Americans for Safe Access

MARCH 16, 2021

Despite the fact that 36 states have reformed their laws to provide for safe and legal access to cannabis for qualifying patients, veterans living across these states still face a confusing system of federal and state laws regarding physician engagement and affordable access. For example, veterans who rely on the U.S.

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NORML

MAY 19, 2020

House lawmakers have overwhelmingly approved two bills to amend the state’s medical marijuana program in a manner that significantly expands patients’ access to cannabis products. The measure establishes regulations permitting the home delivery of medical cannabis products to registered patients.

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Illinois News Joint

MAY 12, 2024

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH), in conjunction with the Medical Cannabis Advisory Board (MCAB), hosted its third meeting Monday, May 13. Members again voted unanimously to include FOD as a qualifying debilitating condition for medical cannabis patients in Illinois.

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NORML

NOVEMBER 1, 2019

Those suffering from chronic pain report significant improvements in health following the passage of medical cannabis access laws, according to data published in the journal Forum for Health Economics & Policy. Among state-licensed medical cannabis registrants, two out of three report consuming cannabis to mitigate pain conditions.

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Illinois News Joint

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

December 2022, I published a 6-part series titled, “What Illinois cannabis patients really want” to start a dialogue about the large gap between patients’ needs, wishes, concerns, and recommendation for improving the Medical Cannabis Patient Program (MCPP) and the actual amendments to the law legislators have introduced.

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Illinois News Joint

JUNE 10, 2024

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH), in conjunction with the Medical Cannabis Advisory Board (MCAB), hosted its June meeting from 3-5 p.m. MCAB members voted to recommend Uterine Fibroid and Painful Uterine Fibroid but did not recommend Generalized Anxiety as a qualifying debilitating condition.

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NORML

JULY 30, 2020

The most significant new measure, House Bill 819, expands the discretion of physicians so that they can recommend cannabis therapy for “any condition” that they consider “debilitating to an individual patient.”. The post Louisiana: Medical Cannabis Expansion Laws Take Effect appeared first on NORML.

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NORML

APRIL 30, 2020

.” The CDC’s interest in alternative methods of chronic pain management may be of particular significance to many medical cannabis patients. According to state-registry records, “Chronic pain is currently and historically the most common qualifying condition reported by medical cannabis patients (67.5

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Illinois News Joint

JULY 31, 2024

During the last few months, the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH), in conjunction with the Medical Cannabis Advisory Board (MCAB), voted to add four new recommended conditions to list of qualifying debilitating condition for Illinois patients in the Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Program.

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MMJ Recs

MAY 23, 2024

We will be exploring cannabis therapy for chronic conditions. There’s also neuropathic pain, which results from nerve damage, leading to conditions such as shingles or nerve compression. This is where exploring cannabis therapy for chronic conditions enters the picture as a promising alternative.

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The Cannigma

MARCH 25, 2021

Like many people who are drawn to work with and advocate for medical cannabis , I first saw the difference that cannabis can make with someone very close to me. The more I read about it, the more I became fascinated with the chemistry and potential of cannabis. I remain in awe of these patients to this day.

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Project CBD

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Anyone who has paid any attention to the cannabis “wellness” industry in recent years — whether through state medical and recreational programs or the free-for-all national CBD market — will be familiar with cannabinoid-infused topicals marketed to treat minor aches and pains. Suffice to say, they are thorough.

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Illinois News Joint

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

9 House Bill 5633 , which would remove the “requirement that, in order to substantiate a patient’s medical condition, a patient must provide the name of the registered medical cannabis dispensing organization.” HB4465 is basically a protective tax rate amendment for medical patients. Smith introduced on Feb.

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The Fresh Toast

JUNE 23, 2022

Study: Inhaled Cannabis May Improve Quality Of Life For Chronic Pain Patients. The administration of aerosolized cannabis through an inhaler may reduce long-term pain in patients with neuropathy and other chronic conditions.

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Project CBD

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Adapted from The Cannabis Cancer Connection: How to use cannabis and hemp to kill cancer cells by Joe D. The vast majority of the existing research is on how specific cannabinoids kill cancer, but a growing body of work is revealing how the entourage of compounds found in whole-plant cannabis kills cancer.

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MMJ Recs

JUNE 29, 2024

Cannabis stands as more than just a plant. For numerous medical marijuana patients throughout the United States with a medicinal marijuana program, it embodies a vital source of relief and healing. It also hinges significantly on proper cannabis storage.

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Veriheal

APRIL 11, 2024

Medical cannabis is more popular than ever before, with 38 states having legalized some form of it for various health conditions. million patients in 2022, a sharp increase from the 3.1 million patients in 2022, a sharp increase from the 3.1 This data aligns with Americans’ rising acceptance of cannabis.

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The Cannigma

MARCH 2, 2021

The majority of seriously ill COVID-19 patients given CBD to calm inflammation were released from the hospital in under a month, in a trial conducted recently at an Israeli hospital. A cytokine storm, the body’s overreaction to infection, contributes to the mortality of COVID-19 patients, the announcement explained.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

Trauma patients administered oral THC consume fewer opioids than do similarly matched controls, according to clinical trial data published in the journal Trauma Surgery & Acute Care. Sixty-six patients participated in the study. Half of the participants received dronabinol and the other half did not.

