NORML

NOVEMBER 8, 2019

This year, we can and must succeed in passing this essential legislation and protecting the rights of veterans to access medical treatment and serving those who served us. We know medical marijuana can be an effective and safe treatment for veterans and it is time to stop making them seek private, out-of-network physicians to access it.

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Access Marijuana Treatment Legislation 228

Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 26, 2021

Patients have run out of patience: “We don’t have access to treatment, cannabis is an urgency” Source: [link] We publish… Read More.

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Treatment Access Patients Cannabis 98

Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 8, 2021

Advocacy group TheraPsil is teaming up with lawyers to pressure the government to grant access and develop regulations. And legal experts think patients are entitled to a reply, and are working alongside advocates to compel the government to give answers and provide access to treatment otherwise prohibited by drug laws.

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Access Patients Legalization Advocacy 105

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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Marijuana Treatment Cannabinoids Patients 111

NORML

FEBRUARY 13, 2019

Passage of The Veterans Medical Marijuana Safe Harbor Act ends this discrimination against veterans and prevents sanctions against VA doctors who wish to recommend medical cannabis treatment to their patients. Click here to send a message to your federal lawmakers now!

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Legislation Access Chronic Pain Marijuana 238

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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Advocacy Chronic Pain Policy Cannabis 115

LifeCannMD

APRIL 28, 2025

The conventional treatments weren’t appealing, and here was something he could make himself, based on actual research. He’s been less visible in public since then, but his advocacy for RSO and medical cannabis continues. So he did what engineers do: he created a solution. What would you do in his shoes?

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History Chronic Pain Research and Development Oil 82

The Cannigma

DECEMBER 19, 2021

Since 2014, she has also served on the board of directors and in patient advocacy for the International Cystinuria Foundation, and wrote about the experience of her family on the foundation’s website. Bare draws insight from her own experience with her childrens’ cannabis treatment in helping Curaleaf patients.

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Treatment Patients Dispensary Microdosing 135

NORML

JANUARY 28, 2020

Those who face arrest or even summary offenses for possession are often made to undergo questionable and expensive drug treatment programs to avoid further prosecution. Constant THC testing sending people into an endless cycle of probation violations.

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Marijuana Data Decriminalization Policy 309

MMJ Recs

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Patients across the state are turning to MMJ as a complementary or alternative treatment to alleviate symptoms and improve their quality of life. Seizure Control: Patients, especially children with epilepsy, are experiencing fewer and less severe seizures thanks to MMJ treatments.

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Patients Chronic Pain Therapy Treatment 98

NORML

FEBRUARY 5, 2019

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. Seum recently told lawmakers he “smoked a joint” instead of using potentially addictive opioids during colon cancer treatment. 9 during a news conference.

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Decriminalization Legislation Treatment Therapy 205

Veriheal

AUGUST 22, 2022

Grinspoon’s devotion to cannabis stems from his father Lester Grinspoon’s longtime advocacy efforts. . Grinspoon went on to say that people who have exhausted opioid treatment options with little relief and/or unwanted side effects could enjoy an enhanced quality of life by switching to cannabis. ” Conclusion .

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Clinical Trials Chronic Pain Hydroponic Strains 116

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? As a result, cannabis advocacy groups urged the agency to recognize cannabis’ medicinal value and treat it equally.

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DEA Treatment Medicine Pets 98

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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Treatment Education Advocacy Access 40

NORML

MARCH 14, 2019

This conflict between state and federal laws limits treatment options and federal employment opportunities, particularly impacting veterans who comprise approximately one-third of the federal workforce and whose medical cannabis use to treat chronic pain and PTSD has been found to be double the rate of the general public.

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Chronic Pain Legislation Treatment State Laws 192

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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Access Marijuana Treatment Patients 97

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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The Cannigma

MAY 16, 2025

Over the last 23 years, Americans for Safe Access (ASA) has been implementing a strategic plan that would allow medical cannabis to become a frontline treatment option for patients that is covered by insurance and readily available nationwide. ASA campaigns removed barriers for U.S.

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CannaMD

JUNE 2, 2020

However, medical marijuana is here to stay, and so – as advocacy groups argue: employers will have to come around sooner or later. To stay up-to-date with the latest studies and legal regulations surrounding medical marijuana treatment, be sure to follow CannaMD on Facebook and sign up for our newsletter, below! Get Started.

