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A patient in Alberta spending $600 (~€397) per month on medical cannabis will pay 24.3% ($145.80) in tax. For most Canadian patients, including myself, this means 24.3% We aim to continue to do more for the Canadian patients who choose to use medical cannabis as a treatment option. MORE
The first medical cannabis product manufacturing license was just awarded in Ohio, giving patients in the program a reason to celebrate. Approximately 5,500 patients have purchased medical cannabis from a dispensary since the first day of legal retail sales began on January 16, 2019. MORE
Senate Bill 406, which the governor signed last week, included protections against job termination and loss of child custody for merely being a patient in the program. Continue reading Interpretation of updated medical cannabis law could allow all inmates access at The NM Political Report. MORE
The Pharmaceutical Organization, Department of Medical Affairs, signed a joint research on standard quality medical marijuana extracts for patients with chemo-allergic cancer, epilepsy, muscle contraction in patients with deteriorating nerve sheaths. MORE
Patients authorized to legally use medical cannabis frequently substitute it in place of benzodiazepines, according to a pair of new studies published this week. In the first study , Canadian researchers assessed the relationship between cannabis and benzodiazepines in a cohort of 146 patients enrolled in the nation’s medical marijuana access program. MORE
The number of medicinal cannabis prescriptions being approved is far lower than the patients who need it and the timelines to get these approved is impossibly long for people who are in extreme pain and in some cases near the end of their lives.” Health professionals and patients have to jump through unreasonable hoops which means that people aren’t getting the access they need,” writes Di Natale. “ Full letter below. MORE
Why did this process of giving patients access to what they already have take 6 years ! Here’s the ABC article …… Some Georgia patients will soon be allowed to legally buy the marijuana they are already allowed to possess. We ask. MORE
To help you start out this process, here is a list of top 5 things that all patients should know when considering medical cannabis as part of their health care regime. MORE
Patients will finally be able to legally purchase the low-THC cannabis oil that they've long been allowed to possess. The post Georgia’s New Law Will Finally Allow Access to Cannabis Oil appeared first on Leafly. Politics Georgia medical marijuana MORE
This sector is ever-expanding and endlessly profitable, however all of this growth pivots on the fulcrum of patient access. Among our guests were patients and families who have been directly impacted by medical cannabis. We deeply appreciate these voices in the conversation and will be featuring some inspiring and heart-wrenching stories in a series called Patients of CannaTech. In this way we can tailor quantity, strain, and delivery system to suit each patient. MORE
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. MORE
New Jersey has expanded their medical marijuana program due to increases in patient demand coupled with shortages in supply. Recently, the amount of patients in the New Jersey medical marijuana program has sky-rocketed from approximately 17,000 patients to just under 50,000 after adding several illnesses, including Opioid Use Disorder, to the list of conditions qualifying patients for medical marijuana. By: Nabil Rodriguez, Esq. and Victor Fox*. MORE
A medical marijuana patient in Los Angeles with inoperable liver cancer has been removed from Cedars-Sinai Medical Center’s transplant list after testing positive for marijuana. Sixty-three-year-old medical marijuana patient Norman B. MORE
But according to the Independent , the fight for access is still not over. The Independent explains: “Since the rescheduling, many NHS patients have been frustrated by what they see as a slow and bureaucratic system that has denied them access to cannabis treatments. This leaves patients to obtain prescriptions from private consultants and pay out of pocket. but Suffers from Access Issues appeared first on WeedAdvisor. MORE
SB1719 allows “registered agents” for those patients physically unable to pick up or receive delivery of their medical cannabis, like those in hospice, assisted living facilities, and those who rely on home healthcare providers. Virginia SB1719 passes the House of Delegates. MORE
Newly sworn-in Governor Ron DeSantis officially ended the statewide ban on smokable forms of medical cannabis in Florida, making good on the promise he made to patients. Previously, it was illegal for patients to smoke their cannabis medication, according to the law. MORE
These provisions explicitly protected the rights of patients to access herbal cannabis and placed no restrictions with regard to how they chose to consume it. Under this proposal, patients would be permitted to possess up to four ounces of herbal cannabis. Patients under 18 will only be allowed to access herbal medical cannabis if they are terminally ill and receive approval by two doctors. MORE
