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The post Louisiana Patients Finally Get Their Medical Marijuana appeared first on Leafly. Industry Politics louisiana medical marijuanaThe state's dispensaries open for business, as Louisiana becomes the first Deep South state to offer legal medical cannabis. MORE
As the stigma and laws around marijuana both relax, patient access to medical marijuana continues to broaden in many states. In cases like New Mexico, it did not take long for medical marijuana use to skyrocket. The number of registered patients has notably jumped in the last few months, with an even larger overall increase over the past year. But this surge in medical marijuana’s popularity may have unintended – albeit positive – effects. MORE
Becoming a Medical Marijuana Patient in the United States involves different requirements depending on the state you reside in. Check our article on Medical Marijuana States or www.safeaccessnow.org for more information for laws in your state. MORE
3 Things That Are Dangerous For Medical Marijuana Patients Here are three of the biggest concerns medical marijuana patients should watch out for when choosing their medicine. MORE
Medical marijuana can alleviate certain side effects and, some research indicates, reduce the number of seizures a patient experiences. Two major ingredients in medical marijuana are THC, which initiates the psychoactive effects of the medicine, and Cannabidiol (CBD), which does not product psychoactive effects, but has exhibited positive effects systemically. According to the Epilepsy Foundation, medical marijuana may potentially affect seizures. Patient Education MORE
Patients authorized to legally use medical cannabis frequently substitute it in place of benzodiazepines, according to a pair of new studies published this week. In the first study , Canadian researchers assessed the relationship between cannabis and benzodiazepines in a cohort of 146 patients enrolled in the nation’s medical marijuana access program. Medical Marijuana Opioids SCIENCE benzodiazepenes opioids substitution MORE
Allows registered patients to order products, manage profiles and connect with Company iOS and Android functionality Available for direct download at organigram.ca/app TSX VENTURE: OGI) (OTCQX: OGRMF), a leading licensed producer of cannabis, is pleased to announce the release of a cross-platform patient-focused mobile application (the […]. Business Marijuana News Press Releases Greg Engel medical cannabis OrganiGram MORE
A new online patient registration system promises quick turnaround times, often within a day. The post Hawaii Dispensaries Can Now Serve Out-of-State Cannabis Patients appeared first on Leafly. Politics dispensaries hawaii medical marijuana reciprocity MORE
The number of medical marijuana cardholders more than tripled in the last five years, as more states jumped on the bandwagon. The post Health Claims Draw Patients as Cannabis Science Catches Up appeared first on Leafly. Health medical marijuana research MORE
PrestoDoctor is thrilled to announce PrestoDoctor Shop , a medical marijuana patient curated shop! Every item listed is chosen specifically for the needs of medical marijuana patients. We have been recommending medical marijuana to patients for years. MORE
A medical marijuana patient in Los Angeles with inoperable liver cancer has been removed from Cedars-Sinai Medical Center’s transplant list after testing positive for marijuana. Sixty-three-year-old medical marijuana patient Norman B. MORE
Newly sworn-in Governor Ron DeSantis officially ended the statewide ban on smokable forms of medical cannabis in Florida, making good on the promise he made to patients. DeSantis signed Senate Bill 182 “Medical Use of Marijuana” into law. MORE
SB1719 allows “registered agents” for those patients physically unable to pick up or receive delivery of their medical cannabis, like those in hospice, assisted living facilities, and those who rely on home healthcare providers. Virginia SB1719 passes the House of Delegates. MORE
Seventy-one percent of Floridians voted in 2016 to amend the state’s constitution to allow for the use of medical marijuana. These provisions explicitly protected the rights of patients to access herbal cannabis and placed no restrictions with regard to how they chose to consume it. Under this proposal, patients would be permitted to possess up to four ounces of herbal cannabis. MORE
Cancer Patients Should Just Buy Marijuana On The Streets, Says Alabama Senator Jim McClendon's reasoning resembled those conservatives have made in Texas as well, stating any loosening of the law will eventually lead to full-blown recreational cannabis reform. MORE
