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Tennessee Expands (Minimally) Medical Marijuana Law and Establishes Cannabis Commission

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Previously, Tennessee law allowed only those diagnosed with intractable seizures or epilepsy to possess a limited amount of medical cannabis oil. Epilepsy or seizures. Article: View Original Source . The law also creates a commission to study the possibility of future medical marijuana legalization. Multiple sclerosis.

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Texas House Passes HB 1535 To Expand The State’s Medical Cannabis Program

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Texas passed a bill through the House of Representatives today, titled HB 1535, that would expand the state’s medical cannabis program to cover more conditions, and therefore, service more people who rely on the plant. The program has fewer enrolled patients and businesses than most other states because of its extreme restrictions. “To

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Ohio Adds Qualifying Conditions To Medical Cannabis Program

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State officials tasked with overseeing Ohio’s medical marijuana program approved last week the addition of three health conditions that qualify a patient to use cannabis medicinally. The addition of all three, new, medical conditions to the Ohio Medical Marijuana Control Program (OMMCP) is effective immediately. View original article.

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What is CBD? Everything you need to know

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The first clinical research done on CBD as a potential treatment for epilepsy was in 1980, but the information gleaned didn’t make its way to the public eye until decades later. The perception that CBD is a wonder-drug version of cannabis — particularly known for its uses to treat epilepsy — that doesn’t get you high. Shutterstock).

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And Here We Go Again! NASDAQ Article: Forget Cannabis: Psychedelic Medicine Is the Better Investing Opportunity

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First up, cannabis has now been scientifically validated as a treatment for two severe forms of childhood epilepsy (more on this in a moment). Back in 2018, the DEA rescheduled GW Pharmaceuticals ‘ (NASDAQ: GWPH) cannabis-based epilepsy medicine, Epidiolex, following its regulatory approval by the FDA.

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Finding Hope: MMJ’s Impact on Maryland Communities

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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. The state’s program has evolved to meet the needs of patients and the demands of the industry.

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How To Get A Medical Marijuana Card In Illinois

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This article is going to give you all the information you need on how to get a med card in the state of Illinois! . If you are a veteran or enrolled in SSDI or SSI program, the application is reduced to $50 for one year, $100 for two years and $125 for three years. . Seizures (including those characteristics of epilepsy).