Police asked for delay on cannabis legislation
The legislation currently before Parliament, means anyone terminally ill will not have to rely on the discretion of the police or the courts if they’re caught with cannabis.
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Good news on cannabis for South Africa research
Chetty said a combination of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD), two of the active components in cannabis, may offer new ways to alleviate suffering as a result of certain neurological conditions. “The effects of cannabinoids on the body’s nervous system have already been documented, and the fact that it can alleviate certain kinds of pain and stimulate appetite have already been proven.
Australia’s Medicinal Cannabis Movement Has Also Increased Epilepsy Awareness
Attention may have been hard to come by as far as epilepsy awareness goes, but Ireland says the work of the EAA has only scratched the surface. Epilepsy was one of the first conditions the government looked at when considering cannabis as a medicine.
Boy with rare form of epilepsy denied cannabis oil treatment
“We recognise that people with chronic pain and debilitating illnesses are looking to alleviate their symptoms,” a statement said.
Medical Cannabis Regulation Might Be A “Basket Case”, But Greg Hunt Says That’s On The States And Territories
“It’s impossible because of political reasons — that’s why I’ve called it political cannabis rather than medicinal cannabis.”
San Diego Pop-Up Dinners Pair Cannabis With Food
January 1, 2018 brought an entire new industry to San Diego’s doorstep: legalized cannabis. And, considering marijuana and food have been bedfellows since the beginning of time (munchies, anyone?), it’s no surprise that San Diego’s chefs and epicureans are eager to get in the game, and have done so mainly by launching dinners that pair cannabis consumption with high-end dishes.
Medical cannabis safely reduces pain in seniors
The researchers looked at cannabis therapy in elderly patients seeking to alleviate cancer symptoms, Parkinson’s disease, post-traumatic stress disorder, ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s disease and multiple sclerosis.
Guam Medical marijuana rules and regulations signed into law
He said medical marijuana should be treated as a medicine that requires extensive testing to make sure it is safe and free of pesticides, heavy metals, mold and fungus.
Although the program isn’t operating yet, some patients have been issued cards that will allow them to participate.
Medical cannabis rules still hazy for Canadian convicts, judgment shows
“These practical considerations do not require D-Day logistics,” Brown wrote. “The focus should be not just on the wording of the condition … but on developing an informational and supervisory system that ensures the offender knows what they must do and how to go about it with the advice and oversight of their parole officer and health liaison.”
Medical marijuana may be legal, but patients are still limited in Florida
“With the current system, you’re very limited to the strains of product that are available,” said Hyman, who has been hired by a law firm specializing in medical marijuana cases. “Some patients can’t even get their medicine.”
