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Jason Straw: Medical Cannabis Policy, ISNA 2020 Conference

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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 POLICY CONFERENCE AGENDA, Jason Straw- Cannabis Policy. PURPOSE : .

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How Kevin Durant Ended the NBA’s Cannabis Ban

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A new collective bargaining agreement between the NBA and the National Basketball Players Association union went into effect July 1, 2023. Now, with the 2023 policy change, the league will also no longer punish players for cannabis use. Can NBA Players Smoke Weed? It may also assist with athletic recovery.

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

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” Restricting qualifying conditions also results in limited data collection, hindering the collective understanding of medical cannabis. However, this study speaks to another dire need for the future: better data collection. Many patients take MMJ for more reasons than one. Why Do MMJ Patients Use Cannabis?

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Washington State Eliminates Medical Cannabis Taxation

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The LCB is also tasked with administering and collecting excise taxes concerning the retail sale of cannabis concentrates, useable cannabis, and cannabis-infused products within the state. It also goes against the principle of harm reduction, which is one basis of medical cannabis legalization policy.

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Press Release: Global Wellness Signs Definitive Agreement with Cannvalate Australia

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Enters into the Chronic Pain Market with Psychedelics. This acquisition is focused on becoming the first and only company solving the puzzle of chronic pain with MDMA-based medicines utilizing clinical trials for the purposes of novel drug development. 2 Pain 1994 Apr;57(1):5-15. billion in 2030.

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Cannabis Use in the NFL – Will Policies Change?

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The National Football League (NFL) preseason is upon us, and though the players may have changed, the league’s strict cannabis policies have not. According to a report from NBC Sports , “the NFL is prepared to make major concessions regarding the substance-abuse policy, especially as it relates to marijuana.”

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One Marijuana Arrest Occurs Every 58 Seconds

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As Marijuana Policy Project Executive Director, Steve Hawkins , told Marijuana Moment : A decline in cannabis-related arrests is better than seeing an increase for a fourth year in a row, but the amount of these arrests is still abhorrent. Need Advice About Florida’s Medical Marijuana Program?

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