Cannabis, Marijuana and Patients - Medical Cannabis Brief

Study: Cannabis Associated with Reduced Opioid Use, Prolonged Benefits in Pain Patients

NORML

JUNE 19, 2020

The daily use of cannabis by patients with chronic pain conditions is associated with prolonged improvements in pain management and subjects’ overall quality of life, as well as sustained reductions in the use of opioids, according to longitudinal data published in the journal Pain Medicine.

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Study: Cannabis Use Associated With Improved Symptoms, Better Sleep in Patients Suffering From Post-Traumatic Stress

NORML

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

"Individuals reported improvements in overall PTSD symptom severity 30 and 70 days after initiating MMJ [medical marijuana]. The post Study: Cannabis Use Associated With Improved Symptoms, Better Sleep in Patients Suffering From Post-Traumatic Stress appeared first on NORML.

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Pennsylvania: Medical Marijuana Patients Protest for Better Protections, Lower Prices

NORML

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

Lehigh Valley NORML, and medical cannabis patients from across Pennsylvania, will hold the second in a series of monthly protests at the Department of Health (PaDOH) headquarters on Forster St. “Patients First: Fixing Medical Marijuana in PA” will commence on Wednesday November 13, 2019 from 08:30 AM-5:00 PM.

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Delaware: Cannabis Activists Take on Corporate Marijuana, Patients Stage Boycott

NORML

APRIL 8, 2021

Locals in Delaware are tangling with corporate, multi-state medical marijuana permit holders to pass a bill for full legalization. The post Delaware: Cannabis Activists Take on Corporate Marijuana, Patients Stage Boycott appeared first on NORML.

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Patients Frequently Substituting Cannabis For Anti-Anxiety Drugs

NORML

FEBRUARY 1, 2019

Patients authorized to legally use medical cannabis frequently substitute it in place of benzodiazepines, according to a pair of new studies published this week. They reported that 53 percent of respondents acknowledged substituting marijuana for opioids, and 22 percent did so for benzodiazepines.

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Survey: Nearly Half of Authorized Medical Cannabis Patients Report Substituting Marijuana for Other Substances, Particularly Opioids and Alcohol

NORML

JUNE 14, 2022

"As legal access continues to expand, one would expect the cannabis substitution effect to grow even more pronounced in the future.". The post Survey: Nearly Half of Authorized Medical Cannabis Patients Report Substituting Marijuana for Other Substances, Particularly Opioids and Alcohol appeared first on NORML.

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Cannabis Use Rising Among Chronic Pain Patients

NORML

JULY 14, 2020

“Over the course of our study, … we identified a significant and progressive increase in the number of patients using cannabis. In patients with chronic pain, cannabis use more than doubled during this period.”. The post Cannabis Use Rising Among Chronic Pain Patients appeared first on NORML.

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Minnesota: Regulators Okay Patients’ Access to Cannabis-Infused Edible Products

NORML

DECEMBER 6, 2021

Under the plan, patients in the state’s medical access program will be able to purchase marijuana-infused gummies or other similar chewable products beginning on August 1, 2020. The post Minnesota: Regulators Okay Patients’ Access to Cannabis-Infused Edible Products appeared first on NORML.

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Survey: Pain Patients Often Report Substituting Cannabis for Opioids

NORML

OCTOBER 10, 2019

Some four in ten adults who reported using both marijuana and opioids within the past year acknowledge either decreasing or ceasing their consumption of opioids as a result of substituting cannabis, according to an analysis of survey data published in the journal PLOS One. ” authors concluded. ” authors concluded.

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Connecticut: Qualified Patients Can Begin Home Cultivating Cannabis Next Week

NORML

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

Over 54,000 Connecticut residents are currently registered to possess and and access medical cannabis. The post Connecticut: Qualified Patients Can Begin Home Cultivating Cannabis Next Week appeared first on NORML.

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Oklahoma: Expanded Protections for Cannabis Patients to Take Effect

NORML

AUGUST 27, 2019

Legislation will take effect next week expanding protections for state-qualified medical cannabis patients. It strengthens patient protections by explicitly stipulating that registered cannabis consumers may not be denied public assistance, access to firearms, or certain types of employment solely based upon their patient status.

