MMJ Recs

OCTOBER 13, 2023

For patients seeking access to this valuable form of treatment, it’s essential to understand the complex web of regulations, legal requirements, and rights surrounding medical marijuana in the Golden State. This recommendation is a critical legal document that allows patients to use and possess medical marijuana.

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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. One of the primary challenges is the limited number of qualifying conditions in some states.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

The latest offense is his recently released 2021 federal budget proposes slashing all legal protection for state medical marijuana programs and potentially jeopardizing the patients that rely on them. Sign our petition to demand Congress protect state-legal medical marijuana programs. The data speaks for itself.

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MMJ Recs

FEBRUARY 3, 2024

In recent years, the landscape of medical marijuana laws has evolved, presenting new opportunities and challenges for patients, healthcare providers, and industry stakeholders. Understanding these regulations is crucial for patients, caregivers, and dispensaries alike to ensure compliance with the law.

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MMJ Recs

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

This article explores the profound impact of MMJ on Maryland communities, shedding light on the medical marijuana benefits experienced by patients and the positive effects it has had on the state’s communities. It has improved the quality of life for those dealing with chronic pain, nausea, seizures, and other medical conditions.

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MMJ Recs

OCTOBER 31, 2023

West Virginia MMJ Program Launch The West launch of the West Virginia Medical Cannabis Act, the state embarked on a path to provide much-needed relief to patients suffering from various medical conditions. This act has opened the doors to legal MMJ access for eligible patients, offering an alternative approach to managing their health.

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SpeedWeed

APRIL 6, 2021

The use of cannabis by patients enrolled in a methadone maintenance treatment program is associated with fewer nonfatal opioid overdoses, according to the results of a recently published study. Patients were asked to complete a one-time survey, which included questions about their cannabis use over the past month.

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MMJ Recs

MARCH 6, 2024

Despite this, pockets of advocacy and research persisted, leading to the gradual recognition of its therapeutic potential and subsequent legalization for medical use in various states starting in the late 20th century. However, disparities between state and federal laws pose challenges, creating a complex regulatory landscape.

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Otherside Farms

JANUARY 25, 2019

A medical marijuana patient in Los Angeles with inoperable liver cancer has been removed from Cedars-Sinai Medical Center’s transplant list after testing positive for marijuana. Sixty-three-year-old medical marijuana patient Norman B. The letter also urges Cedars-Sinai to change its transplant eligibility policy. Dr. Steven D.

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Peninsula Alternative Health

MARCH 1, 2018

The common mission of these nonprofits and trade associations is to educate on the benefits of medical cannabis and create legislative change for businesses, physicians, and qualifying patients. ASA works with a grassroots base of more than 50,000 members using public education and direct advocacy to affect national change.

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Peninsula Alternative Health

MARCH 1, 2018

The common mission of these nonprofits and trade associations is to educate on the benefits of medical cannabis and create legislative change for businesses, physicians, and qualifying patients. ASA works with a grassroots base of more than 50,000 members using public education and direct advocacy to affect national change.

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MMJ Recs

MARCH 16, 2024

With increasing acceptance of medical marijuana as a legitimate treatment option for various health conditions, the industry has attracted significant attention from investors, entrepreneurs, and policymakers alike. This process involves various stages, including cultivation, processing, packaging, distribution, and retailing.

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The Cannigma

DECEMBER 19, 2021

Approaching the topic from a medical and humane perspective, however, can help patients in need of less harmful pain and symptom relief, or provide a better lifestyle. For many patients, prescription painkillers such as opioids are prescribed to deal with the often very painful symptoms of the disease.

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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. Another influential factor is the growing emphasis on individual autonomy and patient choice in healthcare.

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

This National Epilepsy Awareness Month, TXOG advocates for the power of medical cannabis for epilepsy patients. ACT highlights Texans who have found relief and comfort through TXOG’s medicine—patients like Jacob Ortiz, a 7-year-old who has achieved one year without a seizure as a result of TXOG’s medical cannabis.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 6, 2022

TRC Healthcare (TRC) has launched a new training program to help pharmacists deliver better healthcare for patients who use cannabis products. The online program, known as RxAdvanced: Guide to Cannabis , gives pharmacists a foundational knowledge of cannabis that strengthens their role as stewards of public health. “As

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Veriheal

AUGUST 31, 2021

This year, we are happy to announce we are expanding our scholarship program and awarding $20,0000 in scholarships to 20 winners. . Major/Program: Business Management with a Minor in Cannabis Studies. Major/Program: Art. Major/Program: Business Administration. Major/Program: Nursing. Matthew Aaron Vogel .

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NORML

JANUARY 28, 2020

.” “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. Most recently, in January, Norristown joined the list.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 26, 2022

The organization has, they say, ……evaluated patient access, affordability, equity, and product safety. With a decline in legislative improvements in state medical cannabis programs, millions of patients are left with limited or no access,” ASA Executive Director Debbie Churgai said. “It Pennsylvania State Rep.

