Medical cannabis in the United States

Manulife and Shoppers Drug Mart collaborate to help manage serious medical conditions

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Thursday, October 20, 2022
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"Shoppers Drug Mart is a great addition to Manulife's Specialty Drug Care program," says Kim MacFarlane, Vice-President of Group Benefits Products and Digital Experiences at Manulife.

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  • "Shoppers Drug Mart is a great addition to Manulife's Specialty Drug Care program," says Kim MacFarlane, Vice-President of Group Benefits Products and Digital Experiences at Manulife.
  • "Our purpose aligns with Manulife's as we look to help Canadians live life well," says Uchenwa Genus, Senior Director, Drug Plan Solutions at Shoppers Drug Mart.
  • The company is the licensor of full-service retail drug stores operating under the name Shoppers Drug Mart (Pharmaprix in Qubec).
  • Shoppers Drug Mart is an independent operating division of Loblaw Companies Limited.

LOVE YOU by Shoppers Drug Mart™ donates $300,000 in support of Women's Shelters Canada

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Tuesday, September 13, 2022
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Shoppers Drug Mart is committed to putting women's health first through the LOVE YOU by Shoppers Drug Mart program, celebrating its 11th anniversary this year.

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  • Shoppers Drug Mart is committed to putting women's health first through the LOVE YOU by Shoppers Drug Mart program, celebrating its 11th anniversary this year.
  • That's why the LOVE YOU by Shoppers Drug Mart program raises funds to help support women's health, women's mental health and women's shelters focusing on local needs and organizations.
  • Since 2011, the LOVE YOU by Shoppers Drug Mart program has supported on average more than 450 women's charities annually across Canada, thanks to the unwavering support of Canadians from coast to coast.
  • The company is the licensor of full-service retail drug stores operating under the name Shoppers Drug Mart (Pharmaprix in Qubec).

QUO BEAUTY GETS LOUD WITH ITS PRIDE-INSPIRED COLLECTION

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Monday, May 30, 2022
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"Being inclusive and celebrating all forms of love is at the core of Quo Beauty," says Kelly Jessop, Vice President, Category Management, Shoppers Drug Mart.

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  • "Being inclusive and celebrating all forms of love is at the core of Quo Beauty," says Kelly Jessop, Vice President, Category Management, Shoppers Drug Mart.
  • Quo Beauty has partnered with popular drag performer and Canadian TV star Icesis to bring the collection to life.
  • The Quo Beauty Pride Collection is available in stores and online starting now, while supplies last.
  • * Shoppers Drug Mart will contribute 10 per cent of all sales of the Quo Beauty Pride Collection to a maximum contribution of $20,000.

Insa Announces Support for Federal Legislation to Legalize Cannabis

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Friday, July 16, 2021
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Insa, a leading Massachusetts-based cannabis provider, today expressed support for the draft of the Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act unveiled this week by leading Senate Democrats, pointing to the potential job creation and economic opportunities in the Commonwealths state-regulated cannabis industry.

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  • Insa, a leading Massachusetts-based cannabis provider, today expressed support for the draft of the Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act unveiled this week by leading Senate Democrats, pointing to the potential job creation and economic opportunities in the Commonwealths state-regulated cannabis industry.
  • The proposed legislation, which would remove cannabis from the federal list of controlled substances and help end the long practice of targeting communities of color, would remove legal confusion and allow states to craft and enforce their own cannabis laws.
  • For far too long, cannabis has been illegal under federal law, leading to the unjust treatment of communities of color and other underrepresented groups and individuals.
  • Insa agrees with the senators that other lawmakers in Washington should respect the rights of states that have chosen to legalize cannabis.

Texas Original Compassionate Cultivation Patient Reduces Opioid Intake by 67 Percent with Medical Cannabis

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Tuesday, July 13, 2021
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Texas Original Compassionate Cultivation (TOCC), Texas leading medical cannabis provider, announced today the launch of its patient-centric awareness and advocacy series as it continues to fight the states opioid epidemic and campaign for the expansion of Texas medical cannabis program.

