Americans for Safe Access

DECEMBER 3, 2021

The latest issue of the ASA Activist Newsletter has the news you need to stay informed and be an effective advocate. You'll also find a link to the new issue of Cannabis Patient Care Magazine, a free benefit to ASA members, that this month features important information about coping with breast cancer treatment.

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MMJ Recs

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

While traditional treatments like antiepileptic drugs exist, they may not always provide adequate relief for all patients. In recent years, there has been growing interest in exploring alternative treatment options, and one that has gained attention is medical marijuana (MMJ).

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Illinois News Joint

JANUARY 9, 2025

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH), after confirming votes from the Medical Cannabis Advisory Board (MCAB), officially added four new conditions to the list of qualifying debilitating condition for Illinois patients in the Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Program. For more information on News Joint Bar Service, visit here.

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Veriheal

JANUARY 16, 2024

Treatment plans are customized to each individual’s needs. Instead of directly surveying the young patients, they reached out to their caregivers – the individuals who deeply understand the daily routines, challenges, and treatments of these children.

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Miss Marijuana

JANUARY 30, 2025

It’s always a good idea to talk to a healthcare professional before switching up your treatment plan. So, be patient! Choosing the Right Cannabis Treatment Choosing the right cannabis treatment for anxiety isn’t as straightforward as picking up any product off the shelf. And there you have it! And that’s a wrap!

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LifeCannMD

JULY 3, 2024

#image_title Medical Marijuana is becoming a widely used treatment for anxiety and mood disorders like PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder). Reduction of Anxiety: CBD is known for its anxiolytic (anxiety-reducing) properties, which can help reduce general anxiety and stress levels in PTSD patients.

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NORML

JULY 1, 2019

Three new laws intended to expand patient access to and the therapeutic value of Virginia’s medical cannabis program take effect July 1, 2019. “These bills help ensure that all patients are able to obtain and use the necessary therapeutic doses of their cannabis medicines regardless of location or physical ability.”

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CannaMD

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

Read on to learn how medical marijuana helps migraines and headaches, and why neurologists are increasingly optimistic about this non-traditional treatment! and Canada to measure medical marijuana use among migraine patients and its effectiveness as a migraine treatment. 30 percent of migraine patients in the U.S.

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CannaMD

JUNE 2, 2021

As the study authors stated: The wider availability [of marijuana] means Parkinson’s patients have more of an opportunity now to experiment with it as a potential means of controlling their symptoms. However, little is known about these patients’ thoughts and experiences related to cannabis, or its perceived effect on the disease’s symptoms.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 13, 2019

Passage of The Veterans Medical Marijuana Safe Harbor Act ends this discrimination against veterans and prevents sanctions against VA doctors who wish to recommend medical cannabis treatment to their patients. Click here to send a message to your federal lawmakers now! A copy of the bill is available here.

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Medical Marijuana Pages

JANUARY 7, 2025

Study Finds CBD Safe and Promising For Breast Cancer Patients. The use of cannabidiol (CBD), a non-psychoactive compound derived from cannabis, is becoming increasingly popular among patients seeking alternative or complementary treatments for chronic conditions, including cancer. Read More

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The Cannigma

MARCH 25, 2021

In nursing school, I wrote my dissertation on the role of the nurse when caring for patients using cannabis therapeutically, knowing that nurses are often the first healthcare professional to whom patients disclose their cannabis use. I remain in awe of these patients to this day. Transfering nurses’ skills to cannabis medicine.

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LifeCannMD

MARCH 31, 2025

At LifeCannMD, under the expert guidance of Dr. Fernando Fandino-Sende – Miami’s Top Cannabis Doctor, we understand that seeking medical cannabis treatment is more than a clinical decisionit’s a deeply personal journey toward wellness, often undertaken after considerable reflection and other failed interventions.

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Veriheal

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

Cancer patients arguably stand to benefit the most from cannabis’ unique properties and benefits, such as anti-nausea, anti-inflammation, reduced pain, inhibited tumor growth, and appetite stimulation. Cannabis is an ideal substance to use during the various stages of cancer treatment but most especially after chemotherapy.

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MMJ Recs

MAY 25, 2024

However, not many patients know the reasons behind how medical marijuana interacts with the body, so we prepared this comprehensive guide to use as a starting point for those considering cannabis treatment. However, further studies are needed to fully understand the mechanisms and potential of ECS modulation in mental health treatment.

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The Cannigma

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

In a new survey of German patients with Parkinson’s disease, 8% of patients reported using cannabis products. However, the survey also revealed that, among the Parkinson’s disease patients , there was a noticeable knowledge gap concerning the different methods of consumption available and the individual effects of THC and CBD.

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Veriheal

APRIL 12, 2023

Until now, treatment options were limited and often provided only minimal relief. However, a new, innovative study offers never-before-seen insights into the effectiveness of cannabidiol (CBD) as a promising alternative treatment option.

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United Patients Group

JULY 22, 2023

As medical marijuana gains acceptance in mainstream medicine, patients and healthcare providers need to be well-informed about the various strains available and their unique effects on the body. United Patients Group specializes in providing reliable insights into the therapeutic use of medical marijuana and related plant medicine.

