NORML

AUGUST 13, 2019

Regardless of the policy you’re advocating for (e.g., adult-use, patient access, decriminalization etc.) Priority legislation includes: the Ending Federal Marijuana Prohibition Act , the Marijuana Opportunity, Reinvestment, and Expungement (MORE) Act , the VA Medicinal Cannabis Research Act and more!

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Veriheal

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

The measure passed with 53% of the popular vote, allowing for cannabis to be treated like any other prescription drug. However, despite cannabis’s protected status, some localities in the state have refused to recognize the rights of medical marijuana patients.

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MMJ Recs

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

As Missouri patients gain access to medical cannabis for various qualifying conditions, understanding and advocating for MMJ patient rights is of paramount importance. We’ll also explore patient rights and responsibilities within Missouri’s MMJ program and the availability of legal assistance for MMJ patients.

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MMJ Recs

MARCH 2, 2024

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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Veriheal

JUNE 3, 2022

New York proposed a set of packaging and marketing rules for recreational cannabis, a Fan Controlled Football player was cut for smoking cannabis on the field, and a California program is making medical cannabis more affordable for patients. New York Moves to Regulate Recreational Cannabis Packaging.

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United Patients Group

JANUARY 24, 2023

Today, many cancer patients use cannabis to treat their symptoms. Cannabis for medical purposes should be considered by a far larger percentage of all patients, especially cancer patients. Today, we’ll talk about medical cannabis and the potential benefits it could have for cancer patients.

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NORML

SEPTEMBER 27, 2019

On Wednesday, September 25th, 2019, NORML testified at the DC Council Committee on Labor and Workforce Development in support of B23-0309 , the “Medical Marijuana Program Patient Employment Protection Amendment Act of 2019”, which seeks to expand workplace protections for medical cannabis patients in the District of Columbia.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Employer protection language in the law, commonly known as RERACA (Responsible and Equitable Regulation of Adult-Use Cannabis Act), comes from other state’s experiences, specifically neighboring Massachusetts and New York. Prohibit employees from using or possessing marijuana outside of work, so long as it is written in company policy.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 28, 2021

Cannabis Patient Care™ launched in November 2020 and has already made a big impression in the medical cannabis community due to the quality of its content and the important message behind each issue,” said Mike Hennessy Jr.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

Six state-level organizations from CA, OR, WA, VT, ME, and MA form coalition to support DTC sales for small, independent cannabis producers. Legally recognizing cannabis farming as agriculture and allowing craft producers to sell directly to consumers is essential to small operators, consumers, and patients across the U.S.”.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 25, 2021

This article from the NZ Drug Foundation explains how a SNAFU has become an absolute disaster fro NZ Medical Patients. D-Day approaches for new medicinal cannabis scheme. P rescribing medicinal cannabis was so much simpler in the 1950s. In 2021, it is once again possible to be prescribed a cannabis product.

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 3, 2020

PUBLISHER: CANNABIS LAW REPORT. In Indianapolis on January 29, a quiet, eager audience of nurses give their rapt attention to Jason Straw as he takes center stage at the 2020 ISNA Policy Conference. ISNA 2020 POLICY CONFERENCE AGENDA, Jason Straw- Cannabis Policy. ISNA 2020- Jason Straw- Medical Cannabis Policy.

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Canabo Medical Clinic

DECEMBER 3, 2018

The Cannabis Act made recreational cannabis legal across all of Canada in October 2018. Ahead of legalization, many stakeholders reviewed their policies towards the use of cannabis. Employers were quick to review their policies about drug use in the workplace. Employers Can Restrict Where You Use Cannabis.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 20, 2021

Former Health Minister Dan Poulter thinks cannabis should be reclassified. He added the UK’s drug policy is “hopelessly out of date,” as it’s still governed by the infamous 1971 Misuse of Drugs Act. Dr Poulter wrote: “The law views cannabis as a “street drug”. In Germany, the medicinal cannabis market is worth €200 million.

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MMJ Recs

APRIL 19, 2024

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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NORML

JANUARY 31, 2019

Nearly 10 years after opening the first cannabis cafe in the United States , Oregon NORML ( ornorml.org ) executive director Madeline Martinez is appealing directly to legislators in Salem to pass a bill sponsored by Senator Lew Frederick (D-Portland) that would finally legalize her trademark business, The World Famous Cannabis Cafe.

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CannaMD

MARCH 19, 2020

As Florida’s leading medical cannabis physicians , CannaMD is committed to working closely with licensed dispensaries to ensure medical cannabis patients stay safe while continuing uninterrupted treatment during the coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis. COLUMBIA CARE.

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Veriheal

JANUARY 7, 2022

According to a recent report published in JAMA Pediatrics , the number of adolescents who reported vaping cannabis within the previous 30 days has increased substantially since 2013—specifically, from 1.6% Time for Modern Approaches to Cannabis. Organic, regulated cannabis is not the problem here. and Canada. and Canada.

