Americans for Safe Access

DECEMBER 2, 2020

Early this morning in Vienna, Austria, the United Nations Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND) made a historic decision to adopt the World Health Organization’s (WHO) recommendation to remove cannabis and its resin from Schedule IV under the United Nations (UN) Single Convention on Narcotic Drugs of 1961.

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MARCH 10, 2020

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Americans for Safe Access

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Americans for Safe Access (ASA) fully supports the regulation of cannabinoid products as part of our mission to ensure safe access for patients, and we want you to be successful in your efforts to do so in California.

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Project CBD

OCTOBER 19, 2022

Scientists are investigating the health benefits of the ‘food of the gods.’

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Medical Marijuana Program Connection

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

A policy framework has been approved by Cabinet to establish the medicinal marijuana in Fiji after Government approved a taskforce to carry out a national consultation on the proposed market. The taskforce was mandated to oversee the feasibility of this industry and assess the laws required for this emerging market. Read More

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Medical Marijuana Pages

NOVEMBER 2, 2024

CBD and THC Their Unique Roles in Modern Medicine. Cannabidiol (CBD) and THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) are two key compounds derived from cannabis, each holding distinct therapeutic roles. Though they share a similar molecular structure, their effects on the body vary greatly, especially in how they interact with the brain. Read More

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Leafly

JULY 27, 2022

The post Ice T wins license to bring Medicine Woman dispensary to Jersey City appeared first on Leafly. The rapper and actor will partner with a longtime friend to open the new cannabis retail shop a few short miles from New York City.

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Project CBD

JANUARY 3, 2020

Palliative care, however, is perhaps the area of medicine that would most benefit from its clinical use. End-of-life care is one of the less frequently discussed uses of medical cannabis.

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Project CBD

MAY 12, 2021

Pet doctors have launched the Veterinary Cannabis Society to advocate for legal access and safe product standards for cannabis and its derivatives as veterinary medicine.

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PrestoDoctor

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Cannabis as an Alternative Medicine Understanding the science behind cannabis and its medicinal properties More seniors are choosing cannabis as an alternative to traditional medications, and for good reason. The key lies in understanding the science behind cannabis and its medicinal properties.

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Americans for Safe Access

APRIL 15, 2021

Since the first medical cannabis laws were introduced in California 25 years ago, 35 states have joined with California in defiance of the federal prohibition of cannabis as a medicine. Across these states, millions of patients are demonstrating cannabis’ medicinal value through their treatments every day.

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Veriheal

MARCH 18, 2024

The post New Jersey To Hold A Series Of Medicinal Cannabis Program Registration Clinics appeared first on Cannabis Central. Event dates and locations are as follows: 212 Washington St., Newark March 19 June 11 September 24 November 13 1325 Boardwalk, Atlantic City March 21 June 18 October 1 November 15 50 Barrack St., and run until 4 p.m.,

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NORML

JUNE 19, 2020

The daily use of cannabis by patients with chronic pain conditions is associated with prolonged improvements in pain management and subjects’ overall quality of life, as well as sustained reductions in the use of opioids, according to longitudinal data published in the journal Pain Medicine.

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Project CBD

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

Project CBD has pulled together detailed instructions for creating a do-it-yourself Cannabis Home Medicine Kit which includes recipes for several tinctures, salve, and a cream. Like a one-stop shop for your healthcare needs, cannabis’ diverse array of therapeutic actions can benefit almost every physiological process.

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Project CBD

MAY 1, 2019

The state of veterinary medicine has advanced significantly in recent years and thanks to the availability of more effective medicine, many pets are living longer than they would have years ago. With age however, comes the onset of problems such as arthritis and other forms of pain and inflammation.

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NORML

APRIL 3, 2020

Medical cannabis is essential and while we commend our state officials for declaring that centers will remain open during the state of emergency, we need to ensure our patients have uninterrupted access to their life saving medicine, especially during these uncertain times.

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Medicinal Marijuana Association

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Imagine a garden of possibilities blooming for your furry companions with the help of cannabis in veterinary medicine. The post Cannabis and Veterinary Medicine: 7 Key Benefits for Pets appeared first on Medicinal Marijuana Association. From pain management to anxiety relief, the benefits for pets are vast.

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Project CBD

NOVEMBER 19, 2019

Cannabis geriatrics and age-related pathologies were major topics at this year’s International Association of Cannabinoid Medicines. Seniors are currently the fastest-growing demographic of cannabis users worldwide, but is cannabis safe for the elderly? What might be the benefits?

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Project CBD

JULY 11, 2019

The huge popularity of cannabidiol ( CBD ), a non-intoxicating component of cannabis , has helped to destigmatize the plant and restore its reputation as an important medicinal herb.

