Dykema (Cannabis Law Blog)

APRIL 20, 2023

In recent years, most major cities in Texas have launched programs and adopted policies that reduce, or even eliminate, penalties for the possession of cannabis. [ii] x] Texas Legislature Online – [link] [xi] The Hobby School of Public Affairs at the University of Houston, Texas Legislative Issues 2023 – Marijuana , p. 1805, 88th Leg.,

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MMJ Recs

DECEMBER 22, 2023

The AIDS epidemic in the 1980s brought attention to the potential benefits of marijuana in alleviating symptoms such as nausea and appetite loss associated with the disease and its treatment. Studies have shown the efficacy of medical cannabis in treating conditions such as chronic pain, epilepsy, and certain mental health disorders.

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 31, 2021

Since 2014, lawmakers from the Philippines have been trying to get legislation on medical cannabis passed in Congress and have re-introduced it in the current 18th Congress, with little success so far.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 22, 2021

But this scenario has been changing since the families of Anny Fischer and Sofia Santos Brito, both carriers of the CDKL5 syndrome –a genetic alteration that causes epilepsy especially during childhood–, obtained authorization from Anvisa to import CBD oil (cannabidiol). starting treatment with so-called medicinal cannabis.

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Veriheal

NOVEMBER 11, 2023

Nonetheless, with the increasing legalization of medical cannabis, many veterans and interest groups have asked the government to change its policies. The VA has supported legislation to allow VA scientists to conduct their research on cannabis, its benefits, its risks, and potential for abuse. Yes, it has.

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 27, 2022

Legislators in New York and Washington state recently introduced bills to legalize psilocybin services. While Washington’s proposed legislation tracks Oregon’s “adult use” model, New York follows a “medicinal” model. Practitioners would need a new psilocybin-license before they could certify patients for treatment.

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CannaTech

AUGUST 9, 2018

We are delighted to introduce you to some new friends set to make a big impact on the medical cannabis advocacy scene… the creators of a new documentary called Separating the Strains ; a deeply personal narrative that charts the reality of living with epilepsy, with and without cannabis medication as a treatment option.

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SpeedWeed

MARCH 19, 2021

The bill passed by the Senate on Wednesday removes that discretion and directs school districts to implement policies to permit school personnel to possess and administer cannabis medicines to students who need them. The measure would permit school personnel to follow a treatment created by a student’s physician.

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Veriheal

OCTOBER 12, 2021

26, Volkow was a guest on Ethan Nadelmann’s podcast “Psychoactive,” a show dedicated to discussing all things drugs and drug policy. In a catch 22 of sorts, policy drives research, but we need research that drives policy. In a catch 22 of sorts, policy drives research, but we need research that drives policy.

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SpeedWeed

MAY 7, 2021

This legislation will allow students access to life-saving epilepsy treatments and other essential medicines, but still prohibits smokable cannabis on school property. School boards are now required to draft their own policies for the safe storage of medical cannabis products to be used on school grounds.

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LifeCannMD

MAY 11, 2022

It made it possible for patients suffering from the debilitating effects of cancer, epilepsy, or other such conditions could use cannabis products containing low-dose THC – and recommended by a licensed doctor – to treat their symptoms via the Compassionate Use Registry. It was at that point that full MMJ treatment was legalized.

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MMJ Recs

MARCH 14, 2024

These conditions include, but are not limited to, cancer, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, and PTSD, among others. Additionally, individuals experiencing severe pain, nausea, or muscle spasms are eligible for medical marijuana treatment.

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 30, 2022

If a rule of criminal law precludes a person from obtaining appropriate medical treatment when his or her life or health is in danger, then the state has intervened and this intervention constitutes a violation of that man’s or that woman’s security of the person …. Publisher: Law Now. MAY 1, 2020 BY PETER BOWAL AND DUSTIN BODNAR.

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Veriheal

MARCH 23, 2023

On Tuesday, January 24, several legislative bills were unveiled by the Japanese government. The report states that the revision is an essential move for ensuring the legal use of cannabis-derived epilepsy drug Epidiolex , which is currently being reviewed as part of a series of clinical trials in Japan.

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CannaMD

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

SHORT ANSWER: In November 2016, the Florida Medical Marijuana Legalization Initiative (known as Amendment 2 ) legalized medical marijuana treatment in Florida. Patients suffering from cancer, epilepsy, chronic seizures, or muscle spasms could use low-THC cannabis products recommended by a licensed doctor. Qualified patient.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 19, 2022

These states haven’t made major headlines for their progressive cannabis policies, but together they constitute a major market that has, nevertheless, dipped its toe in the water. Prohibit a certified medical cannabis testing laboratory from having an economic interest in or financial relationship with a Medical Marijuana Treatment Center.

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 3, 2022

As a result of this urgent cry, the state of Ohio decided to legalize medicinal marijuana, which plays an important role in the treatment of specific medical diseases. However, you will not be able to receive treatment just by showing up with a doctor’s prescription. If all is approved, you can begin a treatment plan.

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Canna Law Blog

JULY 5, 2020

This federal and state interplay has resulted in many legislative and regulatory changes at the state level. Over the last year, we have written about hemp and hemp-derived cannabidiol (Hemp CBD) policies in all 50 states, Guam, Puerto Rico, the US Virgin Islands, and on Tribal land. Links to each of these posts are available below.

