NORML

FEBRUARY 13, 2019

Today, Senator Brian Schatz (D-HI) and Representative Barbara Lee (D-CA) introduced legislation, The Veterans Medical Marijuana Safe Harbor Act , to expand and facilitate medical cannabis access to military veterans suffering from chronic pain, PTSD, and other serious medical conditions.

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NORML

MAY 12, 2020

When those very medications led to liver failure in 2017, triggering chronic pain and other MS symptoms, she was forced to retire from teaching. A friend suggested Tamara try CBD oil for her pain, and it gave her relief like nothing else had.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 20, 2021

In an opinion piece published in The Times today , Conservative MP Dan Poulter, a practising NHS doctor, wrote that the drug has a lot of medical benefits – including the treatment of chronic pain, reduction of nausea for patients undergoing chemotherapy, and as a therapy for poor sleep and anxiety disorders.

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Veriheal

JUNE 16, 2023

On one hand, it is viewed as a super medicine. The truth, however, as revealed by advanced research, has shown that cannabis has a lot of medicinal value. Cannabis has proven to be effective in the medical field in treating chronic pain. This news of Twitter’s policy made headlines immediately after it went mainstream.

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Veriheal

JANUARY 12, 2023

The people of French Polynesia can now legally use medicinal cannabis following the local assembly’s approval of a consumption law. A total of 20 opposition members voted against French Polynesia’s medicinal cannabis law. French Polynesia’s Medicinal Cannabis Law May Be Challenged in France .

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 10, 2021

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. Global Wellness Strategies Inc. ( billion in 2030.

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Sensi Seeds

DECEMBER 10, 2018

Much remains to be done if the progress made is to be secured, but it is clear that changes are taking place in the global debate on drug policy , especially with regard to cannabis. Time has shown that the “ war on drugs “, which began when Nixon was president of the United States, has been a major failure.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 29, 2021

ACT Medical is a community-based organization providing in-depth assessment, customized treatment and counselling to patients suffering from opioid use disorder, chronic pain, and mental health conditions. Recovery is the focus of ACT Medical’s policies and practices. About Levitee Labs . www.leviteelabs.com.

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Sensi Seeds

JANUARY 4, 2019

Context of the Medicinal Cannabis Situation. Under the regulations, no intermediaries are allowed to sell medicinal cannabis to patients. The Canadian medicinal cannabis regime was established in the context of illegal cannabis use. It allows patients to have access to medicinal cannabis without danger of being criminalized.

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Veriheal

JULY 7, 2021

Put simply, many people aren’t willing to take a medicine if that medicine is deemed illegal in the eyes of their government. Following every cannabis policy change that broadens cannabis access, thousands more prospective patients gain the right to use cannabis. The Law Does Not Mirror Our Collective Voice.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 28, 2021

As both a former UK Government health minister, and as the chairperson of the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Global Health, Dr Poulter has a detailed knowledge of the drugs and medicines regulatory framework in the UK. Dr Poulter said , “As a doctor, I am increasingly aware of the potential of cannabis-based medicines.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 1, 2019

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. Click here to email your lawmakers in support of adding chronic pain to the qualifying medical conditions list. CT resident?

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The Cannigma

APRIL 14, 2021

Ross did become a doctor in the end, but a major part of her work as a neuroscientist involves helping patients find relief through the use of medicinal cannabis. I probably Spidermanned myself but instead of superpowers I just got super chronic pain,” Dr. Ross said. “I actually wanted to help people get off of drugs.”.

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Veriheal

APRIL 11, 2024

Now, more than 90% of citizens believe that the substance should be legal for medicinal and recreational use, something that would have seemed astonishing even a mere decade ago. Policies like telemedicine, curbside pickup, and cannabis delivery made marijuana products more accessible and affordable to countless Americans.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 15, 2021

And on many fronts, that push is being led by former athletes, well aware of the benefits that cannabis is offering them in their constant battle for relief from the chronic pain that comes from years of playing a violent, contact sport. Other sports are expected to follow suit and review their policies regarding marijuana. “I

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Veriheal

MAY 19, 2023

In the meantime, employers will be tasked with doing a thorough review of their current drug testing policies. The Science Behind Ketamine’s Rise Ketamine has quickly become one of the hottest alternative medicines on the market thanks to its ability to help those with depression and chronic pain.

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Veriheal

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

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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Canna Law Blog

JUNE 29, 2019

We will examine each candidate’s historic approach to marijuana law and policy, and also canvas each politician’s current stances on marijuana. The former vice president is described as an architect of the War on Drugs by Michael Collins, the director of national affairs at Drug Policy Action. senator from Delaware.

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MassRoots

JANUARY 22, 2019

I have approved the Virgin Islands Medicinal Cannabis Care Act because it is a step in the right direction toward assisting Virgin Islanders suffering from autoimmune and other debilitating medical conditions,” Gov. Senator Terrence “Positive” Nelson, the bill’s main sponsor, has been fighting for cannabis policy reform in the U.S.

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United Patients Group

JANUARY 6, 2023

While the plant has been used for recreational purposes for centuries, it is only recently that its medicinal properties have been studied and accepted in the medical community. It can help reduce muscle tension and spasms, making it an effective treatment for chronic pain. Helps Alleviate Stress. Relieves Muscle Tension.

