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Pennsylvania’s Medical Marijuana Law: A Guide for Doctors and

WebA patient with a qualifying condition and a doctor’s certification can apply to the Department of Health to enroll in the program. If the application is accepted, the department will …

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Marijuana Is Safer Than Alcohol: It's Time To Treat It That Way

WebThe health-related costs associated with alcohol use far exceed those for marijuana use. Health-related costs for alcohol consumers are eight times greater than those for …

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Marijuana Is Safer Than Alcohol: It's Time To Treat It That Way

WebIn 2002, an exhaustive review of marijuana and health performed by a special Canadian Senate committee found that “scientific evidence overwhelmingly indicates that cannabis …

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Medical Cannabis Laws and Employment Protections

WebCommonwealth Health Systems Inc., et al.) “(1) No employer may discharge, threaten, refuse to hire or otherwise discriminate or retaliate against an employee regarding an …

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2024 Cannabis Policy Reform Legislation

WebStates with proposed bills to legalize cannabis for adults: 16. Georgia — HB 388 would remove penalties for possession of less than an ounce of cannabis. It carried …

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Myths About Medical Cannabis

WebOther researchers and health experts have examined the data in recent years and have also found the data to be reassuring. MYTH: Today’s cannabis is much stronger. Pure, …

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How to Talk to Your Doctor about Medical Marijuana

WebIf during your conversation your doctor asks any questions you cannot answer, please contact MPP at [email protected]. You can also contact the Pennsylvania Department of …

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Summary of Pennsylvania's Medical Marijuana Act

WebRegulatory Authority: The Department of Health is responsible for implementing the program, including developing rules, processing applications, and issuing patient ID …

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PTSD and Medical Cannabis Programs

WebNow, all but two of the medical cannabis programs — Alaska’s and South Dakota's — allow medical cannabis for PTSD. Twenty-nine states (and Guam) …

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Effective Arguments for Medical Cannabis Advocates

WebThe key to being a successful medical cannabis advocate is effective communication. Specifically, advocates must be able to: 1) convey the most important arguments in …

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Top 10 Reasons to Legalize and Regulate Cannabis

WebCannabis Legalization. Top 10 Reasons to Legalize and Regulate Cannabis. 1. A country that values liberty should not be punishing adults for using cannabis. Cannabis is far …

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Regulatory Authorities and Medical Cannabis

WebAlthough the health department is the most common regulatory agency for medical cannabis, in some states, another authority may be preferable. In addition, in …

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Summary of Iowa’s Medical Cannabidiol Program

WebIowa. Summary of Iowa’s Medical Cannabidiol Program. In 2014, Iowa lawmakers enacted a restrictive law to allow certain patients to possess — but not access — low-THC …

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Overview of the Louisiana Therapeutic Marijuana Act

WebDispensaries: One medical marijuana pharmacy — regulated by the Louisiana Board of Pharmacy — is authorized to operate in each of the nine regions of the state established …

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Summary CDC Health Advisory on Delta 8 Adverse Effects

WebThe full CDC Health Advisory can be found here.. Issued “to alert public health departments, healthcare professionals, first responders, poison control centers, …

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Effective Arguments for Regulating and Taxing Marijuana

WebThe health effects of alcohol consumption are a primary factor in countless deaths. The health effects of cannabis consumption are not a primary factor in any deaths. According …

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Teen Marijuana Use Does Not Increase Following Marijuana Policy …

WebStudy after study has concluded that cannabis policy reform is not linked to increased rates of marijuana use among teens. As National Institute on Drug Abuse Director Nora …

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Financial Impact of Legalizing and Regulating Cannabis for Adult Use

WebCannabis Legalization. Financial Impact of Legalizing and Regulating Cannabis for Adult Use. Legalizing cannabis for adults brings in large annual surpluses from taxes and fees …

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Mississippi Medical Cannabis Act Summary

WebMississippi. Mississippi Medical Cannabis Act Summary. On November 3, 2020, 69% of Mississippi voters cast their ballots in favor of enacting a medical cannabis program. On …

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