Sentences with phrase «drug for medical purposes»

The Compassionate Care Act, sponsored by Senator Diane Savino and Assemblyman Richard Gottfried, would legalize the growth and sale of medical marijuana, making New York the 23rd state to legalize some use of the drug for medical purposes.

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Because of those fears, pot dispensary operators in the 29 states where the drug is legal, either for medical or recreational purposes, often find themselves nervously handling obscene amounts of cash.
The Food and Drug Administration ordered 23andMe to stop marketing its tests for health purposes, deeming them unregulated medical devices.
Also on Thursday, Quinnipiac University released a new poll showing that 71 % of American voters — including 55 % of Republican voters — say they oppose the government enforcing federal laws banning marijuana in states that have already legalized the drug for either medical or recreational purposes.
Despite changing international attitudes towards marijuana and enforcement, the United Nations General Assembly Special Session (UNGASS) on the World Drug Problem met this year and decided to keep its prohibitionist policies around drugs to continue the criminalization of all drug use that's not for medical or scientific purpoDrug Problem met this year and decided to keep its prohibitionist policies around drugs to continue the criminalization of all drug use that's not for medical or scientific purpodrug use that's not for medical or scientific purposes.
Marijuana to Remain Illegal Under Federal Law, DEA Says Marijuana advocates who hoped the cascade of states moving to legalize medical marijuana would soften the federal stance on the drug faced disappointment Thursday as the Drug Enforcement Administration announced it will keep marijuana illegal for any purposdrug faced disappointment Thursday as the Drug Enforcement Administration announced it will keep marijuana illegal for any purposDrug Enforcement Administration announced it will keep marijuana illegal for any purpose...
The UFC strawweight prospect from Sacramento, Calif., who holds a medical marijuana card in California, where cannabis is legal for both medicinal and recreational purposes, fought at UFC 219 in Las Vegas, Nev. — a state where the drug is also legal for both purposes.
Syracuse, N.Y. — A drug addiction expert at Upstate Medical University called Gov. Andrew Cuomo's plan to make marijuana available in New York for medical purposes «ridiculous.Medical University called Gov. Andrew Cuomo's plan to make marijuana available in New York for medical purposes «ridiculous.medical purposes «ridiculous.»
Even though Obama said in 2008 that he considered the «basic concept of using medical marijuana for the same purposes and with the same controls as other drugs prescribed by doctors... entirely appropriate» and did not plan on using the DOJ's resources to circumvent state laws, the department has continued to raid, and in some cases shut down, dispensaries and cultivation facilities in at least nine state since he took office.
Only a year ago, he said he opposed legalizing recreational marijuana use because it is a «gateway drug» to stronger drugs like opioids and he took several years to embrace efforts to legalize marijuana for medical purposes.
Feces is now considered a drug when used for medical purposes.
They aim to reduce the harmful use of prohibited drugs and facilitate access to these drugs for medical and scientific purposes.
Because the drug contains THC, the ingredient primarily responsible for marijuana's «high,» it's possible people would use the drug for recreational rather than medical purposes.
These drugs have medical purposes for people who are ill.
For purposes of the study, they defined usual medical care as pain killers, anti-inflammatory drugs, muscle relaxants, back exercises, and education about ways to deal with the current back pain and prevent future back pain.
Facebook advertisements take one swift look at a few of your «likes,» and make a decision about your sexual orientation, drug use history and more A driver who used marijuana for medical purposes four days before driving has been caught by the NSW government's push on drug driving, in laws that have
Administration shall be by a licensed veterinarian or by a person trained for this purpose and approved and supervised by a licensed veterinarian, or a person certified as an animal euthanasia technician by the Oklahoma State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners or an animal control officer registered by the Oklahoma State Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs Control as provided in subsection D of this section.
As jurisdictions enact reforms creating legal access to cannabis for purposes other than exclusively «medical and scientific,» tensions surrounding the existing UN drug treaties and evolving law and practice in Member States continue to grow.
4 and 5 of the [Controlled Drugs and Substances Act] are of no force and effect, to the extent that they prohibit a person with a medical authorization from possessing cannabis derivatives for medical purposes.
Administration of a drug, substance, or preparation to a vulnerable adult for a purpose other than legitimate and lawful medical or therapeutic treatment
Currently, the only legal access to marijuana is for medical purposes in accordance with an exception found under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act.
Promote and support pre-clinical and clinical research on the use of cannabis and cannabinoids for medical purposes, with the aim of facilitating submissions of cannabis - based products for market authorization as drugs
The booking for the Trip must be the first and only booking for this travel period and destination, You are not disabled from travel at the time You pay the premium, and You must purchase this policy for the full non-refundable cost of Your Trip; 2) Suicide, attempted suicide or any intentionally self - inflicted Injury while sane or insane (in Missouri, sane only) committed by You, Traveling Companion, or Family Member whether insured or not; 3) War, invasion, acts of foreign enemies, hostilities between nations (whether declared or not), civil war (does not apply to Cancel for Work Reasons coverage); 4) Participation in any military maneuver or training exercise (does not apply to Cancel for Work Reasons coverage); 5) Piloting or learning to pilot or acting as a member of the crew of any aircraft; 6) Mental or emotional disorders, unless hospitalized; 7) Participation as a professional in athletics; 8) Being under the influence of drugs or intoxicants, unless prescribed by a Physician; 9) Commission or the attempt to commit a criminal act by You, Traveling Companion or Family Member whether insured or not; 10) Participating in bodily contact sports; skydiving; hang gliding; parachuting; any race, bungee cord jumping; speed contest; spelunking or caving; (Does not apply while on Your Trip if You purchase Sports Coverage); 11) Participating in extreme skiing or mountaineering (mountaineering below 15,000 feet is covered while on Your Trip if You purchase Sports Coverage); 12) Dental treatment except as a result of Accidental Injury to sound natural teeth; 13) Pregnancy and childbirth (except for Complications of Pregnancy or as specifically provided under Part A); 14) Traveling for the purpose of securing medical treatment.
The common exclusions in travel insurance policies include pre-existing medical conditions, unlicenced operation of a vehicle, travelling for the purpose of receiving medical treatment, elective surgery or treatment, or injury or illness caused by alcohol, drug use, or reckless behavior, including engaging in some sporting activities.
• Entered information such as demographic data, history and extent of disease, and diagnostic procedures in predefined databases • Abstracted and coded patient data by making use of standards classification systems • Developed and maintained health information networks and conduct periodic follow ups to track treatment, recovery and survival • Identified potential members / participants for clinical drug trials and codify patients» medical information for reimbursement purposes
For the purpose of this website, Drug Rehab and Alcohol Rehab, Rehabilitation, Treatment, Residential Treatment, Detox, and Detoxification refer to treatment programs that use medical and clinical methods to treat alcohol abuse and drug problDrug Rehab and Alcohol Rehab, Rehabilitation, Treatment, Residential Treatment, Detox, and Detoxification refer to treatment programs that use medical and clinical methods to treat alcohol abuse and drug probldrug problems.
Since the Safe Home for Life reforms, administering a psychotropic drug to a child in out - of - home care for the purpose of controlling behaviour has no longer been classified as «special medical treatment».
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