MMJ Recs

JANUARY 24, 2024

Today we’ll take a closer look at the Michigan Medical Marijuana Program, giving Michigan citizens all the info they need about accessing MMJ in the state. The state legalized medical marijuana in 2008, establishing a framework for patients to access cannabis for therapeutic purposes.

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MMJ Recs

MARCH 6, 2024

Discover how legalization and regulation have influenced access and usage, and learn about the latest research and medical applications. Legalization and Regulation of Medical Marijuana The journey of legalizing and regulating medical marijuana in the US reflects a nuanced interplay of federal and state policies.

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Veriheal

JUNE 30, 2023

A study investigated psilocybin’s effect on alcohol addiction, the FDA outlined best practices for future psychedelic research, and the NCAA is inching toward cannabis policy change. The document also addresses study participant safety emphasizing how psychedelics’ psychoactive effects increase the potential for abuse.

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MMJ Recs

MARCH 20, 2024

Through these specialized services, Maryland dispensaries play a crucial role in providing accessible and quality medical cannabis options to patients statewide. These expansions aim to increase patient access and address supply shortages experienced in the past.

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The Cannigma

JUNE 2, 2023

The possession, use, and trafficking of cannabis are illegal, and the country maintains a zero-tolerance policy towards drugs. The government remains steadfast in its commitment to maintaining strict drug laws to ensure public safety. Singapore has shown no indication of considering the legalization or decriminalization of cannabis.

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 26, 2022

The OPEN Foundation invites you to the Interdisciplinary Conference on Psychedelic Research this September, featuring the world’s best experts on psychedelic science and therapy. So we need to discuss openly and critically how we can remain balanced and ensure the potential of psychedelics can be optimised without compromising safety.”.

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MMJ Recs

MARCH 2, 2024

In Ohio, accessing medical marijuana involves more than just obtaining a prescription; it requires navigating a complex landscape of dispensaries, regulations, and patient expectations. By utilizing the Ohio Medical Marijuana Dispensaries Map, patients can confidently explore their options and access quality medical cannabis products.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 23, 2020

2227) is bipartisan legislation that removes marijuana from the Controlled Substances Act, thus decriminalizing the substance at the federal level and enabling states to set their own policies. Send a message to your lawmakers in support of medical marijuana access. AL resident? NH resident? OK resident? VA resident? West Virginia.

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NORML

JANUARY 11, 2019

Legislation is pending, House Bill 1272, to expand access to medical cannabis in North Dakota. Update : The Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee will hold an executive session for HB 399 on 1/17 at 11am. Legislation is pending, House Bill 350, to expand medical cannabis access. ND resident? NH resident? NH resident?

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 18, 2022

With few solutions in sight, there is a growing body of evidence that suggests that psychedelic-assisted therapy could provide a breakthrough in treating countless mental health ailments, such as depression, substance abuse disorders, and PTSD. The clinical evidence for psychedelic assisted therapy is accumulating.

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NORML

MARCH 14, 2020

Veteran Access : HR 1647, the Veterans Equal Access Act, would allow V.A. Legislation is pending, Senate Bill 165, to establish a medical marijuana access program for qualified patients with a physician’s recommendation to access medical marijuana from licensed retail outlets. Your Highness, Carly. Actions to Take.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 1, 2019

At the state level, activists in Florida and Missouri gathered in their state capitals along side state and local NORML chapters to lobby state lawmakers in favor of sensible marijuana policy reform. Click here to email your lawmakers in support of banking access. John Fetterman, Lt. CA resident? CT resident? Update : S. FL resident?

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Veriheal

AUGUST 24, 2022

This campaign was backed by New Approach PAC, a nationwide political organization that is focused on supporting progressive reform surrounding cannabis and criminal justice policies. In May 2022, Connecticut’s governor signed a budget bill that included a provision for the implementation of psychedelic-assisted therapy treatment centers.

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MMJ Recs

JANUARY 20, 2024

Maryland, a trailblazer in progressive healthcare policies, has been part of this trend. The state’s thoughtful approach seeks to ensure that those with genuine medical needs have access to this alternative treatment while maintaining a balance between patient care and preventing misuse.

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Veriheal

OCTOBER 27, 2023

This massive shift in policy is a response to concerns about the growing drug problem in parts of the country. As a result, Thai residents have gained access to many new jobs in cannabis hospitality, retail, and cultivation. The other looks to establish a state agency to investigate psychedelic therapies.

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Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 12, 2019

I am also prescribed pharmacological and non-pharmacological therapies and try to keep a base of exercise and good nutrition. CFAMM’s goal is to support medical cannabis patients, improve their outcomes and enable them to obtain fair and safe access to their medication. Canadian’s for Fair Access to Medical Marijuana .

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PrestoDoctor

JANUARY 30, 2024

Psychotherapy, including cognitive-behavioral therapy, aids individuals in developing coping strategies and addressing underlying psychological issues. Supportive therapy and psychosocial interventions also play a beneficial role in helping individuals manage symptoms and improve overall functioning.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

Moreover, because Indigenous communities pioneered many aspects of modern psychedelic therapies, their patenting by Western corporations may promote biopiracy, the exploitation of Indigenous knowledge without compensation. MDMA-Assisted Therapy for Severe PTSD: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Phase 3 Study , 27 NATURE MED.