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Canna Law Blog

MAY 7, 2024

California’s path to cannabis social equity: from arrests to advocacy Data from the California Department of Justice reveals that nearly half a million individuals were arrested on cannabis charges in the state between 2006 and 2015.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 2, 2021

42 of July 9, 2017, also known as the Act to Manage the Study, Development and Research of Cannabis for Innovation, Applicable Standards and Limits (Medicinal Cannabis Act). This amendment expands employment protections to employees who are registered and licensed medical cannabis patients. Act 15 amends Act No.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

The Medical Cannabis Bill 399/2015, which aims to regulate the cultivation of industrial hemp and medical cannabis, and which has attracted opposition from a group of right-wing policymakers, is waiting for the deliberation of the Bureau of the Chamber of Deputies to advance to the next stage.

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Illinois News Joint

APRIL 15, 2024

After finishing its Boston conference, NECANN has now shifted to the 2024 Illinois Cannabis Convention. Jim Belushi is scheduled to be among the 50-plus cannabis industry-expert speakers. Attendees to the Illinois Cannabis Convention patients, entrepreneurs, people just curious about cannabis, and more.

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Veriheal

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

A former NFL player addressed rumors of league-wide cannabis use, Colorado introduced a bill to prevent cannabis users from being fired, and Pennsylvania banned over 600 cannabis vape products. Former NFL Player Says ‘80% of League’ Uses Cannabis. It’s not just NFL athletes using cannabis either.

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The Cannigma

DECEMBER 20, 2021

There is no more denying it – cannabis should be legalized. This feeling is shared almost unanimously among Americans, with 91% of those polled in a 2021 Pew poll saying cannabis should be legal for medical use, and even a strong majority (60%) favoring both medical and adult-use. The cannabis reform bill of the hour.

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SpeedWeed

APRIL 3, 2021

A new survey out of Texas reveals that, according to the data they gathered, 61 percent of the state’s medical cannabis users turn to medical cannabis as a replacement for prescription drugs. . The survey looked at a sample size of 2,900 people and asked them about their medical cannabis use.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 28, 2022

UK’s Cannabis Health News reports. A patient has raised concerns after he was refused entry to a theme park while carrying his medical cannabis prescription. I explained that I was prescribed medical cannabis and that the grinder was a piece of equipment that I needed to take my medication,” Alex said. “I

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NORML

APRIL 27, 2020

The Coalition letter focuses on the need for small business access to the SBA relief funds as an avenue to protect the progress that has been made by minority entrepreneurs in the emerging legal cannabis marketplaces. These services are especially crucial for vulnerable medical marijuana patients.

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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. Disparities in access are primarily driven by the differing state regulations and policies surrounding medical marijuana.

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MMJ Recs

APRIL 11, 2024

West Virginia has emerged as a trailblazer in the realm of medical marijuana, implementing a comprehensive program to provide patients with access to this therapeutic treatment option. This program facilitates access to medical cannabis for individuals suffering from qualifying debilitating conditions.

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 19, 2022

In November 2018 the law was changed to allow cannabis to be prescribed by specialist doctors for medical purposes. While the NHS and NICE have been reluctant to issue prescriptions, a private cannabis clinic industry has flourished. Will Hudd is a member of a Reddit community dedicated to UK medical cannabis patients.

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Americans for Safe Access

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Check out the September 2021 issue of the ASA Activist Newsletter to read ASA's patient-focused policy demands for the new Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act (CAOA). We also have a reminder of the various perks and discounts available to ASA members, including a brand-new one from our new partners at CannaKeys.

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SpeedWeed

APRIL 6, 2021

The use of cannabis by patients enrolled in a methadone maintenance treatment program is associated with fewer nonfatal opioid overdoses, according to the results of a recently published study. Patients were asked to complete a one-time survey, which included questions about their cannabis use over the past month.

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MMJ Recs

MAY 9, 2024

In this instance, medical cannabis offers a promising alternative or complementary treatment option. Navigating the complexities surrounding the Veterans Administration and medical cannabis can be daunting. Many veterans struggle with various physical and psychological conditions resulting from their service.

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SpeedWeed

MARCH 13, 2021

Almost 25% of patients with Parkinson’s disease reported that they had used cannabis in the prior six months in a survey from the Parkinson’s Foundation. Parkinson’s disease patients typically use pharmaceutical medications to treat their condition with varying degrees of success. One such alternative treatment is cannabis.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 6, 2022

The Minnesota court’s decision was the most recent in a series of state court opinions finding that federal criminal law preempts state laws decriminalizing the possession and use of medical cannabis in the context of workers’ compensation. In Bourgoin v. Twin Rivers Paper Co., 5] Similarly, in Hager v.

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Veriheal

AUGUST 22, 2023

States legalizing recreational cannabis are seeing an unexpected and significant decrease in mental health treatment admissions. Unveiling these connections could reshape knowledge and understanding of public health implications and policy outcomes in this rapidly evolving field.

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Veriheal

MAY 22, 2023

In April 2023, Maine’s Office of Cannabis Policy (OCP) reported an exodus of about 1350 cannabis primary caregivers from the state’s medical marijuana market between 2021 to January 2023. Before OCP’s recent survey, there was apprehension about the increasing exit of cannabis caregivers. Why the Exodus?

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