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NYU’s Groundbreaking CBD/Epilepsy Study, WA’s Mushroom Legalization in Peril, & MD Pushes for Social Equity

Veriheal

An NYU study found that CBD could help those with epilepsy, Washington’s mushroom legalization bill hit a major roadblock, and Maryland is looking to include social equity in its forthcoming recreational market. This new CBD-epilepsy study comes from NYU’s Grossman School of Medicine. Let us know in the comments!

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UK Children Who Suffer With Epilepsy May Soon See Relief

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Note: Veriheal does not support or endorse any political candidate or their policies. Unfortunately, this had a powerful impact on a small subset of residents—UK children suffering from epilepsy who had been dependent on imported medications to help control their illness. Some Kids Legitmately Need Cannabis.

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How public health policy influences cannabis consumer identity

The Cannigma

Cancer, HIV, epilepsy and other serious conditions were the first accepted uses of cannabis in the United States. We know from other research that over 50% of cannabis consumers consider their use both medical and recreational. The post How public health policy influences cannabis consumer identity appeared first on The Cannigma.

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Washington State Eliminates Medical Cannabis Taxation

Canna Law Blog

In November 2012, Washington voters approved the production, processing, and retail sales of recreational cannabis within Washington state under what is known as Initiative 502 (“I-502”). Taxing medical cannabis patients the same as recreational consumers is a form of discrimination that harms their health and well-being.

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Louisiana Bill, HB 434, To Tax Potential Recreational Cannabis Fails In Congress

SpeedWeed

Per local television station and news source WDSU , the proposed legislation “would have taxed recreational marijuana if the state ever legalized it,” but the bill was voted down in the state House by a margin of 48-47. The post Louisiana Bill, HB 434, To Tax Potential Recreational Cannabis Fails In Congress appeared first on SpeedWeed.

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Iowa Medical Marijuana Laws: Past, Present, and Future

MMJ Recs

For decades, cannabis was strictly prohibited for both medical and recreational use. However, in recent years, public attitudes towards marijuana have shifted, leading to changes in legislation and public policy. In Iowa, CBD oil is legal for medical use under certain circumstances.

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Medical Marijuana in Japan

Canna Law Blog

We could see medical marijuana in Japan in the near future, which would be huge for Asian cannabis policy and the world. Earlier this year, the health ministry considered amending the Cannabis Control Act to legalize medical cannabis use and to criminalize recreational use. Japan also ratified the Single Convention on Narcotic Drugs.