Thankfully, world-famous singer Olivia Newton-John wants to see easier access to medical marijuana in Australia, according to Australian publication The New Daily. Concerned about the many roadblocks patients face, the 70-year-old breast cancer survivor who uses cannabis for pain and sleep, hopes to highlight these issues and one day resolve them. Understandably, doctors do not want to see patients using a medication without professional guidance. MORE
It is a pleasure to introduce this practical guide for patients on cannabidiol (CBD). This publication serves admirably in clarifying the important factors that a patient or family should know when considering cannabidiol as a therapeutic modality. TABLE OF CONTENTS. FOREWORD. MORE
In the Texas State Capitol Building, dozens of patients joined us to ask their legislators to coauthor legislation that makes the Texas Compassionate Use Program more inclusive and effective. Patients then broke out into groups by district and went to visit their legislative offices. MORE
Veterans Struggle to Gain Access to Medical Marijuana. Despite this expansion military veterans often face greater obstacles to gaining access to medical marijuana than other groups. Service members married to lawful medical marijuana patients may also face punishment under the UCMJ. MORE
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. Democratic Gov. MORE
What will unrestricted access to Medicinal Cannabis look like in Australia? A word from Ron Lipsky, Manager of Business Development and International Relations at MGC Pharmaceuticals Right now in Australia, access to Cannabis-based treatments is heavily restricted. MORE
Patients that are seeking a natural and alternative medicine to the condition they are facing can register for a medical marijuana card by starting here. Acquiring a medical marijuana card can make a patient’s life easier by offering them legal protection, so they can use their medication, avoiding any legal issues regarding the responsible, use and possession of cannabis. Patient intake form. FM: How many patients a day would you say come into the clinics? MORE
Patients suffering from stage four cancer are fighting for their lives. Like many other cancer patients, he chooses to take THC oil instead of the opioids he is prescribed. Once a legalization amendment is approved, it doesn’t help patients out right away. MORE
Members of the House and Senate have approved versions of House Bill 364 , which allows qualified patients the option to grow marijuana at home. The measure permits registered patients (or their designated caregivers) to cultivate up to three mature plants in a private location that it not subject to public view. An estimated 6,500 patients are authorized with the state to access medical cannabis via one of the state’s four operational dispensaries. MORE
A law change on 1 November was designed to allow a small number of patients to be prescribed cannabis-based products by specialist doctors in the UK. The United Patients Alliance (UPA) said the new prescribing rules were unclear. NHS England said patients with an unmet need, where there was evidence they would benefit, could be given a prescription. The post Epilepsy families angry at lack of access to medicinal cannabis appeared first on Weedistry. MORE
The state's first medical marijuana law update in nine years cuts fees, adds testing, and expands rural access. The post Arizona Just Made Cannabis Safer and Saved Every Patient $150 appeared first on Leafly. MORE
The state recently announced an expansion to its program that is beginning to open the door to improved patient access. Chronic pain, on its own, is already responsible for more than 7,500 new patients joining New York’s MMJ program. MORE
According to a study by Scipher Medicine, 65 percent of patients prescribed the world’s top five selling drugs didn’t respond to the therapy. Through the telemedicine feature on the app, patients can directly discuss their results with their doctor. MORE
In a perfect world, patients would have honest conversations with their family doctors about cannabis. For those that are willing to prescribe cannabis, the hurdles are extensive and a patient’s cannabis inquiries often lead to more questions than answers. Hurdles in Healthcare. MORE
Manufacturing and possessing concentrated forms of cannabis are legally protected activities under the state’s medical cannabis access law, according to a unanimous decision issued today by the Arizona Supreme Court. MORE
Thanks to the recent emergence of regulated medical cannabis markets, the success of this versatile plant can be followed from farm to pharma and prescriber to patient, however, the origins of cannabis as medicine cannot be as simply traced as the plant is today from seed to sale. Of course, patients need product and product costs money. Patients, and their treatment, therefore, are the priority. The availability of medications for patients varies from country to condition. MORE
