NORML

AUGUST 26, 2019

Then, in 2017 and 2018, Virginia finally made some moves to establish its own medical marijuana industry. While patients won’t be rolling up joints full of pungent flower, they can still access oils, tinctures, lozenges, inhalers, topicals, and pills packed with non-intoxicating CBD or THC-A, the acidic precursor of THC.

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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. percent versus 44.8 percent versus 3.4

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Peninsula Alternative Health

MAY 15, 2019

As medical cannabis emerges from the dark days of prohibition, researchers are finding a wide range of conditions responding successfully to it. Epilepsy Seizure disorders are on the list of qualifying conditions for most medical cannabis states. Because cannabis is still a schedule 1 drug in the U.S., tetrahydrocannabinol (THC).

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FloridaMarijuana.net

OCTOBER 14, 2019

In 2017, researcher Andreas Zimmer of the University of Bonn in Germany published his study titled Cannabis reverses aging process in the brain. This study gives hope to those who suffer from Alzheimer’s Disease, dementia and other brain-affected conditions. Cannabis is accessible in many forms which is ideal for older patients.

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CannaTech

JANUARY 16, 2019

Medical cannabis continued to pop up across the region year after year: imports in Brazil began in 2014, trials started in Chile in 2014, regulations were implemented in Colombia and Jamaica in 2015, the same followed in the Cayman Islands and parts of Argentina in 2016, Paraguay in 2017, and the list carries on from 2018 to date.

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NORML

JANUARY 11, 2019

Legislation is pending, House Bill 1272, to expand access to medical cannabis in North Dakota. Lawmakers decriminalized minor marijuana possession offenses in 2017. Legislation is pending, House Bill 350, to expand medical cannabis access. Click here to email your lawmakers in support of medical access. ND resident?

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FloridaMarijuana.net

JULY 16, 2018

On Nov 8th, 2016 the state of Florida legalized the use of medical marijuana, though it didn’t go into effect until March of 2017; the endorsement to the use of medical cannabis opened the doors to an alternative treatment for many different conditions. How to start the process? Medical records & History.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 1, 2019

Legislation has been reintroduced from last year, Senate Bill 34, which would exempt compassionate care programs from paying state cannabis taxes when they are providing free medical cannabis to financially disadvantaged people living with serious health conditions. Click here to email your lawmakers in support of banking access.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 28, 2021

Our expertise in neurology and Curaleaf International’s knowledge of the pharmaceutical active processes of cannabinoids provide ideal conditions to bring innovative treatment to patients,” says Marco Castino, Head of Region Europe in Zambon. The market for medical cannabis in Germany.

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MMJ Recs

JUNE 9, 2024

West Virginia’s medical marijuana program was established to provide patients with qualifying medical conditions access to medical cannabis as an alternative treatment option. The program was enacted into law in April 2017 with the passage of the West Virginia Medical Cannabis Act.

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The Cannigma

JUNE 25, 2022

Poland established a medical cannabis program in 2017, which allows for a range of cannabis products to be prescribed for a range of medical conditions. Medical cannabis has been legal in Poland since 2017. But this is not an exhaustive list, and other qualifying conditions are left to the doctor’s discretion.

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Project CBD

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

CBD first appeared on the natural channel’s top 40 list in 2017, ranking 12th, after sales growth of more than 300% from the previous year. million more on CBD products in 2021 compared to 2017 — a 413.4% Accessed July 25, 2021. Available at: [link] Accessed October 17, 2022. Accessed October 17, 2022.

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The Cannigma

JULY 24, 2022

In 2017 , the state made it legal once again to grow hemp in an effort to support the agriculture industry, which is the largest industry in the state. It expanded qualifying conditions and allowed patients to access select THC products through state-licensed dispensaries. It failed in the state House. CBD regulations.

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Veriheal

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

The United Kingdom’s Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Society has taken a stand against restricted access to medical cannabis in the country. Medical cannabis has been legal in the nation for almost three years—so why are MS patients struggling to access the treatment? Yet many people with MS are still unable to access it.”

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The Cannigma

OCTOBER 10, 2021

In July, 2017, a joint ministerial decision between the Ministers of Health and Justice legalized medical marijuana in Greece, and changed the classification of cannabis from a Table A drug to a Table B drug. In 2017 , Deputy Minister for Agriculture Yiannis Tsironis called for the legalization of cannabis cultivation for personal use.

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CannaMD

MARCH 24, 2021

Over the past two decades, legal access to marijuana across the United States has been steadily increasing. What began as medical access in certain states has quickly expanded to become medical access in most states and recreational legalization in many. MARIJUANA LEGALIZATION & YOUTH DRUG TREATMENT ADMISSIONS.

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 16, 2022

City of Cartersville , a civil rights lawsuit filed by SCHR and The Merchant Law Firm, PC, after 64 young people were arrested for being present at a party on December 30, 2017, where less than an ounce of marijuana was found. A diabetic received an incorrect dosage of insulin that exacerbated his condition.

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SpeedWeed

JUNE 2, 2021

New Hampshire Governor Chris Sununu (R) just signed a bill to expand the list of qualifying conditions for the state’s medical marijuana program. Although this new law will allow thousands of new patients to access medical marijuana, the Granite State is still lagging behind the rest of the Northeast when it comes to cannabis reform.

