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How Kevin Durant Ended the NBA’s Cannabis Ban

Veriheal

Now, with the 2023 policy change, the league will also no longer punish players for cannabis use. Durant continues to use his influential position to propel progressive policies off-court and to further destigmatize cannabis use. This agreement now allows players to consume cannabis outside of games without penalty.

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Recreational Cannabis in Ireland Is Making Progress

Veriheal

One aspect that is often criticized is that the program does not include those suffering from chronic pain. Kenny also mentioned that many countries in Europe and beyond have reformed their cannabis policy or are in the process of doing so. Kenny referred to the legislation as a decriminalization measure.

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Weekly Legislative Roundup 2/1/19

NORML

At the state level, activists in Florida and Missouri gathered in their state capitals along side state and local NORML chapters to lobby state lawmakers in favor of sensible marijuana policy reform. Manor Township, Pennsylvania is considering a proposal that would decriminalize cannabis possession. John Fetterman, Lt. AZ resident?

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Navigating Medical Cannabis for Veterans: Benefits and Federal Laws

Veriheal

Nonetheless, with the increasing legalization of medical cannabis, many veterans and interest groups have asked the government to change its policies. Common challenges that veterans face include chronic pain, PTSD, depression, insomnia, traumatic brain injury, broken bones, and musculoskeletal ailments.

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The Psilocybin Movement is Like the Cannabis Movement (Except When It’s Not)

Canna Law Blog

Decriminalization occurred last year in Denver, Oakland and Santa Cruz, and that was just a start: nearly 100 other cities are looking at decriminalizing psychedelics. Federally, legislation has been proposed to allow research into psychedelic drugs, alongside calls for decriminalization.

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Weekly Legislative Roundup 3/7/20

NORML

2227) is bipartisan legislation that removes marijuana from the Controlled Substances Act, thus decriminalizing the substance at the federal level and enabling states to set their own policies. Send a message to your lawmakers in support of decriminalization. Send a message to your governor in support of decriminalization.

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What’s Happening With Cannabis Around the World?

Veriheal

Individuals in the country with conditions such as Parkinson’s disease, depression, insomnia, ADHD, multiple sclerosis, anxiety, chronic pain, and epilepsy have embraced the option of medical cannabis. estimates that 60-70% of his patients are seeking out medical cannabis for the treatment of chronic pain.