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 25, 2022

May 25, 2022 – SACRAMENTO – Senator Scott Wiener (D-San Francisco)’s Senate Bill 1186 , which restores voter-created access to medicinal cannabis across the state by requiring cities to provide patients access to purchase medicinal cannabis by delivery, passed the Senate with a unanimous bipartisan vote. 20210SB1186_96.

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Veriheal

AUGUST 15, 2023

He told Ukrainian’s Parliament : “All the world’s best practices, all the most effective policies, all the solutions, no matter how difficult or unusual they may seem to us, must be applied in Ukraine so that you Ukrainians, all of our citizens, do not have to endure the pain, stress, and trauma of war.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 15, 2019

Also this week Senator Brian Schatz (D-HI) and Representative Barbara Lee (D-CA) introduced legislation, The Veterans Medical Marijuana Safe Harbor Act, to expand and facilitate medical cannabis access to military veterans suffering from chronic pain, PTSD, and other serious medical conditions. NH resident? NM resident?

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Veriheal

MARCH 23, 2024

The law is set to take effect in June 2024 , marking a major shift in Ukraine’s healthcare policy. This move by Prime Minister Smyhal and the parliament is not just a policy change but a step towards healing a nation deeply affected by the ongoing conflict. This includes everything from chronic pain to mental health conditions.

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Canna Law Blog

MARCH 4, 2020

In an even larger trend, the health care provider community seems to be exploring various alternative therapies and emerging medicines to improve quality of care. Recently, the decriminalization of psilocybin (by various cities) has been in the news as an emerging medicine.

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MassRoots

FEBRUARY 19, 2019

Newly sworn-in Democratic Governor Tony Evers announced Monday that he is taking Wisconsin cannabis policy reform into his own hands by attaching proposals to his spending budget this year. Legalizing cannabis for a medicinal purpose in Wisconsin is inspired by Evers’ own experience with a debilitating disease.

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United Patients Group

JANUARY 17, 2023

The chemical properties of these chemicals make them useful in medicine (and unfortunately illegal in many US states and countries). Research in mice has confirmed that THC blocks pain pathways in the central nervous system, which can reduce chronic pain. Delta 9 THC is a chemical compound found in cannabis.

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United Patients Group

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

The first recorded use of cannabis was in 2737 BC, when Emperor Shen Nung documented its value as a medicine. This makes it one of the oldest medicines on earth! The ECS has been studied for its role in many diseases including cancer , epilepsy, chronic pain and multiple sclerosis (MS). But what exactly is cannabis?

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United Patients Group

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Cannabis has been used as medicine for thousands of years, and there are many different ways this plant can help with inflammation and pain relief by interacting with our bodies in different ways. Medical cannabis is used to treat a variety of conditions, such as HIV/AIDS, cancer, chronic pain and more.

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Veriheal

JUNE 20, 2022

.” The LPP’s mission is: “Through intervention, advocacy, and awareness campaigns the Last Prisoner Project works to redress the past and continuing harms of these unjust laws and policies.” federal government, cannabis is a Schedule I drug with no accepted medicinal value and a high addiction rate.

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Greenspoon Marder Cannabis Law Group Blog

AUGUST 6, 2019

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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NORML

JANUARY 18, 2019

The measure would expand the pool of individuals eligible for medical cannabis by allowing physicians to recommend it to those with generalized chronic pain. Legislation to legalize the medicinal use of marijuana for dogs, cats and other pets in New York State is pending in the Assembly (A. CT resident? AZ resident?

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The Cannigma

OCTOBER 10, 2021

A demonstration in central Athens during the Global Marijuana march, an annual rally demanding the legalization of marijuana and changes in drug policies (Shutterstock). Despite being legalized for medical use, patients are unable to access their medicine due to bureaucratic hurdles and lack of a transparent access (Shutterstock).

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NORML

MARCH 8, 2019

North Dakota’s first medical cannabis dispensary opened its doors last week in Fargo; and registered out-of-state medical cannabis patients will now be able to access their medicine while visiting Hawaii. HF 717 was heard and approved by the House Health and Human Services Policy Committee on 3/5. MN resident? MN resident?

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Veriheal

JULY 8, 2022

The legalization comes courtesy of the Mississippi (MS) Medicinal Cannabis Act , which was signed into law back in February. Do you think shifting public attitudes will encourage Japan to rethink its cannabis policies? Mississippi Medical Cannabis Legalization Takes Effect. Let us know in the comments! The post U.S.

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MMJ Recs

DECEMBER 26, 2022

Small lifestyle changes and simple exercises can often help; in addition, MMJ treatment can be highly effective for treating chronic pain (read more on how to apply for your NJ MMJ card below). However, there are times when pain becomes a bigger issue and requires additional medical help and advice. New Jersey Pain Management.

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Dykema (Cannabis Law Blog)

APRIL 20, 2023

In recent years, most major cities in Texas have launched programs and adopted policies that reduce, or even eliminate, penalties for the possession of cannabis. [ii] Recreational use of cannabis in Texas remains restrictive, with law enforcement being inconsistent even between Texas cities. Specifically, H.B. Specifically, H.B.

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