MMJ Recs

JULY 9, 2024

Traditional treatments, while helpful to some extent, often come with limitations and side effects that can further burden individuals already dealing with a debilitating disease. Medical marijuana has emerged as a promising alternative treatment option for managing symptoms associated with MS.

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Veriheal

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

All-star basketball player Kevin Durant recently scored a historic victory for cannabis advocacy. First-time offenders who tested positive for the drug were obligated to enter the basketball league’s substance-use treatment and counseling program. Can NBA Players Smoke Weed?

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Veriheal

JANUARY 24, 2023

With its abundance of medicinal properties and non-addictive nature, why does marijuana remain an untapped resource for researchers wanting to find treatments for debilitating chronic diseases like Parkinson’s? Do not attempt to self-diagnose or prescribe treatment based on the information provided. So what gives?

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The Cannigma

MAY 16, 2025

There are still medical cannabis patients going to jail and losing their homes, custody of their children, and their jobs, regardless of the market from which they purchased their medicine. are about FDA-approved drugs vs Herbal Medicine, THC vs. no-THC, Harm Reduction vs. Prison. Make it make sense.

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 12, 2022

The workgroup will include a member of the Psychedelic Medicine Alliance of Washington as well as other community, health care, and regulatory representatives. Washington legislators fund $200,000 USD for a Psilocybin Wellness Workgroup to research and write a report that will inform a pathway for future legislation. ?

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Veriheal

AUGUST 22, 2022

After providing the study subjects with Exodus and Tallyman in both flower and oil form, researchers successfully managed to wean patients off their former opioid medicines. Grinspoon’s devotion to cannabis stems from his father Lester Grinspoon’s longtime advocacy efforts. . milligrams. Together, they work very well.

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Veriheal

MARCH 2, 2024

In December of 2023, the country recently made a new move towards reform that could stimulate the cannabidiol (CBD) industry and provide many patients, such as those with epilepsy , with access to potentially life-changing medical treatments.

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Peninsula Alternative Health

MARCH 1, 2018

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.

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Peninsula Alternative Health

MARCH 1, 2018

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.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 20, 2021

In 2018 the UK Government relaxed the laws and allowed cannabis and cannabis based medicinal products (CBMP) to be prescribed by specially trained doctors, yet many thousands of people are complaining that they are effectively being ‘denied’ access to it. How much longer are we going to have to wait?

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MMJ Recs

DECEMBER 10, 2023

While some states have embraced the therapeutic potential of cannabis and established robust medical marijuana programs, others lag behind, leaving patients without access to a potentially life-changing treatment. The cost associated with obtaining medical marijuana can be a significant barrier for individuals with limited financial means.

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Veriheal

JANUARY 19, 2023

Despite cannabis remaining a Schedule I classification according to the federal Controlled Substances Act (CSA), meaning that it has no medicinal value, over 30 states in the United States have legalized it for its medicinal use. Cannabis Is Medicine—This Is Undeniable It is undeniable that cannabis has medicinal value.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 8, 2021

Despite the fact that cannabis also isn’t approved for use by the Food & Drug Administration, advocacy organizations claim that smoking cannabis is a viable treatment for a number of behavioral and health issues, ranging from tension and worry to Frontotemporal disease and Parkinson’s disease (FDA). billion by 2024.

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LifeCannMD

AUGUST 30, 2024

Among them, one Medical Marijuana doctor stands out, offering compassionate care and expert guidance to patients seeking alternative treatments. Dr. Fernando Fandiño-Sende , who is double board certified in Cardiology and Internal Medicine, will educate you about the benefits of Medical Marijuana according to your qualifying conditions.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 12, 2021

Here we undertake an analysis of this policy issue based on a case study of the introduction of medicinal cannabis in Australia. Road safety risks associated with medicinal cannabis appear similar or lower than numerous other potentially impairing prescription medications. methadone) demonstrate a feasible alternative approach.

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CannaTech

AUGUST 9, 2018

We are delighted to introduce you to some new friends set to make a big impact on the medical cannabis advocacy scene… the creators of a new documentary called Separating the Strains ; a deeply personal narrative that charts the reality of living with epilepsy, with and without cannabis medication as a treatment option.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 30, 2021

Few medicines have helped him, but his condition drastically improved after he started treating himself with cannabis oil in 2001. “I I tried standard medicine, but there wasn’t much of a result. Fifty-nine-year old Dragoljub Mrdjic has suffered from epilepsy for most of his life.

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NORML

JANUARY 19, 2020

House Bill 1359 would create a 5 year medical marijuana pilot program, allowing patients to access their medicine from licensed dispensaries. The bill would allow qualifying patients to access all the alternative treatment centers instead of having to designate just one. IN resident? NH resident? New Jersey.

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Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 21, 2022

MAPS PBC is pioneering new forms of mental health care, beginning with the development of MDMA-assisted therapy as an FDA-approved treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). MDMA-assisted therapy is a new paradigm in the treatment of mental health, combining a medicine with psychotherapy to address the root causes of PTSD.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 14, 2021

Emily Howis and Spencer Carret said the treatment has reduced their daughter Clover’s seizures from 80 a week to just one. The government said cannabis-based medicine use was being limited due to “ongoing concerns” Clover was born with part of her brain missing – known as aicardi syndrome.

