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. These conditions encompass a range of ailments, including cancer, HIV/AIDS, glaucoma, and chronic pain.

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MMJ Recs

MAY 9, 2024

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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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

MARCH 6, 2024

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. Clinicians are increasingly exploring its potential therapeutic benefits for managing various medical conditions.

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MMJ Recs

FEBRUARY 3, 2024

In recent years, the landscape of medical marijuana laws has evolved, presenting new opportunities and challenges for patients, healthcare providers, and industry stakeholders. Understanding these regulations is crucial for patients, caregivers, and dispensaries alike to ensure compliance with the law.

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Veriheal

AUGUST 22, 2022

We are currently recruiting patients, and data-capturing all the questionnaires and feedback from the patients for the live study. However, more options have been introduced in the live study as suggested by the patients in the pilot study. I don’t think it works for severe pain. About the Opioid Epidemic. milligrams.

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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. This act has opened the doors to legal MMJ access for eligible patients, offering an alternative approach to managing their health.

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MMJ Recs

AUGUST 29, 2022

Missouri dispensaries are now selling high-quality, locally produced marijuana products to hundreds of thousands of Missouri MMJ patients. Missouri medical marijuana patients get to shop (as well as browse and learn) at some of the best MMJ dispensaries in the country. So what are the best dispensaries in MO?

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MMJ Recs

DECEMBER 22, 2023

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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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

JUNE 23, 2021

Patient-reported outcomes. During ICRS2021, Sapphire Medical presented data from patients treated with medical cannabis. Across all patients, findings are reported in health-related quality of life as well as within specific conditions such as pain, anxiety, and palliative care. PROGRAMME.and.ABSTRACTS.

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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. The same study noted that of those patients surveyed, 85.5% Marijuana and Pain Relief.

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Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 12, 2019

I use medical cannabis to treat ankylosing spondylitis and psoriatic arthritis among many other autoimmune conditions, mental health and the effects of chronic inflammation. I use medical cannabis for my skin, pain, mood, fatigue, appetite and, most importantly, sleep. For most Canadian patients, including myself, this means 24.3%

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NORML

FEBRUARY 1, 2019

Legislation has been reintroduced from last year, Senate Bill 34, which would exempt compassionate care programs from paying state cannabis taxes when they are providing free medical cannabis to financially disadvantaged people living with serious health conditions. Last session, the measure was vetoed by Governor Brown. CA resident?

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MMJ Recs

APRIL 4, 2018

Although MMJ faced (and still faces, in some states) stiff opposition from conservative politicians, the wave of advocacy has been equally strong, leading to a steady increase in legalization over the years. We all know that health care can be an expensive venture, particularly if a patient suffers from a chronic condition.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 15, 2019

Also this week 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. GA resident?

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Cannabis Law Report

OCTOBER 14, 2021

formerly the Canadian Association of Retired Persons), Canada’s largest advocacy association for Canadians As We Age. patients must register at Opticann.ca Understanding the utility of medical cannabis is increasingly important to older Canadians for the treatment of conditions including chronic pain, anxiety and lack of sleep.

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 24, 2020

Statement from Steve Hawkins, Executive Director at the Marijuana Policy Project: “Throughout the course of this pandemic, it remains vital for state leaders to ensure patients can safely access medical cannabis. Many of those same people have compromised immune systems or a serious medical condition. Statement from Laura Weidner, Esq.,

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NORML

JANUARY 18, 2019

At the state level, patients in Ohio and Oklahoma now have access to medical cannabis, as sales began in both states this week. 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. KY resident? IA resident?

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 26, 2019

First and foremost, I’ll highlight the patient perspective, patients like myself who are legally registered State of Florida Medical Marijuana active ID cardholders. I am a medical patient in Florida’s Medical Marijuana Use Registry due my qualifying condition: a 2010 diagnosis of aggressive Multiple Sclerosis.

