NORML

JUNE 18, 2019

The administration of herbal cannabis is safe and effective in patients diagnosed with fibromyalgia, according to clinical data published this month in the Journal of Clinical Medicine. Israeli investigators assessed the use of cannabis over a six-month period in 211 patients with the disease.

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NORML

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

The post Study: Cannabis Use Associated With Improved Symptoms, Better Sleep in Patients Suffering From Post-Traumatic Stress appeared first on NORML. These findings suggest that MMJ use may be associated with clinical benefits in people with PTSD.”

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Americans for Safe Access

AUGUST 6, 2021

A common challenge patients often experience when adult-use laws are adopted in their state is that legislative and regulatory improvements to medical cannabis programs are suspended while states pivot to organize adult-use models.

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NORML

JULY 14, 2020

“Over the course of our study, … we identified a significant and progressive increase in the number of patients using cannabis. In patients with chronic pain, cannabis use more than doubled during this period.”. The post Cannabis Use Rising Among Chronic Pain Patients appeared first on NORML.

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Americans for Safe Access

DECEMBER 7, 2022

Sign up by Friday, December 9th to show your support for patients! We know that it has been a tough year for so many, and that is why we are extra appreciative that so many of you continue to support our work. There are only a few short days left to sponsor Unity! Let’s continue this journey together!

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Americans for Safe Access

JULY 11, 2024

CLICK HERE to send a letter to your representatives telling them to prioritize patients! Additionally, a modification to the medical cannabis amendment we passed in 2014 opens the door for federal interference in state medical cannabis programs again (Section 531(b)) with double penalties.

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NORML

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

The post Connecticut: Qualified Patients Can Begin Home Cultivating Cannabis Next Week appeared first on NORML. Over 54,000 Connecticut residents are currently registered to possess and and access medical cannabis.

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Americans for Safe Access

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

We're excited to say the the October/November issue of Cannabis Patient Care Magazine is now available online. I got her thoughts on how patients can talk to their doctor or oncologist about medical cannabis. It was great to hear her perspective, as a doctor, on an issue that we talk a lot about from the patient side.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 19, 2021

“The current study revealed the positive effects of MC [medical cannabis] therapy in some patients with FMS [ fibromyalgia syndrome] and resistance to conventional treatment. The post Study: Cannabis Mitigates Symptoms in Patients with Treatment-Resistant Fibromyalgia appeared first on NORML.

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NORML

JULY 1, 2021

Under the law, which took effect upon signing, qualified patients may now legally possess up to a 90-day supply of cannabis at one time. Patients also now have the ability to consult with authorizing physicians via video conferencing and may obtain cannabis from dispensaries via curbside pick-up.

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NORML

DECEMBER 6, 2021

Under the plan, patients in the state’s medical access program will be able to purchase marijuana-infused gummies or other similar chewable products beginning on August 1, 2020. The post Minnesota: Regulators Okay Patients’ Access to Cannabis-Infused Edible Products appeared first on NORML.

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NORML

OCTOBER 30, 2020

"We conclude that phytocannabinoids can be a low-cost and well-tolerated therapy for symptom relief and quality of life improvement in these patients.". The post Clinical Trial: Plant-Derived Cannabis Oil Effective for Patients with Fibromyalgia appeared first on NORML.

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Americans for Safe Access

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

While these ballot measures did not focus on medical cannabis patients, there are still ways in which patients may be impacted. Whether a ballot measure passed or not, it is still critical for patient advocates to continue fighting for improved access in their state. Keep an eye out for that blog!

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NORML

AUGUST 3, 2021

Under the expanded law, employers may not discriminate against authorized patients of medical cannabis in the recruitment, hiring, designation, or termination process or when imposing disciplinary actions. The post Puerto Rico: Law Signed Protecting Medical Cannabis Patients from Employment Discrimination appeared first on NORML.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

“This study demonstrates that treatment with THC-rich cannabis in patients with mild to moderate UC is associated with clinical improvement.". The post Clinical Trial: Cannabis Inhalation Associated with Clinical in Patients with Ulcerative Colitis appeared first on NORML.

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Americans for Safe Access

JULY 12, 2023

For over two decades, I have been privileged to be a part of the medical cannabis movement as an advocate for patients in need, and member of Americans for Safe Access. Throughout this time, I have witnessed firsthand the transformative power of medical cannabis in improving the lives of countless individuals facing various health challenges.

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Americans for Safe Access

APRIL 5, 2023

Which unfortunately, means patients will continue to suffer in the meantime. After passing through the legislature with solid support and an enthusiastic Governor, this new law lays out a fairly restrictive program with a very long implementation period. Here is what you need to know about the new law…

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NORML

APRIL 8, 2021

The post Delaware: Cannabis Activists Take on Corporate Marijuana, Patients Stage Boycott appeared first on NORML. Locals in Delaware are tangling with corporate, multi-state medical marijuana permit holders to pass a bill for full legalization.

