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Bill To Allow Organ Transplants for Medical Marijuana Users Advances

Paul Marini | June 24, 2015

California Healthline  On Monday, the California Senate voted 33-1 to pass a bill (AB 258) that would prevent individuals from being denied an organ transplant because they use medical marijuana, the AP/Sacramento Bee reports (AP/Sacramento Bee, 6/22).

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Drug Caucus Holds Hearing on Barriers to Cannabidiol Research

Paul Marini | June 24, 2015

Washington, DC - Earlier today, the Senate International Narcotics Control Caucus held a hearing on facilitating cannabidiol (CBD) research. CBD is found in cannabis and has shown great potential to treat intractable epilepsy and numerous other therapeutic benefits. According to...

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California State Senate Passes AB 258 With Overwhelming Majority

Paul Marini | June 23, 2015

The California Senate approved AB 258, the Medical Cannabis Organ Transplant Act, earlier today by a margin of 33-1.  AB 258 prohibits discrimination against medical cannabis patients in the organ transplant process, unless a doctor has determined that medical cannabis...

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Decision Removes Unnecessary Burdens On Legitimate Scientific Inquiry

Steph Sherer | June 22, 2015

Earlier today, the Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) announced they will lift the public health service (PHS) review on marijuana research projects not funded by the federal government. The PHS review process was established in 1999 following a...

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California State Senate Moves To End Discrimination Against Medical Cannabis Patients Seeking Organ Transplants

Paul Marini | June 22, 2015

Sacramento, CA - The California Senate approved AB 258, the Medical Cannabis Organ Transplant Act, earlier today by a margin of 33-1.  AB 258 prohibits discrimination against medical cannabis patients in the organ transplant process, unless a doctor has determined...

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Marijuana Research Just Got a Green Light From the Obama White House

Paul Marini | June 22, 2015

By Josh Harkinson Mother Jones   The White House today lifted a longstanding restriction on medical marijuana research, giving a green light to a growing group of mainstream scientists who are interested in investigating the potential health benefits of pot. Such research will no...

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Sativex Cancer Drug Trial Poses Barrier to CBD in Supplements

Paul Marini | June 22, 2015

By Josh Long Natural Products Insider In reliance on a drug trial that was announced eight years ago, FDA has determined CBD cannot be marketed as a dietary supplement. FDA could change its mind, but only if it is provided evidence...

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Decision Removes Unnecessary Burdens On Legitimate Scientific Inquiry

Paul Marini | June 22, 2015

Washington, DC - Earlier today the Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) announced they will lift the public health service (PHS) review on marijuana research projects not funded by the federal government. The PHS review process was established in...

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Tell Governor Brown to Sign AB 258

Paul Marini | June 22, 2015

ASA expects the California Senate to approve AB 258, the Medical Cannabis Organ Transplant Act, some time today. This ASA-sponsored legislation will prohibit discrimination against medical cannabis patients in the organ transplant process. The bill goes next to the Governor,...

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NEW MEDICAL CANNABIS COMMISSION HOLDS FIRST HEARING

Paul Marini | June 21, 2015

By Gloria Tatum Atlanta Progressive News (APN) ATLANTA — The Georgia Commission on Medical Cannabis–created by the General Assembly as part of a compromise with Gov. Nathan Deal, to explore in-state medical cannabis cultivation–met at the State Capitol on Tuesday,...

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