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MS patients are being ‘denied’ access to NHS Sativex Says Media Report

Cannabis Law Report

The MS Society has said that thousands of multiple sclerosis patients are being denied access to the approved drug Sativex, which helps improve spasm symptoms in sufferers. Chris Todd was diagnosed with MS in 1999, he lives in Hull with his wife Anne who also suffers from relapsing MS.

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New UK patient network aims to address issues with access and safety

Cannabis Law Report

A new patient network, NOPAIN has been set up with the aim of uniting patients to discuss issues surrounding safe, legal cannabis access. When the mould issue occurred, this caused quite a big issue for myself because I’m suspected to have an autoimmune condition that I’m trying to get diagnosed. Writes Cannabis Health News.

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Ryan’s Law Will Increase Terminally Ill CA Patients’ Access to Cannabis

Veriheal

For terminally ill patients living out their final days, cannabis can make a world of difference –but they’ve traditionally faced barriers attempting to use the plant medicine in hospital settings. That changed for patients in California on Tuesday, Sept. 28 when Gov. However, the majority of U.S. That was the question Sen.

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Virginia, Marijuana, and How Medical Legalization May Unfold in the South

NORML

Virginia has been one of the most reluctant states to consider marijuana law reform, though it recently began allowing some forms of cannabis oil for approved patients. And, 2019’s SB 1557 makes it possible for patients to get as much as 10mg of THC in each dose — the same limit as one serving size for edibles in adult-use states.

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Cop Reaches New Low by Citing a Terminally Ill Patient Days Before His Passing

Veriheal

Cops in Kansas made a terminally ill cancer patient’s last days a little less cheerful. Greg Bretz of Kansas was a 69-year-old terminally ill cancer patient who recently lost his battle with cancer. Keep in mind that this is a terminally ill cancer patient hospitalized with inoperable cancer. This is one of those times.

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Study Finds That Non-Pharmaceutical May Boost Quality Of Life Among Epilepsy Patients

Veriheal

Patients who suffer from epilepsy , which affects some 3.4 Pharmaceutical CBD is currently a restricted prescription medication, and insurance coverage is often limited to only those patients with the specific approved indications. Researchers Analyzed Survey Results from 280 Epilepsy Patients.

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In-Person Marijuana Card Appointments Required (Again)

Nature's Way Medicine

Last year, Coronavirus protocols allowed marijuana cards to be certified using telemedicine by a patient’s marijuana doctor. If you are a new patient coming to your cannabis card consultation, make sure to bring healthcare records documenting your qualified condition. That appears to be coming to an end.