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NORML

JANUARY 28, 2020

.” “This is likely the result of two major policy changes: More than twenty decriminalization or penalty downgrade ordinances passed by city councils across the Commonwealth, and approximately a quarter of a million registered medical marijuana patients,” said Goldstein.

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Veriheal

MAY 12, 2021

The relationship between cannabis and cancer has long been at the forefront of research regarding its medical efficacy, mainly for legalization and treatment purposes. So, they explored the differences between cancer patients and medical patients who use cannabis. . Cancer Patients Experience Less Severe Pain.

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Kind Meds (Cannabis Education Blog)

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

One of the biggest areas of contention in the public debate about cannabis legalization is the viability of medicinal cannabis as a treatment for many mental health disorders, such as anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and others. Cannabis Is a Unique Substance and Treatment Method. CBD for Mental Health Treatment.

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CannaMD

MARCH 29, 2023

Florida law allows eligible residents to receive medical marijuana treatment for specific medical issues, including ALS, cancer, Crohn’s Disease, Epilepsy, Glaucoma, HIV/AIDS, Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson’s Disease, PTSD, and more.

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NORML

JUNE 11, 2019

Patients diagnosed with chronic pain and other debilitating conditions typically reduce, or in some cases, eliminate their use of opioids following their enrollment in state-sanctioned medical cannabis access programs. Several peer-reviewed studies now document this trend.

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FloridaMarijuana.net

JUNE 22, 2018

Patients who suffer from this condition also face other symptoms that are painful, inconvenient -to say the least, -and lower their quality of life. An article published on the marijuanadoctor.com website discusses the best strains of marijuana for patients with IBS.

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Veriheal

AUGUST 15, 2022

In their recently published study, titled “The Effects of Consuming Cannabis Flower for Treatment of Fatigue,” the UNM researchers proved that the Cannabis sativa plant instantly reduced feelings of fatigue in most consumers. Promising News for Endless Patients.

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Project CBD

NOVEMBER 11, 2023

And then cannabis has unique effects for a wide range of conditions, everything from the treatment of pain, treatment of asthma, treatment of immune conditions. I have many patients that want to use cannabis, and they who ask me what product should they get? You can’t say that about most other medicines.

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MMJ Recs

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Medical marijuana (MMJ) dispensaries play a crucial role in providing patients with access to the cannabis products they need for managing various health conditions. Visiting an MMJ dispensary comes with a set of unwritten rules and etiquettes that patients should be aware of. This is a legal requirement in many states.

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Canna Law Blog

MARCH 12, 2025

Notably, while existing Medical Marijuana Treatment Centers ( MMTCs ) would be permitted to sell recreational marijuana, the proposal also allows new industry participants who would not be required to follow the same vertical integration model as MMTCs.

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Veriheal

MARCH 1, 2021

This blog was originally written by Anthony Dutcher but has been updated with new information as states continue to change their regulations nationwide. However, the number of states that will authorize qualified patients from out-of-state medical marijuana programs is still relatively small. .

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Veriheal

JUNE 12, 2025

In January, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the Johnson & Johnson brand nasal spray, Spravato®, as the world’s first and only monotherapy for addressing treatment-resistant cases of major depressive disorder (MDD). However, doctors do not consider esketamine a first-line treatment for depression.

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MMJ Recs

OCTOBER 18, 2023

With a growing number of New Jersey MMJ dispensaries offering a wide range of cannabis products, it’s essential for MMJ patients to stay informed about the options available. Patients can now access a wide variety of cannabis products to address their medical needs. They offer a variety of strains and product options.

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Veriheal

AUGUST 28, 2023

Recent studies have shown that psilocybin may effectively treat patients with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Preliminary findings have suggested that mental health patients could go through psilocybin-assisted therapy. In some cases, these patients are prone to depression and suicide.

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Kind Meds (Cannabis Education Blog)

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

In either case, there is definitely a connection, and the widening availability for adults to consume cannabis legally for recreational and medicinal purposes has driven public interest into using cannabis for mental health treatment. Between CBD and THC, CBD seems to hold the best potential as a treatment for anxiety compared to THC.

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The Cannigma

FEBRUARY 28, 2021

A lot of patients ask for Rick Simpson Oil and high-CBD and high-THC hash oil and we cannot give them any credible information about how their cancer will respond to those substances,” Dr. Aguiar said. The relief of symptoms can also play a key role in helping cancer patients battle the disease itself. “If seventyfour74/123rf).

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 10, 2021

GW was initially granted marketing authorisation for this medicine in the UK in September 2019 as an adjunctive therapy for seizures associated with Lennox Gastaut syndrome (LGS) or Dravet syndrome, in conjunction with clobazam, for patients two years of age and older.

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MMJ Recs

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

By the end of 2018 there were almost 60,000 patients, and nearly $100 million had been taken in the first year of sales. It is projected that there will soon be over 200,000 registered medical marijuana patients in Maryland. Or another chronic medical condition that is severe and for which other treatments have been ineffective.

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TheAnswerPage

JANUARY 11, 2022

Are you able to answer your patients’ medical marijuana questions? In fact, from pediatricians to geriatricians, I cannot think of any medical practitioner that does not need to be well informed about the endocannabinoid system and cannabis-based therapeutics. million medical marijuana patients nationwide.

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