MMJ Recs

DECEMBER 10, 2023

While some states have embraced the therapeutic potential of cannabis and established robust medical marijuana programs, others lag behind, leaving patients without access to a potentially life-changing treatment. One of the primary challenges is the limited number of qualifying conditions in some states.

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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 9, 2021

AUSTIN, Texas–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Texas Original Compassionate Cultivation (TXOG), Texas’ leading medical cannabis provider, celebrates 4-year-old Carter Halliburton’s success story as he recognizes the benefits of TXOG’s medicine in navigating his rare neurological conditions.

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Veriheal

JANUARY 24, 2023

As cannabis enthusiasts, we’re all too familiar with the stigma surrounding its use and the hoops that have to be jumped through to get it into medical research trials. In light of this, one has to ask: Why isn’t cannabis also being considered ? So what gives? In the saga of prohibition, here’s the latest news.

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Veriheal

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

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. Why Do MMJ Patients Use Cannabis? How Do MMJ Restrictions Affect Patients and Doctors?

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MMJ Recs

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

By legalizing MMJ, the state has facilitated access to a natural and potentially life-changing treatment option for patients suffering from various medical conditions. It has improved the quality of life for those dealing with chronic pain, nausea, seizures, and other medical conditions.

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Peninsula Alternative Health

MARCH 1, 2018

Advocating for medical cannabis is no easy feat, and these organizations are spearheading state, national, and global efforts. The common mission of these nonprofits and trade associations is to educate on the benefits of medical cannabis and create legislative change for businesses, physicians, and qualifying patients.

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Peninsula Alternative Health

MARCH 1, 2018

Advocating for medical cannabis is no easy feat, and these organizations are spearheading state, national, and global efforts. The common mission of these nonprofits and trade associations is to educate on the benefits of medical cannabis and create legislative change for businesses, physicians, and qualifying patients.

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Veriheal

AUGUST 22, 2022

Clinical trials into cannabis’ potential as an opioid replacement are well underway in South Africa. ” Dr. Gallow prides himself on his work as a South African cannabis advocate and leader in the international medical cannabis research field. About the Opioid Epidemic. Study Will Test Three Unique Strains .

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MMJ Recs

MARCH 6, 2024

Cannabis was commonly utilized in various medicinal preparations and tinctures, and it was listed in the US Pharmacopeia until the early 20th century. Key milestones, such as California’s Proposition 215 in 1996, paved the way for a cascade of state initiatives legalizing medical cannabis.

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United Patients Group

APRIL 14, 2023

Cannabis, better known as weed or marijuana, is known for both its medicinal and recreational purposes. One of the most commonly known effects of cannabis is the “ munchies ,” or an intense hunger that can lead to overeating. CBD, the non-psychoactive compound found in cannabis, can reduce appetite and food intake.

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MMJ Recs

DECEMBER 22, 2023

As the United States navigates through a complex web of legal, social, and medical considerations, public opinion on medical cannabis has evolved significantly over the years. The changing public opinion is evident in the increasing number of states legalizing medical cannabis and the growing support for such measures.

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NORML

NOVEMBER 8, 2019

Polling from the American Legion shows that nearly 1 in 4 veterans consume marijuana to alleviate symptoms of a medical or physical condition. Yet, even in the majority of states where medical cannabis is legal, VA physicians are prohibited by federal law from filling out a state-legal medical marijuana recommendation form.

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LifeCannMD

OCTOBER 13, 2020

The condition remained unspoken between wars until 1980 when the efforts of the Vietnam veterans and advocacy groups finally got the name into the psychiatric nomenclature. Trauma from sexual abuse, domestic violence, car accidents, natural disasters, a violent assault or life-threatening medical conditions can lead to PTSD.

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MMJ Recs

OCTOBER 13, 2023

For patients seeking access to this valuable form of treatment, it’s essential to understand the complex web of regulations, legal requirements, and rights surrounding medical marijuana in the Golden State. This made the state a leader in the regulated cannabis industry, setting an example for others to follow.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

Even the most conservative states have allowed treatment of PTSD with cannabis. A recent sign of this change occurred when ultra-conservative Texas expanded the list of conditions the state allows marijuana to treat. Rather, cannabis may help alleviate some of the symptoms of PTSD. The new law went into effect Sept.

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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.

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MMJ Recs

OCTOBER 31, 2023

West Virginia MMJ Program Launch The West launch of the West Virginia Medical Cannabis Act, the state embarked on a path to provide much-needed relief to patients suffering from various medical conditions. that have recognized the therapeutic potential of cannabis. West Virginia is now among the many states in the U.S.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 14, 2021

The parents of an epileptic two-year-old are paying £1k a month for medical cannabis they cannot get on the NHS. Emily Howis and Spencer Carret said the treatment has reduced their daughter Clover’s seizures from 80 a week to just one. The family, from Trowbridge in Wiltshire, are importing cannabis oil from The Netherlands.

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Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 21, 2022

MAPS PBC is pioneering new forms of mental health care, beginning with the development of MDMA-assisted therapy as an FDA-approved treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). MDMA-assisted therapy is a new paradigm in the treatment of mental health, combining a medicine with psychotherapy to address the root causes of PTSD.

