Canna Care Docs

JUNE 5, 2025

The Changing Landscape of Me dical Marijuana in Massachusetts: What Patients Should Know The Massachusetts medical marijuana program has been a cornerstone of cannabis access since its inception in 2012. MPAA) the states leading voice for patient rights and cannabis policy reform. decrease from peak enrollment.

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Canna Care Docs

MARCH 27, 2025

The Decline of Medical Marijuana in Massachusetts: What It Means for Patients In recent years, Massachusetts, once a pioneer in cannabis reform, has seen its medical marijuana program gradually overshadowed by the booming recreational market. Let’s explore how this shift occurred and its implications for patients.

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Illinois News Joint

OCTOBER 13, 2024

The focus of the subsequent three meetings was the examination of conditions under consideration for addition to the list of debilitating conditions that are qualifying for participation in the Medical Cannabis Patient Program (MCPP).

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Illinois News Joint

APRIL 22, 2025

The Division of Cannabis Regulation today sent out emails for a second notice to those in the Medical Cannabis Patient Program and Opioid Alternative Patient Program about the new online registration portal that will be live Tuesday, April 29, 2025. Patients and Caregivers will need to create a new login and password.

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LifeCannMD

JUNE 23, 2025

Patients come to me confused about what’s legal, what’s changing, and what their rights actually are. Let me clear up the confusion and give you the straight facts about our state’s medical cannabis program. Right now in 2025, if you’re a registered patient, you can buy up to 2.5 The good news?

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Americans for Safe Access

JUNE 30, 2025

This urgent gathering responds to recent developments in Washington that threaten longstanding federal protections for patients and providers in state medical cannabis programs.

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Veriheal

MARCH 27, 2025

In January, a bill was introduced regarding Iowas medical cannabis program, allowing vaporized cannabis to be added to the state-approved Tetrahydrocannabinol ( THC) products list. If passed, vaporizable dried raw cannabis would be included with the products available to Iowas medical patients.

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Illinois News Joint

APRIL 29, 2025

The Division of Cannabis Regulation sent out emails today to those in the Medical Cannabis Patient Program and Opioid Alternative Patient Program stating that new online registration portal is now ready for use. The post New medical cannabis patient online portal ready for use appeared first on Illinois News Joint.

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Veriheal

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Texas has one such cannabis program in flux, with a new bill being introduced that may change the legality of recreational marijuana within the state. The Current Status Of The Texas Cannabis Program Currently, recreational marijuana is not legal in Texas. The Texas medical cannabis program allows for no more than 0.5%

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Americans for Safe Access

MAY 1, 2025

For everyone else, here is the recap: In the meeting, we discussed ASA's ZERO tolerance policy on Federal interference in the medical cannabis programs. The CJS amendment means that the states, territories, or the District of Columbia, handle any matters surrounding medical cannabis operators,patients, and caregivers PERIOD.

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Illinois News Joint

OCTOBER 10, 2024

IDFPR cites the explosive growth by stating that 82 new dispensaries open for business in the last year, the single-largest expansion of cannabis dispensaries since the program first started with the Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Program Act (CRTA) in 2014. Find detailed information about this topic here.)

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Illinois News Joint

MAY 30, 2025

All dispensing organization agents registered under the Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Program Act shall have the same rights, privileges, duties, and responsibilities of dispensing organization agents licensed under this Act. Another popular amendment allows for drive-through pickup for medical patients.

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Miss Marijuana

JULY 6, 2025

Symptom Relief and Patient Outcomes So, what do real people say? If you want to hear more about real experiences, check out patient stories on Leafly. There are also programs in some areas that help people pay for medical cannabis if they need it for health reasons. But remember, everyone’s body is different! Want to dig deeper?

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LifeCannMD

APRIL 30, 2025

#image_title First-time Medical Marijuana patient in Miami? Did you just receive your Florida medical marijuana card? Did you know that Florida residents can purchase THC marijuana directly after their LifeCannMD appointment. LifeCannMD makes it easier than ever since we do much of the legwork for you.

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Canna Law Blog

OCTOBER 29, 2024

These new laws would: a) strip out penalties for qualified patients in possession of five ounces or less of medical marijuana, and b) create a Nebraska Medical Cannabis Commission to regulate and license the supply chain. Do other minor things, none of which is create an oversight authority, stores, or a cannabis licensing program.

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The NM Political Report | Medical Cannabis Program

AUGUST 23, 2021

As New Mexico’s Regulation and Licensing Department works toward finalizing rules for non-medical cannabis sales, some unfinished business remains when it comes to the state’s medical cannabis program. The post NM judge calls for increased purchase limit for medical cannabis patients appeared first on New Mexico Political Report.

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Canna Law Blog

JULY 8, 2025

That means investing in content and partnerships that show responsible use by professionals, elderly patients, veterans, parents, and everyone in between. Despite legalization expanding, the stigma is not fading quickly enough. The industry has an opportunity to change that.

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LifeCannMD

MAY 27, 2025

Here’s something that blows most of my patients’ minds: your body actually has built-in receptors for cannabis compounds. I’ve guided hundreds of patients through this process, and honestly? Great News for Seizure Patients If you’ve got epilepsy or any seizure disorder, you’re already qualified.

