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

LifeCannMD

He’s been less visible in public since then, but his advocacy for RSO and medical cannabis continues. And countless patients with conditions ranging from multiple sclerosis to epilepsy, insomnia to chronic pain, report finding relief with RSO. In 2018, life threw Rick another curveball when he suffered a stroke.

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Major Institutions Rally Around Medical Marijuana

The Fresh Toast

Major Institutions Rally Around Medical Marijuana Millions use it for sound healthcare reasons, now major institutions rally around medical marijuana. The post Major Institutions Rally Around Medical Marijuana appeared first on The Fresh Toast.

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When adult-use eclipses medical: How recreational cannabis legalization has undermined patient care

The Cannigma

The cannabis movement began with a mission rooted in compassion—dedicated to providing relief for patients suffering from severe conditions such as HIV/AIDS, cancer, epilepsy, and chronic pain. Programs should cover ECS science, cannabinoid therapeutics, and patient-centered care (AJMC, 2022).

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Virginia, Marijuana, and How Medical Legalization May Unfold in the South

NORML

So, it shouldn’t be a huge surprise that Virginia didn’t launch a medical marijuana program until 2015, nearly two decades after California. And it took extensive, concerted efforts from marijuana law reform organizations like NORML to negotiate with Virginia’s Republican Party to get the program finally running.

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A Patient’s Guide to Missouri’s Medical Marijuana Program

MMJ Recs

The passing of Amendment 2 in November 2018 paved the way for legal access to medical cannabis and the state’s medical marijuana program. However, prospective patients need to understand the ins and outs of the system and how to qualify for the Missouri Medical Marijuana (MMJ) program.

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Weekly Legislative Roundup 5/24/19

NORML

Legislation is pending, Senate Bill 34, which would exempt compassionate care programs from paying state cannabis taxes when they are providing free medical cannabis to financially disadvantaged people living with serious health conditions. Click here to email your lawmakers in support of compassionate care programs. CA resident?

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Finding Hope: MMJ’s Impact on Maryland Communities

MMJ Recs

MMJ is known for its efficacy in treating various medical issues, including chronic pain, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, and more. Seizure Control: For patients with epilepsy and seizure disorders, certain cannabis-based treatments have shown remarkable effectiveness in reducing the frequency and severity of seizures.