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Veterans and Medical Cannabis: A Comprehensive Guide

MMJ Recs

Many veterans struggle with various physical and psychological conditions resulting from their service. These professionals can provide valuable insights into whether medical cannabis is a suitable option based on the veteran’s medical history, current conditions, and treatment goals.

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South African Research Team Says Cannabis is ‘Very Promising’ as an Opioid Replacement

Veriheal

Clinical trials into cannabis’ potential as an opioid replacement are well underway in South Africa. According to the announcement, Biodata—a subsidiary of Labat Africa—“is the brainchild of Dr. The pilot results of the study were very promising, as it showed 98% of the patients have some sort of pain relief from cannabis.”.

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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. Studies have shown the efficacy of medical cannabis in treating conditions such as chronic pain, epilepsy, and certain mental health disorders.

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CBD and Hemp Legal and Regulatory Roundup – October 2021 #3

Cannabis Law Report

Additionally, the advocacy group views Delta-8 THC as a Schedule I substance under federal law. A House subcommittee asked the Department of Veterans Affairs directors why they didn’t support a bipartisan bill ordering the department to conduct clinical trials on the potential benefits of medical marijuana. Law 360 (sub.

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Weekly Legislative Roundup 1/18/19

NORML

House lawmakers introduced The Medical Cannabis Research Act of 2019 (HR 601), to facilitate federally-approved clinical trials involving cannabis. Senator Anna Wishart (D) has re-introduced legislation, LB 110, to allow qualifying patients with certain debilitating conditions to use and safely access medical cannabis.

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The history and science of psychedelics: from acid and shrooms to ketamine and salvia

The Cannigma

And while most psychedelics are currently illegal in the United States and around the world, researchers are exploring their use in medicine to treat conditions such as depression, PTSD, addiction, anxiety, OCD, migraines, end of life acceptance of mortality, and eating disorders. Now, psychedelic research is booming.

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Veriheal’s Innovation in Cannabis Scholarship 2020 Winners

Veriheal

However, social and economic barriers like racial stereotypes and lack of access to care centers have historically barred Hispanic community members from seeking medical cannabis and participating in clinical trials. Maha was the founder and president of UCLA’s first registered cannabis student group, Cannaclub.