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Veriheal

AUGUST 31, 2020

Essay Summary: Nishtha wants to further research into THC treatment for patients suffering from neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s and epilepsy , both of which cause neuron death. Essay: “Can Cannabis Improve Patient Experience Post-Surgery?” . Program between St. Vaibhav Duggal . School: Texas A&M University .

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NORML

MARCH 15, 2019

Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt (R) signed legislation into law that would strengthen and clarify medical cannabis patient protections. Senate Bill 34 would exempt compassionate care programs from paying state cannabis taxes when they are providing free medical cannabis to financially disadvantaged people living with serious health conditions.

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NORML

MARCH 22, 2019

Governor Ron DeSantis (R) of Florida signed legislation into law to restore patients’ right to smoke medical cannabis. Governor Ralph Northam (D) of Virginia signed legislation into law that will allow medical cannabis oil to be administered to patients on school property. CA resident? CA resident? DE resident? HI resident?

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Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 22, 2019

Mr Plamandon said he successfully brought Thai-prescribed cannabis products into WA to treat his chronic pain on April 8. Under current federal and state legislation, patients suffering from severe health conditions can legally access prescription-based medicinal cannabis in Australia.

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The Cannigma

DECEMBER 12, 2022

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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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. Legislation is pending, Senate Bill 223, to allow medical cannabis to be administered to patients at school. CA resident? CA resident?

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

Medicinal cannabis has been legalised for use for a range of specified medical conditions in Australia since 2016. However, the nature of the government regulations and the subsequent complexity of prescribing, as well as doctors’ safety uncertainties and the stigma of the plant, remain contributing barriers to patient access.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 23, 2019

Marijuana and related substance misuse are complex issues impacting family medicine, patient health, and public health. Barriers to facilitating both clinical and public health research regarding marijuana is detrimental to treating patients and the health of the public. Executive Summary. Relevant AAFP Policy. Call to Action.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 10, 2019

Instead, CBD is fast garnering a reputation in the medical world as a potentially soothing treatment for conditions like arthritis, epilepsy , mental stress, or muscle pain, even as for certain forms of cancer.). They are to relieve chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, and chronic pain.

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NORML

MARCH 14, 2019

Blumenauer said, “For too long, our veterans have been denied access to highly effective medical marijuana treatment for conditions like chronic pain and PTSD. Medical marijuana has shown proven benefits for treating these conditions denying our veterans access to them is shameful.

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The Cannigma

JANUARY 19, 2022

The resulting prejudice can often discourage folks from seeking out medical cannabis as an option, and can even affect state legislature, forcing patients to overcome unnecessary and prohibitive obstacles in order to receive the treatment they need. Nikki’s story is deeply inspirational, and we are honored to have had her on the show.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 8, 2019

Senate Bill 19-013 would permit physicians to recommend cannabis therapy for any condition for which an opiate would otherwise be prescribed. Legislation is pending, Proposed Bill 350, to limit patients who use medical cannabis in compliance with state law from seeking civil actions if they are discriminated against by their employer.

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Cannabis Law Report

OCTOBER 20, 2021

Additionally, the advocacy group views Delta-8 THC as a Schedule I substance under federal law. 2916 ) would require the VA to conduct clinical trials on seven different strains of cannabis to test their efficacy in treating PTSD and chronic pain, and whether it affected patients’ alcohol or opioid use. Law 360 (sub.

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Freedom Leaf

SEPTEMBER 19, 2019

As of press time, seven people have died from complications, exhibiting symptoms similar to lipoid pneumonia , a rare inflammatory condition found when fat particles enter the lungs. However, over the past few months, more than 450 people have been sickened with lung problems linked to contaminants in illicit market vape carts.

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Veriheal

OCTOBER 28, 2020

Initiative 65 would allow medical cannabis treatment for more than 20 specified qualifying conditions, whereas 65A would limit cannabis to only terminally ill patients. million possible patients. . Then they can vote for which initiative they prefer regardless of if they voted either or neither.

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