They want law enforcement officers in the Volunteer State to be more understanding and friendly to traveling medical marijuana patients by allowing them to bring their medication with them when they visit. MORE
In the Texas State Capitol Building, dozens of patients joined us to ask their legislators to coauthor legislation that makes the Texas Compassionate Use Program more inclusive and effective. Patients then broke out into groups by district and went to visit their legislative offices. MORE
How Marijuana Could Help Patients Quit Their Anti-Anxiety Meds A new Canadian observational study demonstrated the potential effectiveness of using medical marijuana to treat anxiety, as almost half of the study’s participants were successfully able to quit using benzodiazepines. MORE
50,000 Pennsylvania Patients Approved for Marijuana Cards! Pennsylvania physicians have approved over 50,000 patients in Pennsylvania since the start of the marijuana program earlier this year. MORE
Marijuana for nausea became FDA approved and available for medicinal use in 1985 in the US, and Canada legalized it for these purposes back in 2001. Marijuana and Pregnancy: Is It Safe to Smoke Pot While Pregnant? MORE
Legislation will take effect next week expanding protections for state-qualified medical cannabis patients. ” Oklahoma is the fifteenth state to explicit protect medical cannabis patients from workplace discrimination, according to California NORML. MORE
Members of the House and Senate have approved versions of House Bill 364 , which allows qualified patients the option to grow marijuana at home. The measure permits registered patients (or their designated caregivers) to cultivate up to three mature plants in a private location that it not subject to public view. An estimated 6,500 patients are authorized with the state to access medical cannabis via one of the state’s four operational dispensaries. MORE
The number of patients being approved for medical marijuana in Pennsylvania has been growing exponentially! The post 10,000 Patients in Pennsylvania Approved for Medical Marijuana appeared first on Nature's Way Medicine ®. MORE
There have been over 20,000 patients approved by doctors for medical marijuana cards as of today. It is only May 17th, 2018 and the number of approved Pennsylvania medical marijuana patients has doubled since the start of April. MORE
The state's first medical marijuana law update in nine years cuts fees, adds testing, and expands rural access. The post Arizona Just Made Cannabis Safer and Saved Every Patient $150 appeared first on Leafly. Politics Arizona laws medical marijuana regulations MORE
Medical marijuana patients are not authorized to purchase a gun, even if they have never been convicted of a crime. This guest post by frequent Kight on Cannabis contributor Kate Harveston explores a controversial subject: gun control in the context of marijuana. MORE
District council members have enacted legislation — Act Number A23-0114: The Medical Marijuana Program Patient Employment Protection Temporary Amendment Act — to protect qualified patients from workplace discrimination. MORE
The Arizona medical marijuana program reached a record breaking high in 2018 with patients consuming nearly 61 tons of cannabis products, according to the Arizona Medical Marijuana Program Report released by the state Department of Health Services on Monday, January 14. MORE
Marijuana is becoming a widely accepted option for treating cancer patients. Below, we take a look at five ways how marijuana can help a cancer patient deal with their condition. Cancer patients who undergo chemotherapy often experience weight loss during the period. MORE
The measure states that a landlord may not take into consideration an applicant’s “status as a medical marijuana patient” or whether they have a “conviction based solely on the use or possession of marijuana.” Democratic Gov. MORE
The state's new medical marijuana law originally conflicted with Oklahoma's open-carry law. The post Oklahoma Medical Cannabis Patients Can Hold Open-Carry Gun Permits appeared first on Leafly. Politics medical marijuana oklahomaLegislators recently fixed the problem. MORE
Medical marijuana is legal in 33 states, technically placing it in the same category as any other prescription medication. It is clear that, despite the fact that medical marijuana is gaining more acceptance, school policies reflect its stigma. Marijuana is Usually a Last Resort. . MORE
Marijuana and HIV are two topics that can come together. Due to the medical properties of cannabis , it is no secret that HIV patients have used it as a pain and stress relief method for a long time. Marijuana and HIV for Mental Health. Marijuana for a Better Appetite. MORE
