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Another Tory Says Let’s Get A Move On With Cannabis – UK’s drug policy is “hopelessly out of date,”

Cannabis Law Report

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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General Counsel’s Corner: Cannabis Use in Hospitals

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The lack of robust research on cannabis products, cannabis as a therapy and dependence or addiction to cannabis heightens the challenge of developing sound policies on the use of cannabis in health care facilities. There is very little scientific evidence for the efficacy of marijuana in treating certain medical conditions.

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Weekly Legislative Roundup 1/11/19

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Legislation is pending, House Bill 366, to permit physicians to recommend cannabis therapy to those struggling with opioid addiction, misuse, or abuse. Senate Bill 19-013 would permit physicians to recommend cannabis therapy for any condition for which an opiate would otherwise be prescribed. NH resident? CO resident? NY resident?

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Weekly Legislative Roundup 3/1/18

NORML

Senate Bill 19-013 would permit physicians to recommend cannabis therapy for any condition for which an opiate would otherwise be prescribed. House Bill 19-1028 would permit physicians to recommend cannabis therapy to those diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder. GA resident? GA resident? IN resident? MN resident?

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Maryland’s Medical Cannabis Market: Updates on Dispensary Services and Card Renewals 

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The renewal application requires updated medical certifications from licensed healthcare providers, ensuring patients’ ongoing medical need for cannabis therapy. Recent advancements include the expansion of qualifying medical conditions to ensure that more patients can benefit from cannabis therapy.

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Senators Call For Report On State Of Psychedelic Research

Cannabis Law Report

FDA granted Breakthrough Therapy designation for Spravato in 2013 and ultimately approved it for adults who have not responded to treatment after trying other antidepressant medications. More recently, MDMA therapy has inched closer to FDA approval. 10] In the meantime, FDA has approved some requests for compassionate use. [11].

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Weekly Legislative Roundup 1/18/19

NORML

Legislation is pending, House Bill 37, to permit physicians to recommend cannabis therapy to those struggling with opioid abuse or dependence. Senate Bill 19-013 would permit physicians to recommend cannabis therapy for any condition for which an opiate would otherwise be prescribed. AK resident? HI resident? CO resident? AZ resident?