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A response to NPR's misinformation regarding THC potency

Americans for Safe Access

On May 15, 2019, the National Public Radio (NPR) program All Things Considered included a segment about high-potency cannabis. Unfortunately, NPR presented a one-sided view of the topic and made assertions that are not supported by the available evidence.

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LCB’s quarterly newsletter, Topics and Trends, is now live

Cannabis Law Report

The LCB’s quarterly newsletter, Topics and Trends, is now live with the winter 2023 cannabis edition on Medium. This issue of Topics and Trends features the following stories: Social Equity Program Updates: Applications Open Mar. We hope you enjoy the content and find the information useful.

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CDC Seeks Public Comments Regarding Chronic Pain Management

NORML

CDC invites comments specifically on topics focused on using or prescribing opioid pain medications, non-opioid medications, or non-pharmacological treatments.” ” Among pain patients enrolled in medical cannabis access programs, most subjects report eventually decreasing or even eliminating their use of opiates.

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Illinois releases Cannabis Report FY2024 (IDFPR portion)

Illinois News Joint

IDFPR cites the explosive growth by stating that 82 new dispensaries open for business in the last year, the single-largest expansion of cannabis dispensaries since the program first started with the Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Program Act (CRTA) in 2014. Find detailed information about this topic here.)

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CDC Still Soliciting Comments Regarding Chronic Pain Management Solutions

NORML

CDC invites comments specifically on topics focused on using or prescribing opioid pain medications, non-opioid medications, or non-pharmacological treatments. ” Furthermore, pain patients enrolled in medical cannabis access programs typically report decreasing or even eliminating their use of opiates after initiating cannabis therapy.

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Virginia: New Medical Cannabis Laws Take Effect July 1

NORML

Three new laws intended to expand patient access to and the therapeutic value of Virginia’s medical cannabis program take effect July 1, 2019. Now, patients can expect to see products typical of compounding pharmacies, like capsules, topicals, lozenges, lollipops, and suppositories, with an allowance of up to 10 milligrams of THC each.

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Announcing the 2019 NORML Conference & Lobby Day

NORML

Conference programming will include expert panels, policy debates, and energizing speakers covering a wide range of marijuana policy-related topics. Monday, September 9: NORML Conference. Tuesday, September 10: NORML Congressional Lobby Day.

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