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

Veriheal

Despite notable advances in MMJ research over the last decade, scientists have found that some states’ restrictions on qualifying conditions prevent millions of patients from getting the treatments they need—robbing them of potential relief offered by cannabinoid therapies. How Do MMJ Restrictions Affect Patients and Doctors?

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NORML Publish Book Summarizing Hundreds of Studies Assessing the Safety and Efficacy of Cannabis for Patients ….Now Available on Kindle

Cannabis Law Report

NORML is pleased to announce that its newly updated and revised publication, Clinical Applications for Cannabis & Cannabinoids: A Review of the Recent Scientific Literature, 2000 — 2021 , is now available for download on the Kindle app. Proceeds from the purchase of the new book directly fund NORML’s cannabis advocacy efforts.

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Sapphire Medical Clinics present new data from the UK Medical Cannabis Registry at the 31st Annual International Cannabinoid Research Society Symposium on Cannabinoids

Cannabis Law Report

Sapphire Medical Clinics presented six abstracts focused on the latest research on cannabinoids based on data from the UK Medical Cannabis Registry during the 31st Annual International Cannabinoid Research Society Symposium on the Cannabinoids (ICRS2021). Patient-reported outcomes. PROGRAMME.and.ABSTRACTS.

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Veterans Medical Marijuana Access Legislation Introduced In House and Senate

NORML

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.

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The Evolution of Medical Marijuana: From Stigma to Acceptance in the US

MMJ Recs

Despite this, pockets of advocacy and research persisted, leading to the gradual recognition of its therapeutic potential and subsequent legalization for medical use in various states starting in the late 20th century. Moreover, its use in palliative care has shown promising results in improving quality of life for terminally ill patients.

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Breaking the Stigma: Shifting Attitudes Toward Medical Marijuana Nationwide

MMJ Recs

Public discourse became more nuanced, with patients and advocacy groups championing the cause of medical marijuana as a legitimate and effective treatment option. One of the key drivers of this shift is the increasing body of scientific research highlighting the medical properties of cannabinoids, the active compounds in marijuana.

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Harvard Professor’s Thoughts on Marijuana and Pain

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He is a board member of the advocacy group Doctors For Cannabis Regulation and spent two years as an Associate Director of the Massachusetts Physician Health Service helping physicians with addiction and mental health issues. The same study noted that of those patients surveyed, 85.5% Marijuana and Pain Relief.