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New York Introduces Medical Psilocybin Legislation

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On Monday, November 13, 2021, New York Assemblyman Pat Burke introduced medical psilocybin legislation. ’ Beyond enabling the creation of treatment centers, this legislation would also create a $2 million fund for veterans, firefighters, police officers, and EMS workers who can apply for financial support towards treatment.

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Is Weed Legal in Japan? Cannabis Legalization Bill Explained

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In December of 2023, the country recently made a new move towards reform that could stimulate the cannabidiol (CBD) industry and provide many patients, such as those with epilepsy , with access to potentially life-changing medical treatments. and Europe to treat severe epilepsy, as well as other medical conditions.

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Iowa Medical Marijuana Laws: Past, Present, and Future

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The use of medical marijuana in Iowa has been a topic of significant debate and change in recent years. However, in recent years, public attitudes towards marijuana have shifted, leading to changes in legislation and public policy. For decades, cannabis was strictly prohibited for both medical and recreational use.

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Ohio Medical Marijuana Laws Demystified: State Regulations Explained

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Dispensaries in Ohio for Medical Marijuana Ohio’s medical marijuana dispensaries provide patients with access to a variety of cannabis products, including flower, concentrates, edibles, tinctures, and topicals. Receive approval from the State Medical Board and obtain a medical marijuana card.

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Cannabis laws in Texas

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In recent years, lawmakers have eased up on a number of cannabis-derived formulations, and since 2015, people with epilepsy can obtain cannabis oil that contains less than 0.5% Legalization advocates have expressed high hopes for the state’s 2021 legislative session, and a number of bills have been introduced. Shutterstock).

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Interview With FN's Lisa Pittman Featured In Dallas News

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She came to the industry not from the recreational side, but as a mother seeking treatment for her child with epilepsy. In 2014, I was reading the Senate Bill 339 [Texas’ Compassionate Use Act enacted in 2015] testimony of mothers of children with epilepsy. Based on what I read on epilepsy I knew it had some success there.

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State restrictions on cannabis packaging worry producers

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Because of state regulations, the packaging for the company’s infused tinctures, topicals, capsules and other products contains no information claiming any therapeutic effects. There are a lot of claims in the (cannabis) industry about what a product does: ‘This cures pain or epilepsy,’ ” Smith said. What happened to medical pot?

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