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Iowa Medical Marijuana Laws: Past, Present, and Future

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In this blog, we’re discussing the past, present, and future of Iowa medical marijuana laws — exploring its history, laws, regulations, patient access, and the evolving role it plays in the state’s healthcare system. In Iowa, CBD oil is legal for medical use under certain circumstances.

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

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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. However, the effects of cannabis oil surfaced much slower than the smokable flower.

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NORML Activist Spotlight: Tamara Netzel

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When those very medications led to liver failure in 2017, triggering chronic pain and other MS symptoms, she was forced to retire from teaching. A friend suggested Tamara try CBD oil for her pain, and it gave her relief like nothing else had. It concerned her that even as a registered patient, she could still be arrested.

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Veterans and Medical Cannabis: A Comprehensive Guide

MMJ Recs

There are multiple US states with an established state-approved medical marijuana program as well as states permitting the use of cannabinol (CBD) oil – a non-psychoactive component of cannabis – for medical purposes exclusively.

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Weekly Legislative Roundup 2/1/19

NORML

Legislation is pending, House Bill 6849, to permit qualifying patients to cultivate personal use quantities of cannabis for therapeutic purposes. The measure would permit medical cannabis patients to grow up to six cannabis plants. CT resident? Click here to email your lawmakers in support of home cultivation rights. CT resident?

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Veriheal’s Innovation in Cannabis Scholarship 2020 Winners

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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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Weekly Legislative Roundup 3/22

NORML

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. DE resident? HI resident? ME resident?