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Pride and Plant Medicine: How the LGBTQ+ Movement Shaped the Cannabis Industry

The Cannigma

Milk’s words challenge us to speak up—not only for LGBTQ+ rights, but also for compassionate, equitable healthcare that includes access to plant medicine. Pride and Plant Medicine: Shared Roots of Resistance – The ties between Pride and cannabis advocacy run deeper than they might seem. References Awareness Days.

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What Could Rescheduling Mean for Medical Cannabis Patients?

Canna Care Docs

This proposed change is so historic because it is the first time the DEA has recognized the medicinal uses of cannabis and its low risk for abuse. Rescheduling would ease those research barriers, improving access to data and education around the plant and opening the door to fully explore the medical benefits cannabis could provide.

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Australia Cannabis Q&A

Canna Law Blog

Importation, cultivation, production, and other activities conducted for medicinal and scientific purposes are lawful under federal Australian law when the necessary licenses and permits have been obtained. This Q&A focuses primarily on medicinal cannabis (containing higher THC). Australia Cannabis Q&A A.

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Remembering Wade Laughter, the Unsung Hero of CBD

Project CBD

With CBD emerging as the exciting new kid on the cannabinoid block, several early adopters who had access to rare CBD-rich genetics were initially skittish about releasing their proprietary property. One of these CBD-rich varietals was “Harlequin,” so named by Wade Laughter, who didn’t take credit for breeding it.

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Cannabis Epilepsy Treatment: Breakthroughs, Benefits, and Risks

Miss Marijuana

Did you know that about one out of every three people with epilepsy can’t get better with regular medicine? Now, here’s something wild: about one out of every three people with epilepsy doesn’t get better with regular medicine. That means even when they try lots of different medicines, the seizures just keep coming.

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Understanding Cannabis Use Disorder: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment

United Patients Group

Cannabis, commonly known as marijuana, has gained widespread acceptance for both medicinal and recreational use in recent years. Environmental Factors : Peer pressure, social acceptance of cannabis use, and ease of access can also contribute to the development of CUD. This condition is known as Cannabis Use Disorder (CUD).

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Miami Cannabis Doctor Explains Florida Medical Marijuana Laws for Patients

LifeCannMD

Your employer, insurance company, nosy neighbors – none of them have access. There’s legislation moving through Tallahassee right now ( S0146 / H0993 ) that would protect parents who are medical cannabis patients from losing their kids just because they use their medicine responsibly. That’s it. The good news?