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NORML

MAY 28, 2019

Manufacturing and possessing concentrated forms of cannabis are legally protected activities under the state’s medical cannabis access law, according to a unanimous decision issued today by the Arizona Supreme Court. The decision reverses a 2018 ruling by the Arizona Court of Appeals. ounces of hashish.

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CannaMD

AUGUST 4, 2022

As medical marijuana continues to gain acceptance across the United States and beyond, patients are increasingly turning to cannabis-based therapies as a complement or alternative to prescription pharmaceutical drugs.

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NORML

AUGUST 13, 2019

Pritzker (D) has signed two separate medical cannabis expansion bills into law. Senate Bill 455 permits children with serious conditions for which medical marijuana has been recommended to have medical cannabis infused products administered to them while on school property.

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MMJ Recs

DECEMBER 28, 2023

As the medical community delves into the therapeutic potential of cannabis, certain health conditions have emerged as primary candidates for its prescription. THC, the psychoactive component of cannabis, has analgesic properties that can help manage chronic pain conditions, such as neuropathic pain and arthritis.

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NORML

MARCH 20, 2019

A widely reported study appearing today in the British journal The Lancet alleges that an estimated 30 to 50 percent of psychosis cases in Europe are due to cannabis exposure, and that exposure to elevated levels of THC increases this risk. But it is not evidence that marijuana in any way causes the condition.

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NORML

MAY 29, 2024

The new law provides discretion to physicians to issue medical cannabis recommendations to any patient who may benefit from it. The post Delaware: Governor Signs Medical Cannabis Expansion Bill Into Law appeared first on NORML.

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MMJ Recs

MAY 25, 2024

Medical marijuana has been a hot topic over the years – from the stigma it surrounds the cannabis industry to its legalization in US states and its research and use for treating various ailments. As a result, many jurisdictions have begun to legalize cannabis for medical. What is ECS?

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NORML

JUNE 10, 2020

The CDC’s interest in alternative methods of chronic pain management is likely to be of particular significance to many medical cannabis patients. According to state-registry records, “Chronic pain is currently and historically the most common qualifying condition reported by medical cannabis patients (67.5

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MMJ Recs

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

The real stories around medical marijuana (MMJ) are those of the patients who have experienced life-changing benefits from cannabis therapy. The positive impact it’s having on the lives of patients across West Virginia is significant. Cannabis therapy can help reduce anxiety, improve mood, and offer a sense of calm.

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Veriheal

JULY 26, 2023

Georgia medical cannabis patients will soon have greater access to treatment as cannabis oil will be sold in many more pharmacies. The Georgia State Board of Pharmacy recently made the decision to endorse more cannabis oil sale outlets. So far, they have served over 27,000 registered marijuana patients in the state.

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NORML

MARCH 7, 2020

Legislation is pending, HCR 2045, that seeks to arbitrarily cap the potency of cannabis flowers at two percent THC. Legislation is pending, House Bill 2049, that would expand the pool of individuals eligible for medical cannabis. Legislation is pending, Senate Bill 2787, to regulate medical cannabis delivery services.

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MMJ Recs

DECEMBER 30, 2023

For conditions like anxiety and PTSD, certain strains with higher CBD content may provide calming effects without the psychoactive properties associated with THC. The endocannabinoid system and mental health How does medical marijuana affect mood disorders and other mental health conditions?

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NORML

MARCH 29, 2024

The legislation provides discretion to physicians to issue medical cannabis recommendations to any patient who may benefit from it. The post Delaware: Lawmakers Advance Medical Cannabis Expansion Bill to Governor’s Desk appeared first on NORML.

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NORML

JUNE 11, 2019

Patients diagnosed with chronic pain and other debilitating conditions typically reduce, or in some cases, eliminate their use of opioids following their enrollment in state-sanctioned medical cannabis access programs. Several peer-reviewed studies now document this trend. These conclusions are hardly unique.

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Illinois News Joint

OCTOBER 13, 2024

Illinois officials recently released the Annual Cannabis Report for Fiscal Year 2024. The 144-page report, compiled by the Cannabis Regulation Oversight Office (CROO), incorporates data from several state departments. The Medical Cannabis Advisory Board (MCAB) convened four times in FY24.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 15, 2020

Legislation is pending, Senate Bill 165, to establish a medical marijuana access program for qualified patients with a physician’s recommendation to access medical marijuana from licensed retail outlets. It would not allow patients to smoke herbal marijuana or vape, but would allow forms including pills, oils, lozenges and patches.

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LifeCannMD

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Cancer is a qualifying condition in the State of Florida for Medical Marijuana treatment. Science has proven that the benefits of cannabis impacts the quality of life of cancer patients in many ways. Studies show that medical marijuana can help cancer patients with pain, nausea and vomiting, as well as appetite and weight loss.⁠

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MMJ Recs

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Medical marijuana (MMJ) dispensaries play a crucial role in providing patients with access to the cannabis products they need for managing various health conditions. Visiting an MMJ dispensary comes with a set of unwritten rules and etiquettes that patients should be aware of. This is a legal requirement in many states.

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