Canna Care Docs

MARCH 27, 2025

The Decline of Medical Marijuana in Massachusetts: What It Means for Patients In recent years, Massachusetts, once a pioneer in cannabis reform, has seen its medical marijuana program gradually overshadowed by the booming recreational market. Let’s explore how this shift occurred and its implications for patients.

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Americans for Safe Access

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

In a recent study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, researchers found that one in three Americans are utilizing medical cannabis to manage chronic pain, all but two U.S. After 25 years of the state cannabis policy experiments, there is no denying that the national acceptance of cannabis has changed.

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NORML

JUNE 11, 2019

Patients diagnosed with chronic pain and other debilitating conditions typically reduce, or in some cases, eliminate their use of opioids following their enrollment in state-sanctioned medical cannabis access programs. Several peer-reviewed studies now document this trend.

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Veriheal

MARCH 27, 2025

In January, a bill was introduced regarding Iowas medical cannabis program, allowing vaporized cannabis to be added to the state-approved Tetrahydrocannabinol ( THC) products list. If passed, vaporizable dried raw cannabis would be included with the products available to Iowas medical patients.

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NORML

MARCH 18, 2019

State lawmakers have approved a series of bills reducing penalties for marijuana possession offenses and strengthening and expanding legal protections for medical cannabis patients. Senate Bill 406 expands medical cannabis access and provides important new patient protections. The measures now await action from Democratic Gov.

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The Cannigma

JUNE 30, 2021

But in addition to the 18 states with legal adult-use (as well as medical), there are another 18 states that have fully functioning medical marijuana programs. In these three dozen states, from the West Coast to the Midwest to the South and the Northeast, patients use cannabis to treat countless medical conditions and everyday ailments.

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NORML

JULY 2, 2019

Phil Murphy signed legislation into law today significantly amending and expanding the state’s medical cannabis access program. Assembly Bill 20 , The Jake Honig Compassionate Use Medical Cannabis Act, institutes various changes to the program to better facilitate patients’ access to the substance.

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MMJ Recs

JANUARY 10, 2024

In recent years, there has been a growing interest in the therapeutic potential of medical marijuana, particularly in its ability to provide relief for individuals grappling with chronic pain. Unlike traditional pain medications, medical cannabis is often touted for its relatively lower risk of addiction and fewer side effects.

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Veriheal

APRIL 11, 2024

million patients in 2022, a sharp increase from the 3.1 While there have been some drops in medical patient registration in states with adult-use (recreational) programs, pandemic-era programs also directly attributed to part of the increase in patient registration.

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Project CBD

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

But the quality of the government-issue reefer matters less than the fact that Uncle Sam has been supplying him with it regularly since 1982, when Rosenfeld won the right to smoke cannabis for reasons of medical necessity under the auspices of the federal government’s Compassionate Investigational New Drug (IND) program.

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The Joint Blog

JUNE 2, 2020

According to a new study published in the European Journal of Pain, delivering a precise doses of THC via a specialized inhaler is associated with pain mitigation in patients with neuropathy and other complex pain conditions. “The 1mg dose showed a significant pain decrease compared to the placebo. .”

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Veriheal

MARCH 1, 2021

However, the number of states that will authorize qualified patients from out-of-state medical marijuana programs is still relatively small. . That doesn’t mean you can’t access a green state’s medical marijuana programs, though. The following states currently have medical marijuana programs: Alaska. Hepatitis C.

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Veriheal

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Just because medical cannabis and recreational cannabis are legal in so many places doesn’t mean that the programs are uniform across the country. There are many existing differences between medical cannabis programs from state to state. Medical Cannabis Programs: Qualifying Conditions and Reciprocity.

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NORML

MARCH 14, 2019

Enacted in 1986, the Federal Drug-Free Workplace Program made it a condition for employment that all civilian employees at executive branch agencies be prohibited from using federally illegal substances on or off duty. Click here to send a message to your member of Congress and urge them to support this effort.

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MMJ Recs

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Medical marijuana was legalized in Maryland in 2014, but the MD MMJ program was slow to get off the ground. The Maryland MMJ program is one of the newer programs in the US, but once it started, it quickly became one of the fastest-growing MMJ programs in the country. The program continues to grow in popularity.

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Veriheal

MAY 15, 2023

Mary Schneider (D) cleared the House in an 86-6 vote this March, allowing terminally ill patients to use proof of their admittance in hospice care in lieu of a doctor’s written recommendation to register as a medical cannabis patient. This is also the process for those who are treating patients that are terminally ill.

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LifeCannMD

APRIL 28, 2025

Most patients say it tastes terrible – imagine the most bitter, plant-like flavor you can think of, and you’re getting close. Nonetheless, pain relief is on the horizon and that is all that matters. Not just for Rick, but for all the patients who depended on him? And he never turned anyone away.

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Puff Puff Post

SEPTEMBER 16, 2019

16, 2019 /CNW/ – Québec doctors have a new tool at their disposal for learning about medical cannabis and its viability as a treatment option for their patients. The program will be offered for free to Québec physicians and is made possible by an unrestricted educational grant from Spectrum Therapeutics.