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MMJ Recs

MARCH 28, 2024

Navigating the world of medical marijuana (MMJ) in Iowa can be a daunting task for patients seeking alternative treatments. From researching qualified doctors to scheduling appointments and discussing treatment options, we provide practical insights and tips to help patients confidently navigate this journey.

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SpeedWeed

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

The funding will allow MAPS Public Benefit Corporation (MAPS PBC) to activate a team to evaluate the scope of the lack of resources needed for TBI treatment. . Data collected from MAPS-sponsored Phase 3 clinical trials suggests that MDMA-assisted therapy appears promising in the treatment of TBI. announced its commitment to fund $1.5

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 28, 2021

Through this partnership, we will be able to offer our members and supporters a trusted resource to learn about the latest medical cannabis research, benefits, and treatment options available for patients.”. ASA was founded in 2002 as a vehicle for patients to advocate for the acceptance of cannabis as medicine.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

Enthea establishes high ‘quality of care’ standards for the treatments offered, including credentialing and managing a network of specialty providers. The two companies believe there is significant potential for these novel treatments to heal and save lives. Coverage for Dr. Bronner’s employees began on January 1, 2022.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 26, 2022

As the largest cannabis patient advocacy group, their recommendations have helped me hone in on issues that impact patients and work to pass improvements to better their lives,” Rabb said. The Cost of Medicine Remains a Major Burden for Patients. The high cost of medicine isn’t the only burden on patients.

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NORML

OCTOBER 30, 2019

” Six months following the completion of these studies, the Secretary will compile the findings into a detailed report that will then be submitted to Congress, hopefully providing undeniable evidence to the prohibitionist members of the Legislative Branch who refuse to believe in medical freedom.

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 12, 2022

Trisha Cassidy, managing director for Aurora Cannabis in the UK & Ireland, says they are still trying to get into the market further, working on accessibility, advocacy and reimbursement issues through the NHS. “We Aurora is committed to these patients and will continue its dedicated work in the UK.”.

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NORML

NOVEMBER 5, 2019

” Six months following the completion of these studies, the Secretary will compile the findings into a detailed report that will then be submitted to Congress, hopefully providing undeniable evidence to the prohibitionist members of the Legislative Branch who refuse to believe in medical freedom.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 19, 2022

The group advocates the urgent need for psychedelics, citing that mental health has become a serious societal crisis because we are lacking sufficient treatment options. Psychedelic medicines + Audience Q&A : Prof. Read more: Entheon Biomedical hands off DMT clinical study to Cybin.

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MMJ Recs

DECEMBER 22, 2023

The AIDS epidemic in the 1980s brought attention to the potential benefits of marijuana in alleviating symptoms such as nausea and appetite loss associated with the disease and its treatment. These campaigns focus on dispelling myths, highlighting success stories, and educating the public about the science behind cannabis-based treatments.

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Marijuana Packaging

FEBRUARY 27, 2018

A CBD dose can be difficult to determine though we provided a CBD dosage guide “People are using this as medicine for many conditions (anxiety, inflammation, pain, epilepsy)," said one of the study's authors Marcel Bonn-Miller. This means children may be accidentally receiving a dose of THC along with their CBD medicines.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 22, 2019

Passage of this legislation is important because the Arizona Court of Appeals recently ruled that patients who rely on these products are not protected under the law and could face felony penalties for simply using their medicine. Update : HB 2149 was approved by the Public Safety Committee on 2/20. AZ resident?

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Peninsula Alternative Health

DECEMBER 14, 2017

Americans for Safe Access (ASA), a medical patient advocacy group, has an annual report on the proficiency of states’ medical cannabis programs, assigning each a letter grade. States, where medicinal cannabis is legal, are awarded points on a scale of 1 to 100 and receive bonus points for improvements from the prior year.

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 29, 2022

TORONTO , May 27, 2022 /CNW/ – 12 companies from across the country joined forces today to found Psychedelics Canada , the first, national-level trade association representing the blossoming psychedelic medicine and therapy industry. spark*advocacy. Psychedelics Canada Launch Press conference. Tweet this. Bloom Psychedelics.

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WeedAdvisor

JULY 3, 2019

In fact, 86% of supporters cite the drug’s benefits to those who use it medicinally as a “very important” reason they favor legalization, according to a Gallup poll of more than 1,000 U.S. Recreational use is actually quite low on the list of reasons, painting marijuana as a medicine, rather than a recreational drug.

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WeedAdvisor

MAY 19, 2019

The Independent explains: “Since the rescheduling, many NHS patients have been frustrated by what they see as a slow and bureaucratic system that has denied them access to cannabis treatments. Only consultants can prescribe these specials and many of them don’t think cannabis is as effective as existing treatments.”.

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Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 22, 2019

The Brisbane Times repoers………West Australian man Jim Plamondon claims to have found a loophole to legally import medicinal cannabis into Australia. Under current federal and state legislation, patients suffering from severe health conditions can legally access prescription-based medicinal cannabis in Australia.

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