As more states legalize medical marijuana (MMJ), its usage is becoming more prevalent throughout the United States. Medical marijuana in Oklahoma officially became legal in August 2018. Furthermore, the increase of Oklahoma MMJ patients meant additional legislation needed to be passed. MORE
The ultimatum is an indication of the mounting frustration that medical cannabis still hasn't reached patients nearly four years after lawmakers OK'd the system. The post Louisiana Patients Demand Cannabis Be on Shelves by May 15 appeared first on Leafly. Industry Politics louisiana medical marijuana MORE
This week, there will be 100,000 Pennsylvania patients approved by their doctor for a marijuana card. We have seen astounding success in our patients who are coming in for their renewals. Patients are coming off of. The post 100,000 Pennsylvania Marijuana Patients appeared first on Nature's Way Medicine ®. It may be the fastest growing program of any state in the country relative to how new it is. MORE
Can cannabis help Cerebral Palsy patients? The post Can Cannabis Help Cerebral Palsy Patients? Health Videos cannabis cbd cerebral palsy chronic pain federal health legal legal marijuana legalisation marijuana medical medical marijuana pain recreational recreational marijuana thc treatment weedResearch shows can be effective in relieving pain associated with Cerebral Palsy. MORE
Oregon lawmakers may tighten restrictions on the state’s organ transplant centers to ensure they don’t discriminate against patients based on marijuana use. For some, symptoms before surgery are severe enough they turn to medical marijuana for relief. SALEM, Ore. MORE
NORML
JUNE 11, 2019
The measure states that a landlord may not take into consideration an applicant’s “status as a medical marijuana patient” or whether they have a “conviction based solely on the use or possession of marijuana.” Democratic Gov.
NORML
AUGUST 27, 2019
Legislation will take effect next week expanding protections for state-qualified medical cannabis patients. ” Oklahoma is the fifteenth state to explicit protect medical cannabis patients from workplace discrimination, according to California NORML.
Leafly
AUGUST 6, 2019
The post Louisiana Patients Finally Get Their Medical Marijuana appeared first on Leafly. Industry Politics louisiana medical marijuanaThe state's dispensaries open for business, as Louisiana becomes the first Deep South state to offer legal medical cannabis.
NORML
SEPTEMBER 5, 2019
District council members have enacted legislation — Act Number A23-0114: The Medical Marijuana Program Patient Employment Protection Temporary Amendment Act — to protect qualified patients from workplace discrimination.
MassRoots
MARCH 25, 2019
Newly sworn-in Governor Ron DeSantis officially ended the statewide ban on smokable forms of medical cannabis in Florida, making good on the promise he made to patients. DeSantis signed Senate Bill 182 “Medical Use of Marijuana” into law.
FloridaMarijuana.net
JUNE 12, 2018
Medical marijuana can alleviate certain side effects and, some research indicates, reduce the number of seizures a patient experiences. Two major ingredients in medical marijuana are THC, which initiates the psychoactive effects of the medicine, and Cannabidiol (CBD), which does not product psychoactive effects, but has exhibited positive effects systemically. According to the Epilepsy Foundation, medical marijuana may potentially affect seizures. Patient Education
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Cannabis Chronicles
FEBRUARY 4, 2019
Oregon lawmakers may tighten restrictions on the state’s organ transplant centers to ensure they don’t discriminate against patients based on marijuana use. For some, symptoms before surgery are severe enough they turn to medical marijuana for relief. SALEM, Ore.
NORML
FEBRUARY 1, 2019
Patients authorized to legally use medical cannabis frequently substitute it in place of benzodiazepines, according to a pair of new studies published this week. In the first study , Canadian researchers assessed the relationship between cannabis and benzodiazepines in a cohort of 146 patients enrolled in the nation’s medical marijuana access program. Medical Marijuana Opioids SCIENCE benzodiazepenes opioids substitution
NORML
MAY 2, 2019
Members of the House and Senate have approved versions of House Bill 364 , which allows qualified patients the option to grow marijuana at home. The measure permits registered patients (or their designated caregivers) to cultivate up to three mature plants in a private location that it not subject to public view. An estimated 6,500 patients are authorized with the state to access medical cannabis via one of the state’s four operational dispensaries.
