marijuana in Massachusetts: What Patients Should Know The Massachusetts medical marijuana program has been a cornerstone of cannabis access since its inception in 2012. MPAA) the states leading voice for patient rights and cannabis policy reform. decrease from peak enrollment.

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The History of RSO: One Man’s Journey Changed Everything

LifeCannMD

Instead, he wanted everyone to have access to it. Most patients say it tastes terrible – imagine the most bitter, plant-like flavor you can think of, and you’re getting close. Not just for Rick, but for all the patients who depended on him? ” So what exactly is this stuff? And he never turned anyone away.

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Study: Adult Use Retail Customers Frequently Substitute Cannabis for Opioids, Other Prescription Drugs

NORML

Among those respondents with a history of taking prescription sleep aids, 83 percent reported either reducing or ceasing their use of those medicines. Among those respondents with a history of consuming prescription opioids, 88 percent reported mitigating or stopping their use.

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Weekly Legislative Roundup 1/18/20

NORML

The bills would also allow for the expungement of certain prior convictions, delivery of medical marijuana to qualified patients, and restructures the medical marijuana licensure process to eliminate the requirement that business be vertically integrated. Send a message to your lawmakers in support of strengthening patient protections.

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Cannabis omnibus bill passes Illinois House committee

Illinois News Joint

Another popular amendment allows for drive-through pickup for medical patients. Another amendment adds a fee for dispensaries, stating, By October 1, 2026, all dispensing organizations shall pay a one-time fee of $10,000 to be deposited into the Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Fund.

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Honoring The Many Women in Cannabis Throughout History

Veriheal

Throughout history, there are connections between cannabis and women of various sorts. The most commonly utilized of all cannabis plants are females as they are responsible for producing the cannabinoid-rich buds that consumers and patients are after. Let’s take a closer look at 2 other women that are quite vital to cannabis history.

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