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This means that it is now possible to speak to a Pennsylvania-licensed physician online for a medical cannabis consultation and certificate. Register on the State’s Medical Marijuana Registry website and receive a patient number here: [link]. Introduction. MORE
Some opponents of marijuana policy reform have manipulated the Speaker’s comments to imply that she was opining that cannabis therapy has been proven specifically to be successful for the treatment of COVID-19. The post McConnell Misleads on Marijuana appeared first on NORML. MORE
Marijuana is a term derived from the Mexican-Spanish word for Cannabis sativa, “marihuana”. The word “marijuana” came into popular use in the 1930s, when Harry Jacob Anslinger used it to describe (and demonize) cannabis. Cannabis Science cannabis hemp marijuana MORE
Getting a Massachusetts Medical Marijuana Card – Introduction. It is now possible to qualify for a medical marijuana card online due to Massachusetts expanding its telemedicine provisions due to COVID-19. MORE
Arizona voters will have a chance to cast a ballot in support of recreational marijuana this coming November. However, a recent survey showed that over 62 percent of likely voters now support legalizing cannabis, suggesting a recent change of heart in the Grand Canyon State. MORE
It is now possible to get a medical marijuana card online in Missouri. Here’s how to get your medical cannabis certificate and card renewed in Missouri. Introduction. However, only renewals are possible at the moment. MORE
In the first of what is anticipated to be multiple Congressional votes to address the federal prohibition and criminalization of marijuana, the House Financial Services Committee will today voted to advance The SAFE Banking Act, HR 1595 , 45-15. NORML Political Director Justin Strekal said: “This is a positive step forward to address an untenable tension between state-legal cannabis marketplaces and federal marijuana prohibition. MORE
Turns out marijuana and exercise are a match made in heaven. Marijuana and Exercise: Why Use Cannabis Before Going to the Gym Like Arnold Schwarzenegger? Schwarzenegger, however, had made a significant discovery—he found marijuana a performance motivating drug! Cannabis and Working Out – Note the Distinction: Cannabis is not a performance-enhancing drug—it is not a steroid—marijuana is a performance – motivating drug! MORE
As a founding Co-Chair of the Congressional Cannabis Caucus, I am pleased to report to you that my legislation to allow VA doctors to fill out state-legal medical marijuana recommendations is scheduled for a committee vote tomorrow. Currently, VA healthcare providers, however, are prohibited from providing the paperwork necessary to complete a state-legal medical cannabis recommendation, forcing military veterans to seek the advice of a private, out-of-network physician. MORE
To ask Montanans about marijuana legalization, Leafly's writer road-tripped with Pepper and Ted. "We The post Cannabis cowboys: A 900-mile trip with Montana’s marijuana legalization campaign appeared first on Leafly. MORE
Richmond, VA: Democratic Governor Ralph Northam has approved legislation ( Senate Bill 2 | House Bill 972 ) decriminalizing marijuana possession offenses. The law reduces penalties for offenses involving the possession of up to one ounce of marijuana to a civil violation – punishable by a maximum $25 fine, no arrest, and no criminal record. The prohibition on marijuana has clearly failed, and impacts nearly 30,000 Virginians per year. MORE
Talking about cannabis can be difficult. You may have experienced difficult or dismissive conversations with friends and family as you explore the use of medical marijuana. That’s why we only work with physicians who understand the value of medical cannabis and. MORE
Marijuana use in the States has been steadily on the rise for over a decade. It makes sense that people are turning to cannabis to help cope with these difficult times, but according to a new study , this is hardly a novel phenomenon. To help policymakers be more informed, a recent study out of Harvard set out to analyze the changes in cannabis use nationwide. Researchers discovered some interesting things about America’s marijuana habits. MORE
Legislation passed this spring decriminalizes possession of up to one ounce of marijuana and seals the records of past convictions from public view. The post Virginia: Marijuana Decriminalization Law Takes Effect Wednesday, July 1 appeared first on NORML. 2020 ACTIVISM Decriminalization Legislative Update Virginia cannabis decrim decriminalization featured marijuana Virginia NORML MORE
This includes medical marijuana consultations (although Medicare does not necessarily cover these costs, as cannabis is federally illegal). Introduction. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Connecticut has expanded its telemedicine services. MORE
There once was a time when cannabis was a popular medicinal substance carried in pharmacies across the U.S. Fast forward a few decades, marijuana drug became classified as a Schedule 1 substance. The post Breaking the stigma: Marijuana’s bad reputation appeared first on Latest Cannabis News Today - Headlines, Videos & Stocks. and farmers were even given government incentives to grow hemp. MORE
