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Texas: House Lawmakers Advance Legislation Expanding Access to Medical Cannabis Products

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"Passage of this legislation will provide qualified patients with a state-sanctioned option to access a therapy that has proven to offer significant benefits." The post Texas: House Lawmakers Advance Legislation Expanding Access to Medical Cannabis Products appeared first on NORML.

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States That Restrict MMJ Access Are Interfering With Patients’ Rights, Study Shows

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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. How Do MMJ Restrictions Affect Patients and Doctors? Many patients take MMJ for more reasons than one.

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Louisiana: House Lawmakers Advance Measures to Greatly Expand Medical Cannabis Access

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House lawmakers have overwhelmingly approved two bills to amend the state’s medical marijuana program in a manner that significantly expands patientsaccess to cannabis products. The measure establishes regulations permitting the home delivery of medical cannabis products to registered patients.

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OrthoLoneStar Taps Corganics To Provide Patients With Access To Clinical CBD Therapy

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Corganics, a clinical cannabinoid (CBD) company, announced a patient access partnership with OrthoLoneStar, an independent orthopedic practice in Texas. Read More

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Patient Stories: How MMJ is Changing Lives in West Virginia

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The real stories around medical marijuana (MMJ) are those of the patients who have experienced life-changing benefits from cannabis therapy. The positive impact it’s having on the lives of patients across West Virginia is significant. Cannabis therapy can help reduce anxiety, improve mood, and offer a sense of calm.

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Study: Pain Patients Report Significant Health Improvements Following Enactment of Medical Cannabis Access Laws

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Those suffering from chronic pain report significant improvements in health following the passage of medical cannabis access laws, according to data published in the journal Forum for Health Economics & Policy. Among state-licensed medical cannabis registrants, two out of three report consuming cannabis to mitigate pain conditions.

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Canada Opens Access for Psilocybin and MDMA Therapy

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Canada recently amended its Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) to allow for psilocybin and MDMA therapy in limited circumstances. Subsection 56(1) of the CDSA will exempt medical providers from enforcement of the CDSA when providing psilocybin and MDMA treatment to patients suffering serious or terminal health conditions.

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