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Veterans Medical Marijuana Access Legislation Introduced In House and Senate

NORML

Today, Senator Brian Schatz (D-HI) and Representative Barbara Lee (D-CA) introduced legislation, The Veterans Medical Marijuana Safe Harbor Act , to expand and facilitate medical cannabis access to military veterans suffering from chronic pain, PTSD, and other serious medical conditions. A copy of the bill is available here.

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Nevada: Governor Signs Medical Cannabis Expansion Measure

NORML

Steve Sisolak has signed legislation, Senate Bill 430 , expanding the pool of patients eligible for medical cannabis therapy. An estimated 18,000 Nevadans are registered with the state to access medical cannabis products. For more information on pending legislation, visit NORML’s ‘Take Action Center.’

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CDC Still Soliciting Comments Regarding Chronic Pain Management Solutions

NORML

” Furthermore, pain patients enrolled in medical cannabis access programs typically report decreasing or even eliminating their use of opiates after initiating cannabis therapy. percent in 2016).” ” Public comments “are part of the public record and are subject to public disclosure.

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North Dakota: Governor Signs Medical Cannabis Expansion Laws

NORML

Doug Burgum signed legislation on Wednesday amending and expanding the state’s nascent medical cannabis access program. Though approved by voters in November 2016, the state’s medical cannabis access program is not yet fully operational. Republican Gov.

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Study: Daily Cannabis Use Among Pain Patients Associated with Less Non-Prescription Opioid Use

NORML

.” The findings are consistent with those of prior studies — such as those here , here , and here — which report that pain patients reduce their use of opioids following access to medical cannabis therapy.

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Iowa: Lawmakers Approve Medical Cannabis Expansion Legislation

NORML

House and Senate lawmakers have approved legislation, House File 732 , to expand the state’s medical cannabis access program. About 1,000 Iowans are currently authorized to access low-THC cannabis oils. About 1,000 Iowans are currently authorized to access low-THC cannabis oils. Kim Reynolds.

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Wake Network Retains CRO Santé Cannabis to Conduct Clinical Trials in Psilocybin Therapies

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Both parties to this new relationship are committed to excellence in clinical research and patient access to psychedelic medicine with a focus on naturally derived psilocybin. We are excited to explore the potential of emergent psychedelic therapies. Caution Regarding Forward-Looking Information. ABOUT WAKE NETWORK, INC.