NORML

JANUARY 20, 2021

times less likely to have a binge-drinking episode on days that cannabis was used compared with days cannabis was not used. These patterns were observed in males, females and the infrequent and frequent cannabis use groups.”. “Across the sample, individuals drank approximately 29 percent fewer drinks and were 2.06

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Americans for Safe Access

APRIL 3, 2025

Crista Eggers is deeply committed to the advocacy and advancement of medical cannabis legalization in Nebraska. After exhausting all medications and available treatment options for Colton, his doctors mentioned medical cannabis treatment.

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Project CBD

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Abandoned to their fate, desperately ill epileptic children can’t access life-saving cannabis treatments.

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NORML

JUNE 19, 2020

The daily use of cannabis by patients with chronic pain conditions is associated with prolonged improvements in pain management and subjects’ overall quality of life, as well as sustained reductions in the use of opioids, according to longitudinal data published in the journal Pain Medicine.

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NORML

JUNE 19, 2020

“Taken together, the results of this study add to the cumulative evidence in support of plant-based MC (medical cannabis) as a safe and effective treatment option and potential opioid substitute or augmentation therapy for the management of chronic pain symptomatology and quality of life.”.

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Project CBD

MARCH 22, 2022

Cannabis, a bronchodilator, has historically been used as treatment for asthma, and scientific studies show that people with respiratory ailments can benefit from non-smokable delivery systems.

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United Patients Group

JANUARY 30, 2023

The Benefits of Cannabis in the Treatment of Myasthenia Gravis Introduction Myasthenia gravis ( MG ) is a rare autoimmune disease that affects the nerves and muscles. Doctors usually treat MG with thymectomies, immunomodulating drugs, acetylcholinesterase inhibitors and IV immunoglobulin treatments.

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Leafly

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

The post Autistic life quality rose in rare study of customized cannabis treatments appeared first on Leafly. 95 percent or caretakers reported improved quality of life.

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Americans for Safe Access

MAY 2, 2024

5 things Everyone Should Know About Cannabis Rescheduling: 1. CANNABIS RESCHEDULING IS A VICTORY FOR PATIENTS BY PATIENTS Cannabis is being rescheduled because of its “currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States.”

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The Cannigma

AUGUST 5, 2022

Of the people who take antidepressants, 30% won’t respond to treatment. But what other options do people suffering from depression, particularly treatment-resistant depression, have? What is ketamine treatment? Ketamine treatment for depression may be one of the biggest leaps forward in mental healthcare in decades.

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PrestoDoctor

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Recent studies have explored how cannabis use influences drinking patterns, particularly among individuals with alcohol use disorder (AUD) and those undergoing alcohol treatment. […] The post Cannabis & Alcohol: Can Cannabis Reduce Alcohol Consumption? appeared first on PrestoDoctor.

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The Fresh Toast

JULY 18, 2022

Cannabis Is Indeed The Best Natural Treatment For Parkinson’s Disease, New Studies Show. The post Cannabis Is Indeed The Best Natural Treatment For Parkinson’s Disease, New Studies Show appeared first on The Fresh Toast.

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Project CBD

APRIL 17, 2025

Though the Canada-based authors conclude that transdermal delivery of CBD shows great promise and represents a potential novel treatment for chronic inflammatory pain, they also acknowledge that the jury is still out on its ability to achieve that key benchmark of offering tangible clinical benefits. The findings are mixed. Heineman, John T.

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Illinois News Joint

JANUARY 9, 2025

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH), after confirming votes from the Medical Cannabis Advisory Board (MCAB), officially added four new conditions to the list of qualifying debilitating condition for Illinois patients in the Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Program. For Illinois News Joint reviews, visit here.

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Americans for Safe Access

APRIL 15, 2021

Cannabis was listed as a Schedule I substance, a category for “drugs with no currently accepted medical use and a high potential for abuse”; this is a stricter classification than even raw opium, which is Schedule II. Now, two-thirds of Americans live in states where medical cannabis is legal.

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MMJ Recs

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

While traditional treatments like antiepileptic drugs exist, they may not always provide adequate relief for all patients. In recent years, there has been growing interest in exploring alternative treatment options, and one that has gained attention is medical marijuana (MMJ).

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MMJ Recs

JANUARY 2, 2024

In recent years, the landscape of cancer treatment has witnessed a paradigm shift with the emergence of medical cannabis as a potential therapeutic ally. With a rich history of medicinal use, cannabis is garnering attention not only for its palliative effects but also for its potential to target cancer cells directly.

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Americans for Safe Access

OCTOBER 21, 2020

At ASA, our goal is to ensure that every state has sensible cannabis policies that create safe and legal access for all patients. This means we believe that patients who medicate with cannabis should receive treatment equal to that of patients who medicate with any other drug. Many of which have been pediatric patients.

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NORML

JANUARY 24, 2022

"A patient’s treatment options should not be limited by the government, but rather should be determined in confidence between a patient and their doctor. Doctors should be fully empowered to decide what treatment options are best -- free from political interference.".

