NORML

NOVEMBER 8, 2019

Polling from the American Legion shows that nearly 1 in 4 veterans consume marijuana to alleviate symptoms of a medical or physical condition. This year, we can and must succeed in passing this essential legislation and protecting the rights of veterans to access medical treatment and serving those who served us. Barbara Lee.

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NORML

JANUARY 31, 2019

Seventy-five percent of military veterans say that they would consider using either “cannabis or cannabinoid products as a treatment option,” according to member survey data compiled by the group Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA). The organization represents over 400,000 veterans nationwide.

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Kind Meds (Cannabis Education Blog)

OCTOBER 19, 2020

Legislation surrounding cannabis in different forms has shifted dramatically, and one of the biggest questions on peoples minds is, “can you use cannabis for depression?” However, these treatments have not proven to be wholly effective in managing the symptoms of depression. Depression is a complex condition.

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NORML

MARCH 14, 2019

Enacted in 1986, the Federal Drug-Free Workplace Program made it a condition for employment that all civilian employees at executive branch agencies be prohibited from using federally illegal substances on or off duty. A recent American Legion poll found that one in five veterans use marijuana to alleviate a medical condition.

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Cannabis Info

MARCH 2, 2019

Marijuana as a treatment for epilepsy. Medical cannabis is showing great potential in the treatment of epilepsy. Epilepsy is a neurological condition, that directly affects the nervous system and causes seizures in individuals who suffer from the condition. CONVENTIONAL TREATMENT. CANNABIS AS A POTENTIAL TREATMENT.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 18, 2021

Among the many changes that this new legislation brought were amendments to and expansion of New York’s lawful off-duty conduct law to protect cannabis use by employees when they are not on the job. Connecticut. Remedies for prevailing plaintiffs include reinstatement, back wages, attorneys’ fees and costs.

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NORML

JUNE 15, 2020

“This is common sense legislation that provides physicians, not lawmakers, the ability and discretion to decide what treatment options are best for their patients.". The post Louisiana: Governor Signs Bills Into Law Facilitating Expanded Cannabis Access for Patients appeared first on NORML.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 5, 2021

The law took effect May 27, 2021, and it slightly enlarges the medical conditions for which persons may possess a very limited amount of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). The new measure allows individuals who have the following medical conditions to possess CBD oil containing less than 0.9% Garrett & Ashley Li on August 5, 2021.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 4, 2021

A New York lawmaker introduced a bill on Tuesday that would require the state to establish an institute to research the therapeutic potential of psychedelics.

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Veriheal

MARCH 27, 2025

If you are an Iowa resident considering medical cannabis but do not have a condition on the current qualifying list, consider adding to the petition to have your voice heard. Are There Other Legislation Proposals For The Iowa Medical Cannabis Program? This is a slight dip from the previous year, with 18,230 registered Iowans.

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Canna Care Docs

AUGUST 9, 2022

The new legislation signed this year, House Bill 933, eliminates the need for the latter. The legislation also did the following: Removed active ingredient ratio mandates for product formulations Clarified the scope of medical cannabis production and dispensing Eased restrictions on technology permitted in cannabis processing.

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Veriheal

MARCH 20, 2023

Using psilocybin in small doses, or microdosing, has been shown to aid in the treatment of various mental health issues, including anxiety, depression, PTSD, and obsessive-compulsive disorder. Smith cited results from clinical trials showing that MDMA holds promise in the treatment of PTSD. Connecticut Gov. Minnesota Rep. Missouri Rep.

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MMJ Recs

FEBRUARY 3, 2024

This guide aims to navigate the intricate web of cannabis legislation in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, exploring key aspects such as medical marijuana laws, cannabis regulations, qualifying conditions, patient eligibility, and the overall impact on the local cannabis industry.

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MMJ Recs

OCTOBER 27, 2023

As more states in the United States and countries around the world legalize the use of MMJ, researchers and healthcare professionals are exploring the potential benefits of cannabis for managing mental health conditions, particularly anxiety and depression.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 14, 2021

SB 711 recognizes that “modern medical research has found that cannabis and cannabinoid compounds are effective at alleviating pain, nausea, and other symptoms associated with several debilitating medical conditions.”. SB 711 would make medical marijuana available to “qualified patients” with a physician’s written certification.

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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 14, 2021

Assemblyman Pat Burke (D) filed the legislation, which would create a system in New York that’s similar to the psilocybin program that was legalized via a ballot initiative in Oregon last year.

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MGC Pharma

FEBRUARY 22, 2018

While at home in Australia, the Medical Cannabis industry is still working hard to gather more evidence-based research to substantiate treatment assertions, relevant studies are already occurring overseas. It’s heartening to see the release of more and more evidence-based global research surrounding Medical Cannabis-based treatment.

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MMJ Recs

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Alaska: Alaska has a robust MMJ program, allowing for the use of medical marijuana for qualifying conditions. Arizona: Arizona has a well-established MMJ program that covers various qualifying conditions, with strict possession limits. Arkansas : Arkansas has legalized MMJ for qualifying conditions.

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MMJ Recs

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

In this comprehensive overview, we delve into the current state of medical marijuana in Florida, exploring the presence of dispensaries, the medical conditions that warrant cannabis use, patient eligibility, the issuance of medical cannabis cards, and the broader impact of legalization on the cannabis industry.

