Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 5, 2021

Previously, Tennessee law allowed only those diagnosed with intractable seizures or epilepsy to possess a limited amount of medical cannabis oil. Cancer, when such disease is diagnosed as end-stage or the treatment produces related wasting illness, nausea and vomiting, or pain. Epilepsy or seizures. of THC: Alzheimer’s disease.

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CannaMD

AUGUST 6, 2020

Children with epilepsy don’t quit having seizures because they’re on vacation. In 2017, Florida legislators acknowledged the wealth of peer-reviewed scientific literature supporting the use of medical cannabis through statewide legalization. Click to Sign Petition. Click to Sign Petition. PROBLEM IN PRACTICE.

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MMJ Recs

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

However, recent years have witnessed a shift in public opinion and legislative discourse, prompting the state to reevaluate its approach to medical marijuana. Enacted through legislative measures, the program outlines the parameters for the legal use of medical marijuana by eligible patients.

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The Joint Blog

JANUARY 9, 2019

Legislation to legalize medical marijuana has been filed in South Carolina’s House of Representatives. The post Legislation to Legalize Medical Marijuana Filed in South Carolina appeared first on TheJointBlog. v) persistent muscle spasms, including those characteristic of multiple sclerosis; and. (c)

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Canna Law Blog

MARCH 11, 2024

Primarily, medical cannabis is not recreational or a luxury, but a necessity for many people who suffer from chronic pain, epilepsy, PTSD, and other conditions. Medical cannabis is often the only effective treatment that allows them to function and improve their quality of life.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 14, 2021

To be a qualified patient, an individual must be diagnosed with one of the bill’s select “debilitating” medical conditions (cancer, epilepsy, AIDS, ALS, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis, and post-traumatic stress disorder, among others, are included in this list).

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Cannabis Law Report

OCTOBER 8, 2021

In particular, now the attention of the motion is turned to epilepsy. “ Sicily can offer itself as the leading region for estimating medical cannabis needs, ” said Angela Foti, vice president of Ars and regional deputy of Attiva Sicilia. “Epilepsy is one of the most frequent neurological diseases,” the report reads. “30%

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MMJ Recs

MARCH 6, 2024

The 1996 passage of Proposition 215 in California marked a turning point, making it the first state to legalize medical marijuana, sparking a wave of legislative reforms across the country. Various approaches, from strict medical programs to comprehensive recreational markets, highlight the diverse strategies adopted by states.

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MMJ Recs

DECEMBER 13, 2023

While the state has traditionally held a conservative stance on cannabis, there has been a gradual shift in public opinion and legislative action, paving the way for a more inclusive and patient-centric approach to healthcare. Additionally, patients must have exhausted all other available treatment options without finding relief.

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MMJ Recs

APRIL 19, 2024

However, in recent years, public attitudes towards marijuana have shifted, leading to changes in legislation and public policy. Qualifying conditions for medical marijuana use include chronic pain, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, cancer, and terminal illnesses. Learn more about medical marijuana state regulations on our blog !

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 24, 2020

Governors and legislative leaders urged to preserve and ensure cannabis access amid social distancing. The Epilepsy Foundation signed onto the medical letter. Hundreds of thousands of Americans have adopted cannabis into their treatment regimens. Mar 20, 2020. Washington, D.C. — Statement from Laura Weidner, Esq.,

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 31, 2021

For her part, Marie Millard, executive director of the Luces Panama Foundation, said that the approval of the legislative initiative will give patients quality of life, specifically for people with epilepsy who take two and three medications and do not work for them.

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MMJ Recs

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

In recent years, a significant shift has occurred in Ohio’s approach to healthcare, with the introduction of medical marijuana (MMJ) marking a new era of treatment options for patients in the state. Physicians evaluate the patient’s medical history and symptoms to determine if MMJ is an appropriate treatment.

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MMJ Recs

DECEMBER 20, 2023

The establishment of medical marijuana dispensaries in Virginia represents a progressive approach to healthcare, offering patients alternative treatment options for various medical conditions. These include, but are not limited to, cancer, glaucoma, HIV/AIDS, Parkinson’s disease, and epilepsy.

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MMJ Recs

APRIL 3, 2024

Ohio Medical Marijuana Doctor Recommendations Patients seeking medical marijuana treatment in Ohio must obtain a recommendation from a physician registered with the State Medical Board. These requirements ensure that caregivers are qualified and capable of providing compassionate assistance to patients in need.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 14, 2021

The TGA alleges that the man referred to prohibited representations in promoting the CBD oils on a social media platform as a treatment for cancer and a cure for brain tumours. We wouldn’t expect otherwise. Here’s an example of one of the notices they have issued.