Finding a trustworthy doctor who is also marijuana-friendly can be a difficult task. You can speak to one of our physicians online, without judgement, and qualify for medical marijuana from someone who actually understands the therapeutic potential of cannabis. MORE
Terpenes are the compounds that give plants, not just marijuana plants but all plants, their aromas. From our perspective, terpenes have health-giving effects, in cannabis and other plants as well. Forget About Indica and Sativa: How Terpenes Affect Your Cannabis. Pin This! MORE
Note: You can make this DIY Cannabis Massage Oil in THC and/or CBD versions! It’s easy to make from just three ingredients that were used in Biblical times: olive oil, frankincense, and cannabis. And since topically applied cannabis will not make you high or cause you to fail a drug test , even people who don’t normally use marijuana can benefit from it. Cannabis. For many ancient cultures, cannabis was revered as a sacred plant. MORE
Not one, but two medical marijuana initiatives are set to appear on the ballot this November in Mississippi. Initiatives 65 and 65A would amend Mississippi’s state constitution to allow patients with certain qualifying conditions to access medical marijuana after having been approved by a licensed physician. Under initiative 65 there are 22 specified conditions that could qualify a patient for access to medical marijuana including cancer, epilepsy, PTSD, HIV, and more. MORE
Cannabis has a huge variety of effects, meaning that what could be useful for one person could be completely different for another person. Cannabis Dosing cannabis effects effects Effects of Marijuana entourage effect positives negatives medical marijuana pros & cons cannabis side effect MORE
New laws expanding the medical marijuana program in Louisiana went into effect on August 1. The state’s medical marijuana program has been criticized for being too limited and too restrictive since the program was established in 2016, but the three laws that went into effect on Saturday aim to improve the situation. Home cultivation remains illegal for the more than 4,000 registered medical marijuana patients. MORE
Richmond, VA: Democratic Governor Ralph Northam has signed legislation ( Senate Bill 2 | House Bill 972 ) decriminalizing marijuana possession. The new law takes effect July 1, 2020 and reduces penalties for offenses involving personal possession of up to one ounce of marijuana to a civil violation – punishable by a maximum $25 fine, no arrest, and no criminal record. The prohibition on marijuana has clearly failed, and impacts nearly 30,000 Virginians per year. MORE
Harris, a former prosecutor, has experienced an evolution regarding her views on marijuana prohibition during the last decade. While at the helm, her office oversaw a 6 percent rise in marijuana convictions. MORE
When you’re new to the world of medical marijuana (or hemp or cannabis), you will read and hear it called a huge number of names. Marijuana” is the most common term, especially as many state programs use the term “medical marijuana”. To make it simple, this blog defines the three most common terms, “cannabis”, “hemp” and “marijuana”. What is Cannabis? What is Marijuana? MORE
According to the survey results, some 70 percent of respondents back Initiative Measure 26 -- which establishes a medical cannabis access program -- and some 60 percent of voters support Constitutional Amendment A, which legalizes the adult-use marijuana market. MORE
The idea of using cannabis as a medication for children is still an unconventional option for parents and doctors alike. For many, cannabis is seen as a recreational tool, and nothing more. However, as we have learned over the past several years, cannabis has been useful for many debilitating or life-threatening conditions, including childhood epilepsy, cancer, autism. MORE
Florida has loosened some of its restrictions regarding telemedicine, meaning that it is now possible to renew your medical marijuana certificate and card online. Introduction. MORE
Texas leads the way with 7% of all illegal cannabis sales. The post Americans will spend $60 billion on illicit marijuana this year, report says appeared first on Leafly. Industry cannabis jobs illicit market marijuana sales MORE
The total number of marijuana-related marijuana arrests declined more than eight percent from 2018 to 2019, according to annual data compiled by the Virginia State Police. State law enforcement officials recorded 26,470 arrests for marijuana violations in 2019, down from 28,866 in 2018. MORE
The Arizona medical marijuana program reached a record breaking high in 2018 with patients consuming nearly 61 tons of cannabis products, according to the Arizona Medical Marijuana Program Report released by the state Department of Health Services on Monday, January 14. Including all types of products for all methods of consumption , the report only separates them into three main categories — marijuana, marijuana edibles, and marijuana other. MORE
