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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Americans for Safe Access

OCTOBER 21, 2020

At ASA, our goal is to ensure that every state has sensible cannabis policies that create safe and legal access for all patients. This means we believe that patients who medicate with cannabis should receive treatment equal to that of patients who medicate with any other drug.

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MMJ Recs

MARCH 2, 2024

In Ohio, accessing medical marijuana involves more than just obtaining a prescription; it requires navigating a complex landscape of dispensaries, regulations, and patient expectations. This guide aims to demystify the process, offering practical advice and insights to help patients make informed decisions.

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MMJ Recs

OCTOBER 26, 2023

This guide aims to provide an in-depth exploration of medical marijuana laws in the USA, offering insights into the regulations, the legal status of medical marijuana, the differences between federal and state laws, patient rights, dispensary regulations, and much more. Patients can possess up to one ounce of usable marijuana.

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MMJ Recs

DECEMBER 10, 2023

While some states have embraced the therapeutic potential of cannabis and established robust medical marijuana programs, others lag behind, leaving patients without access to a potentially life-changing treatment. However, the reality is far from this ideal. Inequality in Medical Cannabis Availability Across the U.S.

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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. The newsroom specifically requested aggregate data — information that would not identify individual patients.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 21, 2021

We conclude that in medical-only access models there is little evidence to justify the differential treatment of medicinal cannabis patients, compared with those taking other prescription medications with potentially impairing effects. Behaviours and Health Risks Program, Burnet Institute, Melbourne, VIC 3004, Australia.

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The Cannigma

MARCH 14, 2023

And the truth was that many of the early medical cannabis patients were severely ill. And states like California that left it up to a patient and their doctor to decide whether cannabis was appropriate for them were accused of using medical cannabis as a guise for full legalization.

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NORML

APRIL 30, 2020

CDC invites comments specifically on topics focused on using or prescribing opioid pain medications, non-opioid medications, or non-pharmacological treatments.” ” The CDC’s interest in alternative methods of chronic pain management may be of particular significance to many medical cannabis patients. percent in 2016).”

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MMJ Recs

MARCH 20, 2024

Maryland medical cannabis dispensary services Maryland’s medical cannabis dispensaries offer comprehensive services tailored to meet the needs of registered patients. Trained dispensary staff assist patients in product selection, dosage recommendations, and consumption methods, ensuring personalized care and guidance.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 3, 2021

Puerto Rico’s Governor has signed legislation into law protecting qualified medical cannabis patients from workplace discrimination. The legislation amends Puerto Rico’s medical marijuana access law so that registered patients are now classified as members of a protected class under the US territory’s employment protection laws.

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MMJ Recs

DECEMBER 26, 2022

Small lifestyle changes and simple exercises can often help; in addition, MMJ treatment can be highly effective for treating chronic pain (read more on how to apply for your NJ MMJ card below). Oftentimes, it’s far better to speak to an expert in handling chronic pain to ensure that you get the best treatment for your symptoms.

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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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Cannabis Law Report

OCTOBER 24, 2021

Despite most states having enacted legal medical marijuana programs, marijuana is still federally illegal and designated as a Schedule I substance with no medical value. How the Gun Control Act and the Controlled Substances Act Prohibit Medical Marijuana Patients from Purchasing or Possessing A Firearm.

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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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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

HARRISBURG — The public could soon know for the first time how many patients use medical marijuana to treat opioid use disorder in Pennsylvania, one of the few states to specifically endorse that treatment option. Read more at [link]. Spotlight PA [link].

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MMJ Recs

MARCH 23, 2024

Legalization may offer expanded access to medical cannabis for patients suffering from various conditions, providing alternative treatment options and symptom relief. Measures like social equity programs aim to support marginalized communities, offering resources for equitable participation.

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Canna Law Blog

MARCH 11, 2024

Qualifying patients and providers are exempt from the general and local sales and use taxes on the sale of cannabis products compliant with the Department of Health (“DOH”) but have continued to be subject to the 37% excise tax, until now. Medical cannabis is already expensive and not covered by insurance or public health programs.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 23, 2021

Medicann is a premier cannabis-specialized clinic, providing patients with access to local specialist doctors and pharmacists that have experience prescribing cannabis-based medication. billion, servicing nearly 340,000 active patients. In 2019, the island’s economy grew by 2.1% in real terms to £4.97 to reach 3.2 to reach 3.2

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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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MMJ Recs

MARCH 6, 2024

Over time, increasing public support, coupled with mounting scientific evidence, has led to a significant shift in attitudes, paving the way for greater acceptance and accessibility of medical marijuana as a legitimate treatment option.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 2, 2021

This amendment expands employment protections to employees who are registered and licensed medical cannabis patients. There must be a bona fide doctor-patient relationship between the doctor who issues the recommendation and the individual. As originally drafted, the Act remained silent on whether users were protected in employment.

