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The Changing Landscape of Medical Marijuana in Massachusetts: What Patients Should Know

Canna Care Docs

Contrary to some narratives of decline, recent data reveals a more nuanced pictureone of evolution, resilience, and an urgent need for continued support. In this article, well explore the current state of medical cannabis in Massachusetts , clarify misconceptions, and share insights from the Massachusetts Patient Advocacy Alliance, Inc.

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Pennsylvania: Marijuana possession arrests decline statewide

NORML

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

Veriheal

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. That’s because cannabis affects everyone differently, and understanding these variations is critical for effective treatment plans.

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The History of RSO: One Man’s Journey Changed Everything

LifeCannMD

For an engineer like Rick, who understood the value of evidence and data, it was a revelation. The conventional treatments weren’t appealing, and here was something he could make himself, based on actual research. He’s been less visible in public since then, but his advocacy for RSO and medical cannabis continues.

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

Veriheal

We are currently recruiting patients, and data-capturing all the questionnaires and feedback from the patients for the live study. Grinspoon’s devotion to cannabis stems from his father Lester Grinspoon’s longtime advocacy efforts. . S tudy subjects must be willing and ready to substitute opioids with cannabis. “We

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All Cannabis Use Is Political

The Cannigma

Over the last 23 years, Americans for Safe Access (ASA) has been implementing a strategic plan that would allow medical cannabis to become a frontline treatment option for patients that is covered by insurance and readily available nationwide. and years of data proving the positive impacts that medical cannabis has on healthcare systems.

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7 Medical Cannabis Organizations That Normalize Treatment

Peninsula Alternative Health

ASA works with a grassroots base of more than 50,000 members using public education and direct advocacy to affect national change. The physician advocate outlines practice risks and benefits, educational requirements, compliance issues, and more for those interested in studying this alternative treatment. Based in Washington, D.C.