Veriheal

AUGUST 22, 2023

States legalizing recreational cannabis are seeing an unexpected and significant decrease in mental health treatment admissions. Ortega’s research meticulously analyzed data from ten states where adult-use cannabis has become legal. Here’s what the latest study fresh out of the journal Health Economics has to say.

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MMJ Recs

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

While traditional treatments like antiepileptic drugs exist, they may not always provide adequate relief for all patients. In recent years, there has been growing interest in exploring alternative treatment options, and one that has gained attention is medical marijuana (MMJ).

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MARCH 12, 2020

. “It is imperative that we approve legislation such as the Veterans Equal Access Act so that the countless vets suffering from post-traumatic stress and other debilitating disorders have access to the safe and effective option of medical marijuana treatment.” doctors to fill out the state-legal medical marijuana recommendations.

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Americans for Safe Access

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

Patients across the state should have equitable access to this treatment option and should not be burdened by localities that wrongly choose to opt out of the law. ASA strongly opposes both of these provisions.

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PrestoDoctor

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

With the increasing legalization and normalization of marijuana use, understanding its impact on alcohol intake is more critical than ever. The relationship betweencannabis and alcohol managementhas long been a subject of debate.

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MMJ Recs

JANUARY 2, 2024

In recent years, the landscape of cancer treatment has witnessed a paradigm shift with the emergence of medical cannabis as a potential therapeutic ally. Today we’re here to explore the evolving relationship between medical cannabis and cancer treatment, shedding light on everything potential MMJ patients need to know.

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NORML

NOVEMBER 8, 2019

Yet, even in the majority of states where medical cannabis is legal, VA physicians are prohibited by federal law from filling out a state-legal medical marijuana recommendation form. Once enacted, veterans will be able to access medical marijuana treatment without the added challenge of accessing a private, non-VA physician.

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The Cannigma

JUNE 2, 2021

Medical: Legal Recreational: Largely decriminalized. Medical cannabis has been legal in Germany since 2017 when the parliament voted unanimously to legalize it and require public health insurers to cover treatment. The country’s largest party, the Christian Demorcatic Union, remains opposed to legalization.

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Americans for Safe Access

APRIL 15, 2021

Now, two-thirds of Americans live in states where medical cannabis is legal. Across these states, millions of patients are demonstrating cannabis’ medicinal value through their treatments every day.

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NORML

MARCH 11, 2020

As a founding Co-Chair of the Congressional Cannabis Caucus, I am pleased to report to you that my legislation to allow VA doctors to fill out state-legal medical marijuana recommendations is scheduled for a committee vote tomorrow. Seeking care is hard enough, and we should not make it even harder for our veterans.

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Leafly

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

Psilocybin treatment centers will likely open in 2025. The post Colorado just voted to legalize and decriminalize psychedelics. The measure decriminalizes psychedelic possession almost immediately. Here’s what happens next appeared first on Leafly.

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Americans for Safe Access

OCTOBER 21, 2020

At ASA, our goal is to ensure that every state has sensible cannabis policies that create safe and legal access for all patients. This means we believe that patients who medicate with cannabis should receive treatment equal to that of patients who medicate with any other drug. A national perspective on safe access for students.

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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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The Cannigma

JULY 12, 2022

Medical: Legal, but limited Recreational: illegal Reciprocity: No. Roll out of the program has been slow, and as of June 2022, there were still no doctors certified to issue prescriptions, no licensed dispensaries, and no legal farming of cannabis products. CBD is legal in Alabama under the 2018 federal farm bill.

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NORML

JANUARY 6, 2023

“Cannabis has established efficacy in the treatment of multiple conditions, including chronic pain, and it possesses a safety profile that is either comparable or superior to other controlled substances.

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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. So, with all of these changes, the question remains: Is weed legal in Japan?

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Project CBD

JANUARY 24, 2019

In his first article of the new year, Raphael Mechoulam and other Israeli scientists look at the “real life experiences of medical cannabis treatment in autism.” Around 10-20% of patients stopped taking various medications (mostly antipsychotic and antiepileptic drugs) within 6 months of starting cannabis treatment.

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Medical Marijuana Pages

JULY 1, 2024

A recent promising Study Explores CBD as a Potential Acne Treatment. Traditional treatments range from over-the-counter creams to prescription medications, each with varying degrees of effectiveness and potential side.

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Veriheal

JANUARY 30, 2024

Although there have been many studies demonstrating the increasing support for federal cannabis legalization, there is a lack of research interviewing military members, veterans, and their families on this subject. They found that, regardless of veteran status, most people support federal cannabis legalization.

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Veriheal

OCTOBER 19, 2022

Indonesia, a fertile land where the climate is perfect for cultivating cannabis, is in the “red zone” regarding legalization. Warastuti, the mother of Pika Sasi Kirana, is actively lobbying for legal access and research into the plant alongside her daughter’s father, Sunarta. Nothing worked.”