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Pennsylvania: Governor Signs Legislation Expanding Medical Cannabis Access for Qualified Patients

NORML

JULY 1, 2021

Under the law, which took effect upon signing, qualified patients may now legally possess up to a 90-day supply of cannabis at one time. Patients also now have the ability to consult with authorizing physicians via video conferencing and may obtain cannabis from dispensaries via curbside pick-up.

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Study: Cannabis Mitigates Symptoms in Patients with Treatment-Resistant Fibromyalgia

NORML

FEBRUARY 19, 2021

“The current study revealed the positive effects of MC [medical cannabis] therapy in some patients with FMS [ fibromyalgia syndrome] and resistance to conventional treatment. The post Study: Cannabis Mitigates Symptoms in Patients with Treatment-Resistant Fibromyalgia appeared first on NORML.

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Clinical Trial: Plant-Derived Cannabis Oil Effective for Patients with Fibromyalgia

NORML

OCTOBER 30, 2020

"We conclude that phytocannabinoids can be a low-cost and well-tolerated therapy for symptom relief and quality of life improvement in these patients.". The post Clinical Trial: Plant-Derived Cannabis Oil Effective for Patients with Fibromyalgia appeared first on NORML.

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Survey: Majority of Health Care Professionals Endorse Cannabis Use Instead of Opioids in Chronic Pain Patients

NORML

JULY 15, 2020

Of eligible respondents, 72 percent agreed with the statement, “Medical marijuana should be used to reduce the use of opioids for non-cancer pain.” Sixty-three percent of respondents also agreed, “The DEA should reclassify marijuana so that it is no longer a schedule I drug.".

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South Dakota: Lawmakers Reject Bill that Sought to Limit Patients’ Medical Cannabis Access

NORML

JANUARY 25, 2024

South Dakota voters overwhelmingly approved a ballot measure legalizing medical cannabis access in 2020. The post South Dakota: Lawmakers Reject Bill that Sought to Limit Patients’ Medical Cannabis Access appeared first on NORML.

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Kentucky: Governor Signs Legislation Expediting Medical Cannabis Licensing, But Also Adding New Restrictions Upon Patients’ Access

NORML

APRIL 22, 2024

Patient access and rights must take precedence over expediency.” The post Kentucky: Governor Signs Legislation Expediting Medical Cannabis Licensing, But Also Adding New Restrictions Upon Patients’ Access appeared first on NORML.

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South Dakota: Protections for Medical Cannabis Patients Take Effect Today

NORML

JULY 1, 2021

The South Dakota Department of Public Safety issued guidelines today for law enforcement requiring them to cease arresting those persons who identify as patients and meet certain qualifications. The post South Dakota: Protections for Medical Cannabis Patients Take Effect Today appeared first on NORML.

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Attorneys General Push for Marijuana Banking Reform

NORML

MAY 19, 2020

Attorneys Generals from 34 states and territories sent a letter today to Congressional leadership urging members to expeditiously pass The Secure and Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking Act so that state-licensed cannabis business can explicitly engage in relationships with banks and other financial institutions.

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Minnesota: Patients’ Access to Herbal Cannabis Products Begins March 1

NORML

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

NORML has long opined that patients must have access to cannabis flowers, stating: "Orally administered non-herbal forms of cannabis possess delayed onset and their effects are far less predictable than those of herbal cannabis.

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What’s in a name? Marijuana, Cannabis, and Hemp

Americans for Safe Access

JULY 6, 2020

Adapted from The Medicalization of Marijuana: Legitimacy, Stigma, and the Patient Experience (Routledge, 2019) by Michelle Newhart and William Dolphin. As with all things involving social controversy, dispute over what to properly call the plant known by the botanical name Cannabis Sativa L. are marijuana, cannabis, and hemp.

