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Louisiana: Governor Signs Bills Into Law Facilitating Expanded Cannabis Access for Patients

NORML

John Bel Edwards has signed a series of bills into law greatly expanding patients ability to access medical cannabis products. ” 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. Democratic Gov.

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Cannabis Epilepsy Treatment: Breakthroughs, Benefits, and Risks

Miss Marijuana

In the last few years, treatments made from cannabis have given hope to people who have epilepsy that doesn’t get better with normal drugs. Epilepsy is a condition that causes people to have seizures. That’s what makes this condition tricky! That’s where treatments like cannabis come in! Want to learn more about epilepsy?

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IDPH approves four new conditions for medical cannabis treatment

Illinois News Joint

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH), after confirming votes from the Medical Cannabis Advisory Board (MCAB), officially added four new conditions to the list of qualifying debilitating condition for Illinois patients in the Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Program.

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New York City: Municipal Legislation Enacted Prohibiting Drug Testing for Cannabis as a Condition of Employment, Probation

NORML

Democratic Mayor Bill DeBlasio on Thursday permitted both bills to become law absent his signature. Commenting on the new laws, NORML Executive Director Erik Altieri said: “These reforms protect the civil liberties of New Yorkers and promote fair treatment. ” The new law takes immediate effect. .”

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Top 10 Medical Conditions Treated with Medical Marijuana in 2025

Miss Marijuana

A mind-blowing study from 2024 showed that more than 70% of patients using medical marijuana saw major improvements in managing chronic conditions. Whether it’s helping with tough neurological issues or easing constant pain, cannabis is proving to be a game-changer in treatment. Curious about which strains are making waves?

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House Veterans Affairs Committee Passes Multiple Marijuana Bills

NORML

. “It is imperative that we approve legislation such as the Veterans Equal Access Act so that the countless vets suffering from post-traumatic stress and other debilitating disorders have access to the safe and effective option of medical marijuana treatment.” We must reform our federal cannabis policy.”

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The Benefits of Cannabis in the Treatment of Myasthenia Gravis

United Patients Group

The Benefits of Cannabis in the Treatment of Myasthenia Gravis Introduction Myasthenia gravis ( MG ) is a rare autoimmune disease that affects the nerves and muscles. Doctors usually treat MG with thymectomies, immunomodulating drugs, acetylcholinesterase inhibitors and IV immunoglobulin treatments. Could marijuana be the answer?

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