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Iowa Medical Marijuana Laws: Past, Present, and Future

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Image by JR Byron from Pixabay Iowa CBD Oil Laws and Cannabis Policy: CBD (cannabidiol) oil, a non-intoxicating cannabis extract, has gained popularity for its potential therapeutic benefits. In Iowa, CBD oil is legal for medical use under certain circumstances.

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Virginia: Both Chambers Pass Decriminalization Legislation

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The measure states that no person may be arrested, prosecuted, or denied any right or privilege for participating in the state’s medical cannabis oil program. Long overdue progress is finally being made in the General Assembly thanks to many years of dedicated advocacy by Virginia NORML members.”

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NORML Activist Spotlight: Tamara Netzel

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A friend suggested Tamara try CBD oil for her pain, and it gave her relief like nothing else had. Through her advocacy work, Tamara met more and more people who had been arrested for cannabis, and it troubled her how important pieces of those stories were left out of the news coverage the general public sees.

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

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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. Oil, on the other hand, contained a balanced ratio (1:1) of THC and CBD at 15-20 milligrams. milligrams. Cannabis’ Ability to Enhance Quality of Life .

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Is Cannabis Legal In Texas 2023?

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The Compassionate Use Act, enacted in 2015, allows for the medical use of low-THC cannabis oil by patients with certain qualifying conditions. While cannabis remains illegal for recreational use in Texas, there is ongoing discussion and advocacy for marijuana reform. [1] or less) and high levels of CBD.

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Clarifying NY State Decriminalization and Marijuana Possession Related Penalties

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However, possession or public consumption of wax, shatter, hashish, and/or cannabis oil which is more than 2 1/2% THC by volume, otherwise possessed in any amount, is still punishable as a “controlled substances” crime under Penal Law 220 which results in dramatically different consequences.

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Access and Equity: Addressing Disparities in Medical Marijuana Availability Across States

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Furthermore, the variations in the form of medical marijuana allowed, such as oils, tinctures, or smokable flower, contribute to the complexity of the issue. As more states move towards legalization, it is imperative to address these disparities and strive for a more uniform and inclusive approach to medical marijuana accessibility.

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