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District of Columbia: Mayor Signs Legislation Raising Marijuana Possession Limits for Patients, Providing Access to Non-Residents

NORML

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Over 22,000 DC residents are legally authorized to access medical cannabis. The post District of Columbia: Mayor Signs Legislation Raising Marijuana Possession Limits for Patients, Providing Access to Non-Residents appeared first on NORML.

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New Hampshire: Governor Signs Bills Expanding Pool of Patients Eligible for Medical Cannabis, Other Changes

NORML

MAY 26, 2021

Under the new law, patients with insomnia and/or autism spectrum disorder are eligible to obtain medical cannabis access. The post New Hampshire: Governor Signs Bills Expanding Pool of Patients Eligible for Medical Cannabis, Other Changes appeared first on NORML.

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Vermont: Legislation Becomes Law Increasing THC Limits, Plant Counts for Patients

NORML

JUNE 15, 2023

The new law significantly increases the amount of cannabis patients may home cultivate and doubles the amount of THC available in certain marijuana products. The post Vermont: Legislation Becomes Law Increasing THC Limits, Plant Counts for Patients appeared first on NORML.

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Survey: Most Veterans Support Expanding Medical Cannabis Access

NORML

JANUARY 2, 2024

Seventy-nine percent of veteran respondents and 92 percent of their family members said, “Veterans Administration doctors should be legally allowed to recommend marijuana to veterans if the doctor believes the patient could benefit from [it.]”

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NORML’s Statement Regarding the Designation of Medical Cannabis Dispensaries as “Essential Services”

NORML

MARCH 18, 2020

The National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws is issuing the following statements regarding the continued operation of medical cannabis dispensaries during the COVID crisis. “There are several million state-licensed medical cannabis patients in America.

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New York: Officials Advance Home Cultivation Regulations for Qualified Patients

NORML

OCTOBER 22, 2021

The proposed rules, which must undergo a 60-day public comment period, permit the cultivation of up to six cannabis plants per private residence. The post New York: Officials Advance Home Cultivation Regulations for Qualified Patients appeared first on NORML.

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Ohio: Regulators Expand the Pool of Patients Eligible for Medical Cannabis

NORML

JUNE 11, 2021

Patients diagnosed with either Huntington's disease, spasticity or severe muscle spasms, or a terminal illness are now eligible to receive authorizations to access medical cannabis. The post Ohio: Regulators Expand the Pool of Patients Eligible for Medical Cannabis appeared first on NORML.

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Delaware: Governor Signs Law Facilitating Access to Medical Cannabis for Qualifying Patients

NORML

JUNE 17, 2021

Senate Bill 60 permits certified nurse practitioners and physician assistants to issue medical cannabis recommendations to those ages 18 and older. The post Delaware: Governor Signs Law Facilitating Access to Medical Cannabis for Qualifying Patients appeared first on NORML. The measure took immediate effect upon passage.

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New York: Regulators Expand Medical Cannabis Eligibility to Include “Any” Patient for Whom a Practitioner Believes Will Benefit From It

NORML

JANUARY 24, 2022

"A patient’s treatment options should not be limited by the government, but rather should be determined in confidence between a patient and their doctor. Doctors should be fully empowered to decide what treatment options are best -- free from political interference.".

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Alabama: Senate Advances Medical Cannabis Access Measure

NORML

MARCH 13, 2020

Senate lawmakers approved legislation yesterday that seeks to regulate patients’ access to select medical cannabis products. Senators voted 22 to 11 in favor of SB 165 , which licenses dispensaries to provide qualified patients with non-herbal cannabis preparations, such as marijuana-infused tablets or pills.

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Marijuana Terpenes: What They Are, Why You Need Them, How To Use Them

Cannabis Cheri

FEBRUARY 17, 2020

Terpenes are the compounds that give plants, not just marijuana plants but all plants, their aromas. From our perspective, terpenes have health-giving effects, in cannabis and other plants as well. Forget About Indica and Sativa: How Terpenes Affect Your Cannabis.