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SpeedWeed

JULY 14, 2021

Adult-use cannabis in Missouri could be on the horizon, as a local coalition has filed a petition to legalize. The group, Fair Access Missouri, is seeking to legalize cannabis for adults of legal age and create an “open-use market.” . However, recreational cannabis isn’t the only thing they seek to legalize.

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MMJ Recs

MARCH 16, 2024

This burgeoning industry encompasses a wide range of activities, including cultivation, processing, distribution, and retail sales of medical cannabis products. Demographic shifts also play a role, with older adults increasingly turning to medical cannabis for pain management and symptom relief.

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 24, 2020

Governors and legislative leaders urged to preserve and ensure cannabis access amid social distancing. The letter sent to leaders of states with medical cannabis or cannabidiol laws can be found here. The letter sent to leaders of states with both medical cannabis and adult-use laws can be found here. Washington, D.C. —

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 20, 2021

In 2018 the UK Government relaxed the laws and allowed cannabis and cannabis based medicinal products (CBMP) to be prescribed by specially trained doctors, yet many thousands of people are complaining that they are effectively being ‘denied’ access to it. How much longer are we going to have to wait?

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 25, 2021

Addiction is an all-too common health condition but it’s one that often develops over time and is harder to recognize in oneself than other illnesses—especially early in its progression—which is why information, education and motivation are so important to taking those first steps toward any kind of change.”.

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SpeedWeed

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

The funding will allow MAPS Public Benefit Corporation (MAPS PBC) to activate a team to evaluate the scope of the lack of resources needed for TBI treatment. . Data collected from MAPS-sponsored Phase 3 clinical trials suggests that MDMA-assisted therapy appears promising in the treatment of TBI. announced its commitment to fund $1.5

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NORML

MARCH 14, 2019

Enacted in 1986, the Federal Drug-Free Workplace Program made it a condition for employment that all civilian employees at executive branch agencies be prohibited from using federally illegal substances on or off duty. A recent American Legion poll found that one in five veterans use marijuana to alleviate a medical condition.

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Cannabis Law Report

OCTOBER 14, 2021

TORONTO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Heritage Cannabis Holdings Corp. formerly the Canadian Association of Retired Persons), Canada’s largest advocacy association for Canadians As We Age. Recommended Seal. In conjunction with the partnership, C.A.R.P, members through C.A.R.P. Opticann will carry the trusted C.A.R.P. CB4 Derma Topical.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 6, 2022

TRC Healthcare (TRC) has launched a new training program to help pharmacists deliver better healthcare for patients who use cannabis products. The online program, known as RxAdvanced: Guide to Cannabis , gives pharmacists a foundational knowledge of cannabis that strengthens their role as stewards of public health. “As

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MMJ Recs

MARCH 2, 2024

What to Expect at Ohio Medical Cannabis Dispensaries In Ohio medical cannabis dispensaries, patients can anticipate a welcoming and professional environment focused on holistic wellness. While browsing, you’ll encounter a diverse range of cannabis products, including flower, edibles, tinctures, and more.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 21, 2022

Working alongside our talented leadership team, he will leverage his extensive background in leading the commercialisation of innovative therapies to bring COMP360 psilocybin therapy to the large number of patients who are not currently being helped by existing treatments.”

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Veriheal

NOVEMBER 6, 2020

A “Yes on Measure 110” campaign that helped bring awareness to this effort was funded by the Drug Policy Alliance, an advocacy group based out of New York. He goes on to ask the question, “How many people are going to actually be offered treatment?”. Drugs like oxycodone, meth, cocaine, heroin, and others.

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MMJ Recs

AUGUST 29, 2022

MMJ treatment has proved very popular with Missourians and there has turned out to be a huge demand for medical marijuana products in the Show Me State. The first step in applying for a MO MMJ card is to have a medical consultation in order to verify your qualifying condition and get a Missouri MMJ certificate. Blue Sage Cannabis Deli.

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WeedAdvisor

MAY 19, 2019

As is often the case with many government systems, those needing cannabis find themselves bogged down in a slow-moving bureaucratic minefield. legalized medical marijuana on November 1 st of last year – roughly 18 years after one of its closest Commonwealth allies, Canada, set up its own medical cannabis program in 2001.

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CannaTech

AUGUST 9, 2018

We are delighted to introduce you to some new friends set to make a big impact on the medical cannabis advocacy scene… the creators of a new documentary called Separating the Strains ; a deeply personal narrative that charts the reality of living with epilepsy, with and without cannabis medication as a treatment option.

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CannaMD

SEPTEMBER 9, 2019

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. States with medical cannabis laws had a 24.8% Pain Pills Controversy: Celebrities Choose Cannabis.

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Veriheal

JULY 22, 2020

This condition, which has affected veterans since the beginning of wars, was once known as Vietnam Veterans’ Disorder and was initially referred to as ‘Shell Shock’ . Cannabis is a Saving Grace for Many Veterans with PTSD. PTSD is one condition that cannabis has shown to offer drastic benefits.

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SpeedWeed

MARCH 19, 2021

CANNABIS CULTURE – Recently, a lot of countries and states with very strict psychedelic laws are relaxing them. However, in Oregon, some psychedelics have been legalized in 2020 for mental health treatment. In 2018, it became the first G7 country to legalize cannabis. . View original article.

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