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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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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 letter also urges Cedars-Sinai to change its transplant eligibility policy.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 12, 2021

Here we undertake an analysis of this policy issue based on a case study of the introduction of medicinal cannabis in Australia. The application of presence-based offences to medicinal cannabis patients appears to derive from the historical status of cannabis as a prohibited drug with no legitimate medical application. Conclusion.

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MMJ Recs

DECEMBER 17, 2023

The Texas Compassionate Use Program (TCUP) represents the Lone Star State’s cautious foray into the realm of medical marijuana. 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.

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MMJ Recs

FEBRUARY 10, 2024

The journey begins with early debates around the medicinal use of cannabis, leading to the eventual establishment of the state’s medical marijuana program. Scientific research, patient testimonials, and a broader understanding of the plant’s medicinal properties have fundamentally altered public views.

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MMJ Recs

JANUARY 20, 2024

Maryland, a trailblazer in progressive healthcare policies, has been part of this trend. With a nuanced approach to medical marijuana laws, the state has embarked on a journey that seeks to balance patient well-being, regulatory oversight, and societal concerns. Verify your email address. Complete the application form.

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SpeedWeed

APRIL 6, 2021

The use of cannabis by patients enrolled in a methadone maintenance treatment program is associated with fewer nonfatal opioid overdoses, according to the results of a recently published study. Patients were asked to complete a one-time survey, which included questions about their cannabis use over the past month.

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MMJ Recs

MARCH 16, 2024

With increasing acceptance of medical marijuana as a legitimate treatment option for various health conditions, the industry has attracted significant attention from investors, entrepreneurs, and policymakers alike. Policy decisions related to taxation, zoning, and advertising also impact the industry’s operations and growth trajectory.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 29, 2021

Five acquired addiction clinics have conducted 35,000+ patient visits over last 12 months. These assets include 5 addiction treatment clinics across the province of Alberta that have conducted over 35,000 patient visits during the past 12 months. Levitee acquires the majority of the operating assets of ACT Medical Centres Inc.

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Veriheal

MAY 22, 2023

In April 2023, Maine’s Office of Cannabis Policy (OCP) reported an exodus of about 1350 cannabis primary caregivers from the state’s medical marijuana market between 2021 to January 2023. This survey makes clear that the biggest issue facing the medical program is oversupply,” John Hudak, director of the Office of Cannabis Policy.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 26, 2022

The organization has, they say, ……evaluated patient access, affordability, equity, and product safety. With a decline in legislative improvements in state medical cannabis programs, millions of patients are left with limited or no access,” ASA Executive Director Debbie Churgai said. “It Pennsylvania State Rep.

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United Patients Group

JUNE 26, 2023

This expanding role has translated into an increased influence over the healthcare system, from hands-on patient care to high-level administrative decisions. Nurses play a critical part in shaping the health sector, leading efforts to improve patient care and outcomes. How Can Nurses Improve the Health Sector?

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Veriheal

JUNE 12, 2023

Thanks to a change in policy, should these NBA players decide to partake in a toke of one of these strains in the future, it may not come with the risk of losing their contracts, careers, or any other penalty for that matter. With a second violation, players face a $25,000 fine and in-patient or aftercare treatment in the Marijuana Program.

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The Cannigma

MARCH 2, 2021

They argued that their findings suggest that doctors “outside of the VHA system who treat veteran patients may need to take the lead in conversations surrounding medical marijuana as a treatment option.”. While medical marijuana is a legal treatment option in 33 states and Washington D.C., Findings.”. Shutterstock).

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NORML

JANUARY 19, 2020

The US House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health will hold a legislative hearing entitled “Cannabis Policies for the New Decade.” ” This marks the first time that members of the Energy and Commerce Committee will hear and debate issues specific to marijuana policy reform. FL resident? FL resident? MD resident?

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