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Veriheal

APRIL 15, 2022

While most residents in these states only need to have a qualifying condition to get access, residents who belong to certain professions—such as healthcare workers—are prohibited from consumption regardless of medical need. The post Austin First Responders May Get Access to Medical Cannabis appeared first on Cannabis Central.

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Veriheal

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

Qualifying medical patients in Virginia can now purchase up to four ounces of cannabis flower a month to treat their conditions. The move marks a huge milestone for Virginia residents, who first secured access to medical cannabis in 2017. Prior to the new rules, which took effect on Sept. Although former Gov.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 3, 2021

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. Puerto Rico’s Governor has signed legislation into law protecting qualified medical cannabis patients from workplace discrimination.

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The Cannigma

JUNE 1, 2021

Patients can take part if they have a medical condition which has not responded to pharmaceutical drugs. Some of the qualifying health conditions include epilepsy, neuropathic pain, chemotherapy side effects, a need for palliative care, and pain linked to multiple sclerosis, according to France24. The defenestration case .

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MMJ Recs

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Cannabis Therapy Impact on West Virginia Patients Medical marijuana was legalized in West Virginia in 2017, and since then, it has been offering a glimmer of hope to many residents suffering from various medical conditions. Chronic pain conditions, such as arthritis, fibromyalgia, and neuropathy, have plagued many residents for years.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

Since its inception in 2018, Ohio’s medical marijuana program has continuously struggled with poor patient accessibility. To improve patient access, the Board of Pharmacy has approved the issuance of up to 73 new dispensary licenses. The 58 highest-scoring applicants were then awarded provisional dispensary licenses.

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The Cannigma

AUGUST 4, 2021

Access problems and medical cannabis. Even with legal medical mariuaana programs in 36 states and the District of Columbia, patients can still face access problems for the following reasons: Economic issues. According to a 2017 report , socioeconomic background is one of the main factors in access to medical marijuana.

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CannaMD

NOVEMBER 6, 2019

As more people gain access to medical marijuana, dependence on opioids for pain relief is likely to decline. The authors state: We find that recreational and medical cannabis access laws reduce the number of morphine milligram equivalents prescribed each year by 6.9 Many patients preferred cannabis over opioids. percent, respectively.

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Greenspoon Marder Cannabis Law Group Blog

JULY 10, 2019

In 2016, Florida voters overwhelmingly voted in favor of a ballot initiative intended to expand medical marijuana accessibility to patients diagnosed with a “debilitating condition,” which is now embedded in Article X, Section 29 of the Florida Constitution (the “Medical Marijuana Amendment”). 2017 CA 002549 (the “Florigrown Case”).

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Peninsula Alternative Health

MAY 15, 2019

As medical cannabis emerges from the dark days of prohibition, researchers are finding a wide range of conditions responding successfully to it. Epilepsy Seizure disorders are on the list of qualifying conditions for most medical cannabis states. Because cannabis is still a schedule 1 drug in the U.S., tetrahydrocannabinol (THC).

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 14, 2021

Cann Group CEO Peter Crock said of the products: “Satipharm CBD capsules were one of the first medicinal cannabis products available to approved patients in Australia (under the Special Access Scheme) and have been successfully used in a variety of medical conditions since 2017.

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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Make sure your policy describes the conditions under which testing will occur (e.g., Provide access to support for employees with drug problems, either through in-house programs or referrals to local resources. Similar impairments that can result from fatigue, medications, and certain medical conditions. 2017, July).

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The Joint Blog

JUNE 9, 2019

New Mexico health officials on Thursday expanded the list of qualifying conditions for the state’s medical cannabis program to include opioid use disorder and several others, reports the Associated Press. In 2017, New Mexico had the highest rate of drug overdose deaths west of Tennessee, at 24.8 per 100,000 people.

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Veriheal

MARCH 1, 2021

That doesn’t mean you can’t access a green state’s medical marijuana programs, though. Many places will either permit patients access to dispensaries and/or permit medical cannabis possession within a reasonable amount. These conditions are: Cancer. Dispensaries for medical marijuana are accessible throughout the state. .

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Canna Care Docs

SEPTEMBER 18, 2020

To prepare for your appointment you will want to collect your medical records about the condition you wish to treat with medical cannabis. This can be as simple as taking a picture of a prescription bottle you have been given to treat your condition. What Conditions Qualify for Medical Marijuana Cards in Virginia?

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MMJ Recs

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

It took until late 2017 for the first Maryland dispensary to open for business. Medical marijuana helps to improve the lives of Maryland residents who suffer from a wide range of medical conditions. The first MMJ dispensaries opened in Maryland in 2017. What Are The Qualifying Conditions For Medical Marijuana In Maryland?

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CannaTech

JANUARY 10, 2019

According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), almost 50,000 people died of opiate-related overdoses in 2017. For those who are already opioid-dependent, reduced access to prescription pain medication may propel them to seek an alternative: heroin. However, there is a difficult catch. Any response must address two key factors.

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CannaTech

JUNE 30, 2019

These include changes to reduce barriers to patient access, specific licensing requirements for production, and expanding the number of access points approved of sale. For specific conditions, cannabis prescriptions will become the purview of physicians and not require special dispensation from the Ministry of Health.

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Veriheal

JUNE 7, 2021

Note: Veriheal does not support illegally consuming therapeutic substances like MDMA but acknowledges that it transpires because of the current illicit status of both, which we strive to change by advocating for research, legal access, and responsible consumption. Conditions That Could Benefit from MDMA Therapy . What is MDMA?

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