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U.S. Cannabis Legalization Update: Who’s Still Waiting and Who May Legalize

Veriheal

states and the District of Columbia currently have legal cannabis, medical or recreational. It prohibits cannabis possession, use, purchase, sale, or cultivation, whether for recreation or medical purposes. 3% THC is legal for treating qualifying health conditions and even recreationally. Like Idaho, CBD with less than.3%

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The Variety of Health Conditions That Medical Marijuana can Treat

The Joint Blog

Marijuana is also classified as a Schedule I drug but it has been given the approval for medical and recreational at some state levels. Believe it or not, you actually need a license to do meaningful research on marijuana due to the fact that the United States Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) has limited its access.

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HSS Releases Full Recommendation Report for Rescheduling Cannabis: What Will This Mean for Med & Rec Markets?

Veriheal

Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) recommended that the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) reshedule cannabis as a Schedule III substance in August of 2023. The HSS found strong scientific support regarding cannabis’ medically beneficial effects for conditions like anorexia , nausea, and chronic pain.

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Missouri marijuana maker reacts to potential reclassification

Medical Marijuana Program Connection

Drug Enforcement Administration’s (DEA) decision to reclassify marijuana as a positive step, despite the long road ahead.Late last week, the U.S. A Kansas City marijuana manufacturer sees the U.S. Read More

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Americans Will Cultivate Over 4 Billion Grams Of Homegrown Cannabis in 2022

Veriheal

Despite the federal illegality of cannabis, lawmakers and state representatives have implemented successful medical and recreational cannabis programs across the nation. As of July 2022, 38 states in America have legalized medical cannabis, and 19 states and the District of Columbia have established recreational cannabis programs.

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What is the Difference Between a Cannabis Recommendation and Cannabis Prescription

United Patients Group

Epidiolex, an FDA-approved medication containing CBD (cannabidiol), has been listed as Schedule 5 by the DEA since June 25th, 2019. Another for of ‘prescribed’ cannabis is Marinol , which is synthetic THC, developed in the 80’s and used for such conditions as Cancer and AIDS.

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New U.S. Research Efforts Could Catalyze Medical Cannabis’ Adoption in the Pharmaceutical Industry

Veriheal

Cannabis, despite being widely available for medical and recreational consumers across the United States, remains one of the most understudied plants. Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA). Fortunately, the U.S. Pennsylvania-based Groff North America is one of the companies that is getting a green light to experiment with the plant.