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The Changing Landscape of Medical Marijuana in Massachusetts: What Patients Should Know

Canna Care Docs

The Changing Landscape of Me dical Marijuana in Massachusetts: What Patients Should Know The Massachusetts medical marijuana program has been a cornerstone of cannabis access since its inception in 2012. MPAA) the states leading voice for patient rights and cannabis policy reform. decrease from peak enrollment.

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Illinois releases Cannabis Report FY2024 (IDFPR portion)

Illinois News Joint

IDFPR FY2025 goals include: Continue working with CROO and the legislature to pass legislation to expand access to cannabis for medical patients. Find detailed information about this topic here.) Increase public outreach with the industry, newcomers to cannabis, advocacy groups, and the general public.

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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. It’s frustrating—they’ve completely overlooked patients like me.” The shelves are full of gummies and vapes that aren’t what I need.

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

NORML

Virginia has been one of the most reluctant states to consider marijuana law reform, though it recently began allowing some forms of cannabis oil for approved patients. And, 2019’s SB 1557 makes it possible for patients to get as much as 10mg of THC in each dose — the same limit as one serving size for edibles in adult-use states.

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American Council of Cannabis Medicine Announces – ACCM Industry Leaders Advisory Council to Advance Senate Legislation

Cannabis Law Report

says, Glen Caroline Head of Advocacy WAB Strategic and ACCM Outreach Committee Co-Chair “Their experience and knowledge provide a critical asset for our work with legislators. national advocacy program.”. Several members of the Council have been working with the ACCM Alliance on multiple legislative and advocacy issues.

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Why the MRTA gets an A- & the CRTA gets a C-

NORML

Medical marijuana patients can register with the state to obtain a home cultivation permit, which allows the state to enter a patient’s house at any time for inspection. Medical patients are restricted to 4 plants total, per household.

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This mother saved 2 of her children with medical cannabis

The Cannigma

Medical cannabis use for children can be a sensitive topic for even the most vocal cannabis activists. 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.