MMJ Recs

APRIL 11, 2024

West Virginia has emerged as a trailblazer in the realm of medical marijuana, implementing a comprehensive program to provide patients with access to this therapeutic treatment option. It aims to provide regulated and secure avenues for patients to obtain medical marijuana while ensuring adherence to stringent state laws and regulations.

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 7, 2022

The UK is one of the biggest producers of medicinal cannabis, but few patients have access to these medicines. High-profile cases of parents campaigning for access to cannabis oil for severe and rare forms of epilepsy in their children are the most recent in a long line of controversies over cannabis and cannabis-based medicines.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 23, 2022

A panel of Commonwealth Court judges has ordered the Wolf administration to reveal how many medical marijuana patients have received approval from a doctor to use cannabis for opioid addiction treatment. Qualifying conditions include anxiety disorders, severe chronic pain and epilepsy. The Altoona Mirror reports.

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MMJ Recs

MARCH 6, 2024

Legalization and Regulation of Medical Marijuana The journey of legalizing and regulating medical marijuana in the US reflects a nuanced interplay of federal and state policies. Conversely, some states opted for more conservative medical-only programs, tightly regulating patient access and product availability.

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MMJ Recs

JANUARY 24, 2024

As societal attitudes towards cannabis evolve and the medicinal benefits become increasingly recognized, Michigan’s program stands as a beacon of innovation, providing patients with a legal avenue to explore the therapeutic potential of marijuana.

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MMJ Recs

MARCH 12, 2024

The Compassionate Use Act (CUA) permits the use of low-THC cannabis oil for patients with certain qualifying conditions, such as epilepsy and multiple sclerosis. Understanding these laws is crucial for patients, healthcare providers, and employers to navigate the complex landscape of medical marijuana in Texas.

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MMJ Recs

DECEMBER 17, 2023

Enacted in 2015, the program was designed to provide a narrow avenue for patients suffering from qualifying conditions to access low-THC cannabis under the supervision of qualified healthcare professionals. Physician’s Prescription: Patients must obtain a prescription from a qualified physician registered with the TCUP.

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The Cannigma

JUNE 1, 2021

Marijuana is not legal in France, and the country is seen as having some of the strictest cannabis policies in western Europe. Under the plan, some 3,000 patients in France will be treated with medical cannabis and monitored closely. Children may be eligible in cases of refractory epilepsy or cancer.

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NORML

OCTOBER 22, 2019

On Wednesday, October 23rd, the Senate Senate International Narcotics Control Caucus, commonly referred to as simply the Drug Caucus, will hold a hearing entitled “Marijuana and America’s Health: Questions and Issues for Policy Makers.”

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MMJ Recs

MAY 3, 2024

With its program in full swing, thousands of patients across the state are benefiting from access to this alternative form of treatment. From chronic pain to PTSD, patients with qualifying medical conditions have found solace in medical marijuana where traditional treatments may have fallen short.

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The Cannigma

MAY 15, 2023

However, in 1972, then-President Ferdinand Marcos declared martial law and instituted a strict anti-drug policy, which included harsh penalties for drug offenses, including cannabis use and possession. Since then, the Philippines has had a zero-tolerance policy towards drugs, and this includes cannabis.

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 24, 2020

In response to escalating efforts to slow the spread of COVID-19 by social distancing, the Marijuana Policy Project and other organizations have released an open letter urging governors and legislative leaders to take necessary actions to ensure continued safe access to cannabis in a way that is consistent with public health.

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United Patients Group

JANUARY 30, 2023

However, there are some patients who don’t respond well to these types of treatments or simply prefer to try alternative therapies like medical cannabis instead. One thing we do know is that CBD may be promising for some patients with MG, as it has been shown to reduce muscle tightness and weakness. Could marijuana be the answer?

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The Cannigma

MAY 16, 2023

However, the law did not legalize the cultivation of cannabis in the country, and patients must obtain their medical cannabis products from licensed importers. The use of medical cannabis in Guatemala is limited to a small number of conditions, including epilepsy , cancer , and multiple sclerosis.

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MMJ Recs

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Understanding these regulations is crucial for patients, healthcare providers, and stakeholders involved in the medical cannabis industry. Enacted through legislative measures, the program outlines the parameters for the legal use of medical marijuana by eligible patients.

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United Patients Group

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

It’s no wonder that doctors are looking for new ways to treat patients with chronic pain without resorting to these highly addictive substances. Cannabinoids can be used to treat pain and inflammation, as well as other conditions such as epilepsy and multiple sclerosis (MS). appeared first on United Patients Group.

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United Patients Group

JANUARY 16, 2023

THCV has been shown to reduce seizures and convulsions caused by epilepsy, which could make it an effective seizure treatment for people who don’t respond well to current medications like cannabis oil or CBD oil. appeared first on United Patients Group. THCV and diabetes. THCV may help with diabetes.

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PrestoDoctor

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

The Compassionate Use Act, enacted in 2015, allows for the medical use of low-THC cannabis oil by patients with certain qualifying conditions. These conditions include epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, terminal cancer, incurable neurological disorders, and a list of others. or less) and high levels of CBD.

