Americans for Safe Access

APRIL 5, 2023

Which unfortunately, means patients will continue to suffer in the meantime. After passing through the legislature with solid support and an enthusiastic Governor, this new law lays out a fairly restrictive program with a very long implementation period. Here is what you need to know about the new law…

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Americans for Safe Access

APRIL 15, 2021

Across these states, millions of patients are demonstrating cannabis’ medicinal value through their treatments every day. Since the first medical cannabis laws were introduced in California 25 years ago, 35 states have joined with California in defiance of the federal prohibition of cannabis as a medicine.

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NORML

APRIL 28, 2023

"For almost ten years, patients and their providers have lacked the ability to locally access these medically necessary state-approved products from state-licensed retailers. The post Georgia: Regulators Finally License Retailers to Begin Selling Low-THC Cannabis Products to Authorized Patients appeared first on NORML.

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NORML

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

The post Connecticut: Qualified Patients Can Begin Home Cultivating Cannabis Next Week appeared first on NORML. Over 54,000 Connecticut residents are currently registered to possess and and access medical cannabis.

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Americans for Safe Access

DECEMBER 16, 2021

These are just a few of the many questions that medical cannabis patients may have while travelling for the holidays. Can you bring cannabis on a plane or train? What about a bus? While in another state, what are the rules to purchase it legally?

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Project CBD

MARCH 7, 2021

Portraits of four women patient-activists who are leading the struggle for medical cannabis access around the world.

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Americans for Safe Access

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

In the wake of the election many patients have questions about the priorities of the incoming Congress. million cannabis patients across the country are stuck under conflicting federal and state cannabis policy, with veterans comprising the largest contingent of them.

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NORML

DECEMBER 6, 2021

Under the plan, patients in the state’s medical access program will be able to purchase marijuana-infused gummies or other similar chewable products beginning on August 1, 2020. The post Minnesota: Regulators Okay Patients’ Access to Cannabis-Infused Edible Products appeared first on NORML.

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NORML

JULY 14, 2020

“Over the course of our study, … we identified a significant and progressive increase in the number of patients using cannabis. In patients with chronic pain, cannabis use more than doubled during this period.”. The post Cannabis Use Rising Among Chronic Pain Patients appeared first on NORML.

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Americans for Safe Access

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

We're excited to say the the October/November issue of Cannabis Patient Care Magazine is now available online. I got her thoughts on how patients can talk to their doctor or oncologist about medical cannabis. It was great to hear her perspective, as a doctor, on an issue that we talk a lot about from the patient side.

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Americans for Safe Access

AUGUST 6, 2021

A common challenge patients often experience when adult-use laws are adopted in their state is that legislative and regulatory improvements to medical cannabis programs are suspended while states pivot to organize adult-use models.

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Americans for Safe Access

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

While these ballot measures did not focus on medical cannabis patients, there are still ways in which patients may be impacted. Whether a ballot measure passed or not, it is still critical for patient advocates to continue fighting for improved access in their state. Keep an eye out for that blog!

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NORML

JUNE 19, 2020

The daily use of cannabis by patients with chronic pain conditions is associated with prolonged improvements in pain management and subjects’ overall quality of life, as well as sustained reductions in the use of opioids, according to longitudinal data published in the journal Pain Medicine. ’

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NORML

AUGUST 30, 2022

"These arbitrary and unnecessary limits were established without input from either the patient community or from those physicians who specialize in providing oversight to medical cannabis patients. They will likely result in creating unnecessary confusion and they will place an undue burden upon patients and their doctors.".

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NORML

AUGUST 3, 2021

Under the expanded law, employers may not discriminate against authorized patients of medical cannabis in the recruitment, hiring, designation, or termination process or when imposing disciplinary actions. The post Puerto Rico: Law Signed Protecting Medical Cannabis Patients from Employment Discrimination appeared first on NORML.

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NORML

MARCH 21, 2022

The post South Dakota: Governor Signs Legislation Preserving Patients’ Home Cultivation Rights appeared first on NORML. "Seventy percent of voters approved this right at the ballot box and it is reassuring to see that a majority of lawmakers, and the Governor, ultimately decided to respect the voters' decision.".

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NORML

JULY 1, 2021

Under the law, which took effect upon signing, qualified patients may now legally possess up to a 90-day supply of cannabis at one time. Patients also now have the ability to consult with authorizing physicians via video conferencing and may obtain cannabis from dispensaries via curbside pick-up.

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MMJ Recs

OCTOBER 2, 2023

California has been a trailblazer in the realm of medical marijuana, offering patients access to a variety of treatment options. Patients must first schedule an appointment with a licensed medical professional who can evaluate their medical history and condition. In 1996, the state became the first in the U.S.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

NORML has long opined that patients must have access to cannabis flowers, stating: "Orally administered non-herbal forms of cannabis possess delayed onset and their effects are far less predictable than those of herbal cannabis. The post Minnesota: Patients’ Access to Herbal Cannabis Products Begins March 1 appeared first on NORML.

