Project CBD

SEPTEMBER 25, 2018

Project CBD , a California-based educational non-profit, has published an in-depth primer on Cannabinoid-Drug Interactions for health professionals, patients, and public policy-makers. New: This report is now available in Spanish and Japanese translations! See bottom of this article for downloads.

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Americans for Safe Access

JUNE 22, 2018

To help you start out this process, here is a list of top 5 things that all patients should know when considering medical cannabis as part of their health care regime. To help you start out this process, here is a list of top 5 things that all patients should know when considering medical cannabis as part of their health care regime.

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The NM Political Report | Medical Cannabis Program

OCTOBER 27, 2020

In this week’s episode of Growing Forward, the collaborative podcast between NM Political Report and New Mexico PBS, we take a look at education. Dispensary employees must reach a certain level of required certification, but what kind of knowledge should patients expect from those who are dispensing their medication?

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Illinois News Joint

OCTOBER 13, 2024

The focus of the subsequent three meetings was the examination of conditions under consideration for addition to the list of debilitating conditions that are qualifying for participation in the Medical Cannabis Patient Program (MCPP). Refresh QA plans with a focus on staffing assignments.

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Americans for Safe Access

JUNE 14, 2021

Here, we wanted to shed light on some things about cannabis that even an educated patient might not know! Cannabis is a complex plant, and decades of research have been able to pull back the curtains on fascinating mysteries behind its inner workings.

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Illinois News Joint

JUNE 10, 2024

During discussion for and against, the overall theme of the meeting kept coming back to safety and education for patients, as well as providers and dispensary staff. In closing discussions, Surin and Champion added to the education and safety theme. and invest it in public education.

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FloridaMarijuana.net

JUNE 12, 2018

Medical marijuana can alleviate certain side effects and, some research indicates, reduce the number of seizures a patient experiences. Additionally, one study published in the Epilepsy Behavior established that the administration of cannabis extracts rich in CBD is associated with the reduction of seizure frequency in certain patients.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 21, 2020

. “We are so proud of the work all the advocates did this year, and all the years prior, in helping to educate their families, communities and their legislators on the facts about medical cannabis. We commend the House of Representatives for listening to their constituents and standing up for patients in passing this bill.

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MedicalJane

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

A newly published article in the Epilepsy & Behavior Journal highlights the findings of researchers at the University of Alabama at Birmingham after surveying healthcare providers on their attitudes and knowledge about cannabis, and has confirmed what most of us already knew– healthcare providers need more education on cannabis.

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Americans for Safe Access

AUGUST 1, 2023

Having recently graduated with my masters in science in Medical Cannabis Science & Therapeutics from the University of Maryland-Baltimore, I made my own investment in Cannabis, through education.

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NORML

MAY 27, 2020

Senators on Wednesday passed legislation to significantly expand the pool of patients eligible to qualify for medical cannabis access. ” Under the current law , doctors may only recommend medical cannabis products to those patients with a limited number of select conditions, such as HIV and cancer.

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Americans for Safe Access

JUNE 16, 2023

ASA is the only national medical cannabis patient organization that is working towards protecting patients. ASA has and continues to do so much work to bring both access to medical cannabis patients, while also trying to help educate the public.

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Illinois News Joint

OCTOBER 7, 2024

August 2019, Oakton College started offering cannabis courses for the Cannabis Dispensary and Patient Care Specialist certificate. Now, Oakton College is one of the leaders in cannabis education, offering several certificate options and more as part of its Cannabis Studies curricula. For Illinois News Joint reviews, visit here.

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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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NORML

APRIL 12, 2020

It’s well past time that we stop doing damage to people’s employment prospects, educational opportunities, and parental rights. The program is expected to be operational and dispensing cannabis products to authorized patients by mid-year.

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The Cannigma

SEPTEMBER 19, 2021

Along with Corinne Tobias, the co-founder and program director of the Cannabis Coaching Institute, Meharg spoke with The Cannigma about the importance of cannabis coaching in this golden era of legal weed, and how their own journey as patients led them to become cannabis coaches. It was really hard to navigate even back then as a patient.”.

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NORML

MAY 21, 2020

It’s well past time that we stop doing damage to people’s employment prospects, educational opportunities, and parental rights. The program is expected to be operational and dispensing cannabis products to authorized patients by mid-year.

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NORML

JUNE 1, 2020

House and Senate lawmakers have approved a series of bills to facilitate patients’ access to medical cannabis products. ” Under the current law, doctors may only recommend medical cannabis products to those patients with a limited number of select conditions, such as HIV and cancer. .”

