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Renewing Medical Marijuana Cards in Arkansas: All You Need to Know

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From chronic pain to PTSD, patients with qualifying medical conditions have found solace in medical marijuana where traditional treatments may have fallen short. This continuity of care is especially critical for patients who rely on medical marijuana to manage chronic conditions and alleviate persistent symptoms.

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Finding Hope: MMJ’s Impact on Maryland Communities

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It has improved the quality of life for those dealing with chronic pain, nausea, seizures, and other medical conditions. MMJ is known for its efficacy in treating various medical issues, including chronic pain, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, and more. It oversees licensing, quality control, and patient access.

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Bipartisan Bill To Protect Employment Rights

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Therefore, federal employees can be denied employment or terminated due to testing positive for marijuana metabolites, even if their use is in compliance with state law. “For our veterans’, cannabis has been shown to address chronic pain and PTSD, often replacing addictive and harmful opioids.

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Navigating Ohio’s Medical Marijuana Dispensaries: A Comprehensive Guide for Patients

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A: Qualifying medical conditions in Ohio include cancer, PTSD, chronic pain, epilepsy, and more. Ohio Cannabis Dispensary Regulations Dispensaries must adhere to strict regulations set forth by the Ohio Medical Marijuana Control Program to ensure compliance and patient safety.

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Weekly Legislative Roundup 1/18/19

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The measure would prohibit employers from arbitrarily discriminating against employees who legally consume medical cannabis off-the-job in accordance with state law. Legislation has been introduced in Oklahoma, Senate Bill 325, to restrict access to medical cannabis in the state. OK resident? AK resident? CT resident?

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Weekly Legislative Roundup 3/15/18

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Additionally, Representatives Charlie Crist (D-FL) and Don Young (R-AK) introduced The Fairness in Federal Drug Testing Under State Laws Act to explicitly bar federal agencies from discriminating against workers solely because of their status as a cannabis consumer, or due to testing positive for marijuana use on a workplace drug test.

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Weekly Legislative Roundup 3/22

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Under state law, adults face civil penalties for minor marijuana possession offenses. The measure would protect registered medical cannabis patients from employment discrimination by prohibiting employers from arbitrarily discriminating against employees who legally consume medical cannabis off-the-job in accordance with state law.