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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Americans for Safe Access

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Americans for Safe Access (ASA) has been at the forefront of fighting for patients’ rights to access medical cannabis across four presidencies since our founding in 2002. We've crafted briefing materials and “100-day campaigns” for three incoming administrations on medical cannabis policy.

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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

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Americans for Safe Access (ASA) has been at the forefront of fighting for patients’ rights to access medical cannabis across four presidencies since our founding in 2002. We've crafted briefing materials and “100-day campaigns” for three incoming administrations on medical cannabis policy.

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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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Medical Marijuana Pages

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Synthetic THC Shows Promise in Decreasing Agitation for Alzheimer’s Patients. Recent research reveals that synthetic THC, a compound mimicking the psychoactive ingredient found in cannabis, may offer relief for Alzheimer’s patients suffering from agitation and behavioral symptoms. Read More

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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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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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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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Americans for Safe Access

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

On September 26th, medical cannabis advocates from Hawaii to Florida gathered on Capitol Hill for the Validated Voices Summit, representing patients from across the nation.

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Americans for Safe Access

APRIL 15, 2021

Across these states, millions of patients are demonstrating cannabis’ medicinal value through their treatments every day. 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.

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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

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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Americans for Safe Access

DECEMBER 16, 2021

These are just a few of the many questions that medical cannabis patients may have while travelling for the holidays. Can you bring cannabis on a plane or train? What about a bus? While in another state, what are the rules to purchase it legally?

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Canna Care Docs

OCTOBER 10, 2024

What could the implications be for patients on their medical cannabis journey? What does rescheduling cannabis mean for medical cannabis patients? The post What Could Rescheduling Mean for Medical Cannabis Patients? In the wake of this announcement, you may have a few questions. What does rescheduling actually mean?

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Illinois News Joint

APRIL 4, 2024

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) and Division of Cannabis Regulation notified Medical Cannabis Patients, Caregivers, and Health Care Providers via email that a “new online registration portal for the Medical Cannabis Patient Program and the Opioid Alternative Patient Program will be coming soon.”

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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

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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Illinois News Joint

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

9 House Bill 5633 , which would remove the “requirement that, in order to substantiate a patient’s medical condition, a patient must provide the name of the registered medical cannabis dispensing organization.” HB4465 is basically a protective tax rate amendment for medical patients. Smith introduced on Feb.

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Project CBD

MARCH 7, 2021

Portraits of four women patient-activists who are leading the struggle for medical cannabis access around the world.

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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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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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Leafly

JANUARY 22, 2024

The post Study: ADHD patients benefited from medical cannabis appeared first on Leafly. While the UK-based team found promising data, it comes with a fair share of caveats.

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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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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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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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Illinois News Joint

MAY 7, 2024

Since before adult-use legalization, the hundreds of thousands of qualified medical patients in Illinois have had only 55 dispensaries to chose from, and the lack of access to specific medical needs, especially in southern Illinois, has forced several patients to drive 2-hours or more to purchase medicine.

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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

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

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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MMJ Recs

JUNE 29, 2024

For numerous medical marijuana patients throughout the United States with a medicinal marijuana program, it embodies a vital source of relief and healing. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll go over the importance of proper cannabis storage for patients who use medicinal marijuana as part of their treatment to manage symptoms.

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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

AUGUST 30, 2022

"These arbitrary and unnecessary limits were established without input from either the patient community or from those physicians who specialize in providing oversight to medical cannabis patients. They will likely result in creating unnecessary confusion and they will place an undue burden upon patients and their doctors.".

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NORML

APRIL 28, 2023

"For almost ten years, patients and their providers have lacked the ability to locally access these medically necessary state-approved products from state-licensed retailers. The post Georgia: Regulators Finally License Retailers to Begin Selling Low-THC Cannabis Products to Authorized Patients appeared first on NORML.

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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

JANUARY 6, 2023

The post Study: Chronic Pain Patients Frequently Report Using Cannabis In Place of Opioids appeared first on NORML. So it is no wonder that those with legal access to it are substituting cannabis in lieu of other, potentially less effective and more harmful substances.".

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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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