MMJ Recs

APRIL 3, 2024

Ohio has seen significant developments in its medical marijuana laws, reflecting changing attitudes towards cannabis as a therapeutic option. Understanding these regulations is crucial for patients, caregivers, and healthcare providers navigating the state’s medical marijuana program.

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NORML

MARCH 14, 2019

Medical marijuana is currently legal in 31 states, D.C., Puerto Rico, and Guam, and 46 states have some form of medical marijuana law ; however, it remains illegal under federal law. A recent American Legion poll found that one in five veterans use marijuana to alleviate a medical condition.

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MMJ Recs

JANUARY 22, 2024

Among these, medical marijuana edibles have emerged as a discreet and palatable option for patients seeking the therapeutic benefits of cannabis without the traditional methods of smoking or vaporizing. Unlike other forms of cannabis consumption, edibles have a delayed onset, often taking an hour or more for effects to manifest.

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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. These laws outline regulations for cultivation, processing, distribution, and usage of medical cannabis.

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MMJ Recs

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Oklahoma has embraced the medical marijuana (MMJ) movement with open arms — positively impacting patients across the state. 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.

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Otherside Farms

JANUARY 3, 2023

Medical marijuana is a general term for cannabis derivatives prescribed to help ease the symptoms of specific ailments. THC is also beneficial but is responsible for the euphoric intoxication caused when using marijuana. While marijuana is recognized as a therapeutic substance in the medical world, its use is not legal everywhere.

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FloridaMarijuana.net

JULY 16, 2018

Why get a medical marijuana card? I’ve been self-medicating Marijuana for a little over two years; I didn’t care that it was illegal at the time that I started using cannabis, all I cared about was how I felt afterward. Luckily, the trepidation of getting caught with medical marijuana has an easy solution nowadays. Light it up.

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MMJ Recs

MARCH 2, 2024

In Ohio, accessing medical marijuana involves more than just obtaining a prescription; it requires navigating a complex landscape of dispensaries, regulations, and patient expectations. Upon arrival, expect to present your medical marijuana card and identification for verification. Respect dispensary staff and fellow patients.

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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.

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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. ISNA POSITION STATEMENT AND BACKGROUND: Therapeutic Use of Marijuana and Related Cannabinoids—. ISNA 2020- Jason Straw- Medical Cannabis Policy.

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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. The employer, if reimbursing employees for using medical cannabis, would knowingly subsidize the employee’s purchase of marijuana in direct violation of federal law.

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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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TheAnswerPage

JANUARY 11, 2022

Are you able to answer your patients’ medical marijuana questions? During my tenure, I have found the medical marijuana educational gap to be one of the most significant educational gaps that impacts a very broad range of healthcare providers. million medical marijuana patients nationwide.

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MassRoots

MARCH 7, 2019

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. I would like to have the option without breaking the law,” Everett said. “I This bill is solely a medical marijuana bill.

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NORML

MARCH 7, 2020

Don’t forget to sign up for our email list, and we will keep you posted as these bills and more move through your home state legislature and U.S. The Marijuana Opportunity, Reinvestment, and Expungement (MORE) Act (HR 3884 / S. The Marijuana Opportunity, Reinvestment, and Expungement (MORE) Act (HR 3884 / S. AL resident?

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 24, 2022

2018), sets a New York standard for probationers who rely on medical marijuana for pain management, holding that individuals on probation for a non-drug related offense may use medical marijuana during their probationary period even if the initial conditions of their probation barred the use of illicit drugs. Stanton, 60 Misc.

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Dykema (Cannabis Law Blog)

APRIL 20, 2023

[vi] The 2023 Texas Legislature is advancing legislation that would amend the definition of “low-THC” cannabis to a level more consistent with other states and further expand the scope of conditions that medicinal cannabis treatment may be prescribed. iv] Texas State Law Library – Cannabis and the Law – [link]. [v]

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MMJ Recs

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Maryland has made significant strides in recent years when it comes to medical marijuana. 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.

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Veriheal

MARCH 1, 2021

It may be tempting to drive across neighboring state lines with more cannabis-friendly laws. However, the number of states that will authorize qualified patients from out-of-state medical marijuana programs is still relatively small. . The following states currently have medical marijuana programs: Alaska.

