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Lunch & Learn Episode 7: What is happening in Nebraska?

Americans for Safe Access

After exhausting all medications and available treatment options for Colton, his doctors mentioned medical cannabis treatment. Crista's passion for advocacy began when her youngest son, Colton, was diagnosed with intractable epilepsy just after he turned two.

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Louisiana: Governor Signs Bills Into Law Facilitating Expanded Cannabis Access for Patients

NORML

John Bel Edwards has signed a series of bills into law greatly expanding patients ability to access medical cannabis products. ” Under the current law , doctors may only recommend medical cannabis products to those patients with a limited number of select conditions, such as HIV and cancer.

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The Changing Landscape of Medical Marijuana in Massachusetts: What Patients Should Know

Canna Care Docs

The Changing Landscape of Me dical Marijuana in Massachusetts: What Patients Should Know The Massachusetts medical marijuana program has been a cornerstone of cannabis access since its inception in 2012. MPAA) the states leading voice for patient rights and cannabis policy reform. decrease from peak enrollment.

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Medical Marijuana Offers Hope for Treatment of PTSD

FloridaMarijuana.net

Living with PTSD, no matter the underlying cause of the trauma, can be extremely difficult for patients and their loved ones. Treatment usually aims at reducing reactions and to diminishing the acuity of the reactions. The post Medical Marijuana Offers Hope for Treatment of PTSD appeared first on.

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How does medical marijuana help patients with Epilepsy?

FloridaMarijuana.net

Medical marijuana can alleviate certain side effects and, some research indicates, reduce the number of seizures a patient experiences. It is apparent that the benefits can no longer be ignored and proper attribution can be recognized for the use of medical marijuana in the treatment of epilepsy. appeared first on.

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Study Finds Healthcare Providers Need More Education On Cannabis

MedicalJane

A newly published article in the Epilepsy & Behavior Journal highlights the findings of researchers at the University of Alabama at Birmingham after surveying healthcare providers on their attitudes and knowledge about cannabis, and has confirmed what most of us already knew– healthcare providers need more education on cannabis.

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Wisconsin NORML: Presenting a United Front of Advocacy, Education and Reform

NORML

Before beginning treatment with CBD oil, she was on six prescription medications. They don’t understand why their only option to get treatment for their daughter may be to move away from the place they have lived all of their lives and they are not the only family going through this crisis. Now she is down to just one.

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