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States That Restrict MMJ Access Are Interfering With Patients’ Rights, Study Shows

Veriheal

As medicinal and recreational cannabis legalization continues to sweep across the United States, a recent study paints a concerning portrait of many states denying or restricting medical marijuana (MMJ) access. How Do MMJ Restrictions Affect Patients and Doctors? Many patients take MMJ for more reasons than one.

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How public health policy influences cannabis consumer identity

The Cannigma

During the height of cannabis prohibition, admitting consumption was very risky. Not only was the identity of “cannabis consumer” tied to stereotypes such as laziness , lack of success and ambition and “a motivational syndrome”, it could result in incarceration and the strict collateral sanctions associated with a drug charge.

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Washington State Eliminates Medical Cannabis Taxation

Canna Law Blog

In November 2012, Washington voters approved the production, processing, and retail sales of recreational cannabis within Washington state under what is known as Initiative 502 (“I-502”). Cannabis sales in Washington state are currently taxed at a rate of 37%, in addition to the general state and local sales and use taxes.

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Iowa Medical Marijuana Laws: Past, Present, and Future

MMJ Recs

From its prohibition to the gradual legalization and implementation of medical cannabis programs, the landscape of marijuana use for medical purposes has shifted dramatically. For decades, cannabis was strictly prohibited for both medical and recreational use.

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Navigating Ohio’s Medical Marijuana Dispensaries: A Comprehensive Guide for Patients

MMJ Recs

In Ohio, accessing medical marijuana involves more than just obtaining a prescription; it requires navigating a complex landscape of dispensaries, regulations, and patient expectations. This guide aims to demystify the process, offering practical advice and insights to help patients make informed decisions.

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GW’s Cannabis-Based Epilepsy Drug Set For European Approval

Cannabis Law Report

Knowledge, attitudes and policies regarding medical cannabis and cannabis-based drugs are changing. the drug became the first cannabis-based medicine to be approved in the United States. Epidiolex is made up of cannabidiol (CBD), one of the hundreds of molecules found in the marijuana plant and contains less than 0.1

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France seeks patients for medicinal cannabis trial

Cannabis Law Report

PUBLISHER: CANNABIS LAW REPORT. France is searching for patients to take part in an official medical cannabis trial, but users will not be smoking the drug. Patients with muscle spasms related to multiple sclerosis are also invited to take part. AUTHOR: Mark Taylor. million use it on a regular basis.