VANCOUVER — Doctors with opposing views on whether medical marijuana should be prescribed for various conditions agree on one thing: their profession is ill-prepared to deal with patients asking for a drug that lacks adequate clinical research. MORE
Qualified patients now have limited access to medical cannabis products, after the state’s first licensed dispensaries began making sales this week. Voters initially approved medical cannabis access by passing a statewide initiative in November 2016. Under the law , qualified patients may obtain both herbal preparations of cannabis and infused cannabis products from state-licensed dispensaries. Arkansas is one of 33 states that permits medical cannabis access. MORE
State lawmakers have approved a series of bills reducing penalties for marijuana possession offenses and strengthening and expanding legal protections for medical cannabis patients. Senate Bill 406 expands medical cannabis access and provides important new patient protections. MORE
The Americans for Safe Access 2019 Unity Conference, themed The Price of Being a Medical Cannabis Patient, featured over a hundred patients from all over America visiting their representatives in Congress and the Senate to promote the Medical Cannabis Control Act of 2019. MORE
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. ” “As the daughter of a veteran, I am committed to ensuring that our veterans have access to the quality and comprehensive medical care they deserve – including medical marijuana. MORE
A recent Hawaii-based study of 2,736 patients above the age of 65 found that, after six months, 93.7% Unfortunately, the regulatory process is fraught with bottlenecks, with no more than 500 Australians having legal access to Medical Cannabis. MORE
NORML
FEBRUARY 14, 2019
SB1719 allows “registered agents” for those patients physically unable to pick up or receive delivery of their medical cannabis, like those in hospice, assisted living facilities, and those who rely on home healthcare providers. Virginia SB1719 passes the House of Delegates.
NORML
MARCH 14, 2019
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.
NORML
FEBRUARY 13, 2019
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. ” “As the daughter of a veteran, I am committed to ensuring that our veterans have access to the quality and comprehensive medical care they deserve – including medical marijuana.
NORML
MAY 28, 2019
Manufacturing and possessing concentrated forms of cannabis are legally protected activities under the state’s medical cannabis access law, according to a unanimous decision issued today by the Arizona Supreme Court.
Cannabis Law Report
JUNE 12, 2019
It is a pleasure to introduce this practical guide for patients on cannabidiol (CBD). This publication serves admirably in clarifying the important factors that a patient or family should know when considering cannabidiol as a therapeutic modality. TABLE OF CONTENTS. FOREWORD.
NORML
MARCH 4, 2019
In the Texas State Capitol Building, dozens of patients joined us to ask their legislators to coauthor legislation that makes the Texas Compassionate Use Program more inclusive and effective. Patients then broke out into groups by district and went to visit their legislative offices.
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Cannabis Law Report
APRIL 12, 2019
A patient in Alberta spending $600 (~€397) per month on medical cannabis will pay 24.3% ($145.80) in tax. For most Canadian patients, including myself, this means 24.3% We aim to continue to do more for the Canadian patients who choose to use medical cannabis as a treatment option.
NORML
FEBRUARY 1, 2019
Patients authorized to legally use medical cannabis frequently substitute it in place of benzodiazepines, according to a pair of new studies published this week. In the first study , Canadian researchers assessed the relationship between cannabis and benzodiazepines in a cohort of 146 patients enrolled in the nation’s medical marijuana access program.
NORML
MAY 2, 2019
Members of the House and Senate have approved versions of House Bill 364 , which allows qualified patients the option to grow marijuana at home. The measure permits registered patients (or their designated caregivers) to cultivate up to three mature plants in a private location that it not subject to public view. An estimated 6,500 patients are authorized with the state to access medical cannabis via one of the state’s four operational dispensaries.
NORML
MARCH 18, 2019
State lawmakers have approved a series of bills reducing penalties for marijuana possession offenses and strengthening and expanding legal protections for medical cannabis patients. Senate Bill 406 expands medical cannabis access and provides important new patient protections.
Cannabis Law Report
APRIL 20, 2019
Why did this process of giving patients access to what they already have take 6 years ! Here’s the ABC article …… Some Georgia patients will soon be allowed to legally buy the marijuana they are already allowed to possess. We ask.
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Leafwell
OCTOBER 17, 2018
Patient Stories epilepsy Marijuana Laws patient rights Patient storiesAlfie Dingley’s case reflects that of Billy Caldwell’s in so many ways.