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NORML Testifies to End Employment Discrimination of MMJ Patients in DC

NORML

SEPTEMBER 27, 2019

On Wednesday, September 25th, 2019, NORML testified at the DC Council Committee on Labor and Workforce Development in support of B23-0309 , the “Medical Marijuana Program Patient Employment Protection Amendment Act of 2019”, which seeks to expand workplace protections for medical cannabis patients in the District of Columbia.

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Pennsylvania: Marijuana possession arrests decline statewide

NORML

JANUARY 28, 2020

Preliminary data*, released on request from the Pennsylvania State Police Uniform Crime Reporting System, reveals that overall arrests for marijuana possession showed a decline in 2019. In 2018 there were nearly 24,000 adults arrested for less than 30 grams of cannabis. cannabis arrest data since 2008.

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Florida: Health Officials Enact Emergency Rules Imposing Cannabis Dosing Limits for Qualified Patients

NORML

AUGUST 30, 2022

"These arbitrary and unnecessary limits were established without input from either the patient community or from those physicians who specialize in providing oversight to medical cannabis patients. They will likely result in creating unnecessary confusion and they will place an undue burden upon patients and their doctors.".

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Over 40 Members of Congress Request SBA Access For Small Marijuana Businesses

NORML

APRIL 22, 2020

Therefore, we ask Senate Leadership to include in any future relief package provisions to allow state-legal cannabis small businesses and the small businesses who work with this industry to access the critical SBA support they need during these challenging and unprecedented times.” ” You can find the full Senate letter here.

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Pennsylvania could cap prices on medical marijuana

NORML

JUNE 13, 2019

Are you paying too much for medical marijuana? Millions of Americans are legally replacing pharmaceuticals with cannabis and the question of affordability has become critical. Pennsylvania’s closed-loop system of limited marijuana permit holders is not a competitive free market. Now, a single paragraph buried in Pa.’s

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Advantages of Medical Marijuana Cards

Cannabis Cheri

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Dear Cheri , Are there any advantages to medical marijuana cards if you live in a recreationally legal state? Actually there are five potential advantages to medical marijuana cards, even if you live in a legal state. If you are a grower, you can usually grow more plants with a medical marijuana card, so check the laws in your state.

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Illinois Gov. Pritzker Signs Bill to Legalize and Regulate Marijuana

NORML

JUNE 25, 2019

Pritzker has signed legislation legalizing the adult use of marijuana and regulating its commercial production and retail sale. Illinois is now the eleventh state to legalize adult-use marijuana, and it is the second state to legalize marijuana use via legislative action rather than by voter initiative.

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Patients with Chronic Pain and Medical Marijuana

Medical Marijuana Pages

NOVEMBER 16, 2024

Patients with Chronic Pain and Medical Marijuana. Medical marijuana has become a hot topic, especially for patients suffering from chronic pain. Surveys reveal a significant divide in opinions between patients and their doctors regarding the use of cannabis for pain management. Read More

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Pennsylvania: Supreme Court Rules That Medical Cannabis Use Is Permissible While on Probation

NORML

JUNE 18, 2020

Justices for the Supreme Court of the state of Pennsylvania have struck down a countywide policy that barred those on probation from accessing medical cannabis. Saylor opined: “The MMA (Medical Marijuana Act] contains an immunity provision protecting patients from government sanctions.

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New NORML Book Summarizing Hundreds of Studies Assessing the Safety and Efficacy of Cannabis for Patients Now Available on Kindle

NORML

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

“When it comes to addressing questions specific to the safety and therapeutic efficacy of cannabis, this publication provides the evidence that patients and their physicians – as well as lawmakers – need to know.”.

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Oklahoma: Governor Vetoes Measure Expanding Medical Cannabis Access, Reducing Possession Penalties

NORML

MAY 22, 2020

Kevin Stitt has vetoed legislation, House Bill 3288 , which sough to expand patients’ access to medical cannabis and make other amendments to the state’s marijuana laws. Separate language in the measure amended criminal penalties for persons who possess marijuana (up to 42.45

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Mississippi Voters Approve Medical Marijuana

NORML

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

A majority of voters in Mississippi voted to approve Initiative 65, which provides for a state-regulated marijuana access system for qualified patients. The post Mississippi Voters Approve Medical Marijuana appeared first on NORML.