Legislation to end the federal prohibition of cannabis has been submitted in the U.S. The American people have elected the most pro-cannabis Congress in American history and significant pieces of legislation are being introduced,” said Blumenauer. I introduced S.420, my bill to legalize and responsibly regulate and tax marijuana,” Wyden tweeted on February 8. “It’s NEW: I introduced S.420, my bill to legalize and responsibly regulate and tax marijuana. MORE
What is healthier – CBD or Marijuana? This is a question our physicians hear often when they speak with people who understand the value of cannabis as medicine but are unsure which form is best for them. MORE
Today, for the second time in history, the House of Representatives… The post Congress Votes To Protect Legal Marijuana appeared first on NORML. ACTIVISM Advocacy Cannabis Caucus Policy Earl Blumenauer Rep. We did it! Again!) Barbara Lee Rep. Eleanor Holmes Norton Rep. Tom McClintock MORE
Virginia has a Medical Cannabis Program that finally has some semblance of functioning! Medical Marijuana Card cannabis certificate medical cannabis medical marijuana mmj card physician's recommendation virginia virginia medical marijuana cardIntroduction. MORE
Federal prosecutions for marijuana-related crimes fell significantly from September 30, 2018 to September 30, 2019, according to a recently released report from Supreme Court Justice John Roberts. MORE
The increase in seniors' self-reported use of cannabis coincides with rising public support for marijuana legalization among older Americans. The post Marijuana Use Growing in Popularity Among Seniors appeared first on NORML. MORE
The post Virginia: Richmond Mayor Levar Stoney Calls for Marijuana Legalization appeared first on NORML. 2020 Expungement Legalization Legislative Update NORML Chapters Virginia cannabis covid COVID-19 expungement featured legalization legislation Levar Stoney marijuana Richmond Virginia NORMLMayor Stoney calls for legalization in advance of the Virginia General Assembly Special Session convening August 18. MORE
Leafwell
SEPTEMBER 4, 2020
Marijuana is a term derived from the Mexican-Spanish word for Cannabis sativa, “marihuana”. The word “marijuana” came into popular use in the 1930s, when Harry Jacob Anslinger used it to describe (and demonize) cannabis. Cannabis Science cannabis hemp marijuana
Leafwell
SEPTEMBER 26, 2020
Cannabis has a huge variety of effects, meaning that what could be useful for one person could be completely different for another person. Cannabis Dosing cannabis effects effects Effects of Marijuana entourage effect positives negatives medical marijuana pros & cons cannabis side effect
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NORML
APRIL 12, 2020
Richmond, VA: Democratic Governor Ralph Northam has approved legislation ( Senate Bill 2 | House Bill 972 ) decriminalizing marijuana possession offenses. The law reduces penalties for offenses involving the possession of up to one ounce of marijuana to a civil violation – punishable by a maximum $25 fine, no arrest, and no criminal record. The prohibition on marijuana has clearly failed, and impacts nearly 30,000 Virginians per year.
NORML
MAY 21, 2020
Richmond, VA: Democratic Governor Ralph Northam has signed legislation ( Senate Bill 2 | House Bill 972 ) decriminalizing marijuana possession. The new law takes effect July 1, 2020 and reduces penalties for offenses involving personal possession of up to one ounce of marijuana to a civil violation – punishable by a maximum $25 fine, no arrest, and no criminal record. The prohibition on marijuana has clearly failed, and impacts nearly 30,000 Virginians per year.
Cannabis Cheri
FEBRUARY 17, 2020
Terpenes are the compounds that give plants, not just marijuana plants but all plants, their aromas. From our perspective, terpenes have health-giving effects, in cannabis and other plants as well. Forget About Indica and Sativa: How Terpenes Affect Your Cannabis. Pin This!
Leafwell
AUGUST 19, 2020
What is healthier – CBD or Marijuana? This is a question our physicians hear often when they speak with people who understand the value of cannabis as medicine but are unsure which form is best for them.
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Leafwell
AUGUST 5, 2020
When you’re new to the world of medical marijuana (or hemp or cannabis), you will read and hear it called a huge number of names. Marijuana” is the most common term, especially as many state programs use the term “medical marijuana”. To make it simple, this blog defines the three most common terms, “cannabis”, “hemp” and “marijuana”. What is Cannabis? What is Marijuana?
NORML
AUGUST 4, 2020
Some opponents of marijuana policy reform have manipulated the Speaker’s comments to imply that she was opining that cannabis therapy has been proven specifically to be successful for the treatment of COVID-19. The post McConnell Misleads on Marijuana appeared first on NORML.
Leafwell
AUGUST 17, 2020
Finding a trustworthy doctor who is also marijuana-friendly can be a difficult task. You can speak to one of our physicians online, without judgement, and qualify for medical marijuana from someone who actually understands the therapeutic potential of cannabis.
