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

Veriheal

Patients around the world are in need of natural, alternative medical solutions, and Realm of Caring (RoC) is on a mission to serve them. RoC also works to increase patients’ access to medical cannabis by helping U.S. Cannabis Advocacy With a Digital Twist. A Growing Need for Natural Health Solutions.

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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. How Do MMJ Restrictions Affect Patients and Doctors?

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Virginia: Both Chambers Pass Decriminalization Legislation

NORML

According to data from the Virginia Criminal Sentencing Commission, more than 15,000 people were convicted for a first or second marijuana possession offense from July 2018 to June 2019. The program is expected to be operational and dispensing cannabis products to authorized patients by mid-year.

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Researchers To Investigate Arkansas’ Medical Cannabis Program

Veriheal

The NIDA-funded investigation will delve into the health-related repercussions of Arkansas’ medical cannabis program , which was initially approved by voters back in 2016. A Deep Dive Into Cannabis Consumer Data. The study will also explore the effects of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic on the state’s program.

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Tell Congress Not To Allow Trump To Roll Back Medical Marijuana Protections

NORML

The latest offense is his recently released 2021 federal budget proposes slashing all legal protection for state medical marijuana programs and potentially jeopardizing the patients that rely on them. Sign our petition to demand Congress protect state-legal medical marijuana programs. The data speaks for itself.

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

MMJ Recs

With its program in full swing, thousands of patients across the state are benefiting from access to this alternative form of treatment. From chronic pain to PTSD, patients with qualifying medical conditions have found solace in medical marijuana where traditional treatments may have fallen short.

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Career Horizons: 7 Non-Clinical Health Care Jobs to Pursue in 2024 and Beyond

United Patients Group

As we move forward into 2024 and beyond, the sector offers diverse paths beyond direct patient care. The growth stems from rising healthcare demand, facility expansion, and the imperative for efficient administration to maintain quality patient care. Adverse drug events (ADEs) affect approximately 7 per 100 hospitalized patients.