MMJ Recs

MAY 3, 2024

Arkansas has emerged as one of the states at the forefront of medical marijuana legalization. With its program in full swing, thousands of patients across the state are benefiting from access to this alternative form of treatment. Typically, medical marijuana cards need to be renewed annually.

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MMJ Recs

APRIL 11, 2024

West Virginia has emerged as a trailblazer in the realm of medical marijuana, implementing a comprehensive program to provide patients with access to this therapeutic treatment option. It aims to provide regulated and secure avenues for patients to obtain medical marijuana while ensuring adherence to stringent state laws and regulations.

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Canna Law Blog

MARCH 4, 2020

People are increasingly using ketamine for ailments that resist treatment through traditional pharmaceutical drugs. Still, for all its promise, would-be clinic owners, practitioners, and consumers may be confused about the legality of such clinics. What are the exact legalities behind ketamine?

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MMJ Recs

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Accessing MMJ in Oklahoma: A New Frontier In June 2018, Oklahoma took a significant step by legalizing medical marijuana, opening the doors for patients to access an alternative form of treatment. The Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority (OMMA) is responsible for regulating MMJ in the state.

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Veriheal

MAY 17, 2021

There are 36 states in the United States that have chosen the legalization of medical cannabis for residents of their states. Many of them even offer the ability for visiting medical cannabis patients from other states to participate in their programs. ” State Doctors Oppose Legalization in Alabama.

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Canna Law Blog

MARCH 4, 2020

People are increasingly using ketamine for ailments that resist treatment through traditional pharmaceutical drugs. Still, for all its promise, would-be clinic owners, practitioners, and consumers may be confused about the legality of such clinics. What are the exact legalities behind ketamine?

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SpeedWeed

MAY 17, 2021

A New York firefighter who was fired for legally using medical marijuana is suing the City of Buffalo to get his job back. . Martin’s cannabis use is completely legal under state law, though – he is a state-certified medical marijuana patient who has been using cannabis to treat chronic back pain and PTSD.

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MMJ Recs

APRIL 3, 2024

The Ohio Medical Marijuana Control Program (OMMCP) oversees the implementation and regulation of the state’s medical cannabis industry, ensuring compliance with legal requirements and standards for cultivation, processing, testing, and distribution.

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Dykema (Cannabis Law Blog)

APRIL 20, 2023

Since 1915, when the first city ordinance was passed banning cannabis in El Paso, [i] the legal landscape in Texas and the rest of the country continues to evolve at different rates. This has resulted in widely varying defined legal guidelines and consequences from the use and possession of cannabis. Specifically, H.B.

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MMJ Recs

JANUARY 22, 2024

This nuanced approach allows patients to customize their treatment, addressing specific symptoms or conditions without compromising mental clarity. CBD edibles, ranging from gummies to infused snacks, provide a discreet and precisely dosed method for individuals seeking relief from conditions such as anxiety, chronic pain, and insomnia.

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 3, 2020

Now, he is the Vice-Chair of Indiana NORML — an organization who is currently focused on changing cannabis laws for the access to Medical Cannabis as therapeutic treatment in Indiana. This position statement does not extend to the current debate on the legalization of marijuana for recreational purposes.

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MassRoots

MARCH 7, 2019

Legislation to legalize medical cannabis cleared the Kentucky House Judiciary Committee on Wednesday. House Bill 136 was overwhelmingly approved in a vote of 16 to one after committee members heard from constituents who suffer from health problems such as epilepsy and chronic pain. Patient Testimony.

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The Cannigma

MARCH 12, 2021

Listen & Subscribe: Very few medical cannabis advocates are against the full legalization of the plant for all adults. But sometimes one unintended consequence of adult-use legalization is that the market no longer caters to medical patients. What is the relationship between medical and recreational legalization?

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Otherside Farms

JANUARY 3, 2023

While marijuana is recognized as a therapeutic substance in the medical world, its use is not legal everywhere. While this is true, it is also important to mention that medical marijuana is not a strong enough painkiller to numb severe pain associated with injuries or even surgeries. Chronic pain. HIV and AIDS.

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FloridaMarijuana.net

JULY 16, 2018

On Nov 8th, 2016 the state of Florida legalized the use of medical marijuana, though it didn’t go into effect until March of 2017; the endorsement to the use of medical cannabis opened the doors to an alternative treatment for many different conditions. FM: How do you determine what treatment the patient may qualify for?

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 24, 2020

Elizabeth Warren (Massachusetts) has unveiled her plan to legalize cannabis if she is elected president — the plan includes expungement of past convictions, research funding, medical cannabis access for veterans, and more. Legalizing marijuana gives us an opportunity to begin to repair the damage caused by our current criminal justice system.

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MMJ Recs

OCTOBER 2, 2023

California has been a trailblazer in the realm of medical marijuana, offering patients access to a variety of treatment options. With an extensive network of medical marijuana dispensaries, along with well-defined regulations and procedures, the Golden State continues to lead the way in providing relief to those in need.

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MedicalJane

JUNE 29, 2018

At the time of this article’s publishing, thirty states and the District of Columbia have enacted legislation permitting use of medical cannabis. Of those, nine states and DC have went a step further and legalized marijuana for all adults 21 and over. State laws will set the guidelines for qualifying a practitioner.

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Cannabis Law Report

OCTOBER 19, 2021

to legalize recreational marijuana sales—in contravention of the wishes of President Joe Biden. Furthermore, the report language for the FSGG spending package included language seeking to protect the employment of federal workers who consume cannabis in legal jurisdictions. Marijuana Moment reports.