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Dykema (Cannabis Law Blog)

APRIL 20, 2023

iii] The Act was originally intended for patients with intractable epilepsy and was expanded in 2019 and 2021 to include other physical and mental illnesses (cancer, multiple sclerosis, post-traumatic stress disorder). [iv] Specifically, H.B. Specifically, H.B. vi] [link] [vii] Tex. 1805, 88th Leg., viii] Id. [ix] 2 – 3 (2023). xii] [link]

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MJ Business Attorneys

OCTOBER 26, 2017

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. My own daughter had seizures when she was little.

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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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Veriheal

MARCH 10, 2021

Recently, Veriheal reported on a new law in Michigan that empowered veterinarians to discuss cannabis treatment options for their animal patients. Michigan officially permits vets to only discuss cannabis treatment for pets. We’ve got our fingers crossed that Rhode Island legislators will get the ball across the finish line. .

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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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PrestoDoctor

AUGUST 2, 2023

In the state of Iowa, obtaining a medical cannabis card is a pathway towards accessing this alternative form of treatment legally and safely. Conditions include chronic pain, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, cancer, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The benefits of medical cannabis are vast and diverse.

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 27, 2022

treatment considerations, dosing and titration. patient management and legislation. Tilray has been on the Australian scene for quite some time – since at least since 2017 when twenty-nine Victorian children with very serious intractable epilepsy received a Tilray cannabidiol-based oral solution.

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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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Veriheal

NOVEMBER 11, 2023

The VA has supported legislation to allow VA scientists to conduct their research on cannabis, its benefits, its risks, and potential for abuse. The DAV supports legislation to approve medical cannabis for disabled veterans. Has the VA Put in Any Effort to Legalize Medical Cannabis For Veterans? 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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The Cannigma

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

In 2019, Ireland’s Minister for Health signed legislation to allow a pilot plan for medical cannabis, which launched in 2021 and is set to run for five years. Along with Sativex, the cannabis-based medicine Epidylolex is approved for use with specific conditions like severe forms of pediatric epilepsy and can be prescribed by a physician.

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MMJ Recs

OCTOBER 31, 2023

From legislation to implementation, the state has navigated the complexities of introducing MMJ to its healthcare system. She had tried numerous treatments without much success until she explored the option of MMJ. Emma’s Story of Hope for Epilepsy Emma, a young girl with epilepsy, found relief through MMJ.

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MMJ Recs

MAY 15, 2022

This initial MMJ legislation only allowed patients suffering from intractable epilepsy to use cannabis oil. Patients can be prescribed medical marijuana in Virginia for any medical condition that a Registered Practitioner for Medical Cannabis believes would benefit from MMJ treatment.

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The Cannigma

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

In 2019, Ireland’s Minister for Health signed legislation to allow a pilot plan for medical cannabis, which launched in 2021 and is set to run for five years. Along with Sativex, the cannabis-based medicine Epidylolex is approved for use with specific conditions like severe forms of pediatric epilepsy and can be prescribed by a physician.

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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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Veriheal

MAY 17, 2021

While some lawmakers in the state of Alabama have introduced legislation that would hopefully bring Alabama into the green scene by becoming the 37th state to legalize a medical cannabis program, others are doing everything they can in their prohibitionist ways to prevent that from happening.

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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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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 24, 2019

The report reveals… MGC Pharmaceuticals is set to kick off a controlled trial to discover if its medical cannabis product for the treatment of drug-resistant epilepsy has any impact on driving performance.

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Veriheal

NOVEMBER 20, 2020

While Oregon became the first state to decriminalize all drugs , this election cycle also saw five other states passing legislation that will ultimately make cannabis more accessible to their citizens. So we can see that Texas legislators have shown themselves to be resistant to the idea of legalization. The Effects of Legalization.

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Veriheal

JULY 2, 2020

These conditions included but were not limited to conditions such as PTSD , Cancer , Crohn’s Disease, Multiple Sclerosis, Seizure Disorders, HIV/AIDS , Epilepsy , Muscular Dystrophy , and Wasting Syndrome. According to several media reports on June 16th, the Governor signed the legislation into law with all approved amendments.

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The Cannigma

JULY 5, 2022

There were bills introduced during the 2021 and 2022 legislative sessions to reduce the penalties for possession and jumpstart the licensing process, but they did not pass. Insurance is not required to cover cannabis treatments when the products are legal, so the cost of the program is unknown.

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