CannaTech
JANUARY 16, 2019
Thanks to the recent emergence of regulated medical cannabis markets, the success of this versatile plant can be followed from farm to pharma and prescriber to patient, however, the origins of cannabis as medicine cannot be as simply traced as the plant is today from seed to sale. Of course, patients need product and product costs money. Patients, and their treatment, therefore, are the priority. The availability of medications for patients varies from country to condition.
Greenspoon Marder Cannabis Law Group Blog
JUNE 5, 2019
New Jersey has expanded their medical marijuana program due to increases in patient demand coupled with shortages in supply. Recently, the amount of patients in the New Jersey medical marijuana program has sky-rocketed from approximately 17,000 patients to just under 50,000 after adding several illnesses, including Opioid Use Disorder, to the list of conditions qualifying patients for medical marijuana. By: Nabil Rodriguez, Esq. and Victor Fox*.
Leafly
JUNE 10, 2019
The state's first medical marijuana law update in nine years cuts fees, adds testing, and expands rural access. The post Arizona Just Made Cannabis Safer and Saved Every Patient $150 appeared first on Leafly.
NORML
MARCH 14, 2019
These provisions explicitly protected the rights of patients to access herbal cannabis and placed no restrictions with regard to how they chose to consume it. Under this proposal, patients would be permitted to possess up to four ounces of herbal cannabis. Patients under 18 will only be allowed to access herbal medical cannabis if they are terminally ill and receive approval by two doctors.
The NM Political Report | Medical Cannabis Program
APRIL 8, 2019
Senate Bill 406, which the governor signed last week, included protections against job termination and loss of child custody for merely being a patient in the program. Continue reading Interpretation of updated medical cannabis law could allow all inmates access at The NM Political Report.
MGC Pharma
FEBRUARY 15, 2018
What will unrestricted access to Medicinal Cannabis look like in Australia? A word from Ron Lipsky, Manager of Business Development and International Relations at MGC Pharmaceuticals Right now in Australia, access to Cannabis-based treatments is heavily restricted.
Leafly
APRIL 17, 2019
Patients will finally be able to legally purchase the low-THC cannabis oil that they've long been allowed to possess. The post Georgia’s New Law Will Finally Allow Access to Cannabis Oil appeared first on Leafly. Politics Georgia medical marijuana
Cannabis Law Report
MAY 28, 2019
Veterans Struggle to Gain Access to Medical Marijuana. Despite this expansion military veterans often face greater obstacles to gaining access to medical marijuana than other groups. Service members married to lawful medical marijuana patients may also face punishment under the UCMJ.
WeedAdvisor
MAY 19, 2019
But according to the Independent , the fight for access is still not over. The Independent explains: “Since the rescheduling, many NHS patients have been frustrated by what they see as a slow and bureaucratic system that has denied them access to cannabis treatments. This leaves patients to obtain prescriptions from private consultants and pay out of pocket. but Suffers from Access Issues appeared first on WeedAdvisor.
MGC Pharma
FEBRUARY 22, 2018
A recent Hawaii-based study of 2,736 patients above the age of 65 found that, after six months, 93.7% Unfortunately, the regulatory process is fraught with bottlenecks, with no more than 500 Australians having legal access to Medical Cannabis.
CannaTech
APRIL 17, 2019
This sector is ever-expanding and endlessly profitable, however all of this growth pivots on the fulcrum of patient access. Among our guests were patients and families who have been directly impacted by medical cannabis. We deeply appreciate these voices in the conversation and will be featuring some inspiring and heart-wrenching stories in a series called Patients of CannaTech. In this way we can tailor quantity, strain, and delivery system to suit each patient.
WeedAdvisor
MAY 9, 2019
Thankfully, world-famous singer Olivia Newton-John wants to see easier access to medical marijuana in Australia, according to Australian publication The New Daily. Concerned about the many roadblocks patients face, the 70-year-old breast cancer survivor who uses cannabis for pain and sleep, hopes to highlight these issues and one day resolve them. Understandably, doctors do not want to see patients using a medication without professional guidance.