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  • Texas Original Compassionate Cultivation (TOCC), Texas leading medical cannabis provider, announced today the launch of its patient-centric awareness and advocacy series as it continues to fight the states opioid epidemic and campaign for the expansion of Texas medical cannabis program.
  • Advocates for Cannabis in Texasor ACTaims to highlight the Texas patients who have found relief and comfort through the life-changing power of TOCCs medical cannabis.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210713005308/en/
    Texas Original Compassionate Cultivation patient Casey Lusk successfully reduced his opioid intake from 180 pills to 60 pills each month with medical cannabis that helps relieve painful symptoms.
  • TOCCs medicine has been proven to be a favorable substitute for highly addictive opioids, with one patient effectively managing his symptoms with medical cannabis while reducing his monthly opioid pill intake by approximately 67 percent.

American Cannabis Company, Inc. Announces Formation of Advisory Board

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Thursday, March 18, 2021
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These or similar phrases may be deemed "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.

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  • These or similar phrases may be deemed "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.
  • Territories currently have laws broadly legalizing cannabis in some form for either medicinal and/or recreational use governed by state specific laws and regulations.
  • Although legalized in some states, cannabis is a Schedule 1 drug under the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C.
  • This law allows publicly traded corporations to apply for and qualify for the ownership of Colorado cannabis licenses.

American Cannabis Company, Inc. Executes Definitive Agreement to Acquire Naturaleaf™ in Southern Colorado

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Tuesday, March 16, 2021
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These or similar phrases may be deemed "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.

Key Points: 
  • These or similar phrases may be deemed "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.
  • Territories currently have laws broadly legalizing cannabis in some form for either medicinal and/or recreational use governed by state specific laws and regulations.
  • Although legalized in some states, cannabis is a Schedule 1 drug under the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C.
  • This law allows publicly traded corporations to apply for and qualify for the ownership of Colorado cannabis licenses.

New Technologies Could Help Law Enforcement Crack Down on Cannabis Abuse

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Monday, November 23, 2020
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Now, medical cannabis is predominantly being used to alleviate symptoms associated with afflictions such as chronic pain, cancer, and epilepsy.

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  • Now, medical cannabis is predominantly being used to alleviate symptoms associated with afflictions such as chronic pain, cancer, and epilepsy.
  • The legalization of medical cannabis and its decriminalization in some countries has also led to a significant decrease in the black market.
  • Specifically, government regulators have voiced their concerns over the potential for cannabis abuse.
  • "We have developed a process and product that blend science and individual tastes to help adult Canadians explore new, personal cannabis experiences."

New Technologies Could Help Law Enforcement Crack Down on Cannabis Abuse

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Monday, November 23, 2020
Cannabis smoking, Medicinal plants, Cannabis, Psychoactive drugs, Herbalism, Entheogens, Euphoriants, Drugs, Medical cannabis, Effects of cannabis, Legal history of cannabis in Canada, Medical cannabis in the United States

Now, medical cannabis is predominantly being used to alleviate symptoms associated with afflictions such as chronic pain, cancer, and epilepsy.

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  • Now, medical cannabis is predominantly being used to alleviate symptoms associated with afflictions such as chronic pain, cancer, and epilepsy.
  • The legalization of medical cannabis and its decriminalization in some countries has also led to a significant decrease in the black market.
  • Specifically, government regulators have voiced their concerns over the potential for cannabis abuse.
  • "We have developed a process and product that blend science and individual tastes to help adult Canadians explore new, personal cannabis experiences."

Cannabis Science and Technology® Launches New Dedicated Medical Cannabis Sister Brand

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Monday, November 9, 2020
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Cannabis Science and Technology is excited to announce a new sister publication, Cannabis Patient Care, dedicated to medical cannabis coverage.

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  • Cannabis Science and Technology is excited to announce a new sister publication, Cannabis Patient Care, dedicated to medical cannabis coverage.
  • Each issue of Cannabis Patient Care will focus on a single disease or ailment for which medical cannabis has proven effective for treating and provide research, patient stories and insights from medical professionals to further educate the medical cannabis community.
  • The first edition of Cannabis Patient Care focuses on veterans using medical cannabis to treat post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
  • Cannabis Science and Technology is a multimedia platform that focuses on educating the legal cannabis industry about the science and technology of analytical testing, quality control, extraction and cultivation.