Nature's Way Medicine
MARCH 23, 2019
This week, there will be 100,000 Pennsylvania patients approved by their doctor for a marijuana card. We have seen astounding success in our patients who are coming in for their renewals. Patients are coming off of. The post 100,000 Pennsylvania Marijuana Patients appeared first on Nature's Way Medicine ®. It may be the fastest growing program of any state in the country relative to how new it is.
NORML
FEBRUARY 14, 2019
SB1719 allows “registered agents” for those patients physically unable to pick up or receive delivery of their medical cannabis, like those in hospice, assisted living facilities, and those who rely on home healthcare providers. Virginia SB1719 passes the House of Delegates.
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Nature's Way Medicine
MAY 17, 2018
There have been over 20,000 patients approved by doctors for medical marijuana cards as of today. It is only May 17th, 2018 and the number of approved Pennsylvania medical marijuana patients has doubled since the start of April.
MMJ Recs
AUGUST 7, 2019
As more states legalize medical marijuana (MMJ), its usage is becoming more prevalent throughout the United States. Medical marijuana in Oklahoma officially became legal in August 2018. Furthermore, the increase of Oklahoma MMJ patients meant additional legislation needed to be passed.
Leafly
JUNE 10, 2019
The state's first medical marijuana law update in nine years cuts fees, adds testing, and expands rural access. The post Arizona Just Made Cannabis Safer and Saved Every Patient $150 appeared first on Leafly. Politics Arizona laws medical marijuana regulations
The Fresh Toast
FEBRUARY 10, 2019
3 Things That Are Dangerous For Medical Marijuana Patients Here are three of the biggest concerns medical marijuana patients should watch out for when choosing their medicine.
Nature's Way Medicine
OCTOBER 10, 2018
50,000 Pennsylvania Patients Approved for Marijuana Cards! Pennsylvania physicians have approved over 50,000 patients in Pennsylvania since the start of the marijuana program earlier this year.
Otherside Farms
JANUARY 25, 2019
Becoming a Medical Marijuana Patient in the United States involves different requirements depending on the state you reside in. Check our article on Medical Marijuana States or www.safeaccessnow.org for more information for laws in your state.
Leafly
MARCH 6, 2019
A new online patient registration system promises quick turnaround times, often within a day. The post Hawaii Dispensaries Can Now Serve Out-of-State Cannabis Patients appeared first on Leafly. Politics dispensaries hawaii medical marijuana reciprocity
MassRoots
FEBRUARY 1, 2019
They want law enforcement officers in the Volunteer State to be more understanding and friendly to traveling medical marijuana patients by allowing them to bring their medication with them when they visit.
Greencamp
MAY 1, 2019
Marijuana for nausea became FDA approved and available for medicinal use in 1985 in the US, and Canada legalized it for these purposes back in 2001. Marijuana and Pregnancy: Is It Safe to Smoke Pot While Pregnant?
The Fresh Toast
MARCH 26, 2019
How Marijuana Could Help Patients Quit Their Anti-Anxiety Meds A new Canadian observational study demonstrated the potential effectiveness of using medical marijuana to treat anxiety, as almost half of the study’s participants were successfully able to quit using benzodiazepines.
Leafly
JUNE 11, 2019
The number of medical marijuana cardholders more than tripled in the last five years, as more states jumped on the bandwagon. The post Health Claims Draw Patients as Cannabis Science Catches Up appeared first on Leafly. Health medical marijuana research
Otherside Farms
JANUARY 25, 2019
A medical marijuana patient in Los Angeles with inoperable liver cancer has been removed from Cedars-Sinai Medical Center’s transplant list after testing positive for marijuana. Sixty-three-year-old medical marijuana patient Norman B.
The Fresh Toast
MAY 22, 2019
Cancer Patients Should Just Buy Marijuana On The Streets, Says Alabama Senator Jim McClendon's reasoning resembled those conservatives have made in Texas as well, stating any loosening of the law will eventually lead to full-blown recreational cannabis reform.
