Cannabis Law Report

JULY 30, 2019

Knowledge, attitudes and policies regarding medical cannabis and cannabis-based drugs are changing. GW Pharmaceuticals said in May, Epidiolex was successful in treating seizures in patients with a rare form of childhood epilepsy called tuberous sclerosis complex during a late-stage trial. Source: [link].

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NORML

OCTOBER 22, 2019

On Wednesday, October 23rd, the Senate Senate International Narcotics Control Caucus, commonly referred to as simply the Drug Caucus, will hold a hearing entitled “Marijuana and America’s Health: Questions and Issues for Policy Makers.”

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The Cannigma

JUNE 1, 2021

Marijuana is not legal in France, and the country is seen as having some of the strictest cannabis policies in western Europe. Some of the qualifying health conditions include epilepsy, neuropathic pain, chemotherapy side effects, a need for palliative care, and pain linked to multiple sclerosis, according to France24.

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MJ Business Attorneys

JULY 29, 2019

As of right now, the only cannabis-based medication officially recognized by the FDA is the CBD oral solution Epidiolex, which is used to treat two rare forms of childhood-onset epilepsy.

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Veriheal

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

However, lawmakers are considering expanding access to people with Alzheimer’s, epilepsy, and more. For now, cancer and PTSD are the only official diagnoses in the country approved for medical cannabis use. Cannabis will be imported to the country sometime before dispensing starts.

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Veriheal

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Although respondents frequently have to choose “other conditions” to meet MMJ requirements, it’s an unfortunate reality for millions due to restrictive laws and policies, further skewing data towards more universally accepted health issues.

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Canna Law Blog

OCTOBER 14, 2019

FEDERAL POLICIES. Because the FDA approved CBD as an active ingredient in Epidiolex, a drug used in the treatment of epilepsy, for which substantial clinical investigations have been instituted, the FDA posits that it is unlawful to use CBD as an active ingredient in human and pet foods.

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CannaTech

AUGUST 9, 2018

We are delighted to introduce you to some new friends set to make a big impact on the medical cannabis advocacy scene… the creators of a new documentary called Separating the Strains ; a deeply personal narrative that charts the reality of living with epilepsy, with and without cannabis medication as a treatment option.

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Canna Law Blog

MAY 29, 2019

Currently, the FDA has only approved the following “products/medications”: (1) three generally recognized as safe (“ GRAS ”) hemp seed ingredients; and (2) Epidiolex , a CBD-infused drug used in the treatment of epilepsy. Alcohol and Tobacco and Trade Bureau , the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office , the U.S.

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The Blunt Truth

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

Importantly for Arizona employers, the new law does not restrict the rights of companies to maintain a drug-free workplace or establish workplace policies restricting the use of marijuana by employees or prospective employees. See Section 36-2851(1). Patients can also possess up to 2.5 ounces of medical marijuana at one time.

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The Blunt Truth

OCTOBER 15, 2019

The move marked the first time the DEA removed any form of cannabis from Schedule I and was due to the FDA’s approval of Epidiolex, a non-synthetic cannabis-derived medicine used to treat severe epilepsy. Educating employees about CBD and zero tolerance policies. CBD: Uncertainty for Restaurants and Retailers , and FDA: 1% CBD OK.

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Veriheal

MAY 20, 2021

It allowed for low THC cannabis products for patients in Texas that had intractable epilepsy. The Marijuana Policy Project was set up in the state of Texas several years back and is determined to help legalize cannabis in the state. Texas passed a medical cannabis law called the Compassionate Use Act in 2015. ” This is a.2%

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Cannabis Chronicles

FEBRUARY 15, 2019

But now, the couple say the company faces uncertainty because of a new policy from the state Liquor and Cannabis Board that requires them to put even less information on their products’ packaging. The policy also prohibits companies from using words such as “healing,” “relief,” “restorative” and “wellness,” among others.

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 7, 2022

High-profile cases of parents campaigning for access to cannabis oil for severe and rare forms of epilepsy in their children are the most recent in a long line of controversies over cannabis and cannabis-based medicines. The UK is one of the biggest producers of medicinal cannabis, but few patients have access to these medicines.

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Canna Law Blog

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

As we previously explained , the FDA currently deems the use of hemp-CBD-infused foods and drinks as unlawful because CBD has been approved in the treatment of epilepsy ( Epidiolex ); and therefore, can only be used as a drug. And to be honest, we don’t know of any that have been approved.

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Project CBD

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

5 In June 2018, the FDA approved Epidiolex® (GW Pharmaceuticals; Cambridge, UK), the first FDA-approved pharmaceutical drug to contain a “purified drug substance [CBD] derived from marijuana,” for the treatment of seizures associated with two rare epilepsy disorders. Epilepsy Behav. Available at: www.fda.gov/media/131878/download.

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The Cannigma

MAY 19, 2021

Japan has some of the harshest drug policies on Earth, including for cannabis — and is one of the worst places on Earth to get arrested on marijuana possession charges. The government has a zero tolerance policy on cannabis, but this approach doesn’t apply to investments, it appears.

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 24, 2020

In response to escalating efforts to slow the spread of COVID-19 by social distancing, the Marijuana Policy Project and other organizations have released an open letter urging governors and legislative leaders to take necessary actions to ensure continued safe access to cannabis in a way that is consistent with public health.

