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Lunch & Learn Episode 7: What is happening in Nebraska?

Americans for Safe Access

Crista Eggers is deeply committed to the advocacy and advancement of medical cannabis legalization in Nebraska. Crista's passion for advocacy began when her youngest son, Colton, was diagnosed with intractable epilepsy just after he turned two.

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Rep. Lee: Fight to end restrictions on veterans’ access to medical marijuana

NORML

This year, we can and must succeed in passing this essential legislation and protecting the rights of veterans to access medical treatment and serving those who served us. 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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Veterans Medical Marijuana Access Legislation Introduced In House and Senate

NORML

Today, Senator Brian Schatz (D-HI) and Representative Barbara Lee (D-CA) introduced legislation, The Veterans Medical Marijuana Safe Harbor Act , to expand and facilitate medical cannabis access to military veterans suffering from chronic pain, PTSD, and other serious medical conditions.

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Advocates threaten legal action against Health Canada for delaying patient access to psilocybin

Cannabis Law Report

Advocacy group TheraPsil is teaming up with lawyers to pressure the government to grant access and develop regulations. And legal experts think patients are entitled to a reply, and are working alongside advocates to compel the government to give answers and provide access to treatment otherwise prohibited by drug laws.

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These Patient Advocacy Groups Are Working Together to Expand the Scope of Cannabis Research

Veriheal

RoC also works to increase patients’ access to medical cannabis by helping U.S. Cannabis Advocacy With a Digital Twist. To date, Veriheal’s global team has helped hundreds of thousands of patients gain access to medical cannabis. states pass relevant legislation and educating doctors about the power of cannabis medicine.

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Italy: Cannabis Patients Write To Minister of Health Roberto Speranza – “We don’t have access to treatment, cannabis is an urgency”

Cannabis Law Report

Patients have run out of patience: “We don’t have access to treatment, cannabis is an urgency” Source: [link] We publish… Read More.

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Access and Equity: Addressing Disparities in Medical Marijuana Availability Across States

MMJ Recs

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. Disparities in access are primarily driven by the differing state regulations and policies surrounding medical marijuana.

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