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NORML

JANUARY 6, 2023

The post Study: Chronic Pain Patients Frequently Report Using Cannabis In Place of Opioids appeared first on NORML. So it is no wonder that those with legal access to it are substituting cannabis in lieu of other, potentially less effective and more harmful substances.".

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NORML

JUNE 15, 2020

John Bel Edwards has signed a series of bills into law greatly expanding patients ability to access medical cannabis products. ” Under the current law , doctors may only recommend medical cannabis products to those patients with a limited number of select conditions, such as HIV and cancer.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 19, 2021

“The current study revealed the positive effects of MC [medical cannabis] therapy in some patients with FMS [ fibromyalgia syndrome] and resistance to conventional treatment. The post Study: Cannabis Mitigates Symptoms in Patients with Treatment-Resistant Fibromyalgia appeared first on NORML.

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United Patients Group

MARCH 15, 2023

The following are some examples of how cannabis can help patients taper off other drugs: Cannabis is a natural treatment for pain and other symptoms of withdrawal. Patients who are prescribed these medications may find that using cannabis helps them to sleep better at night and feel more relaxed during the day.

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Veriheal

JULY 26, 2023

Georgia medical cannabis patients will soon have greater access to treatment as cannabis oil will be sold in many more pharmacies. Eligible patients registered with the state’s Department of Public Health can purchase cannabis oil from Georgia’s independent pharmacies.

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NORML

OCTOBER 22, 2021

The post New York: Officials Advance Home Cultivation Regulations for Qualified Patients appeared first on NORML. The regulations will take effect once the public comment period has ended and the Board has finalized its language.

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NORML

MARCH 10, 2022

“Permitting limited home cultivation provides patients with the ability to have reliable, affordable, and consistent access to the medicine they rely on. The post South Dakota: Lawmakers Finalize Legislation Protecting Patients’ Home Cultivation Rights appeared first on NORML.

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Americans for Safe Access

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

In the wake of the election many patients have questions about the priorities of the incoming Congress. million cannabis patients across the country are stuck under conflicting federal and state cannabis policy, with veterans comprising the largest contingent of them.

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NORML

JUNE 18, 2019

The administration of herbal cannabis is safe and effective in patients diagnosed with fibromyalgia, according to clinical data published this month in the Journal of Clinical Medicine. Israeli investigators assessed the use of cannabis over a six-month period in 211 patients with the disease.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

“This study demonstrates that treatment with THC-rich cannabis in patients with mild to moderate UC is associated with clinical improvement.". The post Clinical Trial: Cannabis Inhalation Associated with Clinical in Patients with Ulcerative Colitis appeared first on NORML.

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NORML

JULY 1, 2021

The South Dakota Department of Public Safety issued guidelines today for law enforcement requiring them to cease arresting those persons who identify as patients and meet certain qualifications. The post South Dakota: Protections for Medical Cannabis Patients Take Effect Today appeared first on NORML.

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NORML

OCTOBER 30, 2020

"We conclude that phytocannabinoids can be a low-cost and well-tolerated therapy for symptom relief and quality of life improvement in these patients.". The post Clinical Trial: Plant-Derived Cannabis Oil Effective for Patients with Fibromyalgia appeared first on NORML.

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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

APRIL 8, 2021

The post Delaware: Cannabis Activists Take on Corporate Marijuana, Patients Stage Boycott appeared first on NORML. Locals in Delaware are tangling with corporate, multi-state medical marijuana permit holders to pass a bill for full legalization.

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NORML

JUNE 14, 2022

The post Survey: Nearly Half of Authorized Medical Cannabis Patients Report Substituting Marijuana for Other Substances, Particularly Opioids and Alcohol appeared first on NORML. "As legal access continues to expand, one would expect the cannabis substitution effect to grow even more pronounced in the future.".

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NORML

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

Lehigh Valley NORML, and medical cannabis patients from across Pennsylvania, will hold the second in a series of monthly protests at the Department of Health (PaDOH) headquarters on Forster St. “Patients First: Fixing Medical Marijuana in PA” will commence on Wednesday November 13, 2019 from 08:30 AM-5:00 PM.

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NORML

JANUARY 24, 2022

"A patient’s treatment options should not be limited by the government, but rather should be determined in confidence between a patient and their doctor. Doctors should be fully empowered to decide what treatment options are best -- free from political interference.".

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The Fresh Toast

JANUARY 4, 2023

Cannabis Oil For Stroke Patients: What The Latest Medical Studies Reveal. The post Cannabis Oil For Stroke Patients: What The Latest Medical Studies Reveal appeared first on The Fresh Toast. What can cannabis oil and CBD do to help post-stroke rehab?

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