Campaign4Compassion

We are a Pennsylvania based nonprofit organization educating fellow patients, caretakers, and even our elected officials about the benefits of medical cannabis.

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Scientists and veterans sued the federal agency, arguing that the legal basis DEA has used to justify keeping #cannabis in Schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act is unconstitutional. https://t.co/MYvZ6NSPGa

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@pittsburghatory Just making sure you knew it was available.

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Pennsylvania is one of the few states where a diagnosis of #anxiety qualifies someone for a #MedicalCannabis prescription. https://t.co/nMNMi8spur

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@pittsburghatory Bud has been for sale at dispensaries in PA since August 2018. Bud was added by Dr. Levine per recommendation from the MMJ advisory board.

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From February to August – amid the #coronavirus pandemic – the number of weekly patient visits to Pennsylvania’s #MedicalCannabis dispensaries has risen more than 70 percent from 70,000 to 120,000, the Philadelphia Enquirer reports. https://t.co/cKGEoIlsBq

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Experts say that both lines of research could be pointing to the truth - with #cannabis impacting patients differently depending on how it’s used, and how severely they are infected with #COVID19.
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Two graduate-level certificates, one for healthcare professionals on the market and therapeutic potential of cannabis and another for those with a business background interested in applying it to the #MedicalCannabis industry. https://t.co/JOndNysAr6

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The COVID-19 recommendations, could be permanent changes: allowing dispensary employees deliver medication to vehicles, removing 5 patient per caregiver limitation, allowing for remote consultations for certifications, and allowing for 90-day supplies
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For example, “If someone were on Coumadin and added a high dose of cannabinoid they are at risk for interfering with the metabolism of that medication and have an adverse reaction,” Vrana said. https://t.co/zxJOpUsWWx

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This month Ethos #MedicalCannabis dispensary will open at 921 Bethlehem Pike. To help facilitate a smooth experience and social distancing, the store will offer online ordering for in-store pickup, as well as self-service kiosks inside the store. https://t.co/EIYyRDodRE

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If you're interested in becoming a participant in any University of Pittsburgh research sign up here: https://t.co/TqGSUdiYh7

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The first research will be into the symptoms of sickle cell disease but will also later include chronic pain and generalized anxiety disorders, according to a news release.#MedicalCannabis https://t.co/GeaVrIy8fo

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All seven first-season episodes of the Healing Hearts Podcast, created to provide education, innovation and information about Pennsylvania’s medical #Cannabis program, are now available on Apple Podcasts and other platforms. https://t.co/uzPzHoWTFS

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The Erie #MedicalCannabis dispensary is expected to be located at 2178 W. 38th St. The other will be located in Pittsburgh. https://t.co/PCguvntuQW

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The township zoning board will consider Cresco Yeltrah's request for a special zoning exception that would allow it to operate a #MedicalCannabis dispensary at the former BB&T bank during a 7 p.m. meeting Aug. 20 in the municipal garage, 157 Bootjack Road. https://t.co/dq7gVrfmXl

[Dr. Rachel Levine @SecretaryLevine]

We are thrilled that each of our approved academic clinical research centers now has a research contract with a clinical registrant. Pennsylvania’s Medical Marijuana Program continues to be a leader for the country as we conduct comprehensive research through this program.

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A group that has a medical #Cannabis dispensary in Washington County Pa. is now eyeing Ohio County as a spot to build its next center. https://t.co/5Xs3PQmuZF

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Verilife Shamokin will be open from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. https://t.co/CvTD1bQuaz

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"When the DEA attempted to classify #CBD as a Schedule I substance through its Drug code rule, it failed. The Hoban Law Group litigated this case and the court ruled that hemp and its derivatives were no longer controlled." https://t.co/HL4d7Z84g5

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*PA MMJ program update* Effective July 30, 2020 you no longer need to renew your registration in order to maintain your participation in the Medical #Cannabis Program. https://t.co/8LMNVaZHYW