Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 5, 2021

Tennessee recently enacted a minimal expansion of its medical marijuana law. 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). However, as a matter of federal law, products containing less than 0.3%

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 21, 2019

If you reside in any of the following 15 states, there are laws stating certain conditions must be met in order to legally obtain CBD. Georgia only allows patients diagnosed with cancer, ALS, seizures, and other serious medical conditions to legally possess CBD. You can find the list of medical conditions here.

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Otherside Farms

JANUARY 3, 2023

Patients need a medical marijuana certification to use cannabis products for their health conditions. But what conditions qualify you for a medical marijuana card? Other than pain relief, medical cannabis is also beneficial for helping cancer patients going through chemotherapy cope with the treatment’s side effects.

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MMJ Recs

OCTOBER 26, 2023

This guide aims to provide an in-depth exploration of medical marijuana laws in the USA, offering insights into the regulations, the legal status of medical marijuana, the differences between federal and state laws, patient rights, dispensary regulations, and much more. The state has licensed dispensaries.

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Kind Meds (Cannabis Education Blog)

JANUARY 9, 2019

The first-ever cannabis-based drug with FDA approval is Epidiolex*, a new prescription drug designed to treat severe seizure disorders that do not respond to other treatments. The recent years have seen drastic marijuana law changes in several states. Medical Marijuana In Pill Form, With FDA Approval. What Does Epidiolex Treat?

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United Patients Group

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Chronic pain affects millions of people worldwide, significantly impacting their quality of life and often leading to the development of other health conditions. This complex and multifaceted condition is linked to various medical conditions such as arthritis, fibromyalgia, neuropathy, and inflammatory disorders.

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MMJ Recs

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

By legalizing MMJ, the state has facilitated access to a natural and potentially life-changing treatment option for patients suffering from various medical conditions. It has improved the quality of life for those dealing with chronic pain, nausea, seizures, and other medical conditions.

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Canna Care Docs

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

But many who live in states where marijuana is legal have decided it’s worth seeking for treatment. A study published earlier this year in the Journal of Basic and Clinical Physiology and Pharmacology states: . Summary and outlook: Cannabinoids have been shown to be an effective treatment option for patients with PTSD.

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Veriheal

JULY 16, 2020

The commission tasked with developing recommendations to improve mental health treatment for veterans concluded: Congress and the executive branch need to promote research into the therapeutic potential of cannabis and psychedelics such as psilocybin mushrooms and MDMA. Veterans across the U.S.

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CannaMD

DECEMBER 4, 2019

. * The effects of medical marijuana laws are largest among older adults with a health condition that would qualify for legal medical marijuana use under current state laws. From the responses of more than 100,000 survey participants older than 51, a 4.8% decrease in reported pain and a 6.6% Find Out if You Qualify.

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Canna Law Blog

MARCH 4, 2020

People are increasingly using ketamine for ailments that resist treatment through traditional pharmaceutical drugs. Failure to follow these very specific legal directives can lead to immediate criminal liability under federal law. Third, multiple existing and state laws and regulations will apply to a ketamine clinic.

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Veriheal

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Gavin Newsom signed a bill known as Ryan’s Law requiring hospitals in the state to allow terminally ill patients access to medical cannabis for treatment and pain relief. hospitals currently prohibit the ingestion of cannabis on-site regardless of the treatment it can provide for patients—particularly those in hospice.

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NORML

JUNE 7, 2019

Similarly, New Mexico’s Department of Health added Alzheimer’s disease, autism spectrum disorder, Friedreich’s Ataxia, Lewy Body Disease, and Spinal muscular atrophy to the state’s list of medical cannabis qualifying conditions. CA resident? OR resident?

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NORML

FEBRUARY 8, 2019

Under existing state law, marijuana possession (of two pounds or less) carries a mandatory minimum sentence of four months in jail and/or a $1,000 fine. Senate Bill 19-013 would permit physicians to recommend cannabis therapy for any condition for which an opiate would otherwise be prescribed. AZ resident? Connecticut.

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The Joint Blog

JUNE 9, 2019

New Mexico health officials on Thursday expanded the list of qualifying conditions for the state’s medical cannabis program to include opioid use disorder and several others, reports the Associated Press. At least eight other states — from Maine to California — along with Washington, D.C.,

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CannaMD

MARCH 10, 2020

Conveniently located in Seminole County – close to Sanford, Altamonte Springs, Oviedo, Longwood, and Casselberry – CannaMD ‘s Lake Mary office is the perfect solution for permanent and seasonal Florida residents interested in medical marijuana treatment! For more information, see CannaMD ’s Qualifying Conditions Resource Page.).

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NORML

FEBRUARY 22, 2019

Delaware prosecutors will no longer be encouraged to pursue criminal charges against those who possess marijuana for personal use, according to guidelines issued by the state’s new Attorney General. The bill will go to the Senate floor for a vote next. NV resident? Click here to email your lawmakers in support of employment protections.

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Veriheal

MAY 18, 2023

As our understanding of these alternative cessation methods grows, we move closer to developing a comprehensive treatment plan for individuals seeking to free themselves from the grip of nicotine addiction. Do not attempt to self-diagnose or prescribe treatment based on the information provided.

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Peninsula Alternative Health

MARCH 1, 2018

The physician advocate outlines practice risks and benefits, educational requirements, compliance issues, and more for those interested in studying this alternative treatment. This organization’s mission is especially focused on using medical cannabis for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), a qualifying condition in Maryland.