Leafwell
AUGUST 26, 2020
Talking about cannabis can be difficult. You may have experienced difficult or dismissive conversations with friends and family as you explore the use of medical marijuana. That’s why we only work with physicians who understand the value of medical cannabis and.
NORML
MARCH 28, 2019
In the first of what is anticipated to be multiple Congressional votes to address the federal prohibition and criminalization of marijuana, the House Financial Services Committee will today voted to advance The SAFE Banking Act, HR 1595 , 45-15. NORML Political Director Justin Strekal said: “This is a positive step forward to address an untenable tension between state-legal cannabis marketplaces and federal marijuana prohibition.
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NORML
JUNE 29, 2020
Legislation passed this spring decriminalizes possession of up to one ounce of marijuana and seals the records of past convictions from public view. The post Virginia: Marijuana Decriminalization Law Takes Effect Wednesday, July 1 appeared first on NORML. 2020 ACTIVISM Decriminalization Legislative Update Virginia cannabis decrim decriminalization featured marijuana Virginia NORML
Cannabis Cheri
JANUARY 15, 2019
Turns out marijuana and exercise are a match made in heaven. Marijuana and Exercise: Why Use Cannabis Before Going to the Gym Like Arnold Schwarzenegger? Schwarzenegger, however, had made a significant discovery—he found marijuana a performance motivating drug! Cannabis and Working Out – Note the Distinction: Cannabis is not a performance-enhancing drug—it is not a steroid—marijuana is a performance – motivating drug!
NORML
SEPTEMBER 2, 2020
The increase in seniors' self-reported use of cannabis coincides with rising public support for marijuana legalization among older Americans. The post Marijuana Use Growing in Popularity Among Seniors appeared first on NORML.
NORML
SEPTEMBER 21, 2020
According to the survey results, some 70 percent of respondents back Initiative Measure 26 -- which establishes a medical cannabis access program -- and some 60 percent of voters support Constitutional Amendment A, which legalizes the adult-use marijuana market.
Leafwell
APRIL 18, 2020
Virginia has a Medical Cannabis Program that finally has some semblance of functioning! Medical Marijuana Card cannabis certificate medical cannabis medical marijuana mmj card physician's recommendation virginia virginia medical marijuana cardIntroduction.
MassRoots
AUGUST 19, 2020
Arizona voters will have a chance to cast a ballot in support of recreational marijuana this coming November. However, a recent survey showed that over 62 percent of likely voters now support legalizing cannabis, suggesting a recent change of heart in the Grand Canyon State.
MassRoots
JULY 30, 2020
Not one, but two medical marijuana initiatives are set to appear on the ballot this November in Mississippi. Initiatives 65 and 65A would amend Mississippi’s state constitution to allow patients with certain qualifying conditions to access medical marijuana after having been approved by a licensed physician. Under initiative 65 there are 22 specified conditions that could qualify a patient for access to medical marijuana including cancer, epilepsy, PTSD, HIV, and more.
MassRoots
AUGUST 3, 2020
New laws expanding the medical marijuana program in Louisiana went into effect on August 1. The state’s medical marijuana program has been criticized for being too limited and too restrictive since the program was established in 2016, but the three laws that went into effect on Saturday aim to improve the situation. Home cultivation remains illegal for the more than 4,000 registered medical marijuana patients.
Cannabis Cheri
NOVEMBER 27, 2018
Note: You can make this DIY Cannabis Massage Oil in THC and/or CBD versions! It’s easy to make from just three ingredients that were used in Biblical times: olive oil, frankincense, and cannabis. And since topically applied cannabis will not make you high or cause you to fail a drug test , even people who don’t normally use marijuana can benefit from it. Cannabis. For many ancient cultures, cannabis was revered as a sacred plant.
NORML
JUNE 1, 2020
The total number of marijuana-related marijuana arrests declined more than eight percent from 2018 to 2019, according to annual data compiled by the Virginia State Police. State law enforcement officials recorded 26,470 arrests for marijuana violations in 2019, down from 28,866 in 2018.
NORML
JULY 30, 2020
Today, for the second time in history, the House of Representatives… The post Congress Votes To Protect Legal Marijuana appeared first on NORML. ACTIVISM Advocacy Cannabis Caucus Policy Earl Blumenauer Rep. We did it! Again!) Barbara Lee Rep. Eleanor Holmes Norton Rep. Tom McClintock
NORML
JANUARY 16, 2020
Federal prosecutions for marijuana-related crimes fell significantly from September 30, 2018 to September 30, 2019, according to a recently released report from Supreme Court Justice John Roberts.