Canna Newswire
JUNE 5, 2019
According to a study by Scipher Medicine, 65 percent of patients prescribed the world’s top five selling drugs didn’t respond to the therapy. Through the telemedicine feature on the app, patients can directly discuss their results with their doctor.
MedicalJane
DECEMBER 13, 2017
The state recently announced an expansion to its program that is beginning to open the door to improved patient access. Chronic pain, on its own, is already responsible for more than 7,500 new patients joining New York’s MMJ program.
MassRoots
MARCH 14, 2019
The first medical cannabis product manufacturing license was just awarded in Ohio, giving patients in the program a reason to celebrate. Approximately 5,500 patients have purchased medical cannabis from a dispensary since the first day of legal retail sales began on January 16, 2019.
Weedistry
NOVEMBER 4, 2018
A law change on 1 November was designed to allow a small number of patients to be prescribed cannabis-based products by specialist doctors in the UK. The United Patients Alliance (UPA) said the new prescribing rules were unclear. NHS England said patients with an unmet need, where there was evidence they would benefit, could be given a prescription. The post Epilepsy families angry at lack of access to medicinal cannabis appeared first on Weedistry.
Americans for Safe Access
APRIL 2, 2019
The Americans for Safe Access 2019 Unity Conference, themed The Price of Being a Medical Cannabis Patient, featured over a hundred patients from all over America visiting their representatives in Congress and the Senate to promote the Medical Cannabis Control Act of 2019.
Cannabis Law Report
MARCH 22, 2019
The number of medicinal cannabis prescriptions being approved is far lower than the patients who need it and the timelines to get these approved is impossibly long for people who are in extreme pain and in some cases near the end of their lives.” Health professionals and patients have to jump through unreasonable hoops which means that people aren’t getting the access they need,” writes Di Natale. “ Full letter below.
Otherside Farms
JANUARY 25, 2019
A medical marijuana patient in Los Angeles with inoperable liver cancer has been removed from Cedars-Sinai Medical Center’s transplant list after testing positive for marijuana. Sixty-three-year-old medical marijuana patient Norman B.
CannaTech
OCTOBER 8, 2018
In a perfect world, patients would have honest conversations with their family doctors about cannabis. For those that are willing to prescribe cannabis, the hurdles are extensive and a patient’s cannabis inquiries often lead to more questions than answers. Hurdles in Healthcare.
Americans for Safe Access
JUNE 22, 2018
To help you start out this process, here is a list of top 5 things that all patients should know when considering medical cannabis as part of their health care regime.
MassRoots
MARCH 10, 2019
Patients suffering from stage four cancer are fighting for their lives. Like many other cancer patients, he chooses to take THC oil instead of the opioids he is prescribed. Once a legalization amendment is approved, it doesn’t help patients out right away.
Puff Puff Post
DECEMBER 12, 2018
VANCOUVER — Doctors with opposing views on whether medical marijuana should be prescribed for various conditions agree on one thing: their profession is ill-prepared to deal with patients asking for a drug that lacks adequate clinical research.
Cannabis Law Report
JUNE 5, 2019
The Pharmaceutical Organization, Department of Medical Affairs, signed a joint research on standard quality medical marijuana extracts for patients with chemo-allergic cancer, epilepsy, muscle contraction in patients with deteriorating nerve sheaths.
Americans for Safe Access
NOVEMBER 3, 2017
FloridaMarijuana.net
JULY 16, 2018
Patients that are seeking a natural and alternative medicine to the condition they are facing can register for a medical marijuana card by starting here. Acquiring a medical marijuana card can make a patient’s life easier by offering them legal protection, so they can use their medication, avoiding any legal issues regarding the responsible, use and possession of cannabis. Patient intake form. FM: How many patients a day would you say come into the clinics?
NORML
JUNE 6, 2019
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. Democratic Gov.
NORML
MAY 13, 2019
Qualified patients now have limited access to medical cannabis products, after the state’s first licensed dispensaries began making sales this week. Voters initially approved medical cannabis access by passing a statewide initiative in November 2016. Under the law , qualified patients may obtain both herbal preparations of cannabis and infused cannabis products from state-licensed dispensaries. Arkansas is one of 33 states that permits medical cannabis access.
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