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. This guide aims to demystify the process, offering practical advice and insights to help patients make informed decisions.

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The Cannigma

JANUARY 26, 2021

The researchers took readings on 26 patients over the age of 60 both before and three months after starting to use medical cannabis, and found that the participants’ overall blood pressure — both systolic and diastolic — went slightly down after three months of cannabis treatment. before treatment to 45.5% after treatment.

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 3, 2020

In Indianapolis on January 29, a quiet, eager audience of nurses give their rapt attention to Jason Straw as he takes center stage at the 2020 ISNA Policy Conference. ISNA 2020 POLICY CONFERENCE AGENDA, Jason Straw- Cannabis Policy. ISNA 2020 POLICY CONFERENCE AGENDA, Jason Straw- Cannabis Policy. PURPOSE : .

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MMJ Recs

MAY 1, 2024

Through community outreach, social media campaigns, educational seminars, and mental health screenings, the month seeks to empower individuals to seek help when needed, cultivate supportive environments, and advocate for policies that promote mental health equity and access to care.

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MMJ Recs

APRIL 19, 2024

In this blog, we’re discussing the past, present, and future of Iowa medical marijuana laws — exploring its history, laws, regulations, patient access, and the evolving role it plays in the state’s healthcare system. For decades, cannabis was strictly prohibited for both medical and recreational use.

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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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Canna Law Blog

MARCH 11, 2024

Qualifying patients and providers are exempt from the general and local sales and use taxes on the sale of cannabis products compliant with the Department of Health (“DOH”) but have continued to be subject to the 37% excise tax, until now. The bill now waits for signatures and executive action to become law.

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United Patients Group

JANUARY 6, 2023

It has proven effective treatment for those with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). It can help reduce muscle tension and spasms, making it an effective treatment for chronic pain. It can also be used to reduce inflammation, making it an excellent choice for those dealing with arthritis or other chronic conditions.

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CannaEffect

JANUARY 26, 2017

As its medical components are further utilized and discovered, research and changes to statewide policies have rapidly progressed, promoting the plant’s widespread benefits. I soon learned no one really knew how to treat me … I am usually the first patient in [doctors’] careers with Syringomyelia. What on earth does that mean?

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 29, 2021

Five acquired addiction clinics have conducted 35,000+ patient visits over last 12 months. These assets include 5 addiction treatment clinics across the province of Alberta that have conducted over 35,000 patient visits during the past 12 months. Levitee acquires the majority of the operating assets of ACT Medical Centres Inc.

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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. To qualify for the West Virginia medical marijuana program, patients must have a qualifying medical condition as defined by state law.

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MMJ Recs

MARCH 6, 2024

Over time, increasing public support, coupled with mounting scientific evidence, has led to a significant shift in attitudes, paving the way for greater acceptance and accessibility of medical marijuana as a legitimate treatment option.

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MMJ Recs

MAY 9, 2024

In this instance, medical cannabis offers a promising alternative or complementary treatment option. For veterans considering medical marijuana as a treatment option, it’s essential to approach its usage with careful consideration and understanding.

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MMJ Recs

JANUARY 24, 2024

Michigan, a state at the forefront of progressive healthcare initiatives, has implemented its own Medical Marijuana Program for years now in order to implement alternative treatments into mainstream medical care. The state legalized medical marijuana in 2008, establishing a framework for patients to access cannabis for therapeutic purposes.

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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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United Patients Group

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Medical cannabis is used to treat a variety of conditions, such as HIV/AIDS, cancer, chronic pain and more. Medical cannabis is used to treat a variety of conditions, such as HIV/AIDS, cancer, chronic pain and more. Limonene is a mood-boosting terpene that can help with inflammation and pain relief.

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MMJ Recs

MAY 3, 2024

With its program in full swing, thousands of patients across the state are benefiting from access to this alternative form of treatment. From chronic pain to PTSD, patients with qualifying medical conditions have found solace in medical marijuana where traditional treatments may have fallen short.

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NORML

MARCH 14, 2019

Blumenauer said, “For too long, our veterans have been denied access to highly effective medical marijuana treatment for conditions like chronic pain and PTSD. This simple bill would align veterans VA treatment with their very popular state laws, usually approved by the voters.

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MMJ Recs

JANUARY 20, 2024

Maryland, a trailblazer in progressive healthcare policies, has been part of this trend. With a nuanced approach to medical marijuana laws, the state has embarked on a journey that seeks to balance patient well-being, regulatory oversight, and societal concerns. Verify your email address. Complete the application form.

