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

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Members voted 28 to 6 in favor of an amended version of House Bill 819, which expands the discretion of physicians so that they can recommend cannabis therapy for “any condition” that he or she “considers debilitating to an individual patient and is qualified through his [or her] medical education and training to treat.”

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Veterans and Medical Marijuana: Addressing PTSD and Other Mental Health Conditions in New York

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As the landscape of healthcare continues to evolve, medical marijuana is emerging as a potential therapeutic intervention, particularly for veterans grappling with mental health conditions. PTSD Treatment with Medical Cannabis Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a prevalent mental health condition affecting many military veterans.

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What Are The Most Common Conditions MMJ Is Prescribed For?

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In recent years, a significant shift has occurred in the perception of medical marijuana, transforming it from a controversial substance to a recognized and, in some places, a legal form of medical treatment. Medical marijuana, however, has emerged as a potential alternative.

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Montana Lawmakers Defeat Psilocybin Therapy Legalization Bill

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Marijuana Moment Montana lawmakers have defeated a bill that would have legalized psilocybin therapy for adults with certain medical conditions. However, there’s talk about moving a more limited measure to study possible psychedelics reforms. The House Human Services Committee took up the legislation from Rep.

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The State of Medical Marijuana in Florida: Navigating Dispensaries, Eligibility, and Legalization

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Florida has been at the forefront of the evolving landscape surrounding medical marijuana in the United States. Marijuana Dispensaries in Florida The emergence of marijuana dispensaries in Florida marks a pivotal moment in the state’s approach to medical cannabis.

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Conditions That Qualify for a Medical Marijuana Card

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Medical marijuana is a general term for cannabis derivatives prescribed to help ease the symptoms of specific ailments. THC is also beneficial but is responsible for the euphoric intoxication caused when using marijuana. While marijuana is recognized as a therapeutic substance in the medical world, its use is not legal everywhere.

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IBS Is the Newest Qualifying Condition for MMJ in Ohio

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Last month, the Ohio Medical Board made a landmark in the state which approved Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) as a qualifying condition for Ohio’s medical marijuana program. This medication slows down metabolism and the digestion of food in the intestines, reducing the frequency of bowel movements and improving stool conditions.