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MedicalJane

DECEMBER 13, 2017

Introduced in July 2014, New York’s medical marijuana program has been a work in progress from the get-go. 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.

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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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Kind Meds (Cannabis Education Blog)

FEBRUARY 28, 2019

Since February was Marijuana Awareness Month and April is Cannabis Awareness Month, in honor of both, Kind Meds is answering some of the most common cannabis-related questions. Cannabis comes in three forms: marijuana, hashish, and hash oil. The leaves and flowers of the cannabis plant are marijuana.

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MMJ Recs

MARCH 1, 2020

In 2020, both medical marijuana (MMJ) and cannabidiol (CBD) are being mentioned in the media, in advertising, and in everyday conversation more than ever before. 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. What Is Marijuana?

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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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PrestoDoctor

MAY 24, 2019

“I’m wondering how to qualify for medical marijuana, any ideas?” Medical marijuana can help ease the symptoms of chronic pain, potentially control seizures, and even offer relief to cancer patients who are undergoing treatments like chemotherapy. How to Get a Medical Card in Oklahoma: The Basics.

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MMJ Recs

JULY 20, 2019

Since 2018, medical marijuana has been legal in the state of Oklahoma. That means that if you live in Oklahoma and have been awarded a state-approved medical marijuana license , then you are eligible to legally purchase and consume marijuana. Do You Qualify for a Medical Marijuana Card?

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Cannabis Law Report

OCTOBER 20, 2019

She is currently a law school professor teaching Marijuana and the Law at California Western School of Law and researcher under a contract with NHTSA and NORC on the topic of the prosecution of drugged driving cases. Recently I discussed all of the congressional marijuana bills awaiting consideration and votes.

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The Joint Blog

JUNE 9, 2019

First-year Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham (D), a former state health secretary, campaigned on a pledge to open up the medical marijuana program to people struggling with opioid use and addiction after the previous administration rejected petitions for the change. Lujan Grisham said Thursday’s decision was long overdue.

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MMJ Recs

AUGUST 29, 2022

Missouri legalized medical marijuana in 2018. Missouri dispensaries are now selling high-quality, locally produced marijuana products to hundreds of thousands of Missouri MMJ patients. Medical marijuana dispensaries in Missouri have quickly built a reputation for excellent produce and knowledgeable, passionate staff.

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Veriheal

MAY 17, 2021

The letter drafted by these district attorneys stated that; “Marijuana is a wolf in sheep’s clothing… Too many in the general public have been convinced that it is harmless. Please don’t further the lie by voting for any form of legalization beyond the pharmaceutical remedies already available under state law.”

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 28, 2019

PUBLISHER: CANNABIS LAW REPORT. Current Issues in Marijuana Regulation. Veterans Struggle to Gain Access to Medical Marijuana. Thirty-three states and the District of Columbia have enacted medical marijuana programs. A military veteran is defined as a person who previously served in the United States military.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 8, 2019

Senator Ron Wyden introduced legislation in the Senate — The Marijuana Revenue and Regulation Act — to permit states to establish their own marijuana regulatory policies free from federal interference. A Georgia bill to reduce marijuana possession penalties was defeated in a senate committee this week.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

Marijuana has been a long-standing subject of controversy in the U.S Even though 47 states have legalized cannabis for some forms of medical use , New York significantly falls behind its neighbors in terms of marijuana legislation. History of Marijuana Legislation in New York. Marijuana legislation main driving forces.

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Nature's Way Medicine

MARCH 5, 2021

Government Relaxes Employment Rules for Marijuana Users. The letter to government heads of office brings up the fact that fifteen states and D.C. have removed criminal prohibition on medical and recreational marijuana and an additional 33 states permit medical use. Federal News. The Acting Director of The U.S.

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Veriheal

OCTOBER 28, 2020

The South Dakota Medical Marijuana Initiative did not make the ballot in 2016 when it failed to garner enough signatures. . Under state law, any amount of cannabis for any reason is considered a Class 1 misdemeanor and is punishable by up to one year in jail, a $2,000 fine and a criminal record. Voters Decide .

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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

MARCH 3, 2022

This reimbursement question has divided the State Supreme Courts who have encountered it. They could also address the broader untenable tension between the federal prohibition on all marijuana and the majority of state governments that have approved the use of cannabis medically by addressing the schedule status of cannabis under the CSA.

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