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Survey: Three Of Four Military Veterans Would Consider Using Medical Cannabis

NORML

Under existing federal regulations, physicians affiliated with the Department of Veteran Affairs are forbidden from providing medical cannabis recommendations, even in jurisdictions that legally permit private practitioners to do so. Additional information is available from the NORML fact-sheet, “Marijuana and Veterans Issues,” here.

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RYAH Medtech Inc. Completes Initial Shipment for Major UK-based Clinical Trial

Cannabis Law Report

The initial shipment is designated to be used by the Clinic in a pilot run in preparation for the previously announced study , based out of the United Kingdom, on the safety and efficacy of cannabis and hemp for the treatment of patients suffering from chronic pain. billion, servicing nearly 340,000 active patients.

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

Veriheal

Clinical trials into cannabis’ potential as an opioid replacement are well underway in South Africa. According to the announcement, Biodata—a subsidiary of Labat Africa—“is the brainchild of Dr. The pilot results of the study were very promising, as it showed 98% of the patients have some sort of pain relief from cannabis.”.

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The Ketamine Clinic Craze: Legalities and Possibilities

Canna Law Blog

Similar to ketamine, psilocybin has shown great promise in clinical trials for helping to effectively treat depression and PTSD (and we’ve written about psilocybin several times on this blog, including here and here ). This post is dedicated to clearing up some of the confusion behind ketamine clinic set-up and operation.

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The Week in Weed: February 17, 2023

The Blunt Truth

Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. MEDICAL MARIJUANA FOR VETS Could veterans suffering from PTSD or chronic pain be able to use cannabis to relieve their symptoms? TWITTER ADS Twitter will now allow advertising of state-legal cannabis products.

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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. Click here to email your lawmakers in support of legalization. Legislation is pending, House Bill 2331, to legalize the use, possession, and retail sale of cannabis for adults.

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Understanding the Efficacy of Medical Cannabis for Terminal Care

Canna Care Docs

This may include opiates for chronic pain, anti-nausea medication, and even antidepressants. These symptoms include: Loss of appetite Fatigue or insomnia Nausea and vomiting Constipation Difficulty Breathing Chronic pain Weight loss General weakness of muscle A terminal illness diagnosis can immensely impact a patient and their family.