NORML

FEBRUARY 13, 2019

Today, Senator Brian Schatz (D-HI) and Representative Barbara Lee (D-CA) introduced legislation, The Veterans Medical Marijuana Safe Harbor Act , to expand and facilitate medical cannabis access to military veterans suffering from chronic pain, PTSD, and other serious medical conditions.

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NORML

APRIL 30, 2019

A poll commissioned by the American Legion showed that more than 1 in 5 veterans self-reported using marijuana to alleviate a medical or physical condition. Join me in sending a message to Congress now in support of veterans healthcare rights.

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Canna Care Docs

JUNE 5, 2025

MPAA) the states leading voice for patient rights and cannabis policy reform. Verified Dispensary Licensing Data: As of February 2025, the Cannabis Control Commission (CCC) reports 87 expired or surrendered Medical Treatment Center (MTC) licenses.

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Veriheal

JULY 18, 2023

Notably, the grant program will target three prevalent and often debilitating conditions in military personnel: PTSD, traumatic brain injury (TBI) , and chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE). Together, these efforts mark a promising shift towards a more science-driven approach to policy-making in mental health treatment.

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CannaMD

MARCH 19, 2020

As Florida’s leading medical cannabis physicians , CannaMD is committed to working closely with licensed dispensaries to ensure medical cannabis patients stay safe while continuing uninterrupted treatment during the coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis. UPDATE (3/19): MEDICAL MARIJUANA PHYSICIAN APPOINTMENTS. We understand.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 20, 2021

In an opinion piece published in The Times today , Conservative MP Dan Poulter, a practising NHS doctor, wrote that the drug has a lot of medical benefits – including the treatment of chronic pain, reduction of nausea for patients undergoing chemotherapy, and as a therapy for poor sleep and anxiety disorders.

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 3, 2020

In Indianapolis on January 29, a quiet, eager audience of nurses give their rapt attention to Jason Straw as he takes center stage at the 2020 ISNA Policy Conference. ISNA 2020 POLICY CONFERENCE AGENDA, Jason Straw- Cannabis Policy. ISNA 2020 POLICY CONFERENCE AGENDA, Jason Straw- Cannabis Policy. PURPOSE : .

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NORML

JANUARY 24, 2019

With the opioid crisis raging across America, it is imperative to the health and safety of our veterans that we find alternative treatments for chronic pain and service-related injuries.” Furthermore, twenty-two percent of respondents said they themselves “use cannabis to treat a mental or physical condition.”

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Project CBD

NOVEMBER 11, 2023

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. There’s a condition that we call GERD, gastroesophageal reflux disease. You can’t say that about most other medicines.

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NORML

MARCH 14, 2019

Enacted in 1986, the Federal Drug-Free Workplace Program made it a condition for employment that all civilian employees at executive branch agencies be prohibited from using federally illegal substances on or off duty. A recent American Legion poll found that one in five veterans use marijuana to alleviate a medical condition.

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Canna Care Docs

MARCH 27, 2025

Initially launched with the intention of providing compassionate care for patients with chronic conditions, the program is now struggling to maintain its foothold amid shifting industry dynamics. The program aimed to provide safe, legal access to cannabis for patients with chronic conditions.

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NORML

MARCH 7, 2020

2227) is bipartisan legislation that removes marijuana from the Controlled Substances Act, thus decriminalizing the substance at the federal level and enabling states to set their own policies. House Bill 158 authorizes the recommendation of medical marijuana in treating certain neurodegenerative diseases and conditions. HI resident?

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Veriheal

MARCH 27, 2025

If you are an Iowa resident considering medical cannabis but do not have a condition on the current qualifying list, consider adding to the petition to have your voice heard. The patient must have their condition recertified by their healthcare practitioner each year. How Do I Renew My Iowa Medical Cannabis Card?

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 24, 2021

In the bulletin posted this month, the state Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs said the federal Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) “has been including the following special conditions in federal funding awards.”. Read the full article at.

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The Cannigma

MARCH 2, 2021

They argued that their findings suggest that doctors “outside of the VHA system who treat veteran patients may need to take the lead in conversations surrounding medical marijuana as a treatment option.”. While medical marijuana is a legal treatment option in 33 states and Washington D.C., Shutterstock).

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NORML

JULY 23, 2019

With our neighboring Midwestern states surrounding Wisconsin with cannabis policy reforms, a majority public opinion favoring some form of legalization and with the governor’s support, why would Wisconsin NORML need a lobby day at the capital in Madison? Before beginning treatment with CBD oil, she was on six prescription medications.

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FloridaMarijuana.net

JULY 8, 2018

When the body is defensive against trauma or illness, this system begins to fail, resulting in physical, mental and/or neurological conditions. Cannabis offers significant therapeutic benefits for a wide range of medical conditions. Medical marijuana can contribute to a patient’s overall health.

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MMJ Recs

MAY 1, 2024

It’s a time for both individuals and organizations to engage in conversations, initiatives, and activities aimed at reducing stigma, increasing understanding, and fostering empathy surrounding mental health conditions. Image by Marcel Strauß on Unsplash.

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MMJ Recs

DECEMBER 10, 2023

While some states have embraced the therapeutic potential of cannabis and established robust medical marijuana programs, others lag behind, leaving patients without access to a potentially life-changing treatment. Disparities in access are primarily driven by the differing state regulations and policies surrounding medical marijuana.