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NORML

MAY 12, 2020

Years later and after countless hours devoted by herself and other advocates at Virginia NORML, the state’s first medical cannabis dispensaries will finally begin opening dispensary doors to patients this summer. It concerned her that even as a registered patient, she could still be arrested.

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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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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. ECS modulation also aids in managing symptoms of nausea and vomiting in cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy. What is ECS?

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TheAnswerPage

JANUARY 11, 2022

Are you able to answer your patients’ medical marijuana questions? As the Editor-in-Chief of the medical education website called TheAnswerPage.com for nearly two decades, I have assessed multiple educational gaps in the healthcare community. Well, if your answer is ‘no,’ you are definitely not alone.

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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

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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LifeCannMD

MARCH 31, 2025

“I’ve watched patients walk through my door carrying not just physical pain, but the weight of cultural stigma, family concerns, and years of medical dismissal,” Dr. Fandino-Sende shares. That’s about reconnection to what makes life worth living,” he explains, pausing to show a patient how to adjust their dosage.

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NORML

MARCH 5, 2020

It’s well past time that we stop doing damage to people’s employment prospects, educational opportunities, and parental rights.” The prohibition on marijuana has clearly failed, and impacts nearly 30,000 Virginians per year. While marijuana arrests across the nation have decreased, arrests in Virginia have increased.

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Veriheal

MAY 26, 2022

In turn, cannabis advocates have struggled to properly educate the public with the limited amount of scientific evidence available. Patients around the world are in need of natural, alternative medical solutions, and Realm of Caring (RoC) is on a mission to serve them. A Growing Need for Natural Health Solutions.

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Veriheal

AUGUST 7, 2022

New data published in the Journal of Cannabis Research claims that almost one in two authorized medical cannabis patients in Canada managed to either completely stop or reduce their intake of controlled substances, such as alcohol and opioids , by using cannabis. The use of cannabis as a therapeutic and medicinal aid is widely supported.

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NORML

JANUARY 24, 2019

Three medical cannabis bills cleared the Senate Committee on Education and Health this morning and are headed to the Senate floor. Last year we passed unanimously the historic Let Doctors Decide bill that expanded patient access to our medical cannabis program,” said Senator Dunnavant, a medical doctor from Henrico.

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NORML

JULY 2, 2019

Assembly Bill 20 , The Jake Honig Compassionate Use Medical Cannabis Act, institutes various changes to the program to better facilitate patients’ access to the substance. Specifically, it expands the pool of patients eligible for cannabis therapy to include those with chronic pain, menstrual cramps, and epilepsy.

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NORML

JANUARY 28, 2020

.” “This is likely the result of two major policy changes: More than twenty decriminalization or penalty downgrade ordinances passed by city councils across the Commonwealth, and approximately a quarter of a million registered medical marijuana patients,” said Goldstein. “Marijuana prohibition will end in Pennsylvania.

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FloridaMarijuana.net

MAY 1, 2020

I’m a Florida medical marijuana patient, and use cannabis to treat my physical injuries(herniated disc, muscle spasms, pinched nerves) as well as my mental health(anxiety, depression, insomnia etc). In this article we will be reviewing their White Sunshine that’s available at Trulieve in 1/8th oz smokable flower. Great stuff.

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Illinois News Joint

OCTOBER 10, 2024

IDFPR FY2025 goals include: Continue working with CROO and the legislature to pass legislation to expand access to cannabis for medical patients. Work with remaining conditional license-holders to transition to fully operational dispensaries serving both medical patients and adult use customers.

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MMJ Recs

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

By the end of 2018 there were almost 60,000 patients, and nearly $100 million had been taken in the first year of sales. It is projected that there will soon be over 200,000 registered medical marijuana patients in Maryland. Every Maryland Dispensary That MMJ Patients Need To Know. The program continues to grow in popularity.

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NORML

MAY 31, 2019

It also expands access and rights for qualified medical patients. ” “Today’s outcome is the result of years of volunteers educating the public and lobbying lawmakers in Illinois. . ” “Today’s outcome is the result of years of volunteers educating the public and lobbying lawmakers in Illinois.

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NORML

APRIL 23, 2020

Activists have been working for months registering new voters, collecting signatures, and educating the public, in hopes of giving voters in their state the opportunity to make their voices heard and cast their vote for marijuana. Under this proposal, patients would be prohibited from smoking whole-plant marijuana. South Dakota.

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MMJ Recs

JANUARY 16, 2023

Read on to discover some of the best pain management centers in West Virginia that MMJ patients should know about. Pain management doctors in West Virginia use a wide range of treatments to manage chronic pain and provide patients with an improved quality of life. Medical Marijuana For Chronic Pain. Medications. Spinal treatments.

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