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NORML Activist Spotlight: Tamara Netzel

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When those very medications led to liver failure in 2017, triggering chronic pain and other MS symptoms, she was forced to retire from teaching. A friend suggested Tamara try CBD oil for her pain, and it gave her relief like nothing else had.

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Veterans Medical Marijuana Access Legislation Introduced In House and Senate

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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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Bipartisan Bill To Protect Employment Rights

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This conflict between state and federal laws limits treatment options and federal employment opportunities, particularly impacting veterans who comprise approximately one-third of the federal workforce and whose medical cannabis use to treat chronic pain and PTSD has been found to be double the rate of the general public.

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Federal Employment Protections Demanded In Appropriations Bill

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For folks from all walks of life, veterans, seniors, people facing chronic pain or disabilities, cannabis is an incredible source of relief – and that legal commerce is providing an economic boost to our communities. Crist stated: “Voters across the country are saying yes to legalization.

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South African Research Team Says Cannabis is ‘Very Promising’ as an Opioid Replacement

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Grinspoon’s devotion to cannabis stems from his father Lester Grinspoon’s longtime advocacy efforts. . First of all, I think cannabis is really good for mild to moderate pain,” Dr. Grinspoon told High Times reporters. “I I don’t think it works for severe pain.

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How Kevin Durant Ended the NBA’s Cannabis Ban

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All-star basketball player Kevin Durant recently scored a historic victory for cannabis advocacy. Therapeutic doses of cannabis in the form of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) or cannabidiol (CBD) can alleviate symptoms and complications caused by anxiety , stress, injuries, and chronic pain. Can NBA Players Smoke Weed?

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Patient Stories: How MMJ is Changing Lives in West Virginia

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One of the most significant impacts of MMJ in West Virginia is in the realm of pain management. Chronic pain conditions, such as arthritis, fibromyalgia, and neuropathy, have plagued many residents for years. Bill’s Chronic Pain: Bill suffered from chronic pain due to a car accident that left him with ongoing back pain.