Nature's Way Medicine
APRIL 3, 2018
The number of patients being approved for medical marijuana in Pennsylvania has been growing exponentially! The post 10,000 Patients in Pennsylvania Approved for Medical Marijuana appeared first on Nature's Way Medicine ®.
NORML
MARCH 14, 2019
Seventy-one percent of Floridians voted in 2016 to amend the state’s constitution to allow for the use of medical marijuana. These provisions explicitly protected the rights of patients to access herbal cannabis and placed no restrictions with regard to how they chose to consume it. Under this proposal, patients would be permitted to possess up to four ounces of herbal cannabis.
WeedAdvisor
SEPTEMBER 13, 2019
Medical marijuana is legal in 33 states, technically placing it in the same category as any other prescription medication. It is clear that, despite the fact that medical marijuana is gaining more acceptance, school policies reflect its stigma. Marijuana is Usually a Last Resort. .
Otherside Farms
JANUARY 24, 2019
Marijuana is becoming a widely accepted option for treating cancer patients. Below, we take a look at five ways how marijuana can help a cancer patient deal with their condition. Cancer patients who undergo chemotherapy often experience weight loss during the period.
Marijuanally
NOVEMBER 25, 2018
Marijuana and HIV are two topics that can come together. Due to the medical properties of cannabis , it is no secret that HIV patients have used it as a pain and stress relief method for a long time. Marijuana and HIV for Mental Health. Marijuana for a Better Appetite.
Cannabis Life Network
APRIL 4, 2019
Allows registered patients to order products, manage profiles and connect with Company iOS and Android functionality Available for direct download at organigram.ca/app TSX VENTURE: OGI) (OTCQX: OGRMF), a leading licensed producer of cannabis, is pleased to announce the release of a cross-platform patient-focused mobile application (the […]. Business Marijuana News Press Releases Greg Engel medical cannabis OrganiGram
MassRoots
JANUARY 16, 2019
The Arizona medical marijuana program reached a record breaking high in 2018 with patients consuming nearly 61 tons of cannabis products, according to the Arizona Medical Marijuana Program Report released by the state Department of Health Services on Monday, January 14.
WeedAdvisor
JULY 17, 2019
As the stigma and laws around marijuana both relax, patient access to medical marijuana continues to broaden in many states. In cases like New Mexico, it did not take long for medical marijuana use to skyrocket. The number of registered patients has notably jumped in the last few months, with an even larger overall increase over the past year. But this surge in medical marijuana’s popularity may have unintended – albeit positive – effects.
Cannabis Law Report
SEPTEMBER 17, 2019
Medical marijuana patients are not authorized to purchase a gun, even if they have never been convicted of a crime. This guest post by frequent Kight on Cannabis contributor Kate Harveston explores a controversial subject: gun control in the context of marijuana.
Leafly
APRIL 3, 2019
The state's new medical marijuana law originally conflicted with Oklahoma's open-carry law. The post Oklahoma Medical Cannabis Patients Can Hold Open-Carry Gun Permits appeared first on Leafly. Politics medical marijuana oklahomaLegislators recently fixed the problem.
Leafly
MARCH 25, 2019
The ultimatum is an indication of the mounting frustration that medical cannabis still hasn't reached patients nearly four years after lawmakers OK'd the system. The post Louisiana Patients Demand Cannabis Be on Shelves by May 15 appeared first on Leafly. Industry Politics louisiana medical marijuana
PrestoDoctor
SEPTEMBER 7, 2018
PrestoDoctor is thrilled to announce PrestoDoctor Shop , a medical marijuana patient curated shop! Every item listed is chosen specifically for the needs of medical marijuana patients. We have been recommending medical marijuana to patients for years.
Puff Puff Post
DECEMBER 1, 2018
Can cannabis help Cerebral Palsy patients? The post Can Cannabis Help Cerebral Palsy Patients? Health Videos cannabis cbd cerebral palsy chronic pain federal health legal legal marijuana legalisation marijuana medical medical marijuana pain recreational recreational marijuana thc treatment weedResearch shows can be effective in relieving pain associated with Cerebral Palsy.
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