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NORML

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

“This study demonstrates that treatment with THC-rich cannabis in patients with mild to moderate UC is associated with clinical improvement.". The post Clinical Trial: Cannabis Inhalation Associated with Clinical in Patients with Ulcerative Colitis appeared first on NORML.

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NORML

JUNE 15, 2020

John Bel Edwards has signed a series of bills into law greatly expanding patients ability to access medical cannabis products. ” Under the current law , doctors may only recommend medical cannabis products to those patients with a limited number of select conditions, such as HIV and cancer.

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Project CBD

OCTOBER 31, 2019

The use of cannabis as medicine for animals has been getting a lot attention in the medical, scientific, and pet owning communities. One of the potential uses showing the most promise is in the treatment of seizures. Does it work as well for pets as it does for people?

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NORML

JUNE 18, 2019

The administration of herbal cannabis is safe and effective in patients diagnosed with fibromyalgia, according to clinical data published this month in the Journal of Clinical Medicine. Israeli investigators assessed the use of cannabis over a six-month period in 211 patients with the disease.

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LifeCannMD

JULY 3, 2024

#image_title Medical Marijuana is becoming a widely used treatment for anxiety and mood disorders like PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder). Fear Extinction: THC has been shown to facilitate the extinction of fear memories, a crucial process for PTSD treatment. Sleep Improvement: Many PTSD sufferers experience insomnia and nightmares.

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NORML

JUNE 8, 2023

Eighty-three percent of participants said that cannabis is “less harmful to a person’s health compared to alcohol” and 67 percent said that it is a “highly important treatment for older adults.” The post Survey: Older Adults Hold Positive Attitudes Toward Cannabis appeared first on NORML.

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NORML

JULY 12, 2021

The lawsuit, which was filed by a 19-year-old patient who uses cannabis for the treatment of severe epilepsy, argues that the proposed changes will unduly restrict medical cannabis access among patients and will discourage physicians from participating in the program.

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NORML

APRIL 30, 2020

CDC invites comments specifically on topics focused on using or prescribing opioid pain medications, non-opioid medications, or non-pharmacological treatments.” ” The CDC’s interest in alternative methods of chronic pain management may be of particular significance to many medical cannabis patients. percent in 2016).”

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NORML

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

“In this study, we have demonstrated for the first time in a placebo-controlled trial that cannabinoid treatment has the potential to decrease disruptive behaviors associated with ASD, with acceptable tolerability.".

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NORML

JANUARY 10, 2024

"A patient’s treatment options should not be limited by the government, but rather, they should be determined in confidence between a patient and their doctor." The post Delaware: House Committee Advances Legislation Expanding Physicians’ Abilities to Authorize Medical Cannabis appeared first on NORML.

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NORML

DECEMBER 18, 2020

“This study provides evidence that the types of cannabis available in recreational and medical cannabis dispensaries might hold promise as an alternative treatment for PTSD. This study’s primary outcome supports the theory that cannabis should be [tested in clinical trials] as a potential therapeutic for PTSD.".

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NORML

MARCH 23, 2020

The National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws wishes to reiterate its message that cannabis consumers and others beware of online misinformation surrounding the use of either whole-plant cannabis or CBD as a potential remedy for the COVID-19 virus. Some of these marketers are explicitly targeting cannabis consumers.

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NORML

MARCH 12, 2020

On March 12th, the House Veterans Affairs Committee (HVAC) passed two separate pieces of legislation pertaining to cannabis policy. We have been working for years to reform this counterproductive policy that forces veterans outside of the VA to receive legal medical cannabis treatment for chronic pain and PTSD.

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NORML

MARCH 30, 2020

There is an absence of clinical data supporting the efficacy of CBD as an antiviral agent, according to a systematic literature review published in the journal Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research. However, this data was based solely on preclinical findings. ” — appears online here.

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NORML

JANUARY 6, 2023

"Because the use of marijuana under AMMA ‘must be considered the equivalent of the use of any other medication under the direction of a physician,’ the exposure of [the plaintiff’s] infant to marijuana resulted from medical treatment and did not constitute neglect under A.R.S. § 8–201(25)(c).”.

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NORML

JUNE 25, 2021

The measure, which NORML opposed, was backed by a number of anti-cannabis organizations, including those opposed to the use of herbal cannabis as a therapeutic treatment in all situations.

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LifeCannMD

MARCH 31, 2025

Fernando Fandino-Sende – Miami’s Top Cannabis Doctor, we understand that seeking medical cannabis treatment is more than a clinical decisionit’s a deeply personal journey toward wellness, often undertaken after considerable reflection and other failed interventions.

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Americans for Safe Access

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

On February 2, 2022, Governor Tate Reeves chose to sign SB 2095 into law, making Mississippi the 37th state to adopt medical cannabis laws. The adoption of these laws is the conclusion of a year-long struggle for the future of cannabis in Mississippi. . ASA strongly opposes both of these provisions.

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