The Cannigma

MAY 19, 2021

Medical : Illegal Recreational : Illegal *CBD products are legal in Japan, as long as they contain no THC whatsoever and are not made from cannabis flower. Japan does not have a medical cannabis program and does not allow the use of cannabis for patients seeking to treat a medical condition. Who can get medical cannabis in Japan?

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The Cannigma

JUNE 19, 2022

Recreational cannabis is not legal in Colombia, but personal consumption and possession of the plant is decriminalized. Adult-use cannabis is not legal, but in 2012, the Colombian government decriminalized personal use of cannabis and possession of up to 20 grams. The country has had a medical cannabis program since 2015.

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Veriheal

AUGUST 7, 2022

New data published in the Journal of Cannabis Research claims that almost one in two authorized medical cannabis patients in Canada managed to either completely stop or reduce their intake of controlled substances, such as alcohol and opioids , by using cannabis. As of 2020, the market was worth CAD $2.6 billion (USD $2 billion).

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The Cannigma

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

There are cannabis users, patients, and just everyday fans who may be fans, but don’t make it a big part of their public persona. For these famous medical cannabis patients and supporters, it is something that can improve quality of life and which should be made readily available to anyone in need. 1) Patrick Stewart. It’s tricky.”.

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SpeedWeed

JANUARY 25, 2019

Prescription painkiller addicts can now seek medical cannabis as a form of treatment in New Jersey. The state will also eliminate a prior authorization requirement for Medicaid recipients to receive medication-assisted treatment (MAT). — Governor Phil Murphy (@GovMurphy) January 23, 2019. “To be determined.”

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Veriheal

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Though Georgia is one of the last states to officially legalize medical cannabis, the state has been gradually reforming its laws around low-THC cannabis oil for qualifying patients. In April 2019, House Bill 324 was approved, enabling in-state cultivation and the sale of low-THC oil. The post Will Georgia Legalize Cannabis?

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TheAnswerPage

JANUARY 11, 2022

Are you able to answer your patients’ medical marijuana questions? and ‘The Perioperative Considerations for the Patient Utilizing Cannabinoid-based Medicines and Products.’ million medical marijuana patients nationwide. Written by Dr. Meredith Fisher-Corn, MD , Editor-in-Chief at TheAnswerPage.com.

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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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NORML

JANUARY 28, 2020

Preliminary data*, released on request from the Pennsylvania State Police Uniform Crime Reporting System, reveals that overall arrests for marijuana possession showed a decline in 2019. The new data shows 19,990 adults arrested for the same offense in 2019. Chris Goldstein, a writer and regional organizer for NORML, has gathered Pa.

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The Cannigma

OCTOBER 20, 2021

Medical: Legal Recreational: Decriminalized. Norway has not legalized recreational cannabis but typically possession of less than 15 grams is punished with a simple fine. Furthermore, in 2017 the Norwegian parliament voted in favor of a measure to decriminalize drug use, shifting the focus of drug policies towards treatment.

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CannaTech

JANUARY 16, 2019

Thanks to the recent emergence of regulated medical cannabis markets, the success of this versatile plant can be followed from farm to pharma and prescriber to patient, however, the origins of cannabis as medicine cannot be as simply traced as the plant is today from seed to sale. Of course, patients need product and product costs money.

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The Cannigma

OCTOBER 14, 2021

Medical: legal Recreational: illegal. Sweden legalized medical marijuana in 2012 but the program is highly restrictive and the Scandinavian country has yet to legalize recreational marijuana. An overwhelming majority of Swedes oppose legalization (Cannigma). What Swedish law permits for medical patients.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 24, 2022

The market launch of drugs containing MDMA for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) or psilocybin for the treatment of depression is expected in the next five to ten years [1]. The legal framework regarding the use of psychedelics in patients is very pragmatic in Switzerland and unique internationally. The Legal Framework.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 19, 2022

While cannabis legalization moves full steam ahead through much of the Northeast, the southeastern U.S. As such, we thought we’d take a moment to round up the status of cannabis legalization in the South, an area worth watching. Until 2019, however, no law provided a way to access that oil.

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Veriheal

JANUARY 22, 2021

Cannabis legalization is taking center stage in many different facets of life today. With more states in America passing medical cannabis laws than ever before, the inevitable question of how we treat medical cannabis patients is surfacing its head more frequently. Historical Day for Patients’ Rights in New Mexico.

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Veriheal

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

The society launched a campaign with the hashtag #ApprovedButDenied protesting the difficulty so many patients have faced attempting to obtain medical cannabis. Medical cannabis has been legal in the nation for almost three years—so why are MS patients struggling to access the treatment? ApprovedButDenied.

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Veriheal

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

Florida’s journey to cannabis legalization has not been easy or straightforward, much like many other states. The exception to this law is medical cannabis, which has been legal in Florida since 2014. The 2016 law also established more Medical Marijuana Treatment Centers, making it easier for patients to access cannabis.

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The Cannigma

OCTOBER 20, 2021

Medical: legal Recreational: decriminalized. Minors under the age of 18 can still face legal proceedings under Swiss juvenile criminal law. Since 2011, cannabis products that contain up to 1% THC are legal in Switzerland, leading to a growing market in “Cannabis Light” products. What Swiss law permits medical patients?

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Canna Law Blog

OCTOBER 25, 2020

This November cannabis legalization initiatives will appear on the ballots of five states: Arizona, Mississippi, Montana, New Jersey, and South Dakota. Today, in the fourth post, we discuss the measure on the New Jersey ballot: New Jersey Public Question 1, the Marijuana Legalization Amendment (2020).

