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Dr. Andrew Weil on Cannabis and Integrative Medicine

Project CBD

In general, I think that botanical medicine is safer than pharmaceutical medicine, that the chances of causing harm are much less. And then cannabis has unique effects for a wide range of conditions, everything from the treatment of pain, treatment of asthma, treatment of immune conditions. Cannabis is a really special case.

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The Veterans Equal Access Act Reintroduced

NORML

Blumenauer said, “For too long, our veterans have been denied access to highly effective medical marijuana treatment for conditions like chronic pain and PTSD. Medical marijuana has shown proven benefits for treating these conditions denying our veterans access to them is shameful. Send a message now to your lawmakers.

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Rep. Lee: Fight to end restrictions on veterans’ access to medical marijuana

NORML

Polling from the American Legion shows that nearly 1 in 4 veterans consume marijuana to alleviate symptoms of a medical or physical condition. Prohibiting VA doctors from recommending cannabis to qualifying patients, while continuing to rely on pharmaceuticals drugs like opioids as a treatment, is both a dangerous and illogical policy.

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

NORML

There are currently five “pharmaceutical processor” permit holders in Virginia, and they’re about to open for business. Now, in 2015 — like in many other states throughout the country — we saw some fresh faces in the marijuana policy conversation. It removed qualifying conditions altogether.

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Australia Cannabis Q&A

Canna Law Blog

Can businesses cultivate cannabis for pharmaceutical research? The conditions of the relevant licenses and permits. Employers should: Establish fair and transparent testing policies. Can employers enforce a zero-tolerance cannabis policy? Pharmacies must: Be registered in Australia.

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Virginia Medical Cannabis Bills Clear Senate Committee

NORML

The bill would also allow Virginia’s licensed pharmaceutical processors to dispense medical cannabis preparations beyond the current definition of “oil” and in doses proven effective for the variety of disease processes for which doctors will recommend these therapies. Marijuana policy should be evidence based.

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Pennsylvania could cap prices on medical marijuana

NORML

Millions of Americans are legally replacing pharmaceuticals with cannabis and the question of affordability has become critical. Certain conditions require more cannabinoids than others. Are you paying too much for medical marijuana? All of the state programs are independent and in various stages of maturity.

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