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Study: Cannabis Associated with Reduced Opioid Use, Prolonged Benefits in Pain Patients

Study: Cannabis Use Associated With Improved Symptoms, Better Sleep in Patients Suffering From Post-Traumatic Stress

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Pennsylvania: Medical Marijuana Patients Protest for Better Protections, Lower Prices

Delaware: Cannabis Activists Take on Corporate Marijuana, Patients Stage Boycott

Patients Frequently Substituting Cannabis For Anti-Anxiety Drugs

Survey: Nearly Half of Authorized Medical Cannabis Patients Report Substituting Marijuana for Other Substances, Particularly Opioids and Alcohol

Cannabis Use Rising Among Chronic Pain Patients

Minnesota: Regulators Okay Patients’ Access to Cannabis-Infused Edible Products

Survey: Pain Patients Often Report Substituting Cannabis for Opioids

Connecticut: Qualified Patients Can Begin Home Cultivating Cannabis Next Week

Oklahoma: Expanded Protections for Cannabis Patients to Take Effect

Pennsylvania: Governor Signs Legislation Expanding Medical Cannabis Access for Qualified Patients

Study: Cannabis Mitigates Symptoms in Patients with Treatment-Resistant Fibromyalgia

Clinical Trial: Plant-Derived Cannabis Oil Effective for Patients with Fibromyalgia

Survey: Majority of Health Care Professionals Endorse Cannabis Use Instead of Opioids in Chronic Pain Patients

South Dakota: Lawmakers Reject Bill that Sought to Limit Patients’ Medical Cannabis Access

Kentucky: Governor Signs Legislation Expediting Medical Cannabis Licensing, But Also Adding New Restrictions Upon Patients’ Access

South Dakota: Protections for Medical Cannabis Patients Take Effect Today

Attorneys General Push for Marijuana Banking Reform

Minnesota: Patients’ Access to Herbal Cannabis Products Begins March 1

What’s in a name? Marijuana, Cannabis, and Hemp

District of Columbia: Mayor Signs Legislation Raising Marijuana Possession Limits for Patients, Providing Access to Non-Residents

New Hampshire: Governor Signs Bills Expanding Pool of Patients Eligible for Medical Cannabis, Other Changes

Vermont: Legislation Becomes Law Increasing THC Limits, Plant Counts for Patients

Survey: Most Veterans Support Expanding Medical Cannabis Access

NORML’s Statement Regarding the Designation of Medical Cannabis Dispensaries as “Essential Services”

New York: Officials Advance Home Cultivation Regulations for Qualified Patients

Ohio: Regulators Expand the Pool of Patients Eligible for Medical Cannabis

Delaware: Governor Signs Law Facilitating Access to Medical Cannabis for Qualifying Patients

New York: Regulators Expand Medical Cannabis Eligibility to Include “Any” Patient for Whom a Practitioner Believes Will Benefit From It

Alabama: Senate Advances Medical Cannabis Access Measure

Marijuana Terpenes: What They Are, Why You Need Them, How To Use Them

NORML Testifies to End Employment Discrimination of MMJ Patients in DC

Pennsylvania: Marijuana possession arrests decline statewide

Florida: Health Officials Enact Emergency Rules Imposing Cannabis Dosing Limits for Qualified Patients

Over 40 Members of Congress Request SBA Access For Small Marijuana Businesses

Pennsylvania could cap prices on medical marijuana

Advantages of Medical Marijuana Cards

Illinois Gov. Pritzker Signs Bill to Legalize and Regulate Marijuana

Patients with Chronic Pain and Medical Marijuana

Pennsylvania: Supreme Court Rules That Medical Cannabis Use Is Permissible While on Probation

New NORML Book Summarizing Hundreds of Studies Assessing the Safety and Efficacy of Cannabis for Patients Now Available on Kindle

Oklahoma: Governor Vetoes Measure Expanding Medical Cannabis Access, Reducing Possession Penalties

Mississippi Voters Approve Medical Marijuana

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