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Marijuana Safety Policy Advocacy 111

MMJ Recs

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

By legalizing MMJ, the state has facilitated access to a natural and potentially life-changing treatment option for patients suffering from various medical conditions. Support for Patient Well-Being The availability of medical marijuana in local communities fosters an environment of support for patients seeking alternative treatments.

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Chronic Pain Therapy Research and Development Treatment 98

Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 20, 2021

Many are finding that despite the treatment being approved, they are being denied access in their area.”. The charity found that out of 106 clinical commissioning groups in England, only 49 were routinely offering cannabis based treatment. I can’t function and rely on other people to help with things like cooking and showering.

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Access Patients Media Treatment 105

Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 25, 2021

As the nation’s leading nonprofit provider of comprehensive inpatient and outpatient addiction and mental health care for adults and youth, the Foundation has treatment centers and telehealth services nationwide as well as a network of collaborators throughout health care.

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NORML

JANUARY 9, 2019

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. “It is critical that we protect the rights of the states across the country, like Ohio, that have already done so at the state level.

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Veriheal

NOVEMBER 6, 2020

A “Yes on Measure 110” campaign that helped bring awareness to this effort was funded by the Drug Policy Alliance, an advocacy group based out of New York. He goes on to ask the question, “How many people are going to actually be offered treatment?”. Drugs like oxycodone, meth, cocaine, heroin, and others.

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Decriminalization Treatment Advocacy Policy 76

Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 12, 2022

The workgroup will then report back to the Legislature, informing future lawmakers on an appropriate model for Washington State to provide safe and accessible Psilocybin treatments to state residents 21 and older.

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Medicine Advocacy Legislation Treatment 52

NORML

MAY 24, 2019

At the same time, the bill would redirect tax revenue from a legal industry towards various programs that redress harms from the War on Drugs, while also increasing and improving public education and treatment programs geared towards responsible use, reducing overdoses, and saving lives.

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Marijuana Education Advocacy Legislation 104

CannaMD

SEPTEMBER 9, 2019

He is a board member of the advocacy group Doctors For Cannabis Regulation and spent two years as an Associate Director of the Massachusetts Physician Health Service helping physicians with addiction and mental health issues. Harvard: Marijuana Opinions. The same study noted that of those patients surveyed, 85.5% Get Started.

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Chronic Pain Marijuana Nerve Pain Advocacy 75

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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LifeCannMD

AUGUST 30, 2024

Among them, one Medical Marijuana doctor stands out, offering compassionate care and expert guidance to patients seeking alternative treatments. His clinic is known for providing personalized care, ensuring each patient receives a treatment plan tailored to their specific needs.

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Marijuana Chronic Pain Treatment Pharmaceutical 52

MMJ Recs

MAY 3, 2024

With its program in full swing, thousands of patients across the state are benefiting from access to this alternative form of treatment. From chronic pain to PTSD, patients with qualifying medical conditions have found solace in medical marijuana where traditional treatments may have fallen short.

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Marijuana Treatment Compliance Compliance 52

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 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).

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NORML

DECEMBER 6, 2019

The decrim process requires no arrest, no handcuffs, no custody, no court, no jail, no supervision, no treatment, and no permanent record. .” In addition to supporting full legalization, Garden State NORML supports decriminalizing marijuana – utilizing civil fines – for all ages. Fines are usually between $25-$100.

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Decriminalization Policy Legislation Cannabis 173

Puff Puff Post

FEBRUARY 4, 2019

Kicking any addiction requires discipline, patience and a willingness to follow a treatment plan — something that doesn’t come easily to many young people, experts said. Addiction psychiatrist Jonathan Avery says he gets four to five calls a week from pediatricians referring patients or asking about treatment options.

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MMJ Recs

MAY 9, 2024

In this instance, medical cannabis offers a promising alternative or complementary treatment option. For veterans considering medical marijuana as a treatment option, it’s essential to approach its usage with careful consideration and understanding.

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Research and Development Therapy Clinical Trials Treatment 52

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. Our family and company are no strangers to depression and anxiety.

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