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Peninsula Alternative Health

MARCH 1, 2018

The physician advocate outlines practice risks and benefits, educational requirements, compliance issues, and more for those interested in studying this alternative treatment. This organization’s mission is especially focused on using medical cannabis for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), a qualifying condition in Maryland.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 3, 2022

There is very little scientific evidence for the efficacy of marijuana in treating certain medical conditions. At the same time, the policy statement acknowledged that effective patient care requires the “free and unfettered exchange of information on treatment alternatives.”. 1 See [link] and [link]. 2 [link]. 3 [link].

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Veriheal

MARCH 1, 2021

To qualify as a qualifying patient, you need to hold an out-of-state medical cannabis card and live outside of Arizona, or have only lived in Arizona for fewer than 30 days. Qualifying patients must also be licensed in their home state with a condition that meets Arizona’s medical card criteria. These conditions are: Cancer.

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MMJ Recs

APRIL 11, 2024

West Virginia has emerged as a trailblazer in the realm of medical marijuana, implementing a comprehensive program to provide patients with access to this therapeutic treatment option. This program facilitates access to medical cannabis for individuals suffering from qualifying debilitating conditions.

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Veriheal

MAY 17, 2021

Please don’t further the lie by voting for any form of legalization beyond the pharmaceutical remedies already available under state law.” ” State Doctors Oppose Legalization in Alabama. This is what he stated to attendees at the annual session of the Medical Association of the State Of Alabama on April 16th.

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MedicalJane

JUNE 29, 2018

Of those, nine states and DC have went a step further and legalized marijuana for all adults 21 and over. You will find that the requirements for becoming a legal medical cannabis patient vary from state to state, especially with regard to qualifying conditions. Do you qualify for medical cannabis?

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MMJ Recs

MAY 3, 2024

With its program in full swing, thousands of patients across the state are benefiting from access to this alternative form of treatment. From chronic pain to PTSD, patients with qualifying medical conditions have found solace in medical marijuana where traditional treatments may have fallen short.

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MMJ Recs

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

As the approval of medical marijuana (MMJ) continues to grow, more patients are considering it as an alternative treatment for many conditions. On the other hand, using too little might result in ineffective treatment. They provide vital guidance that helps patients handle the complexities of medical marijuana treatment.

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MassRoots

MARCH 7, 2019

Like so many others, these conditions produce symptoms that have been responsive to medical cannabis treatments in other states where the plant is available to patients with a physician’s recommendation, like Illinois and Ohio. I would like to have the option without breaking the law,” Everett said. “I Patient Testimony.

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The Blunt Truth

JANUARY 5, 2022

There are numerous positions and industries exempt from the law. And of course, employers still must be mindful of the state law protections currently available to medical marijuana users. Employers can only take employment actions based on contrary federal and state legal requirements (e.g., New Mexico. New Jersey.

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MMJ Recs

JUNE 30, 2022

As its medicinal benefits earn heightened recognition, marijuana continues to become more accepted across the United States. Various state laws are gradually beginning to embrace the plant as a recreational pastime, too. Qualifying conditions for MMJ cards vary from state to state. Bubba Kush. Sour Diesel.

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SpeedWeed

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

The Enquirer reported that equity provisions “weren’t discussed during the meeting or mentioned in the request for applications approved Tuesday,” and that a spokesperson for the Ohio Board of Pharmacy said that the board “is still reviewing how it can encourage equity within the state law and rules.”.

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 3, 2020

Now, he is the Vice-Chair of Indiana NORML — an organization who is currently focused on changing cannabis laws for the access to Medical Cannabis as therapeutic treatment in Indiana. The goal is to develop an evidence-based approach to its use in the treatment of disease and symptom management. . Washington DC: Author.

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Veriheal

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

The bill was enacted as soon as Governor Nathan Deal signed it, permitting possession for eight qualifying medical conditions but not allowing cultivation or distribution within the state. In April 2019, House Bill 324 was approved, enabling in-state cultivation and the sale of low-THC oil.

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The Blunt Truth

NOVEMBER 28, 2018

State law allows employees to use CBD oil, while other laws allow employers to fire workers for using it. Georgia lawmakers are looking to move the ball forward on harmonizing the employer’s goal of prohibiting working under the influence on the one hand with the patient’s goal of legally treating health conditions on the other.

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Dykema (Cannabis Law Blog)

APRIL 20, 2023

iv] Currently, the Act permits a qualified physician to prescribe “low-THC cannabis” (1% by weight tetrahydrocannabinol (“THC”)) for a greater number of conditions. [v] iv] Texas State Law Library – Cannabis and the Law – [link]. [v] Specifically, H.B. Health & Safety Code § 487.001 et seq. [iv] vi] [link] [vii] Tex.

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MMJ Recs

MAY 9, 2024

Many veterans struggle with various physical and psychological conditions resulting from their service. In this instance, medical cannabis offers a promising alternative or complementary treatment option. These centers often cater to individuals seeking natural and non-traditional treatment options.

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The Joint Blog

JUNE 4, 2021

Schedule I drugs like heroin, Lysergic Acid Diethylamide (LSD), and ecstasy are strictly regulated by the Federal Government but Marijuana has be made an exception in some states. Marijuana is also classified as a Schedule I drug but it has been given the approval for medical and recreational at some state levels. Cancer pain.

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