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Legal Rights: MMJ Patient Advocacy in Missouri

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As Missouri patients gain access to medical cannabis for various qualifying conditions, understanding and advocating for MMJ patient rights is of paramount importance. Confidentiality: The personal information of MMJ patients is kept confidential under state law, ensuring their privacy.

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Finding Hope: MMJ’s Impact on Maryland Communities

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By legalizing MMJ, the state has facilitated access to a natural and potentially life-changing treatment option for patients suffering from various medical conditions. It has improved the quality of life for those dealing with chronic pain, nausea, seizures, and other medical conditions. Image by Pfüderi from Pixabay.

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MAPS – Position: State Government Affairs Lead – Remote

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We are a diverse team that shares a deep belief in the critical need for innovation and expanded access in the treatment of mental health conditions. Most importantly, you will be responsible for the dynamic work of ensuring state-level legal access to FDA-approved psychedelic medications, beginning with MDMA for the treatment of PTSD.

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Bipartisan Bill To Protect Employment Rights

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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. Medical marijuana is currently legal in 31 states, D.C., Medical marijuana is currently legal in 31 states, D.C.,

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COOKIES AND TERRASCEND Partner To Bring Top-Shelf Genetics To The Garden State

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The parties entered into a multi-year deal under which TerrAscend will be the sole cultivator and manufacturer of Cookies branded products in New Jersey, subject to certain conditions and regulatory approval. TerrAscend operates a 140,000 square foot cultivation and processing facility in The Garden State. “We About TerrAscend.

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

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Observing discretion in discussions regarding medical conditions and treatment enhances privacy and respect among patrons. A: To get a medical marijuana card in Ohio, you must be diagnosed with a qualifying medical condition by a certified physician and then register with the Ohio Medical Marijuana Control Program.

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Weekly Legislative Roundup 5/24/19

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Governor Jared Polis (D) of Colorado signed legislation into law that allows physicians to recommend medical cannabis for any condition for which an opiate would otherwise be prescribed. Legislation is pending, Senate Bill 236, to allow qualifying patients with certain debilitating conditions to use and safely access medical cannabis.