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Louisiana: Senate Passes Amended Bill Permitting Doctors to Recommend Medical Cannabis for ?Any Condition?

NORML

Senators on Wednesday passed legislation to significantly expand the pool of patients eligible to qualify for medical cannabis access. ” Under the current law , doctors may only recommend medical cannabis products to those patients with a limited number of select conditions, such as HIV and cancer. .”

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Louisiana: Medical Cannabis Expansion Laws Take Effect

NORML

The most significant new measure, House Bill 819, expands the discretion of physicians so that they can recommend cannabis therapy for “any condition” that they consider “debilitating to an individual patient.”. The post Louisiana: Medical Cannabis Expansion Laws Take Effect appeared first on NORML.

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Emerge Law Group (OR): PSILOCYBIN THERAPY FOR PATIENTS WITH ADVANCED ILLNESS IN OREGON

Cannabis Law Report

In Attorney , Federal Law , Kathryn Tucker , Oregon , Psychedelics. Advanced Illness , Oregon Psilocybin Advisory Board , Oregon Psilocybin Services Act , Psilocybin , Psilocybin Therapy , Psychedelics , Right To Try. The provider of the therapy must be a licensed “facilitator” pursuant to the statute. Kathryn Tucker.

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Study: Pain Patients Report Significant Health Improvements Following Enactment of Medical Cannabis Access Laws

NORML

Those suffering from chronic pain report significant improvements in health following the passage of medical cannabis access laws, according to data published in the journal Forum for Health Economics & Policy. Among state-licensed medical cannabis registrants, two out of three report consuming cannabis to mitigate pain conditions.

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Finding the Right MMJ Doctor in Iowa: Tips for Patients

MMJ Recs

Navigating the world of medical marijuana (MMJ) in Iowa can be a daunting task for patients seeking alternative treatments. With evolving laws and regulations, finding the right MMJ doctor and understanding the appointment process are crucial steps. Accessibility and responsiveness to patient inquiries and concerns are also crucial.

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Canada: First patient in Quebec gets approval for magic mushroom therapy

Cannabis Law Report

After a psilocybin treatment,(it’s like) you’re still in your car, in traffic, but you have the windows up; the air conditioning is on and it’s quiet. Bui-Nguyen said his clinic received Health Canada’s approval on May 5 to care for a patient who had undergone several unsuccessful treatments for depression.

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States That Restrict MMJ Access Are Interfering With Patients’ Rights, Study Shows

Veriheal

Despite notable advances in MMJ research over the last decade, scientists have found that some states’ restrictions on qualifying conditions prevent millions of patients from getting the treatments they need—robbing them of potential relief offered by cannabinoid therapies. Many patients take MMJ for more reasons than one.

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