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The Cannigma

AUGUST 26, 2021

Medical: Legal Recreational: Illegal (though at least one territory has adopted decriminalization). Australia has a legal medical marijuana program, and while recreational cannabis remains illegal on the federal level, the enforcement of cannabis laws and the penalties handed out can differ widely from one territory to another.

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The Cannigma

JANUARY 12, 2022

Medical: legal (but extremely limited) Recreational: illegal. In 2019, nearly 60,000 Finnish citizens signed a petition to decriminalize cannabis , surpassing the threshold of 50,000 signatures required for the parliament to consider the matter. CBD oil is legal in Finland, and can be bought at local pharmacies.

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MMJ Recs

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

Which countries have been taking steps towards medical marijuana (MMJ) legalization that could potentially be finalized in 2021 or shortly after? This question is being asked by patients all over the world who would see a massive benefit in their quality of life if they could avail of medical marijuana treatment.

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NORML

NOVEMBER 8, 2019

Yet, even in the majority of states where medical cannabis is legal, VA physicians are prohibited by federal law from filling out a state-legal medical marijuana recommendation form. Once enacted, veterans will be able to access medical marijuana treatment without the added challenge of accessing a private, non-VA physician.

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The Cannigma

MARCH 10, 2022

Medical: legal Recreational: illegal. In 2019, Turkish President Erdogan called for a renewal of industrial hemp cultivation , citing its many benefits. Turkey is a conservative Muslim nation, and as such, it is cautious about legalizing cannabis, even for medical use. The post Is weed legal in Turkey?

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The Blunt Truth

OCTOBER 3, 2019

Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. Could it be the next state to legalize? Plus, a new bill would legalize cannabis with state-run stores. In Arizona , supporters of legalization have changed their ballot initiative language.

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Marijuana Lawyer Blog

OCTOBER 5, 2021

California hospital facilities will be allowed to use medical cannabis for terminally ill patients. Gavin Newsom signed into law the Compassionate Access to Medical Cannabis Act, or Ryan’s Law – remarkable for the fact that he vetoed a similar measure in 2019 due to conflict with federal law. Call us at 714-937-2050.

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MMJ Recs

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

With a growing recognition of its potential therapeutic benefits, Iowa has established a medical marijuana program to provide eligible patients with access to cannabis-based treatments. The Iowa medical marijuana program represents a significant step forward in providing patients with alternative treatment options.

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Veriheal

JANUARY 15, 2021

This will be the first time in eight years that a bill to legalize cannabis will be before the Dáil. Looking forward to the debate ahead in 2021” If this is anything like his promises of the past, it will be exciting to see how things unfold this year regarding cannabis legalization in Ireland. Not exactly. Not exactly.

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Veriheal

OCTOBER 1, 2020

All over the world, governments are moving towards legalizing or at least decriminalizing, cannabis. Should the UK Legalize Cannabis? The media storm came about as 12-year-old Billy Caldwell and 6-year-old Alfie Dingley were being denied cannabis oil as a treatment for their epilepsy. Obviously, the answer is yes.

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 26, 2022

Chances are that psilocybin or magic mushrooms will be more widely legalized within several years. The path from illegality to legality looks remarkably like the journey that cannabis has been on for the last several years. While it’s worth asking when and how psilocybin could be legalized, that’s somewhat of a backward question.

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The Cannigma

MARCH 9, 2022

Medical: legal Recreational: illegal. Brazil has taken tentative steps towards legalizing the medical and personal use of cannabis. Cannabis-based medications are legal in Brazil for terminally ill patients or patients who have tried all other treatment options. Medical cannabis in Brazil.

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The Cannigma

JUNE 30, 2021

On July 1st, 2021, new cannabis legalization are going into effect in Connecticut, New Mexico, and Virginia, just a couple days after a recreational cannabis legalization measure went into effect in South Dakota. Nearly half of all Americans now live in states where cannabis is legal for adult use. In Colorado, 78.7%

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Veriheal

MARCH 23, 2023

The people of Japan, a country renowned for its sushi cuisine scene, iconic Mount Fuji, and eye-catching cherry blossom trees, may soon have access to legal medicinal marijuana for intractable diseases. Data suggests that the market has inflated from JPY4 billion (USD$3 billion) in 2019 to JPY17 billion (USD$13 billion) in 2022.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 29, 2021

If elected officials fail to embrace the power and truth of medical cannabis, we will continue to needlessly lose thousands of our fellow Texans to ineffective treatments.”. To learn more about TOCC, its medical cannabis solutions and its successes with thousands of patients throughout Texas, visit www.texasoriginal.com.

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SpeedWeed

MAY 22, 2021

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has just approved a new clinical trial that will allow therapists to legally use MDMA. This work builds capacity to deliver quality, accessible care to patients, pending approval of MDMA-assisted therapy as a legal prescription treatment.”. View original article.

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United Patients Group

APRIL 3, 2023

A recommendation from a physician is simply permission (‘recommendation’) for the patient to use cannabis, which can be obtained in any state where medical marijuana is legal. Although both are legal under state law, there are currently 29 states with legislation allowing for medical cannabis and the District of Columbia.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 6, 2022

. §§ 801-971 (“CSA”), which classifies marijuana as a Schedule I controlled substance, preempted Minnesota workers’ compensation law which required an employer to reimburse an injured employee who uses medical cannabis for the treatment of a work-related injury. [2] Paying for Patients’ Pot? 1] Musta v. A20-1551 (Minn. 3d 1099 (N.H.

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