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North Dakota Advocates for Hospice Patients’ Access to Medical Cannabis

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In 2016, North Dakota voters approved a medical cannabis ballot. Mary Schneider (D) cleared the House in an 86-6 vote this March, allowing terminally ill patients to use proof of their admittance in hospice care in lieu of a doctor’s written recommendation to register as a medical cannabis patient. Doug Burgum (R).

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How public health policy influences cannabis consumer identity

The Cannigma

The re-emergence of medical cannabis use, fueled by the HIV/AIDS crisis and championed by LGBTQ activists resulted in an exception to the “all use is abuse mantra.” And the truth was that many of the early medical cannabis patients were severely ill. In the mid 1990s something changed.

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Marijuana and HIV: Much More Than Palliative Aid

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Even though cannabis and cannabinoid-derived pharmaceuticals are both frequently used by HIV/AIDS patients, several studies show that something interesting happens when cannabis is consumed. What is HIV and how is it manifested? Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), as the name implies, harms the immune system.

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Patient Drives In Louisiana: How Do They Work?

MMJ Recs

People in Louisiana looking to gain access to medical marijuana have to follow a few procedural steps to get approved and buy from a licensed dispensary. The first step in the process is recognizing whether or not you have a condition that qualifies for the use of medical marijuana. What is a Louisiana patient drive?

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How Much Does It Cost To Get A Medical Card In Missouri?

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Luckily for all those with a qualifying condition, research into the benefits of MMJ is ongoing. New discoveries are constantly being made about MMJ treatment, but we already know that MMJ is useful for a wide variety of conditions, including PTSD, chronic pain, and epilepsy. How Do I Apply For A Medical Card In Missouri?

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How Can I Get A Medical Marijuana Card In Utah?

MMJ Recs

This legislation legalized medical cannabis for patients who fell under one of the categories on the state’s list of approved conditions. By December of that year, the law went into effect, but was later subject to tighter restrictions that made it more difficult for people to gain access to medical marijuana in Utah.

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10 Pain Management Centers In Utah That MMJ Patients Should Know

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Utah pain management clinics treat a wide range of medical conditions that cause chronic pain symptoms. Utah pain specialists utilize a range of different treatments, including medical marijuana treatment. Two main categories of pain are: Acute pain: Happens suddenly when tissue is damaged. George – Medical Ctr.