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The Cannigma

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Individuals who use cannabis-based medications often want to cure their cancer, not just reduce the symptoms that come with the condition. Work together to weigh the potential benefits and risks specific to your medical condition, and track the progress of your cancer along with your cannabis regimen. 1 So can cannabis cure cancer?

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The Joint Blog

JANUARY 9, 2019

Legislation to legalize medical marijuana has been filed in South Carolina’s House of Representatives. The measure would legalize the medical use and possession of marijuana by those with a qualifying medical condition who receive a recommendation from a physician. This includes legalizing a system of licensed dispensaries.

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CannaMD

MARCH 8, 2021

Read on to learn why CannaMD is leading the charge with other physician groups to educate legislators and oppose H.B. Prohibiting a medical marijuana treatment center from dispensing marijuana that exceeds a certain potency of tetrahydrocannabinol [p. 1455 – and how YOU can fight back with research-based arguments! 2, line 32].

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Veriheal

MARCH 2, 2024

In December of 2023, the country recently made a new move towards reform that could stimulate the cannabidiol (CBD) industry and provide many patients, such as those with epilepsy , with access to potentially life-changing medical treatments. and Europe to treat severe epilepsy, as well as other medical conditions.

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Kind Meds (Cannabis Education Blog)

AUGUST 24, 2018

As a part of the Arizona Medical Marijuana Act, Marijuana in Arizona can be used to treat: “A chronic or debilitating disease, medical condition or the treatment that causes: Cachexia or wasting syndrome. The biggest sign that marijuana could replace opioid painkillers for the treatment of chronic pain problems is in the statistics.

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MMJ Recs

DECEMBER 10, 2023

While some states have embraced the therapeutic potential of cannabis and established robust medical marijuana programs, others lag behind, leaving patients without access to a potentially life-changing treatment. One of the primary challenges is the limited number of qualifying conditions in some states.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 3, 2021

Puerto Rico’s Governor has signed legislation into law protecting qualified medical cannabis patients from workplace discrimination. The legislation amends Puerto Rico’s medical marijuana access law so that registered patients are now classified as members of a protected class under the US territory’s employment protection laws.

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Cannabis Law Report

OCTOBER 6, 2021

Two lawmakers from South Florida have announced that they are making a new push to study psychedelic drugs like magic mushrooms and ketamine in clinical settings to treat conditions like PTSD and depression. 2023, comparing psychedelic therapy to traditional treatments already in use. Representative Michael Grieco. Senator Lauren Book.

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MMJ Recs

FEBRUARY 10, 2024

The evolution from stigma to acceptance has been a journey marked by changing perceptions, legislative shifts, and a growing understanding of the therapeutic potential of cannabis. The legislative steps taken to decriminalize its use for medicinal purposes signify a departure from earlier prohibitions.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 2, 2021

The legislation seeks to prohibit retaliation for the positive result of a doping test for which the employee or candidate for employment has a medical prescription or legal authorization. Thus, the Government of Puerto Rico provided the first legislative framework to regulate and allow the use of medicinal cannabis.

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Veriheal

MAY 17, 2023

According to the 2022 Legislative Finance Committee Corrections Department Performance Report Card, about 35% of detentions in the state’s corrections department were for technical parole offenses. Ideally, people grappling with the effect of substance use disorder should be given treatment and assistance, not jailed.

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Veriheal

MAY 17, 2021

While some lawmakers in the state of Alabama have introduced legislation that would hopefully bring Alabama into the green scene by becoming the 37th state to legalize a medical cannabis program, others are doing everything they can in their prohibitionist ways to prevent that from happening.

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Veriheal

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

law—specifically, the Legalization of Marijuana for Medical Treatment Initiative of 1999—for a total of 225 days. Without new emergency legislation or more permanent action, the program expansion will expire on Feb. Lawmakers’ goal behind both pieces of emergency legislation has been to encourage participation in D.C.’s

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SpeedWeed

AUGUST 4, 2021

If Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost approves the summary language of the initiated statute, the Coalition to Regulate Marijuana Like Alcohol will need to collect more than 130,000 signatures to send the proposed legislation to the Ohio General Assembly, which would then have four months to consider the bill. View original article.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 29, 2021

If elected officials fail to embrace the power and truth of medical cannabis, we will continue to needlessly lose thousands of our fellow Texans to ineffective treatments.”. The Texas legislature is scheduled to reconvene for a special session on July 8, 2021, to vote on legislation Governor Greg Abbott deemed critical to state interests.

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WeedAdvisor

AUGUST 14, 2019

Pritzker approved legislation to establish medical marijuana’s permanency. But in a sudden, fortunate twist for many patients, the final legislation contained further expansions. Pritzker’s legislation took effect on August 9 th , but he waited until Monday, August 12 th to make the announcement. Expanded Qualifying Conditions.

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CannaTech

MAY 17, 2020

When she was 12 years old and tumor-free, Rylie changed the face of Delaware’s cannabis legality by advocating for pediatric cannabis legislation. She was persistent and persuasive when tasked to convince legislators who were strictly committed to voting “no” to legalize medical cannabis for pediatrics.

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MMJ Recs

SEPTEMBER 30, 2019

There are many different reasons why someone may need an MMJ card, and these can differ from state to state depending on legislation. But under what conditions do you qualify for an Oklahoma MMJ card? Jump online with a specialist like MMJ Recs to see if you meet the qualifying conditions for an Oklahoma MMJ card!

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