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

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Of course, legalization and education efforts can only go so far without data, and that’s where RoC’s research initiatives come into play. Cannabis Advocacy With a Digital Twist. The post These Patient Advocacy Groups Are Working Together to Expand the Scope of Cannabis Research appeared first on Cannabis Central.

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Virginia: Both Chambers Pass Decriminalization Legislation

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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

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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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Pennsylvania: Marijuana possession arrests decline statewide

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Preliminary data*, released on request from the Pennsylvania State Police Uniform Crime Reporting System, reveals that overall arrests for marijuana possession showed a decline in 2019. The new data shows 19,990 adults arrested for the same offense in 2019. cannabis arrest data since 2008. cannabis arrest data since 2008.

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

United Patients Group

They bridge the gap between technology and healthcare, ensuring the secure and efficient collection, storage, analysis, and utilization of patient data. They work on implementing and maintaining electronic health records (EHRs), developing data-driven solutions, and training healthcare professionals on using technology effectively.

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

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” Restricting qualifying conditions also results in limited data collection, hindering the collective understanding of medical cannabis. In addition to decades-old stigmas attached to it and its users, progress has been stifled by legal factors that are gradually changing through advocacy and patient support.

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Marinus Pharmaceuticals Announces New Clinical and Research Data to be Presented at American Epilepsy Society Meeting

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We are honored to be at the AES Meeting this year after almost a year of planning from our medical and scientific affairs, clinical, and advocacy teams, with nine presentations spanning our IV and oral portfolio—Marinus’ largest data showing to date,” said Scott Braunstein, M.D., Chief Executive Officer of Marinus Pharmaceuticals. “We