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Bill to Provide Greater Access for Virginia Medical Cannabis Patients Succeeds

NORML

SB1719 allows “registered agents” for those patients physically unable to pick up or receive delivery of their medical cannabis, like those in hospice, assisted living facilities, and those who rely on home healthcare providers. Virginia NORML members meet with Senator Dave Marsden. “I am proud to be part of this effort.”

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Clinical Trial: Cannabinoid Administration Via a Metered-Dose Inhaler Is Safe and Effective for Chronic Pain Patients

NORML

The delivery of precise doses of THC via an inhaler is associated with pain mitigation in patients with neuropathy and other complex pain conditions, according to clinical trial data published in the European Journal of Pain. Participants inhaled a precise dose containing either THC (at doses of either 0.5mg or 1mg) or placebo. .”

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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. We know medical marijuana can be an effective and safe treatment for veterans and it is time to stop making them seek private, out-of-network physicians to access it.

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Patients Are Reaping the Benefits of Switching From Pharmaceuticals to MMJ

Veriheal

With the growing acceptance and legalization of cannabis, the pharmaceutical industry is taking serious hits, according to a 2022 novel study into the impact of cannabis legalization on pharmaceutical firms. What Is the Pharmaceutical Industry? pharmaceuticals). Still, most pharmaceuticals are heavily processed.

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Virginia: New Medical Cannabis Laws Take Effect July 1

NORML

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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What's at Stake in the 2024 Election?

Americans for Safe Access

A letter from ASA Founder & President The positive impacts of medical cannabis on patients and the healthcare systems that serve them are profound and far-reaching. territories, often serving as a crucial alternative when conventional treatments have failed or as a safer option compared to pharmaceuticals.

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States That Restrict MMJ Access Are Interfering With Patients’ Rights, Study Shows

Veriheal

As medicinal and recreational cannabis legalization continues to sweep across the United States, a recent study paints a concerning portrait of many states denying or restricting medical marijuana (MMJ) access. How Do MMJ Restrictions Affect Patients and Doctors? Many patients take MMJ for more reasons than one.

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