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Will Texas Legalize Recreational Marijuana?

Veriheal

Specifically, the Texas State Law Library explains , The Texas Controlled Substances Act classifies tetrahydrocannabinols (THC) in penalty group 2 for the purposes of criminal penalties. Well examine these questions to get a holistic view of the situation. The Texas medical cannabis program allows for no more than 0.5%

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Navigating Medical Marijuana and Employment in Massachusetts: What You Need to Know

Canna Care Docs

As more people use cannabis for chronic conditions, it’s important to understand how workplace policies apply. The National Conference of State Legislatures provides a good overview of how federal and state laws intersect. Massachusetts has protections for patients, but they can be complex.

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The Very Large and Vexing Lawsuit Re: Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome

Canna Law Blog

Canada utilizes the DSM-5 , which lists cannabis use disorder (“CUD”) among its diagnosable mental health conditions. regulations around cannabis provision and sale—including those around packaging, labeling and warnings—are left to the states. Could other health claims follow? Like the U.S., As with Health Canada, though, U.S.

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Medical Marijuana Dosage: The Complete 2025 Guide

Miss Marijuana

Recommended Dosage Guidelines for Common Conditions Let’s get real—everyone’s body is different, and so is the reason they use medical marijuana. Other Medical Conditions Medical marijuana can help with lots of things, like nausea, epilepsy, or even loss of appetite. Each condition might need a different dose.

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Executive Action Can Close the Medical Cannabis Access Gap for Veterans

Americans for Safe Access

Despite the fact that 36 states have reformed their laws to provide for safe and legal access to cannabis for qualifying patients, veterans living across these states still face a confusing system of federal and state laws regarding physician engagement and affordable access.

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Ohio Gives Another Shot at Expanding Qualifying Conditions

Veriheal

Ohio is currently accepting petitions in an attempt to expand the list of qualifying conditions for medical cannabis. But this has failed in the past and could prevent measures from moving forward this time unless new research could be presented to sway the state medical board’s decision. But here in 2020, that is not the case.

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Veterans Medical Marijuana Safe Harbor Act Reintroduced in Both Chambers of Congress

NORML

The legislation provides a temporary five-year “safe harbor” in which veterans will not be punished for state-legal cannabis use and VA doctors will be able to officially recommend medical cannabis in accordance with state laws.

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