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What is the Difference Between a Cannabis Recommendation and Cannabis Prescription

United Patients Group

Introduction A cannabis ‘prescription’ is written by a doctor to be dispensed at a pharmacy (i.e. A recommendation from a physician is simply permission (‘recommendation’) for the patient to use cannabis, which can be obtained in any state where medical marijuana is legal.

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Emerge Law Group (OR): PSILOCYBIN THERAPY FOR PATIENTS WITH ADVANCED ILLNESS IN OREGON

Cannabis Law Report

Accordingly, it cannot be prescribed by a physician and it is not legally accessible to those who might benefit from it as a therapeutic treatment. Oregon’s Psilocybin Services Act (“PSA”), adopted via initiative in November 2020, makes therapeutic use of psilocybin legal under Oregon state law. Source: [link].

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Alabama: Medical cannabis draft rules for physicians and patients released for public comment

Cannabis Law Report

he Alabama State Board of Medical Examiners Thursday announced draft rules to govern how physicians can recommend medical cannabis to eligible patients. complete a 4-hour continuing medical education course on medical cannabis and pass an examination. refer patients to a specific medical cannabis dispensary.

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Canna Law Blog – Harris Bricken: Top 6 Ketamine Clinic Questions Asked and Answered

Cannabis Law Report

In turn, here are the top 6 questions we’ve been getting lately around ketamine clinics: Isn’t the regulation of ketamine clinics just like adult-use/medicinal cannabis businesses? In fact, the two are treated wildly differently by federal and state governments. This answer depends on state law. No, it’s not.

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US Federal Air Surgeon Clarifies Rules On Pilots And THC /CBD

Cannabis Law Report

Be aware that federal law — not state law — governs FAA medical and pilot certification. The marijuana or cannabis plant contains more than 400 different chemicals and 60 cannabinoid compounds, all of which are absorbed when the whole leaf is smoked or ingested. One such compound being widely marketed is CBD oil.

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How to Talk To Your Doctor About Becoming a Legal Medical Cannabis Patient

MedicalJane

At the time of this article’s publishing, thirty states and the District of Columbia have enacted legislation permitting use of medical cannabis. Of those, nine states and DC have went a step further and legalized marijuana for all adults 21 and over. Do you qualify for medical cannabis?

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Every Florida Medical Marijuana Law You Need to Know

CannaMD

SHORT ANSWER: In November 2016, the Florida Medical Marijuana Legalization Initiative (known as Amendment 2 ) legalized medical marijuana treatment in Florida. Patients suffering from cancer, epilepsy, chronic seizures, or muscle spasms could use low-THC cannabis products recommended by a licensed doctor. Qualified patient.

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