Illinois News Joint

JUNE 10, 2024

MCAB members voted to recommend Uterine Fibroid and Painful Uterine Fibroid but did not recommend Generalized Anxiety as a qualifying debilitating condition. After back-and-forth discussion, board members first voted 7-0 to approve Uterine Fibroid as a qualifying debilitating condition. Subieta Benito abstained from the vote.

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Illinois News Joint

MAY 12, 2024

focused discussions on whether or not to include four more new qualifying debilitating conditions for medical cannabis patients in Illinois: Ovarian Cyst, Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, Uterine Fibroid, and Generalized Anxiety. Nichols stated, “I’m having trouble seeing this as a debilitating condition.

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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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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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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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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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Project CBD

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

For decades, researchers have studied cannabinoids’ ability to treat clinical skin conditions like acne, ulcers, and dermatitis. 3 It’s even possible that cannabinoids taken internally, and not simply via a localized topical, may be able to help — especially if a condition is more widespread. 36,1 (2023): 18-23. doi:10.1097/01.ASW.0000891856.08360.61

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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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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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The Cannigma

MARCH 25, 2021

In nursing school, I wrote my dissertation on the role of the nurse when caring for patients using cannabis therapeutically, knowing that nurses are often the first healthcare professional to whom patients disclose their cannabis use. I remain in awe of these patients to this day. Transfering nurses’ skills to cannabis medicine.

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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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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 The study also analyzed peoples’ reasons for registering.

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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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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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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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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

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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MMJ Recs

JUNE 29, 2024

For numerous medical marijuana patients throughout the United States with a medicinal marijuana program, it embodies a vital source of relief and healing. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll go over the importance of proper cannabis storage for patients who use medicinal marijuana as part of their treatment to manage symptoms.

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MMJ Recs

MAY 25, 2024

However, not many patients know the reasons behind how medical marijuana interacts with the body, so we prepared this comprehensive guide to use as a starting point for those considering cannabis treatment. Behind the effectiveness of cannabis lies a fascinating biological system known as the endocannabinoid system (ECS). What is ECS?

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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. MMJ can help patients achieve better sleep patterns and improved overall health.

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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

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

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

MAY 28, 2019

.” They added: “Proposition 203 was intended to allow the use of marijuana in connection with a wide array of debilitating medical conditions. … It is implausible that voters intended to allow patients with these conditions to use marijuana only if they could consume it in dried-leaf/flower form.

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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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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. Research specifically looking at the impact of medical marijuana on the quality of life for cancer patients has shown positive outcomes.

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NORML

AUGUST 13, 2019

Senate Bill 2023 expands the state’s medical cannabis program by adding several new qualifying conditions, allowing physicians assistants and advanced practice registered nurses to recommend medical cannabis to their patients, allowing minor patients to have up to three caregivers instead of two, among other changes.

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NORML

MARCH 7, 2020

Senate Bill 2543 would prohibit an employer from discriminating against a person in hiring, termination, or condition of employment based on the person’s status as a medical cannabis cardholder or a positive drug test for THC. Senate File 4059 would allow patients to inhale herbal, whole-plant medical cannabis. HI resident?

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MMJ Recs

OCTOBER 18, 2023

With a growing number of New Jersey MMJ dispensaries offering a wide range of cannabis products, it’s essential for MMJ patients to stay informed about the options available. Patients can now access a wide variety of cannabis products to address their medical needs. They offer a variety of strains and product options.

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Veriheal

JANUARY 16, 2024

Instead of directly surveying the young patients, they reached out to their caregivers – the individuals who deeply understand the daily routines, challenges, and treatments of these children. This paves the way for a more integrated approach to care where CBD can be used alongside traditional treatments to optimize patient outcomes.

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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. Eligible patients registered with the state’s Department of Public Health can purchase cannabis oil from Georgia’s independent pharmacies.

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Americans for Safe Access

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

Although conditions have improved for patients significantly in the past two decades, our 2021 State of the State report clearly shows that even after 25 years, states are falling short on providing safe, legal, and affordable access to ALL patients.

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NORML

APRIL 23, 2020

The questions : Initiative 65 (citizen initiated) : Should Mississippi allow qualified patients with debilitating medical conditions, as certified by Mississippi licensed physicians, to use medical marijuana? Under this proposal, patients would be prohibited from smoking whole-plant marijuana. South Dakota.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 13, 2019

Today, 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. A copy of the bill is available here.

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MMJ Recs

JANUARY 10, 2024

Medical marijuana is increasingly recognized for its ability to offer relief in conditions such as neuropathic pain, arthritis, and pain associated with certain medical treatments. Moreover, medical marijuana possesses anti-inflammatory properties, making it effective in managing pain associated with inflammatory conditions like arthritis.

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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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United Patients Group

JULY 22, 2023

As medical marijuana gains acceptance in mainstream medicine, patients and healthcare providers need to be well-informed about the various strains available and their unique effects on the body. United Patients Group specializes in providing reliable insights into the therapeutic use of medical marijuana and related plant medicine.

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