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Medical Marijuana Pages

AUGUST 6, 2024

Understanding Tension Headaches Symptoms and Treatments. While traditional treatments include over-the-counter medications. Headaches are a common ailment affecting people of all ages, often causing significant discomfort and disruption to daily life.

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CannaMD

MARCH 3, 2021

Law enforcement, policy makers, and public citizens have long debated how recreational marijuana legalization influences crime and public safety. Most existing research focuses on crime in legalized states. But how does cannabis legalization impact crime in neighboring states? Researchers Francis D.

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Veriheal

AUGUST 24, 2022

Colorado could legalize psychedelics. These include legalizing the possession, cultivation, use, and sharing of psychedelic components such as ibogaine , mescaline , DMT, psilocybin , and psilocin for adults over the age of 21. The city of Denver, Colorado, decriminalized the possession and use of psilocybin in 2019—the first U.S.

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NORML

APRIL 30, 2019

VA healthcare providers, however, are prohibited from providing the paperwork necessary to complete a state-legal medical cannabis recommendation, forcing military veterans to seek the advice of a private, out-of-network physician. Seeking care is hard enough, and we should not make it even harder for our veterans.

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Medical Marijuana Pages

AUGUST 19, 2024

THC and CBD in Alzheimers Treatment A New Hope for Patients in Louisiana. The landscape of Alzheimer’s treatment is evolving. With researchers in Louisiana exploring the potential of THC and CBD. In alleviating symptoms and improving the quality of life for those affected by this debilitating disease. Alzheimer’s, a progressive.

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NORML

MARCH 13, 2019

Individuals in public housing can face expulsion if they consume on the property, which is problematic from a liberty perspective, but an even more dire concern for patients who are utilizing marijuana as an effective treatment for a debilitating illness.” ”

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 29, 2021

A recent study conducted by the National Association of Realtors said 50% of leasing professionals found it wasn’t hard to re-lease a property after tenants smoked cannabis indoors, and the organization “does not have a position on cannabis legalization.”. Legal cannabis raises home value. Key Findings. The seven states (plus D.C.)

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Medical Marijuana Pages

JANUARY 9, 2025

4 Health Conditions For Treatment by Medical Marijuana in Illinois. Has expanded the list of conditions eligible for medical cannabis treatment. In a significant development for patient care, the Illinois Department of Public Health.

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The Cannigma

JUNE 25, 2022

Recreational cannabis is not legal in Poland and the plant is still legally considered a narcotic. Attitudes towards legalization are slowly shifting. A 2020 Kantar poll found that 55% of respondents don’t believe a small amount of cannabis should be worthy of jail time but only 21% believed cannabis should be fully legal.

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The Cannigma

FEBRUARY 13, 2022

For years, rumors have been swirling around the internet that cannabis is not only legal in North Korea, but ridiculously cheap. One can’t buy it legally and it would be a criminal offense to smoke it.” ” Why are there rumors that weed is legal in North Korea? So is weed legal in North Korea?

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NORML

JANUARY 28, 2020

“We are clearly going to legalize marijuana and tax it here in the Keystone State, so we should stop these arrests right now,” said Reidy. “At the very least, this means less people who are cannabis consumers are getting tied up in the criminal legal system. That’s a positive,” Hoover said.

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NORML

MARCH 14, 2019

Medical marijuana is currently legal in 31 states, D.C., “For federal employees complying with state cannabis law, they shouldn’t have to choose between a proven treatment and their job.” ” Changes in the legal status of marijuana at the state level have not negatively impacted workplace safety.

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Veriheal

JULY 7, 2021

And now it’s finally legal where I live.”. Because, now that they finally have legal access to cannabis, these patients will be able to use cannabis to treat their pain , anxiety , sleep disruption , and more. It’s time to break down the legal barriers that prevent people from accessing cannabis. I know it will be good for me.

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The Cannigma

JUNE 19, 2022

Recreational cannabis is not legal in Colombia, but personal consumption and possession of the plant is decriminalized. Adult-use cannabis is not legal, but in 2012, the Colombian government decriminalized personal use of cannabis and possession of up to 20 grams. The country has had a medical cannabis program since 2015.

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Americans for Safe Access

JULY 29, 2020

Just like prescription medication, diet and exercise, cannabis can impact other therapies and treatments you may be using, so it's important to make sure whoever you're working with has the full picture and can monitor your progress or make adjustments if needed.

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MMJ Recs

AUGUST 16, 2024

Traditional treatments include eye drops, oral medications, laser treatment, and surgery. This article explores the potential of medical marijuana for glaucoma treatment, focusing on its benefits, risks, and legal considerations. It acts on the cannabinoid receptors in the eye, which reduces IOP.

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The Cannigma

MARCH 12, 2021

Listen & Subscribe: Very few medical cannabis advocates are against the full legalization of the plant for all adults. But sometimes one unintended consequence of adult-use legalization is that the market no longer caters to medical patients. What is the relationship between medical and recreational legalization?

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