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The Joint Blog

JUNE 4, 2021

Schedule I drugs like heroin, Lysergic Acid Diethylamide (LSD), and ecstasy are strictly regulated by the Federal Government but Marijuana has be made an exception in some states. Marijuana is also classified as a Schedule I drug but it has been given the approval for medical and recreational at some state levels. Cancer pain.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 13, 2022

While that is good news for patients seeking treatment for issues like chronic pain, medical cannabis laws can cause a major headache for employers. Or, they can refuse to reimburse the otherwise reasonable medical expense and risk violating the state’s workers’ compensation law.

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 24, 2019

“One of the pending lawsuits seeking to expand that list was filed by Chicago-area resident Ann Mednick, who said she suffers from osteoarthritis causing intractable pain, meaning it’s resistant to treatment. An online petition asking Rauner to drop his opposition to chronic pain attracted 4,600 signatures.

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MMJ Recs

MARCH 1, 2020

Both MMJ and CBD have become treatments du jour for a wide range of ailments from glaucoma to insomnia, to chronic pain and even depression. Since then, 33 states and the District of Columbia have legalized medicinal marijuana, and 11 states and the District of Columbia have legalized recreational marijuana.

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MMJ Recs

OCTOBER 5, 2023

With a growing number of MMJ dispensaries, a comprehensive set of laws, and a streamlined process for obtaining a medical marijuana card, the state has become a hub for patients seeking alternative treatments. These laws are designed to protect patients, provide access to treatment, and prevent abuse.

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MMJ Recs

MARCH 2, 2024

From understanding dispensary etiquette to exploring product selection and legal considerations, we’ll cover everything you need to know for a successful MMJ journey in Ohio. Observing discretion in discussions regarding medical conditions and treatment enhances privacy and respect among patrons.

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Canna Law Blog

APRIL 2, 2020

A few weeks ago, Hilary Bricken wrote about the proliferation of ketamine clinics in the United States and the logistics and legalities of operating a ketamine infusion clinic. Its use is also restricted by various state laws and regulations. medical malpractice) for off-label use of ketamine are fairly far-reaching.

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NORML

MARCH 7, 2020

This created issues for law enforcement and testing facilities in determining the difference between legal hemp and illegal marijuana. House Bill 330 adds chronic pain associated with fibromyalgia to the set of conditions qualifying a patient for treatment with medical marijuana. The bill now heads to the Senate.

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Veriheal

APRIL 19, 2021

When a state legalizes medical cannabis , it’s normal for there to be a period of growing pains such as shortages of products and dispensaries. After all, any place that has newly legalized medical cannabis is now faced with the challenge of building a new industry and an entirely new market from the ground up.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 8, 2019

Under existing state law, marijuana possession (of two pounds or less) carries a mandatory minimum sentence of four months in jail and/or a $1,000 fine. Legislation is pending, House Bill 5442, to expand the pool of individuals eligible for medical cannabis by allowing physicians to recommend it to those with generalized chronic pain.

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Veriheal

OCTOBER 28, 2020

This initiative would legalize cannabis for therapeutic use. There is also an amendment on the initiative measure, Amendment A, that would legalize the use, production and retail sale of cannabis for adults. Polling Shows Mississippi Also Leaning Toward Some Form of Legalization. Voters Decide . million possible patients. .

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MedicalJane

DECEMBER 13, 2017

The state recently announced an expansion to its program that is beginning to open the door to improved patient access. These changes included adding chronic pain and PTSD to its list of qualifying medical conditions. This is a step forward for the state that was once criticized for its strict rules.

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 24, 2022

The court looked to outside state precedent to fill the gap in New York’s Public Health Law regarding this issue, since no New York precedent had been set due to the rather recent legalization of medical marijuana. In 2017, several years into his probation, Stanton was severely injured in a motorcycle accident.

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Nature's Way Medicine

MARCH 5, 2021

The IRS commissioner Charles Rettig told the House Appropriations Financial Services and General Government Subcommittee that he would prefer if state-legal marijuana businesses would pay taxes electronically. State News. Governor Murphy has signed multiple bills to legalize cannabis for adults 21 and over. New Jersey.

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Veriheal

MARCH 1, 2021

This blog was originally written by Anthony Dutcher but has been updated with new information as states continue to change their regulations nationwide. Looking to find your medical cannabis in a state that hasn’t yet legalized it? It may be tempting to drive across neighboring state lines with more cannabis-friendly laws.

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MMJ Recs

AUGUST 29, 2022

Missouri legalized medical marijuana in 2018. MMJ treatment has proved very popular with Missourians and there has turned out to be a huge demand for medical marijuana products in the Show Me State. Chronic pain/neuropathy. Medical Marijuana Sales In Missouri. Crohn’s disease. Hepatitis C. Huntington’s disease.

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TheAnswerPage

JANUARY 11, 2022

As reviewed in a recent Forbes article, “a study of more than 400 health care professionals has revealed that most physicians lack knowledge of medicinal cannabis, with 65% saying that they have been asked about medical marijuana as a treatment for chronic pain but were unable to answer their patients’ questions” (1).

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Cannabis Law Report

OCTOBER 20, 2019

It is also the first FDA approved drug for the treatment of patients with Dravet syndrome. For patients without insurance, legal botanical marijuana provides an affordable option to relieve their symptoms. [ix] For example, there is a growing body of evidence that marijuana is working for chronic pain.

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