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  2. Prior misconduct rarely an obstacle for doctors in ... - AOL

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    While Roman was the only doctor in Pennsylvania’s medical marijuana program to issue more than 3,000 certifications in 2018, 30 physicians reached that number four years later. Roman continued ...

  3. Medical cannabis in the United States - Wikipedia

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    In the United States, the use of cannabis for medical purposes is legal in 38 states, four out of five permanently inhabited U.S. territories, and the District of Columbia, as of March 2023. [1] Ten other states have more restrictive laws limiting THC content, for the purpose of allowing access to products that are rich in cannabidiol (CBD), a ...

  4. Why some NC doctors can’t — or won’t — sign a marijuana form ...

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    The Cherokee nation has yet to issue medical marijuana cards and already some North Carolina doctors won’t — or can’t — sign the necessary paperwork to buy the first batch of legal weed in ...

  5. Medical cannabis - Wikipedia

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    t. e. Medical cannabis, medicinal cannabis or medical marijuana (MMJ), refers to cannabis products and cannabinoid molecules that are prescribed by physicians for their patients. [1][2][3][4] The use of cannabis as medicine has a long history, but has not been as rigorously tested as other medicinal plants due to legal and governmental ...

  6. Medical Marijuana and Cannabidiol Research Expansion Act

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    Passed the Senate on November 16, 2022 (voice vote) Signed into law by President Joe Biden on December 2, 2022. The Medical Marijuana and Cannabidiol Research Expansion Act is an Act of Congress allowing medical research on cannabis. The act is "the first standalone marijuana-related bill approved by both chambers of the United States Congress".

  7. Cannabis in Maryland - Wikipedia

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    Cannabis in Maryland is legal for medical use and recreational use. Possession of up to 1.5 ounces and cultivation of up to 2 plants is legal for adults 21 years of age and older. [1] In 2013, a state law was enacted to establish a state-regulated medical cannabis program. [2]

  8. American Alliance for Medical Cannabis - Wikipedia

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    The American Alliance for Medical Cannabis (AAMC) is an organization that promotes the legal access to medical cannabis, with the help of health professionals, members of the community, educators, patients, clergy and caregivers. [1] The National Director from 2001 to 2005 was Dr. Jay Cavanaugh. The current National Director is Arthur H ...

  9. History of medical cannabis - Wikipedia

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    Among the more than 108,000 persons in Colorado who in 2012 had received a certificate to use marijuana for medical purposes, 94% said that severe pain was the reason for the requested certificate, followed by 3% for cancer and 1% for HIV/Aids. The typical card holder was a 41-year-old male. Twelve doctors had issued 50% of the certificates.