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MMJ Recs

JUNE 21, 2020

The Sooner State has a liberal open-carry policy, allowing its citizens to openly carry many types of firearms without a license. This area of Oklahoma’s MMJ legislation was quite a gray zone for some time. Oklahoma is one of the most gun-friendly states and also has the fastest-growing medical marijuana program in the country.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 14, 2019

Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried announced Monday a new Medical Marijuana Advisory Committee, which she says will collaborate with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services to help improve the state’s medical marijuana policies. Geller’s work focuses on cannabis policy development at the state and federal levels.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 26, 2019

In May 2019, Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Nikki Fried announced that a newly-created and appointed Medical Marijuana Advisory Committee of 18 doctors, lawyers, patients, industry leaders, and advocates will be implemented in order to “advance and modernize policies” to move Florida into the future of medical marijuana.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 17, 2020

If Florida plans to increase its medical marijuana program through new legislative policies and marijuana dispensary standardized procedures, how exactly do we attempt to accomplish this? Know the Current Laws and Regulations in Florida courtesy of the Marijuana Policy Project. STATE OF FLORIDA. Kim Rivers; 2.Barry

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

Even though 47 states have legalized cannabis for some forms of medical use , New York significantly falls behind its neighbors in terms of marijuana legislation. History of Marijuana Legislation in New York. Marijuana legislation main driving forces. La Guardia – the mayor of NYC from 1934 to 1945.

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Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 10, 2019

In relation to childhood epilepsy, the British Paediatric Neurology Association has issued interim clinical guidance. There is evidence that CBD may be beneficial in the treatment of intractable epilepsy, and over 80 children have already been supplied with CBD products in the UK on the basis of a specialist doctor’s prescription.

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Canna Law Blog

OCTOBER 14, 2019

FEDERAL POLICIES. Because the FDA approved CBD as an active ingredient in Epidiolex, a drug used in the treatment of epilepsy, for which substantial clinical investigations have been instituted, the FDA posits that it is unlawful to use CBD as an active ingredient in human and pet foods. STATE LAWS. percent total THC.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 1, 2020

Market research by Cannabis Access Clinics estimates that Australian patients spend an average of A$370/month on medical marijuana products, with epilepsy patients paying an even higher A$1,000/month on average. While federal law has ultimate authority, jurisdictional legislation stands unless (or until) questioned.

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CannaTech

SEPTEMBER 23, 2019

The pleas of parents fighting to treat their sick children are impossible to ignore, as evidenced by the impact of Billy Caldwell and Alfie Dingley’s parents in shifting the regulatory framework for UK cannabis policy. This bottleneck has left patients and parents to pursue unregulated avenues to access treatment.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 23, 2019

The AAFP urges its members to be involved in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of substance use, as well as secondary diseases impacted or caused by use. During the 20 th century, law enforcement and public policy activities have undermined opportunities for scientific exploration. Relevant AAFP Policy. Call to Action.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 30, 2021

Fifty-nine-year old Dragoljub Mrdjic has suffered from epilepsy for most of his life. Few medicines have helped him, but his condition drastically improved after he started treating himself with cannabis oil in 2001. “I I tried standard medicine, but there wasn’t much of a result. His fate is not unique in Serbia.

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

Chronic pain or pain were the conditions most frequently mentioned in articles about cannabis, followed by epilepsy, cancer or cancer pain, and nausea and chemotherapy. It was also used as a topical treatment for haemorrhoids, ear infection, and wounds (Aldrich 1997 ; Touw 1981 ). Refractory paediatric epilepsy. Conclusions.

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The Cannigma

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

Cannabis is legal for medical use in Israel and the country has implemented decriminalization policies for small-scale possession charges. The medical cannabis program in Israel is not as lenient as those in many other countries, and patients typically are required to attempt other medical treatments before cannabis is approved.

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The Cannigma

MAY 7, 2021

This is where the crux of the issue is, if you are a patient then you have epilepsy or your child has epilepsy, you want a qualified product that you can rely on that has the same level of provision in relation to the manufacturing process as any other medicine that you would take. MSO: Let’s pivot for a minute.

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The Cannigma

MARCH 12, 2021

And so, they’re trying to standardize, trying to make sure that doctors are are generally coming at problems from a similar perspective, and especially they’re coming at treatments from a similar perspective. MSO: Yeah, it’s very different. But there’s a lot of space in between there.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 15, 2022

The schedule eight pharmaceutical medicine has gained federal approval to treat conditions including cancer-related pain, nausea and vomiting, multiple sclerosis and epilepsy, and for use in palliative care. But bottlenecks remain to doctors prescribing the controversial treatment. “Everything will be quality tested onsite.

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Sensi Seeds

DECEMBER 10, 2018

Cannabis Remains Prohibited Despite Legislative and Scientific Progress. Much remains to be done if the progress made is to be secured, but it is clear that changes are taking place in the global debate on drug policy , especially with regard to cannabis. Prohibition Does Not Stop Science.

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Veriheal

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

A legislative committee voted vigorously in opposition to medical cannabis legalization in North Carolina six years ago, but things have changed a lot since then. The latest news emerges one week after the legislation was considered during a hearing. However, the measure was rereferred in early August. by 2024.

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SpeedWeed

MAY 5, 2021

Under current state law, only patients with epilepsy are permitted to use such medications. In order to use the low-THC CBD oil, patients would have to obtain a letter from a physician stating that they have one of the qualifying medical conditions and that conventional medical treatments have already been tried. View original article.

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