Over 18,000 South Dakotans are currently registered in the program, with participation having increased greatly in recent years.
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NORML worked with union members for nearly two years to assist them in securing the revisions.
Among the more significant changes, the new law criminalizes possessing marijuana products obtained from out-of-state, including products legally purchased at licensed dispensaries in neighboring jurisdictions. No other legalization state imposes such restrictions.
“These facts compel the federal government to recognize that marijuana can be legitimate in terms of medical applications.”
The following primer seeks to provide clarity to frequently asked questions surrounding cannabis rescheduling and its policy implications.
“While such a move potentially provides some benefits to patients, and veterans especially, it still falls well short of the changes necessary to bring federal marijuana policy into the 21st century.”
“These findings add to the already robust evidence documenting the opioid-sparing effects of medical cannabis.”
Clinical Trial: Daily Use of Plant-Derived Cannabis Extracts Improves Cognition in Dementia Patients
Researchers described cannabis’ efficacy as “superior” to those of traditional Alzheimer’s medications.