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These Patient Advocacy Groups Are Working Together to Expand the Scope of Cannabis Research

Veriheal

Cannabis Advocacy With a Digital Twist. Much like RoC, patient advocacy is at the forefront of Veriheal’s work, which includes connecting patients with medical marijuana (MMJ) doctors, collecting patient data to improve future treatment, and battling harmful cannabis stigmas with education.

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How Kevin Durant Ended the NBA’s Cannabis Ban

Veriheal

All-star basketball player Kevin Durant recently scored a historic victory for cannabis advocacy. A new collective bargaining agreement between the NBA and the National Basketball Players Association union went into effect July 1, 2023. Can NBA Players Smoke Weed?

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States That Restrict MMJ Access Are Interfering With Patients’ Rights, Study Shows

Veriheal

Despite notable advances in MMJ research over the last decade, scientists have found that some states’ restrictions on qualifying conditions prevent millions of patients from getting the treatments they need—robbing them of potential relief offered by cannabinoid therapies. Many patients take MMJ for more reasons than one.

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How to Use Cannabis in Community Outreach

Medicinal Marijuana Association

Start by defining the purpose of your event, whether it’s educational, recreational, or advocacy-focused. Collect feedback from participants to improve future events and build a stronger community around cannabis education and advocacy. Choose a suitable venue that aligns with the tone and goals of your event.

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Study on MDMA for Traumatic Brain Injury Boosted By $1.5M Donation

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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.

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PRESS RELEASE: PSYCHEDELICS CANADA ANNOUNCES THE LAUNCH OF THE FIRST NATIONAL TRADE ASSOCIATION FOR LEGAL PSYCHEDELICS COMPANIES

Cannabis Law Report

spark*advocacy. Member companies of Psychedelics Canada are devoted to collective action, and motivated by a belief in the promise of Psychedelic molecules as therapeutic treatments. .” The founding members of Psychedelics Canada include: Absolem Health. Bloom Psychedelics. PharmAla Biotech. Pharmather. Psyched Wellness.

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Oregon is the First State to Boldly Contest the War on Drugs

Veriheal

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.