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Surge of Advocacy Groups Weigh In on Federal Cannabis Reform Bill

SpeedWeed

Yesterday was the deadline for the comment period on the draft version of the federal cannabis reform bill, the Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act (CAOA), and cannabis advocacy groups did not disappoint—with an avalanche of commentary rolling in before the time was up. The summary of NORML’s discussion draft can be read here.

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

MMJ Recs

In Ohio, accessing medical marijuana involves more than just obtaining a prescription; it requires navigating a complex landscape of dispensaries, regulations, and patient expectations. This guide aims to demystify the process, offering practical advice and insights to help patients make informed decisions.

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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. These roles complement healthcare practitioners’ vital work and shape the future of healthcare delivery, policy, and administration. Adverse drug events (ADEs) affect approximately 7 per 100 hospitalized patients.

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Veterans and Medical Cannabis: A Comprehensive Guide

MMJ Recs

Veterans can use this journal to document their experiences, including dosage, frequency of use, and any observed changes in symptoms. Veterans’ Access to Medical Marijuana The benefits of medical cannabis for veterans are many, but access to medical marijuana for veterans has been a topic of ongoing debate and advocacy.

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Leafie (UK) Article: The police are arresting cannabis patients with legal prescriptions

Cannabis Law Report

The MCCSS estimates that since the law changed, 13,000 patients have been prescribed legal cannabis in the form of flowers and oils for a range of conditions. Liam Lewis, a medical cannabis patient who lives in Scotland was a first-hand victim of the police’s miseducation. Read the full article.

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Pennsylvania: Marijuana possession arrests decline statewide

NORML

” “This is likely the result of two major policy changes: More than twenty decriminalization or penalty downgrade ordinances passed by city councils across the Commonwealth, and approximately a quarter of a million registered medical marijuana patients,” said Goldstein.

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