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CDC Seeks Public Comments Regarding Chronic Pain Management

NORML

CDC invites comments specifically on topics focused on using or prescribing opioid pain medications, non-opioid medications, or non-pharmacological treatments.” ” Among pain patients enrolled in medical cannabis access programs, most subjects report eventually decreasing or even eliminating their use of opiates.

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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. “This year, my focus was on program improvements to further expand both access and therapeutic value to benefit the health and well-being of all Virginians.”

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A response to NPR's misinformation regarding THC potency

Americans for Safe Access

On May 15, 2019, the National Public Radio (NPR) program All Things Considered included a segment about high-potency cannabis. Unfortunately, NPR presented a one-sided view of the topic and made assertions that are not supported by the available evidence.

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Illinois releases Cannabis Report FY2024 (IDFPR portion)

Illinois News Joint

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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CDC Still Soliciting Comments Regarding Chronic Pain Management Solutions

NORML

CDC invites comments specifically on topics focused on using or prescribing opioid pain medications, non-opioid medications, or non-pharmacological treatments. ” Furthermore, pain patients enrolled in medical cannabis access programs typically report decreasing or even eliminating their use of opiates after initiating cannabis therapy.

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Announcing the 2019 NORML Conference & Lobby Day

NORML

Those who complete the one-day course receive access to exclusive educational materials that will be used to duplicate trainings across the country. Conference programming will include expert panels, policy debates, and energizing speakers covering a wide range of marijuana policy-related topics.

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NORML KC to Kick Off Series of Educational Seminars

NORML

These events will have a special topic each month and everyone will have time for Q&A. One of our main objectives for these seminars is to ensure patients have free resources and education around the new medical marijuana program. This location is accessible and the general public is welcome to attend. Callicoat, M.D.