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

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The final goal is to introduce medicinal cannabis products to the pharmaceutical drug market. He also emphasized the fact that medical cannabis programs are now legal in 37 states, as well as four out of five inhabited U.S. “We know cannabis has powerful potential medical effects. territories. This means that U.S.

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Oregon is Setting the Foundation for its Psilocybin Therapy Program

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The first legal psilocybin therapy program to take shape in America is slowly progressing in Oregon. Kate Brown conducts regularly scheduled monthly meetings with a goal of shaping the nation’s first Psilocybin therapy program. Oregon’s Psilocybin Therapy Program: Advisory Board Hard at Work. What is Psilocybin?

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Clinical Trial: Cannabinoid Administration Via a Metered-Dose Inhaler Is Safe and Effective for Chronic Pain Patients

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A team of Israeli researchers conducted a randomized placebo-controlled clinical trial to assess the safety and efficacy of a novel, metered-dose cannabis inhaler in 27 patients with chronic pain. Chronic pain is the most commonly reported qualifying condition among medical cannabis patients enrolled in state-specific access programs.

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Expert Gives Delta-8 THC Thumbs Down

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with unknown pharmacological and safety profiles.” Producing and selling psychoactive products outside the regulatory auspices of the FDA or a state-regulated cannabis program is not ethical. ” Explain what an isomer is and why the lack of information regarding novel THC isomers is problematic. Dr. Mark A.

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Virginia: New Medical Cannabis Laws Take Effect July 1

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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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Dr. Andrew Weil on Cannabis and Integrative Medicine

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In general, I think that botanical medicine is safer than pharmaceutical medicine, that the chances of causing harm are much less. So just on safety alone, it’s worth using it. I include pharmaceutical drugs in that category. In general, I think that botanical medicine is safer than pharmaceutical medicine.

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How Does Cannabis Legalization Impact Health, Equity, and Economy in Michigan?

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Legalization may offer expanded access to medical cannabis for patients suffering from various conditions, providing alternative treatment options and symptom relief. However, challenges remain in ensuring equitable access to participation in the legal cannabis market and addressing disparities in ownership and representation.