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NORML

JANUARY 25, 2024

The post South Dakota: Lawmakers Reject Bill that Sought to Limit Patients’ Medical Cannabis Access appeared first on NORML. South Dakota voters overwhelmingly approved a ballot measure legalizing medical cannabis access in 2020. Since then, lawmakers have routinely sought to repeal aspects of the law and/or significantly amend it.

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NORML

MARCH 21, 2022

The post South Dakota: Governor Signs Legislation Preserving Patients’ Home Cultivation Rights appeared first on NORML. "Seventy percent of voters approved this right at the ballot box and it is reassuring to see that a majority of lawmakers, and the Governor, ultimately decided to respect the voters' decision.".

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NORML

OCTOBER 22, 2021

The post New York: Officials Advance Home Cultivation Regulations for Qualified Patients appeared first on NORML. The regulations will take effect once the public comment period has ended and the Board has finalized its language.

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NORML

JANUARY 30, 2023

“These findings contribute robust evidence for clinicians regarding the potential benefits of medical cannabis in reducing the opioid burden for patients receiving long-term opioid therapy and possibly reduc[ing] their risk for overdose.”

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NORML

MAY 26, 2020

The delivery of precise doses of THC via an inhaler is associated with pain mitigation in patients with neuropathy and other complex pain conditions, according to clinical trial data published in the European Journal of Pain. Participants inhaled a precise dose containing either THC (at doses of either 0.5mg or 1mg) or placebo. .”

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NORML

APRIL 22, 2024

Patient access and rights must take precedence over expediency.” The post Kentucky: Governor Signs Legislation Expediting Medical Cannabis Licensing, But Also Adding New Restrictions Upon Patients’ Access appeared first on NORML.

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NORML

JULY 1, 2021

The South Dakota Department of Public Safety issued guidelines today for law enforcement requiring them to cease arresting those persons who identify as patients and meet certain qualifications. The post South Dakota: Protections for Medical Cannabis Patients Take Effect Today appeared first on NORML.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

NORML has long opined that patients must have access to cannabis flowers, stating: "Orally administered non-herbal forms of cannabis possess delayed onset and their effects are far less predictable than those of herbal cannabis. The post Minnesota: Patients’ Access to Herbal Cannabis Products Begins March 1 appeared first on NORML.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

The post Clinical Trial: Whole-Plant Cannabis Extracts Associated with Improved Outcomes in Autistic Patients appeared first on NORML.

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Americans for Safe Access

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

There are loopholes written into the language that will allow individual municipalities to reject the law and keep medical cannabis illegal in their jurisdictions, and the bill limits cannabis businesses to operate in industrial or agricultural zones, which limits patient access. ASA strongly opposes both of these provisions.

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Project CBD

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

Psilocybin, the psychedelic mushroom extract, has been fast-tracked by the FDA to treat depression, but doctors still can’t use it in their practice.

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NORML

MAY 26, 2021

Under the new law, patients with insomnia and/or autism spectrum disorder are eligible to obtain medical cannabis access. The post New Hampshire: Governor Signs Bills Expanding Pool of Patients Eligible for Medical Cannabis, Other Changes appeared first on NORML.

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NORML

JUNE 15, 2023

The new law significantly increases the amount of cannabis patients may home cultivate and doubles the amount of THC available in certain marijuana products. The post Vermont: Legislation Becomes Law Increasing THC Limits, Plant Counts for Patients appeared first on NORML.

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Americans for Safe Access

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

While Presidential candidates’ positions on cannabis may make for good headlines, the reality is that, aside from signing legislation and directing federal agencies, the office of the President of the United States (POTUS) does not have the power to fundamentally change cannabis laws.

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NORML

DECEMBER 18, 2020

The post Study: Long-Term Cannabis Use Associated with Reduced Symptoms in Patients with Post-Traumatic Stress appeared first on NORML. . … This study’s primary outcome supports the theory that cannabis should be [tested in clinical trials] as a potential therapeutic for PTSD.".

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NORML

JULY 15, 2020

The post Survey: Majority of Health Care Professionals Endorse Cannabis Use Instead of Opioids in Chronic Pain Patients appeared first on NORML. Sixty-three percent of respondents also agreed, “The DEA should reclassify marijuana so that it is no longer a schedule I drug.".

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NORML

JANUARY 24, 2022

"A patient’s treatment options should not be limited by the government, but rather should be determined in confidence between a patient and their doctor. Doctors should be fully empowered to decide what treatment options are best -- free from political interference.".

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NORML

JUNE 17, 2021

The post Delaware: Governor Signs Law Facilitating Access to Medical Cannabis for Qualifying Patients appeared first on NORML. Senate Bill 60 permits certified nurse practitioners and physician assistants to issue medical cannabis recommendations to those ages 18 and older. The measure took immediate effect upon passage.

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NORML

JUNE 14, 2022

The post Survey: Nearly Half of Authorized Medical Cannabis Patients Report Substituting Marijuana for Other Substances, Particularly Opioids and Alcohol appeared first on NORML. "As legal access continues to expand, one would expect the cannabis substitution effect to grow even more pronounced in the future.".

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