NORML
MARCH 11, 2020
As a founding Co-Chair of the Congressional Cannabis Caucus, I am pleased to report to you that my legislation to allow VA doctors to fill out state-legal medical marijuana recommendations is scheduled for a committee vote tomorrow. Currently, VA healthcare providers, however, are prohibited from providing the paperwork necessary to complete a state-legal medical cannabis recommendation, forcing military veterans to seek the advice of a private, out-of-network physician.
Cannabis Life Network
AUGUST 2, 2020
There once was a time when cannabis was a popular medicinal substance carried in pharmacies across the U.S. Fast forward a few decades, marijuana drug became classified as a Schedule 1 substance. The post Breaking the stigma: Marijuana’s bad reputation appeared first on Latest Cannabis News Today - Headlines, Videos & Stocks. and farmers were even given government incentives to grow hemp.
Leafwell
APRIL 13, 2020
Florida has loosened some of its restrictions regarding telemedicine, meaning that it is now possible to renew your medical marijuana certificate and card online. Introduction.
Leafwell
APRIL 13, 2020
This means that it is now possible to speak to a Pennsylvania-licensed physician online for a medical cannabis consultation and certificate. Register on the State’s Medical Marijuana Registry website and receive a patient number here: [link]. Introduction.
MassRoots
AUGUST 10, 2020
Marijuana use in the States has been steadily on the rise for over a decade. It makes sense that people are turning to cannabis to help cope with these difficult times, but according to a new study , this is hardly a novel phenomenon. To help policymakers be more informed, a recent study out of Harvard set out to analyze the changes in cannabis use nationwide. Researchers discovered some interesting things about America’s marijuana habits.
Leafwell
SEPTEMBER 25, 2020
The idea of using cannabis as a medication for children is still an unconventional option for parents and doctors alike. For many, cannabis is seen as a recreational tool, and nothing more. However, as we have learned over the past several years, cannabis has been useful for many debilitating or life-threatening conditions, including childhood epilepsy, cancer, autism.
NORML
AUGUST 12, 2020
The post Virginia: Richmond Mayor Levar Stoney Calls for Marijuana Legalization appeared first on NORML. 2020 Expungement Legalization Legislative Update NORML Chapters Virginia cannabis covid COVID-19 expungement featured legalization legislation Levar Stoney marijuana Richmond Virginia NORMLMayor Stoney calls for legalization in advance of the Virginia General Assembly Special Session convening August 18.
Leafly
SEPTEMBER 9, 2020
To ask Montanans about marijuana legalization, Leafly's writer road-tripped with Pepper and Ted. "We The post Cannabis cowboys: A 900-mile trip with Montana’s marijuana legalization campaign appeared first on Leafly.
Leafly
SEPTEMBER 16, 2020
Texas leads the way with 7% of all illegal cannabis sales. The post Americans will spend $60 billion on illicit marijuana this year, report says appeared first on Leafly. Industry cannabis jobs illicit market marijuana sales
Leafwell
APRIL 13, 2020
It is now possible to get a medical marijuana card online in Missouri. Here’s how to get your medical cannabis certificate and card renewed in Missouri. Introduction. However, only renewals are possible at the moment.
MassRoots
FEBRUARY 11, 2019
Legislation to end the federal prohibition of cannabis has been submitted in the U.S. The American people have elected the most pro-cannabis Congress in American history and significant pieces of legislation are being introduced,” said Blumenauer. I introduced S.420, my bill to legalize and responsibly regulate and tax marijuana,” Wyden tweeted on February 8. “It’s NEW: I introduced S.420, my bill to legalize and responsibly regulate and tax marijuana.
MassRoots
JANUARY 16, 2019
The Arizona medical marijuana program reached a record breaking high in 2018 with patients consuming nearly 61 tons of cannabis products, according to the Arizona Medical Marijuana Program Report released by the state Department of Health Services on Monday, January 14. Including all types of products for all methods of consumption , the report only separates them into three main categories — marijuana, marijuana edibles, and marijuana other.
Leafwell
APRIL 14, 2020
This includes medical marijuana consultations (although Medicare does not necessarily cover these costs, as cannabis is federally illegal). Introduction. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Connecticut has expanded its telemedicine services.
Leafwell
APRIL 13, 2020
Getting a Massachusetts Medical Marijuana Card – Introduction. It is now possible to qualify for a medical marijuana card online due to Massachusetts expanding its telemedicine provisions due to COVID-19.
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