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NORML

MARCH 8, 2019

North Dakota’s first medical cannabis dispensary opened its doors last week in Fargo; and registered out-of-state medical cannabis patients will now be able to access their medicine while visiting Hawaii. House Bill 19-1028 would permit physicians to recommend cannabis therapy to those diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder.

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The Cannigma

JANUARY 21, 2021

And unlike THC and CBD, there’s practically no scientific information about the safety or dosing of CBG-dominant products. It is important to note that research on the safety of CBG dominant products is remarkably scarce. Unlike CBD, however, research on the safety and efficacy of CBG is practically non-existent.

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NORML

MARCH 22, 2019

House Bill 19-1028 would permit physicians to recommend cannabis therapy to those diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder. Senate Bill 45 would make this policy consistent for juvenile offenders. Legislation is pending, Senate Bill 59, to expand medical cannabis access. CA resident? DE resident? HI resident? IL resident?

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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. Several veteran’s groups advocate for greater access to medical marijuana. Current Issues in Marijuana Regulation. May 2, 2019.

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Canna Law Blog

APRIL 13, 2019

These products have not been shown to be safe or effective, and deceptive marketing of unproven treatments may keep some patients from accessing appropriate, recognized therapies to treat serious and even fatal diseases.”. Specifically, the agency fears that.

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 29, 2022

FDA granted Breakthrough Therapy designation for Spravato in 2013 and ultimately approved it for adults who have not responded to treatment after trying other antidepressant medications. More recently, MDMA therapy has inched closer to FDA approval. 10] In the meantime, FDA has approved some requests for compassionate use. [11].

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 30, 2022

Canadian social policy and attitudes to the plant had come full circle after nearly a century. The judge agreed with him, saying (at para 28): The seizures associated with Parker’s epilepsy constitute a serious threat to his health and safety. At trial, Parker asserted the defence of necessity. These users were exempted from the law.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 22, 2019

Update : HB 2149 was approved by the Public Safety Committee on 2/20. Legislation is pending, Senate Bill 305, to permit qualified patients the ability to access medical cannabis preparations while in health care facilities. Click here to email your lawmakers in support of access in healthcare facilities. AZ resident?

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NORML

FEBRUARY 15, 2019

The House Financial Services subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Financial Institutions held a hearing Wednesday to address the lack of access to basic banking services by state-legal marijuana businesses. ” At a more local level, the decriminalization policy in Dayton, Ohio went into effect this week. GA resident?

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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 7, 2021

The DEA hopes such regulations will impose uniformity and standardization to a healthcare industry that increasingly draws on technology and multistate geographic footprints to reduce costs, increase patient access, and drive convenient delivery of medications to consumers. EDGE Policy Conference | American Telemedicine Association.

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NORML

MAY 3, 2019

Governor Jay Inslee (D) of Washington signed legislation into law allowing medical cannabis to be accessed by patients on school grounds, and separate legislation allowing the production of industrial hemp in accordance with new federal hemp regulations. Click here to email your lawmakers in support of medical cannabis access.

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 23, 2022

The safety of CBD was noted even when administered in combination with the standard GVHD treatment. Our strict drug policies have made research cannabinoids and cannabis extremely challenging. Science hasn’t always been communicated through the most interesting or accessible mediums. Pergamon, 23(7), pp. doi: 10.1016/J.BMC.2015.01.059.

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 19, 2020

They expressed this concern at a public meeting held by FDA in May 2019, explaining that conflicting regulatory requirements create uncertainty that is stifling medical research and hindering consumer access to CBD products. In particular, the report emphasizes that FDA continues to be concerned about potential safety risks (i.e.,

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 30, 2019

For now, both Florida’s restrictions and federal restrictions on the scheduling of cannabis still apply as states scramble to formulate respective regulations for research, access, education, innovation. There is a distinct lack of past aggregated credible, published, accessible ongoing research or case studies. Pain Foundation.

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CannaMD

DECEMBER 9, 2020

Little time will be devoted to opening sections which cover well-documented topics such as historic and current cannabis use, definitions, formulations, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, and policies on use. Thirdly, the statement notes that there are currently no “well documented” cardiovascular benefits of cannabis.

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The Cannigma

MAY 21, 2021

It’s an interesting thing to realize that you’ve tried and experimented with all the ‘accepted therapies’ and they’ve been damaging,” Simon said on The Cannabis Enigma podcast, “and the one that’s been most effective and supportive has been the most demonized.”. Executive producer, Michael Schaeffer Omer-Man. Music by Desca.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 1, 2021

The Project on Psychedelics Law and Regulation at the Petrie-Flom Center for Health Law Policy, Biotechnology, and Bioethics at Harvard Law School will advance evidence-based psychedelics law and policy. Mason Marks: The project’s goal is to promote safety, innovation, equity, and accessibility in emerging psychedelics industries.

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NORML

MARCH 29, 2019

Governor Gary Herbert (R) of Utah signed legislation into law that strengthens protections for medical cannabis patients and further improves upon the state’s new medical cannabis access program. House Bill 19-1028 would permit physicians to recommend cannabis therapy to those diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder.

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Canna Law Blog

NOVEMBER 6, 2021

But despite increasing acceptance by the public, and commercial investment in psychedelic therapies, aging federal laws stem the flow of vital research. Despite overwhelming evidence that psilocybin is misclassified, this barrier restricts research, stifles competition and innovation, and inhibits access. For two decades, U.S.

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