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LifeCannMD

APRIL 28, 2025

Most patients say it tastes terrible – imagine the most bitter, plant-like flavor you can think of, and you’re getting close. Cancer patients, folks with chronic pain, people suffering from conditions their doctors couldn’t fixthey all found their way to Rick’s door. And he never turned anyone away.

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LifeCannMD

MARCH 3, 2025

” When Florida expanded its alternative medicine program, Elena’s specialist suggested exploring botanical options and connected her with Dr. Fandio-Sende. Elena’s story sound like many of our Miami patients who find that medical marijuana edibles offer relief that helps them on a medical and personal level.

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Americans for Safe Access

JULY 14, 2025

Immediate Release July 14, 2025 Patient Organizations Hail Partial Victory in DOJ Budget Medical Cannabis Protections Washington, D.C. Today, the CJS Appropriation Committee went against President Trump's proposal to omit protections for state medical cannabis laws.

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The NM Political Report | Medical Cannabis Program

DECEMBER 17, 2021

A New Mexico state judge ruled on Thursday that medical cannabis patients cannot purchase the same amount as non-patients when recreational-use sales begin. The post NM judge rules patient cannabis purchase limits consistent with state law appeared first on New Mexico Political Report.

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Illinois News Joint

JUNE 1, 2025

Since recreational legalization in January 2020, only one Illinois cannabis-related bill, House Bill 1443 (HB1443), has been passed to reform either the Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Program Act or the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act.

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Americans for Safe Access

JULY 14, 2025

With more than six million patients relying on these programs nationwide, and the majority of U.S. Over the weekend, the death of Jamie Garcia—a worker at a state-licensed cannabis cultivation site in Los Angeles—during an ICE raid sent shockwaves through the medical cannabis community. It’s a warning.

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The NM Political Report | Medical Cannabis Program

AUGUST 2, 2022

The lawsuit, filed earlier this year by a group of medical cannabis patients and one cannabis production company, originally asked a state district court judge to order New Mexico healthcare insurance [.] The post Cannabis class action suit over insurance moves to federal court appeared first on New Mexico Political Report.

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Illinois News Joint

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

The retail store opened in 2021 and serves registered medical patients and recreational consumers. Curaleaf Worth features an awards program that earns points for every dollar spent. Curaleaf Worth is located at 11425 S. Harlem Ave. in Worth, Illinois. Hours of operation are daily from 9 a.m.-9

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Americans for Safe Access

JUNE 25, 2025

Medical cannabis patients are under threat again. For over a decade, the CJS Amendment has protected patients and caregivers from federal interference. Patients deserve certainty, not another decade of temporary fixes. Federal Medical Cannabis Protections are at Risk, Again! Reach out to your federal representatives today!

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Miss Marijuana

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Be patient with yourself. Medical Detox Programs: These provide a safe, supportive environment for detoxing under professional supervision. Remember, everyone’s body is different, so be patient and stick with it. Cravings: Stay busy! Go for a walk, dive into a hobby, or spend time with supportive friends and family.

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LifeCannMD

MARCH 31, 2025

This program reflects our belief that continuity of care is essential to your wellbeing and that economic considerations should never prevent you from receiving quality medical support.

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The NM Political Report | Medical Cannabis Program

JUNE 14, 2022

The post NM cannabis company, medical cannabis patients sue health care providers appeared first on New Mexico Political Report. Michelle Lujan Grisham signed the measure into law, she said in a press release that the bill could “make a real, meaningful difference” by eliminating copays for behavioral health services.

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Veriheal

JUNE 10, 2025

This passage also spurred the development of an eagerly anticipated psychedelic-assisted therapy industry, now ready to see its very first patients very soon. How this industry operates and succeeds will be a bellwether for future states to adopt similar programs. How Does Colorado’s Natural Medicine Program Compare to Oregon’s?

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Veriheal

JUNE 26, 2025

Photo Credit: iStock With first-line recommended mental health interventions for PTSD treatment failing to eliminate symptoms in an average of 40% of patients in clinical studies, finding alternative effective and accessible treatments for PTSD is an urgent task from both an economic and public health standpoint.

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Americans for Safe Access

MAY 2, 2024

CANNABIS RESCHEDULING IS A VICTORY FOR PATIENTS BY PATIENTS Cannabis is being rescheduled because of its “currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States.” 5 things Everyone Should Know About Cannabis Rescheduling: 1.

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MMJ Recs

JULY 30, 2019

More progressive states have been making it easier and easier for patients to have access to medical marijuana for years – but there are a few places where this progressive policy may come as a bit of a surprise… States like Oklahoma, for example. In Oklahoma, marijuana is medicine and they make it easy for their residents to get it.

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Americans for Safe Access

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

Join Americans for Safe Access (ASA) for a Roundtable discussion on cannabis product recalls with key stakeholders to discuss the basics of recalls, how they work, what they mean for patients and consumer health, and why they signal a functioning cannabis regulatory system.

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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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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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