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Veriheal

AUGUST 7, 2022

New data published in the Journal of Cannabis Research claims that almost one in two authorized medical cannabis patients in Canada managed to either completely stop or reduce their intake of controlled substances, such as alcohol and opioids , by using cannabis. As of 2020, the market was worth CAD $2.6 billion (USD $2 billion).

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Kind Meds (Cannabis Education Blog)

AUGUST 24, 2018

Severe and chronic pain. Severe or persistent muscle spasms, including those characteristic of multiple sclerosis, severe and chronic pain is already being treated in Arizona with therapeutic and clinical therapies in conjunction with marijuana therapy. Learn More About the Arizona Medical Marijuana Program.

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MMJ Recs

OCTOBER 18, 2023

With a growing number of New Jersey MMJ dispensaries offering a wide range of cannabis products, it’s essential for MMJ patients to stay informed about the options available. Patients can now access a wide variety of cannabis products to address their medical needs. They offer a variety of strains and product options.

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NORML

MARCH 7, 2020

The bill allows the department of health to issue permits to medical cannabis dispensaries for the delivery of medical cannabis and cannabis products to qualifying patients or primary caregivers if certain conditions are met. Senate File 4059 would allow patients to inhale herbal, whole-plant medical cannabis. HI resident? LA resident?

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MassRoots

MARCH 14, 2019

The first medical cannabis product manufacturing license was just awarded in Ohio, giving patients in the program a reason to celebrate. It’ll open up the choices patients have available to them and they can purchase their medical marijuana to treat their condition,” said Executive Vice President of Grow Ohio Justin Hunt. “We

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NORML

FEBRUARY 1, 2019

Legislation has been reintroduced from last year, Senate Bill 34, which would exempt compassionate care programs from paying state cannabis taxes when they are providing free medical cannabis to financially disadvantaged people living with serious health conditions. Last session, the measure was vetoed by Governor Brown. CA resident?

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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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SpeedWeed

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

Michigan lawmakers proposed three bills yesterday that aim to reduce what caregivers can provide for medical cannabis patients. If passed, the bills would reduce caregiver patients from five to only one, and reduce the number of plants a caregiver can grow from 60 to 12, with an additional 12 plants they’re allowed to grow for personal use.

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Veriheal

JULY 8, 2022

At the program’s launch, those with cancer, HIV/AIDS, sickle cell, terminal illnesses, or any medical conditions which cause seizures, chronic pain, and other ailments will be covered under the list of applicable conditions. Patients will be able to purchase up to 3.5 Tate Reeves threatened to veto it otherwise.

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The Cannigma

JULY 12, 2022

Alabama law does not allow the consumption, possession, or cultivation of marijuana for recreational purposes, but has approved the establishment of a medical marijuana program in February 2021. Alabama medical cannabis program. The medical marijuana program in Alabama is limited, and not open. Possible penalties for cannabis.

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MMJ Recs

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

This article explores the profound impact of MMJ on Maryland communities, shedding light on the medical marijuana benefits experienced by patients and the positive effects it has had on the state’s communities. It has improved the quality of life for those dealing with chronic pain, nausea, seizures, and other medical conditions.

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MMJ Recs

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

As the state’s medical cannabis program continues to evolve, patients are presented with a diverse array of MMJ strains and products to explore. Additionally, we’ll take a look at patient reviews of MMJ strains, offering valuable insights into the experiences of those utilizing medical cannabis in New York.

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CannaTech

JANUARY 16, 2019

Thanks to the recent emergence of regulated medical cannabis markets, the success of this versatile plant can be followed from farm to pharma and prescriber to patient, however, the origins of cannabis as medicine cannot be as simply traced as the plant is today from seed to sale. Of course, patients need product and product costs money.

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MMJ Recs

OCTOBER 9, 2023

As Texas residents seek alternative therapies for chronic pain and other debilitating conditions, it becomes crucial to navigate the world of MMJ pain management centers effectively. These centers differ in terms of services, expertise, and their approach to patient care. Top-Rated Medical Cannabis Clinics in Texas 1.

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Illinois News Joint

JULY 31, 2024

During the last few months, the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH), in conjunction with the Medical Cannabis Advisory Board (MCAB), voted to add four new recommended conditions to list of qualifying debilitating condition for Illinois patients in the Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Program.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 21, 2021

Tryp will seek to identify a response in patients to the treatment to inform the design of a Phase 2b clinical trial for fibromyalgia that will use the company’s proprietary, psilocybin-based drug product, TRP-8803, that includes a novel formulation and unique method of delivery. President and Chief Science Officer at Tryp Therapeutics.

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TheAnswerPage

JANUARY 11, 2022

Are you able to answer your patients’ medical marijuana questions? and ‘The Perioperative Considerations for the Patient Utilizing Cannabinoid-based Medicines and Products.’ million medical marijuana patients nationwide. Written by Dr. Meredith Fisher-Corn, MD , Editor-in-Chief at TheAnswerPage.com.

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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. House Bill 324 seeks to expand and facilitate patients’ access to medical cannabidiol (CBD) products. DE resident?

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The Cannigma

JUNE 25, 2022

Poland established a medical cannabis program in 2017, which allows for a range of cannabis products to be prescribed for a range of medical conditions. Poland’s medical cannabis program. Patients must have a doctor’s prescription as well as permission from a regional pharmaceutical inspector to obtain cannabis products.

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