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Bipartisan Bill To Protect Employment Rights

NORML

Therefore, federal employees can be denied employment or terminated due to testing positive for marijuana metabolites, even if their use is in compliance with state law. “For our veterans’, cannabis has been shown to address chronic pain and PTSD, often replacing addictive and harmful opioids.

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5 Biggest Benefits of Medical Cannabis for Your Health

United Patients Group

While there is still much research to be done on the potential benefits and risks of medical cannabis, there is a growing body of evidence that suggests it can be a valuable tool for managing chronic pain, anxiety and depression, nausea and vomiting, seizures, inflammation, sleep, and other health conditions.

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Weekly Legislative Roundup 1/18/19

NORML

The measure would expand the pool of individuals eligible for medical cannabis by allowing physicians to recommend it to those with generalized chronic pain. Legislation is pending, House Bill 625, to establish an industrial hemp pilot program to be in compliance with the new federal hemp regulations. CT resident? MS resident?

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Weekly Legislative Roundup 2/15/18

NORML

Also this week 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. MT resident? New Hampshire. South Dakota.

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Weekly Legislative Roundup 3/15/18

NORML

Senate Bill 1353 seeks to amend the state’s existing industrial hemp law to be in compliance with the new federal hemp regulations. Legislation is pending, Senate Bill 176, to amend the state’s existing industrial hemp law to be in compliance with the new federal hemp regulations. HI resident? MT resident? NH resident?

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Finding Hope: MMJ’s Impact on Maryland Communities

MMJ Recs

It has improved the quality of life for those dealing with chronic pain, nausea, seizures, and other medical conditions. MMJ is known for its efficacy in treating various medical issues, including chronic pain, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, and more. It oversees licensing, quality control, and patient access.

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Women’s Health and Medical Marijuana: A Closer Look at its Impact

MMJ Recs

Many women navigate conditions like chronic pain, autoimmune disorders, and inflammatory conditions that can impact their physical quality of life. Medical marijuana, with its analgesic properties, presents a potential avenue for managing chronic pain, offering an alternative or complementary approach to traditional pain medications.