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Is Weed Legal in Japan? Cannabis Legalization Bill Explained

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In December of 2023, the country recently made a new move towards reform that could stimulate the cannabidiol (CBD) industry and provide many patients, such as those with epilepsy , with access to potentially life-changing medical treatments. and Europe to treat severe epilepsy, as well as other medical conditions.

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MMJ Laws In Texas: Your Complete Guide

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Here’s some insight into what the program involves: Intractable Epilepsy Focus: The TCUP is highly focused, primarily catering to individuals diagnosed with one of a specific number of qualifying conditions (more on this below). there may be increased momentum for legislative changes in Texas.

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Not-very-NICE: UK Cannabis Policy and Harm to Patients

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Last week NICE released the first draft of their evidence-based guidelines, concluding it could not recommend CBMPs for routine use because of high cost and a dearth of clinical trial evidence. Furthermore, pharmaceutical companies often fund and initiate randomised clinical trials to validate their drugs.

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Japan is Poised to Legalize Medical Marijuana

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On Tuesday, January 24, several legislative bills were unveiled by the Japanese government. The report states that the revision is an essential move for ensuring the legal use of cannabis-derived epilepsy drug Epidiolex , which is currently being reviewed as part of a series of clinical trials in Japan.

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NORML 2019 Legislative Report

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Illinois and the US territory of Guam legalized adult-use cannabis and its retail sale, medical cannabis programs were enacted and expanded in several states, and 27 states considered legislation that would have legalized adult-use cannabis, a record-high. Federal Legislative Victories. ” Director’s Statement. Erik Altieri.

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European Cannabis Business News and Updates for This Week

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There are 79 coffee shops inside these areas, all of that are required by legislation to modify over to authorized provide from their beforehand authorized sources up to now. Epidiolex is an epilepsy-fighting cannabis base drug produced by GW Prescription drugs. Epidiolex Authorized For Distribution in 30 European Nations.

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UK Baker & McKenzie Article – United Kingdom: London’s First Medical Cannabis Clinic Opens to Waiting List

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The opening of London’s first such clinic follows the opening of Britain’s first medical cannabis clinic in Greater Manchester earlier in the year. Access is clearly in demand from Londoners as there is already a waiting list of 150 patients at the London clinic ahead of its opening.