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The Cannigma

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

Patients with qualifying conditions, including cancer, multiple sclerosis, epilepsy, and HIV/AIDS can access cannabis-derived medicines with a prescription. As of July 2022, at least one publication reported no patients have access to cannabis medicine. Lithuania has had a medical marijuana program since 201 8. CBD regulations.

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 29, 2020

It’s reported that the Home Office is allowing LYPHE to arrange imports form the Netherlands with as little fuss as possible to secure supply of medical cannabis for particularly vunerable patients. However, LYPHE Group are working to ensure medical cannabis patients do not get left behind. Health Europa reports.

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Cannabis Law Report

OCTOBER 3, 2019

The said law further states that the extract should only be for the use of patients who undergo treatment for intractable epilepsy. Walters reasoned that CBD oil products sold in a store might not be legal based on the 2014 law, which then makes their department question whether it is lawful to license such products legally.

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Veriheal

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

MMJ Patients Is on the Rise. As more patients have sought out legal medical cannabis patient status in the country, it is believed that the number of registered U.K. medical cannabis patients now exceeds 17,000. estimates that 60-70% of his patients are seeking out medical cannabis for the treatment of chronic pain.

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United Patients Group

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

The ECS has been studied for its role in many diseases including cancer , epilepsy, chronic pain and multiple sclerosis (MS). If you are looking to receive professional advice from cannabis-friendly medical professionals , look no further than our expertise here at United Patients Group.

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LifeCannMD

MAY 11, 2022

So how has it come to be that Florida physicians are able to give patients that qualify a “recommendation” for Medical Marijuana? . Two years later, in 2016, State Bill 307 opened up access to full-strength MMJ to patients who were determined by two separate doctors to be terminally ill and have less than a year to live.

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United Patients Group

JANUARY 8, 2023

Cannabis has also been used for centuries to treat gastrointestinal disorders, epilepsy, rheumatism and malaria. Many neurological conditions are associated with dysregulation of the ECS (for example: epilepsy, Parkinson’s disease). The post Cannabis and the Immune System appeared first on United Patients Group.

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MMJ Recs

MARCH 14, 2024

Qualifying Conditions for Medical Marijuana in West Virginia West Virginia’s medical marijuana program encompasses an extensive list of qualifying conditions, providing access to patients with various chronic or debilitating diseases.

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MMJ Recs

FEBRUARY 19, 2022

In 2017, a law was enacted in Virginia that allowed people with specific types of intractable epilepsy to access cannabis oil, as long as they had a doctor certify they needed it and it could help with their condition. Essentially, patients who have access to MMJ in Virginia now cannot be prosecuted for possession of marijuana.

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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. That was followed in 2018 with Quintin’s Amendment, named for Quintin Lovato, a young Colorado boy with epilepsy.

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 31, 2021

The main roadblock is President Rodrigo Duterte’s controversial anti-drug policy – popularly called the ‘war on drugs’ – which has attracted criticism from human rights advocates because of the rising number of extra-judicial killings.

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The Blunt Truth

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

Importantly for Arizona employers, the new law does not restrict the rights of companies to maintain a drug-free workplace or establish workplace policies restricting the use of marijuana by employees or prospective employees. Patients can also possess up to 2.5 See Section 36-2851(1). ounces of medical marijuana at one time.

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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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CannaMD

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

Current Florida medical marijuana patient? Patients suffering from cancer, epilepsy, chronic seizures, or muscle spasms could use low-THC cannabis products recommended by a licensed doctor. Doctors and patients had to register on the Compassionate Use Registry , an online database maintained by the Florida Department of Health.

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The Cannigma

MAY 19, 2021

Japan has some of the harshest drug policies on Earth, including for cannabis — and is one of the worst places on Earth to get arrested on marijuana possession charges. Japan does not have a medical cannabis program and does not allow the use of cannabis for patients seeking to treat a medical condition. Shutterstock).

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

Saudi Arabia is strict with its cannabis and drug policies. In countries where medical cannabis is legal, patients have more treatment options to choose from. By doing so, physicians can uphold patients’ rights when it comes to choosing the best medical treatment. Selling prohibited drugs or cannabis is punishable by death.

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WeedAdvisor

JULY 8, 2019

If the results are positive, however, this means a ground-breaking permanent change in marijuana policy. Specifically, medical cannabis is only available to those with spasticity from multiple sclerosis, intractable nausea/vomiting from chemotherapy or intractable severe epilepsy that fails to respond to treatment.

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MMJ Recs

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

This question is being asked by patients all over the world who would see a massive benefit in their quality of life if they could avail of medical marijuana treatment. Patients are getting a whole new lease on life thanks to MMJ treatment, which is extremely effective in pain management and symptom reduction.

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MMJ Recs

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Public discourse became more nuanced, with patients and advocacy groups championing the cause of medical marijuana as a legitimate and effective treatment option. 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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