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In 2016, North Dakota voters approved a medical cannabis ballot. Since 2018, voters have attempted to pass adult use but have failed. North Dakota legislation has also shot down bills decriminalizing marijuana for several years. But in brighter news, legislation from Rep. Mary Schneider (D) cleared the House in an 86-6 vote this March, allowing…
In 2015, Texas passed the Compassionate Use Act, which allowed patients with intractable epilepsy to access low-THC cannabis oil containing no more than 0.5% THC and at least 10% CBD. In 2019, the program was expanded to include patients with other qualifying conditions, such as terminal cancer, autism, multiple sclerosis, and certain neurological disorders. However,…
Due to cannabis’ federal Schedule I status, there are several limitations to who can provide cannabis and if insurance is able to step in and assist with the cost of seeing a provider and covering the cost of the cannabis. In states that allow medical marijuana programs, healthcare providers can’t prescribe medical marijuana, but healthcare…