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United Patients Group

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

After the blood flow restriction, doctors treated the mice with small amounts of THC (four times lower than the regular intoxicating dose) two hours prior to heart attack, 48 hours prior, and three weeks prior to continuous treatment. The post Cannabis and Heart Health Benefits appeared first on United Patients Group.

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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. Many Fibromyalgia patients use cannabis. Shutterstock).

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United Patients Group

JANUARY 12, 2023

Neuropathy Pain. Chronic pain is a debilitating condition that can be caused by a number of factors, such as injuries and diseases. Neuropathy pain is one type of chronic pain that can be caused by diabetes or other conditions.

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MMJ Recs

DECEMBER 22, 2023

The AIDS epidemic in the 1980s brought attention to the potential benefits of marijuana in alleviating symptoms such as nausea and appetite loss associated with the disease and its treatment. Studies have shown the efficacy of medical cannabis in treating conditions such as chronic pain, epilepsy, and certain mental health disorders.

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United Patients Group

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

The ECS has been studied for its role in many diseases including cancer , epilepsy, chronic pain and multiple sclerosis (MS). Cannabis has been shown in several studies to improve the quality of sleep and reduce daytime drowsiness for people who suffer from chronic pain.

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The Cannigma

MARCH 2, 2021

They argued that their findings suggest that doctors “outside of the VHA system who treat veteran patients may need to take the lead in conversations surrounding medical marijuana as a treatment option.”. Pain management was mentioned by 7.8% While medical marijuana is a legal treatment option in 33 states and Washington D.C.,

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United Patients Group

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Introduction Cannabis hyperemesis syndrome (CHS) is a rare and often misdiagnosed cause of nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. The symptoms can be so severe that some patients require hospitalization for dehydration. Chronic dehydration, electrolyte imbalance and malnutrition. appeared first on United Patients Group.

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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

MARCH 14, 2019

This conflict between state and federal laws limits treatment options and federal employment opportunities, particularly impacting veterans who comprise approximately one-third of the federal workforce and whose medical cannabis use to treat chronic pain and PTSD has been found to be double the rate of the general public.

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Veriheal

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

MMJ Patients Is on the Rise. As more patients have sought out legal medical cannabis patient status in the country, it is believed that the number of registered U.K. medical cannabis patients now exceeds 17,000. estimates that 60-70% of his patients are seeking out medical cannabis for the treatment of chronic pain.

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SpeedWeed

APRIL 22, 2021

In 2018, Senators Brian Nelson (D-FL) and Bill Schatz (D-HI) filed the Veterans Medical Marijuana Safe Harbor Act, a bill that would allow Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) physicians to recommend medical cannabis to their patients. The lawmakers continued to reintroduce the bill each year, but it met the same fate. Lee in a statement.

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Veriheal

JULY 7, 2021

Because, now that they finally have legal access to cannabis, these patients will be able to use cannabis to treat their pain , anxiety , sleep disruption , and more. Following every cannabis policy change that broadens cannabis access, thousands more prospective patients gain the right to use cannabis.

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United Patients Group

JANUARY 31, 2023

A growing body of scientific literature suggests that cannabis may be an effective treatment for both Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia by reducing inflammation in the brain and increasing dopamine levels—two processes believed to be integral to the development of these disorders.”””

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United Patients Group

JANUARY 16, 2023

THCV has been shown to reduce seizures and convulsions caused by epilepsy, which could make it an effective seizure treatment for people who don’t respond well to current medications like cannabis oil or CBD oil. THCV could be a potential treatment for type 2 diabetes and obesity, thanks to its insulin-sensitizing effects.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

Saudi Arabia is strict with its cannabis and drug policies. In countries where medical cannabis is legal, patients have more treatment options to choose from. By doing so, physicians can uphold patients’ rights when it comes to choosing the best medical treatment. Saudi Arabia.

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SpeedWeed

MARCH 6, 2021

Forcing patients to purchase more. Doing so, Pollara wrote, would effectively force a 50% to 150% tax on patients. It is also the one which produces the most and strongest medicinal effects for patients. Patients will feel the effects of THC caps almost immediately,” Pollara added. Here’s how Pollara explained it: .

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NORML

MARCH 7, 2020

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. House Bill 330 adds chronic pain associated with fibromyalgia to the set of conditions qualifying a patient for treatment with medical marijuana.

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 24, 2020

In response to escalating efforts to slow the spread of COVID-19 by social distancing, the Marijuana Policy Project and other organizations have released an open letter urging governors and legislative leaders to take necessary actions to ensure continued safe access to cannabis in a way that is consistent with public health.

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