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

Veriheal

Cannabis Advocacy With a Digital Twist. Much like RoC, patient advocacy is at the forefront of Veriheal’s work, which includes connecting patients with medical marijuana (MMJ) doctors, collecting patient data to improve future treatment, and battling harmful cannabis stigmas with education. “The

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Weekly Legislative Roundup 1/4/19

NORML

Steve Cohen (D-TN) and Don Young (R-AK) re-introduced the Compassionate Access, Research Expansion and Respect States (CARERS) Act, which protects those engaged in state-lawful medical marijuana programs from federal prosecution.

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How Medical Marijuana Helps With Multiple Sclerosis Symptoms

MMJ Recs

States such as California, Colorado, and New York have established comprehensive medical marijuana programs with regulated dispensaries and patient registries. Some clinical trials have shown that cannabinoids, particularly THC and CBD, effectively reduce muscle spasticity and pain in MS patients.

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Weekly Legislative Roundup 1/18/19

NORML

House lawmakers introduced The Medical Cannabis Research Act of 2019 (HR 601), to facilitate federally-approved clinical trials involving cannabis. Legislation is pending, House Bill 625, to establish an industrial hemp pilot program to be in compliance with the new federal hemp regulations. Mississippi. MS resident? Washington.

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Study on MDMA for Traumatic Brain Injury Boosted By $1.5M Donation

SpeedWeed

Data collected from MAPS-sponsored Phase 3 clinical trials suggests that MDMA-assisted therapy appears promising in the treatment of TBI. Wesana outlined five key goals: Gain expertise and information to design psychedelic-assisted therapy programs for TBI and improve the Wesana timeline and path to market for its treatments.

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CBD and Hemp Legal and Regulatory Roundup – October 2021 #3

Cannabis Law Report

The CBD brand FullSend claims Nelk has conducted an “enforcement program” to put it out of business by threatening it with litigation and demanding it stop selling and advertising its products under what FullSend claims is its own mark. Additionally, the advocacy group views Delta-8 THC as a Schedule I substance under federal law.

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Veterans and Medical Cannabis: A Comprehensive Guide

MMJ Recs

There are multiple US states with an established state-approved medical marijuana program as well as states permitting the use of cannabinol (CBD) oil – a non-psychoactive component of cannabis – for medical purposes exclusively.