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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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Veriheal

JUNE 21, 2023

If approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), this psychedelic would be used to treat chronic and life-threatening mental disorders, especially for patients with limited access to effective treatments. His advocacy brings the drug reform movement to Capitol Hill. ” Recently, Sen.

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CannaMD

FEBRUARY 13, 2021

Medical marijuana research, advocacy, and acceptance is on the rise – and that means more and more great news for Florida medical marijuana patients. Florida Medical Marijuana Program Thrives. Whether you have a date this Valentine’s Day or not, there’s plenty to love as we round the corner on 2021! Get Started.

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CannaMD

JUNE 2, 2020

A long-standing problem for medical marijuana patients across the nation is that while many states have loosened up restrictions on cannabis use, company policies on marijuana have remained mostly unchanged. However, medical marijuana is here to stay, and so – as advocacy groups argue: employers will have to come around sooner or later.

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NORML

JANUARY 19, 2020

The bills would also allow for the expungement of certain prior convictions, delivery of medical marijuana to qualified patients, and restructures the medical marijuana licensure process to eliminate the requirement that business be vertically integrated. Send a message to your lawmakers in support of strengthening patient protections.

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MedicalJane

OCTOBER 4, 2019

What The Autism CARES Act Means For ASD Patients. The Autism CARES Act ensures support for research on autism spectrum disorder ( ASD ) and enhances programs relating to autism. each year for developmental disabilities surveillance and research programs by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC); $50.6M

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NORML

FEBRUARY 5, 2019

It’s vital that we speak as one voice for a medical program.” Jason Nemes, R-33, is sponsoring a medical cannabis bill (HB 136) that allows doctors to recommend cannabis therapy as part of patients’ treatment regimens. KY4MM has been extremely important in helping to get all of our supporters to come together.

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Veriheal

AUGUST 31, 2020

Essay: “Integrating Research and Medicine: Cannabis Related Treatment for Neurodegenerative Diseases”. Program between St. Essay Summary: Nishtha wants to further research into THC treatment for patients suffering from neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s and epilepsy , both of which cause neuron death.

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NORML

JANUARY 9, 2019

Joyce becomes the first leader in the Caucus to come from a state that has yet to pass an adult-use regulatory program. The federal government’s interference in this arena has stifled important medical research, interfered with doctors and patients making treatment decisions and harmed state-legal businesses.

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The Cannigma

JANUARY 19, 2022

The resulting prejudice can often discourage folks from seeking out medical cannabis as an option, and can even affect state legislature, forcing patients to overcome unnecessary and prohibitive obstacles in order to receive the treatment they need. Nikki’s story is deeply inspirational, and we are honored to have had her on the show.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

Even the most conservative states have allowed treatment of PTSD with cannabis. Lawmakers added PTSD to the list along with cancer patients. Paul Armentano, deputy director of the cannabis advocacy group NORML, noted that veterans self-report cannabis use at higher rates than the general population.

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NORML

JUNE 8, 2019

Marijuana smokers and medical cannabis patients in New Jersey are to remain second class citizens. Opposition pols, like Senator Ronald Rice (D-Newark), introduced a bill that would attempt to force us cannabis consumers into drug treatment if the cops catch us with a few grams. Like many, I bear scars.

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SpeedWeed

AUGUST 3, 2021

Marijuana decriminalization will truly make a difference in the lives of the people of our state,” said Peter Robins-Brown, policy & advocacy director at Louisiana Progress. Louisiana’s medical cannabis laws date back to 1978 , but it was only for patients with glaucoma and those undergoing chemotherapy for cancer treatment.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 19, 2021

The board will support locally designed and community-based responses that include grants for workforce development, apprenticeship, and reentry programs, and scholarships for historically marginalized individuals. “We They must approve any health-related regulations before the CCA can finalize them.

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 21, 2022

Dedicated to building the industry through successful and inclusive state programs, pairing grassroots advocacy with a global vision. Liz Rogan has been assisting cannabis business owners, counseling medical cannabis patients, and educating the public about the use of cannabis for the past 17 years.

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SpeedWeed

APRIL 2, 2021

The name of the event is a reference to the Realm of Caring (RoC), a nonprofit dedicated to supporting research into cannabinoids and helping patients who need them gain access to lifesaving medications. She was the sort of patient zero, if you will,” Jackson said in a virtual interview. “So Sanjay Gupta, has been dubbed Rock the RoC.

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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. The state’s new top spot is largely thanks to Bob Morgan, the former coordinator for Illinois’ medicinal cannabis program.

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NORML

MARCH 14, 2019

Enacted in 1986, the Federal Drug-Free Workplace Program made it a condition for employment that all civilian employees at executive branch agencies be prohibited from using federally illegal substances on or off duty. Click here to send a message to your member of Congress and urge them to support this effort.

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