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 23, 2022

Cannabis has been shown to be effective in the treatment of numerous medical conditions such as epilepsy, PTSD, cancer pain relief, nausea, and chronic and terminal illnesses. would support global research into how cannabis can treat a wide range of ailments and conditions.” — Mace in a statement. Nancy Mace (S.C.)

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Veriheal

JULY 16, 2020

Despite the novelty of its drug policy findings, the document has gone largely unnoticed by reform advocates and the media. The panel, led by Jake Leinenkugel (a presidential nominee), asserted that psychedelics, such as MDMA and psilocybin, as well as cannabis, present promising ways to treat mental health conditions among military veterans.

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Veriheal

DECEMBER 4, 2023

As more states join the legalization movement, there is growing hope and speculation that national regulations will catch up with progressive state policies. Furthermore, in a competitive job market, businesses are recognizing that less restrictive policies on cannabis can be a decisive factor for potentially exceptional and talented hires.

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Veriheal

MARCH 20, 2023

Using psilocybin in small doses, or microdosing, has been shown to aid in the treatment of various mental health issues, including anxiety, depression, PTSD, and obsessive-compulsive disorder. Psilocybin Policies Around the Nation Let’s explore where psilocybin is legal, decriminalized, and on the ballot across U.S. Missouri Rep.

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MMJ Recs

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Alaska: Alaska has a robust MMJ program, allowing for the use of medical marijuana for qualifying conditions. Arizona: Arizona has a well-established MMJ program that covers various qualifying conditions, with strict possession limits. Arkansas : Arkansas has legalized MMJ for qualifying conditions.

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CannaMD

DECEMBER 4, 2019

One recent study, published in the Journal of Policy Analysis and Management , suggests medical marijuana may improve both the health and employment prospects of older adults. increase in reported “very good or excellent health” were observed among those who had a qualifying condition for medical marijuana in their home state.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 12, 2023

Join this FREE, 75-minute online webinar to gain access to insights and learn about ground-breaking treatments to chronic mental health conditions. FREE WEBINAR: Helping to change policy – Influencing the TGA with Professor David Nutt (UK) What we know, what we think, and what we need to research Psychedelic […]

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 20, 2021

Many are finding that despite the treatment being approved, they are being denied access in their area.”. The charity found that out of 106 clinical commissioning groups in England, only 49 were routinely offering cannabis based treatment. I can’t function and rely on other people to help with things like cooking and showering.

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United Patients Group

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Inflammation can lead to a wide range of diseases and conditions, including heart disease, arthritis and cancer. This article will cover some common uses for medical cannabis when treating inflammation or pain along with what other ingredients might be helpful in reducing symptoms related to these conditions!

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 3, 2022

The lack of robust research on cannabis products, cannabis as a therapy and dependence or addiction to cannabis heightens the challenge of developing sound policies on the use of cannabis in health care facilities. There is very little scientific evidence for the efficacy of marijuana in treating certain medical conditions.

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) says that while current federal marijuana laws have prevented the department’s physicians from recommending medical cannabis to military veterans, officials are “looking at” the possibility of an internal policy change and have discussed it with the White House. And it was very profound,” McDonough said.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 29, 2021

These assets include 5 addiction treatment clinics across the province of Alberta that have conducted over 35,000 patient visits during the past 12 months. Each clinic employs a highly educated and specialized team of dedicated physicians, nurses and therapists working in unison with patients to ensure treatment goals are achieved.

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Veriheal

JANUARY 30, 2024

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) currently prohibits its doctors from recommending cannabis as a treatment for mental or physical ailments, even in states where medicinal and recreational marijuana are legalized. Hopefully, the potential cannabis rescheduling movement will turn the tide for veterans and military members.

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Veriheal

JUNE 19, 2023

The psychedelic drugs here include LSD, MDMA, psilocybin, ketamine, and ayahuasca, which are in high demand for mental health treatment and other therapeutic reasons. There was a corresponding increase in the suicide rate, which increased the demand for psychedelic drugs for necessary treatment.” billion in the next six years.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 5, 2021

Among other questions, the poll asked: To what extent would you support or oppose the government relaxing restrictions on research into the medical use of magic mushroom-based treatments (psilocybin- assisted therapies) for mental health conditions if this didn’t affect how it was classified in criminal law (e.g. as a class A drug)?

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United Patients Group

JANUARY 6, 2023

It has proven effective treatment for those with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). It can help reduce muscle tension and spasms, making it an effective treatment for chronic pain. It can help reduce muscle tension and spasms, making it an effective treatment for chronic pain. Relieves Muscle Tension. Improves Sleep.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 8, 2019

Senator Ron Wyden introduced legislation in the Senate — The Marijuana Revenue and Regulation Act — to permit states to establish their own marijuana regulatory policies free from federal interference. A subcommittee of the U.S. A Georgia bill to reduce marijuana possession penalties was defeated in a senate committee this week.

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The Blunt Truth

JANUARY 5, 2022

Every year, employers find themselves revisiting their marijuana and drug testing policies to account for newly enacted laws at the state and local level. At that time, many employers will be prohibited from taking certain actions in the absence of clear policies addressing marijuana use or evidence of impairment. Now is no different.

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