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The Cannigma

JUNE 15, 2021

The first clinical research done on CBD as a potential treatment for epilepsy was in 1980, but the information gleaned didn’t make its way to the public eye until decades later. The perception that CBD is a wonder-drug version of cannabis — particularly known for its uses to treat epilepsy — that doesn’t get you high. Shutterstock).

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Sensi Seeds

DECEMBER 10, 2018

Much remains to be done if the progress made is to be secured, but it is clear that changes are taking place in the global debate on drug policy , especially with regard to cannabis. Time has shown that the “ war on drugs “, which began when Nixon was president of the United States, has been a major failure.

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Canna Law Blog

MAY 13, 2019

Moreover, the FDA deems the use of hemp-CBD-infused foods and drinks as unlawful because CBD has been approved in the treatment of epilepsy ( Epidiolex ); and therefore, cannot be concurrently marketed as a food. Consequently, the FDA treats Hemp-CBD infused alcoholic beverages as unsafe and unlawful under the FDCA.

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 31, 2021

The main roadblock is President Rodrigo Duterte’s controversial anti-drug policy – popularly called the ‘war on drugs’ – which has attracted criticism from human rights advocates because of the rising number of extra-judicial killings.

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Otherside Farms

MAY 12, 2022

Because it’s such a mainstream attitude, officials now campaign on a policy of total pot legalization, and it seems like every week or so there is already a local tv news story about a man who made a lot of money baking and selling cannabis treats. As weed becomes increasingly legal, the economy that surrounds it grows.

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United Patients Group

JANUARY 8, 2023

Cannabis has also been used for centuries to treat gastrointestinal disorders, epilepsy, rheumatism and malaria. Many neurological conditions are associated with dysregulation of the ECS (for example: epilepsy, Parkinson’s disease). Ancient Chinese texts and Ayurvedic texts describe its use to treat inflammation, pain and spasms.

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United Patients Group

JANUARY 16, 2023

THCV has been shown to reduce seizures and convulsions caused by epilepsy, which could make it an effective seizure treatment for people who don’t respond well to current medications like cannabis oil or CBD oil. THCV may help fight Alzheimer’s disease by reducing inflammation in the brain and restoring nerve function.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 22, 2021

But this scenario has been changing since the families of Anny Fischer and Sofia Santos Brito, both carriers of the CDKL5 syndrome –a genetic alteration that causes epilepsy especially during childhood–, obtained authorization from Anvisa to import CBD oil (cannabidiol). starting treatment with so-called medicinal cannabis.

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Veriheal

MARCH 19, 2025

Fortunately, protections were provided for the medical marijuana ballot, thanks to voters and the support of the Marijuana Policy Project (MPP). One purpose of this rule is to avoid complexity in acts and any hidden provisions that legislators or voters may miss when reading the proposed law. The MPP is the number one organization in the U.S.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 19, 2021

. “Most importantly, there is no definitive evidence as yet that CBD would work for any of the myriad health conditions which it is supposed to benefit, except for certain types of epilepsy.” LDN CBD launched in 2018 to tap into the new market, and is seeking a new round of financing to fund expansion. ” [link].

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Cannabis Law Report

OCTOBER 3, 2019

The said law further states that the extract should only be for the use of patients who undergo treatment for intractable epilepsy. Walters reasoned that CBD oil products sold in a store might not be legal based on the 2014 law, which then makes their department question whether it is lawful to license such products legally.

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The Blunt Truth

DECEMBER 3, 2019

The letters also explain that because CBD is an active ingredient in the epilepsy drug, Epidiolex , products containing CBD are therefore outside the definition of a dietary supplement and cannot be added to food products.

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NORML

MAY 24, 2019

The measure expands qualifying conditions to include all epilepsy and seizure disorders, multiple sclerosis, spasticity, terminal cancer, incurable neurological disorders (Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, Huntington’s, etc.), Click here to email your lawmakers in support of expungement.

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 29, 2020

During such challenging times it is deemed absolutely right that policies change on certain life or death situations whilst protecting the liberty of the nation. Chris Ashton said of the policy change: “For months we have been going out of our way to obtain these medicines for extremely unwell patients. This oil changes lives.

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SpeedWeed

MARCH 19, 2021

The bill passed by the Senate on Wednesday removes that discretion and directs school districts to implement policies to permit school personnel to possess and administer cannabis medicines to students who need them. That was followed in 2018 with Quintin’s Amendment, named for Quintin Lovato, a young Colorado boy with epilepsy.

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MMJ Recs

APRIL 19, 2024

However, in recent years, public attitudes towards marijuana have shifted, leading to changes in legislation and public policy. Qualifying conditions for medical marijuana use include chronic pain, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, cancer, and terminal illnesses. In Iowa, CBD oil is legal for medical use under certain circumstances.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 11, 2021

This seemingly straightforward policy statement merely begs the question of lawfulness of supplements more generally, which then brings us to this second obstacle — the application of the federal Food Drug & Cosmetics Act (“FDCA”).

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Veriheal

OCTOBER 12, 2021

26, Volkow was a guest on Ethan Nadelmann’s podcast “Psychoactive,” a show dedicated to discussing all things drugs and drug policy. In a catch 22 of sorts, policy drives research, but we need research that drives policy. In a catch 22 of sorts, policy drives research, but we need research that drives policy.

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SpeedWeed

MAY 7, 2021

This legislation will allow students access to life-saving epilepsy treatments and other essential medicines, but still prohibits smokable cannabis on school property. School boards are now required to draft their own policies for the safe storage of medical cannabis products to be used on school grounds.

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