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Cannabis laws in Afghanistan

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The Taliban’s take on cannabis The Taliban, which recently took control of Afghanistan, has not made any official statements regarding the legalization or decriminalization of cannabis. In 2018, the UNODC estimated that the country produced 3,400 tons of cannabis resin, worth an estimated $1.4

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Navigating Medical Cannabis for Veterans: Benefits and Federal Laws

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Common challenges that veterans face include chronic pain, PTSD, depression, insomnia, traumatic brain injury, broken bones, and musculoskeletal ailments. With the increasing decriminalization of medical cannabis, more and more military veterans have turned to the plant for help. Is Medical Cannabis Legal?

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Cannabis-Tourettes’ Study Shows Promise, OR & MD Make Psychedelic Progress, and Idaho Weighs MMJ Legalization

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Meanwhile, in Massachusetts, advocates are pushing to decriminalize psilocybin statewide. Currently, psilocybin decriminalization only applies to certain municipalities in the state, like Somerville, Cambridge, and Northampton. With over 220 license applications submitted to date, more approvals are expected in the coming months.

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Is weed legal in Poland?

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Qualifying conditions include chronic pain, multiple sclerosis, spasticity, chemo-induced nausea, and treatment-resistant epilepsy. While many countries in Europe have decriminalized the plant, it remains illegal in Poland. Pharmacies can sell flower, tinctures, resin, concentrates, oil, and non-herbal forms of medicine.

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Is weed legal in Alabama?

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In February 2022, a state senator introduced a bill to decriminalize possession of two ounces or less, reducing the penalty from up to a year in jail to a $250 fine. Possession of any amount of cannabis is a misdemeanor and a first offense can bring up to a year in prison, a $6,000 fine, and a six-month driver’s license suspension.

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North Dakota Advocates for Hospice Patients’ Access to Medical Cannabis

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North Dakota legislation has also shot down bills decriminalizing marijuana for several years. In 2016, North Dakota voters approved a medical cannabis ballot. Since 2018, voters have attempted to pass adult use but have failed. But in brighter news, legislation from Rep.

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Which Countries Are Next For Medical Marijuana Legalization In 2021?

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Patients are getting a whole new lease on life thanks to MMJ treatment, which is extremely effective in pain management and symptom reduction. Only three MMJ derived medications are available to patients: Sativex (only for MS patients), Nabilone (only for treating chemotherapy side-effects), and Epidiolex (only for epilepsy patients).