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The Veterans Equal Access Act Reintroduced

NORML

1647 , the Veterans Equal Access Act, which expands medical cannabis access to eligible military veterans. Blumenauer said, “For too long, our veterans have been denied access to highly effective medical marijuana treatment for conditions like chronic pain and PTSD. Presently, V.A.

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

NORML

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. Once enacted, veterans will be able to access medical marijuana treatment without the added challenge of accessing a private, non-VA physician.

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GW Pharmaceuticals receives approval for EPIDYOLEX® (cannabidiol) from the MHRA for the treatment of seizures associated with tuberous sclerosis complex

Cannabis Law Report

We are delighted by today’s decision from the MHRA for this new indication, which represents a significant step forward for TSC patients in the UK, many of whom may benefit from this new treatment,” said Chris Tovey , Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer and Managing Director, Europe & International at Jazz Pharmaceuticals.

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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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This app-guided psychedelic treatment works when antidepressants don’t

The Cannigma

When antidepressants were first introduced in the mid-20 th century, they were a breakthrough in pharmaceuticals. Of the people who take antidepressants, 30% won’t respond to treatment. But what other options do people suffering from depression, particularly treatment-resistant depression, have? What is ketamine treatment?

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New U.S. Research Efforts Could Catalyze Medical Cannabis’ Adoption in the Pharmaceutical Industry

Veriheal

The final goal is to introduce medicinal cannabis products to the pharmaceutical drug market. federal law , it has not yet been used in any commonly prescribed medicines. The company initiated the first legal transfer (as deemed by federal law) to the U.S. “We know cannabis has powerful potential medical effects.

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Virginia: New Medical Cannabis Laws Take Effect July 1

NORML

Three new laws intended to expand patient access to and the therapeutic value of Virginia’s medical cannabis program take effect July 1, 2019. “This year, my focus was on program improvements to further expand both access and therapeutic value to benefit the health and well-being of all Virginians.”

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