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Project CBD

MARCH 5, 2020

The legendary father of traditional Chinese medicine, Shen Nung is credited with introducing the custom of drinking tea. Cannabis (“Ma”) was subsequently included in the Pen Ts’ao Ching , humankind’s first pharmacopeia, which had been assembled by Emperor Shen Nung.

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Medicinal Marijuana Association

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Imagine a garden of possibilities blooming for your furry companions with the help of cannabis in veterinary medicine. The post Cannabis and Veterinary Medicine: 7 Key Benefits for Pets appeared first on Medicinal Marijuana Association. From pain management to anxiety relief, the benefits for pets are vast.

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Cannabis Cheri

FEBRUARY 17, 2020

Terpenes interact with cannabinoids and are integral to what scientists call “the entourage effect” of whole plant medicine. The power of the entourage effect is one reason why I personally favor whole plant medicine and use it in making my edibles and topicals. It is that combination in any given strain makes us feel the way we do.

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Project CBD

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Highlights from the 2022 International Association for Cannabinoid Medicines meeting in Basel, Switzerland.

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Project CBD

MARCH 22, 2021

Cannabis producers euphoria and a myriad of health benefits, according to Chris Kilham, the Medicine Hunter.

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NORML

JUNE 10, 2019

A team of investigators from Palo Alto University in California, Harvard University, and the Perelman School of Medicine in Philadelphia surveyed marijuana use patterns in 93 US military veterans participating in a medical cannabis collective. Additional information is available in the NORML fact-sheet “Marijuana and Veteran Issues.”

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Americans for Safe Access

JUNE 30, 2023

But for millions of Americans, we are left out of the American promise because of our medicine. 4th of July celebrations are full of themes of personal freedoms: Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness.

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NORML

JULY 13, 2021

The analysis reported, "Between April 2017 and April 2021, property values rose $17,113 more in states where recreational marijuana is legal, compared to states where marijuana is illegal or limited to medicinal use.". The post Analysis: Marijuana Legalization Correlates with Higher Home Values appeared first on NORML.

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Illinois News Joint

DECEMBER 7, 2024

Though many reasons factor into the number of patients who grow and why, two trendlines that are heading in opposite direction may suggest more medical cannabis patients in Illinois are opting to grow their own medicine. The post Are more Illinois cannabis patients growing medicine? For Illinois News Joint reviews, visit here.

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NORML

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

Senate Bill 311 (a/k/a Ryan's Law) provides for "a terminally ill patient’s use of medicinal cannabis within the health care facility.". The post California: Lawmakers Advance Legislation Permitting Medical Cannabis Use in Hospitals appeared first on NORML.

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NORML

MAY 21, 2021

“Overwhelming majorities of patients and their providers acknowledge that cannabis is a legitimate medicine. Politicians should not be standing in their way by opposing efforts to permit health professionals from recommending cannabis to their patients in instances where they believe it is therapeutically appropriate.”.

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NORML

JULY 1, 2019

“These bills help ensure that all patients are able to obtain and use the necessary therapeutic doses of their cannabis medicines regardless of location or physical ability.” SB1719 ensures that patients will have greater access to the medicines they need, a key element of continuity needed for the success of any health system.

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Project CBD

OCTOBER 31, 2019

The use of cannabis as medicine for animals has been getting a lot attention in the medical, scientific, and pet owning communities. One of the potential uses showing the most promise is in the treatment of seizures. Does it work as well for pets as it does for people?

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Americans for Safe Access

JULY 29, 2020

Oregon is one of the few but growing number of states that have both a medical cannabis program and an adult use (recreational) program, and users of cannabis medicine can be found in either group. An interview with Debbie Churgai by Abby Stoddard, PharmD, MBA on behalf of The Client Centered Network.

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Americans for Safe Access

AUGUST 6, 2019

However this report shows us that while the national trend is towards better medical cannabis laws, many states still need significant improvements in their programs to ensure that all patients have access to the medicine they need.

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NORML

JULY 2, 2019

A team of investigators from the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York and the University of Miami assessed marijuana use trends among 1,000 adult use customers in Colorado. Among those respondents with a history of taking prescription sleep aids, 83 percent reported either reducing or ceasing their use of those medicines.

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NORML

MARCH 11, 2020

The reefer madness days are done and it’s time for Congress and the VA to face the facts surrounding marijuana — most pointedly, its medicinal benefits for veterans. Please take a moment and contact your member of Congress and tell them to join me in support of the Veterans Equal Access Act.

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NORML

MARCH 18, 2020

Permitting such activities ensures that patients possess a consistent, known supply of their medicine and that their access remains affordable. .’ Finally, NORML would like once again to reaffirm its longstanding position regarding the need for state laws to recognize and to permit patients to engage in personal cultivation.

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