The​ ​Second​ ​Amendment​ ​and​ ​Medical​ ​Cannabis​ ​Patients

In a 1755 letter to the Pennsylvania General Assembly Ben Franklin wrote  “those who would give up essential liberty to purchase a little temporary safety, deserve neither liberty nor safety.” However, while its original context, which related to tax policy, may not apply, the words lend themselves to a conversation that lawmakers should be having. How should our country address liberty, but also safety, when it comes to firearms and cannabis?

Recently, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 38, the Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act of 2017allowing for individuals to receive reciprocity for state issued concealed carry permits allowing them to carry a concealed weapon in another state that permits the concealed carrying of firearms. To be eligible for a universal carry permit, the individual must be able to possess, transport or receive a firearm under federal law. For over 2 million medical cannabis patients, this creates an unworkable impasse.

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Republicans Embrace Medical Cannabis

Republicans Embrace Medical Cannabis

Republicans Embrace Medical Cannabis. In the red state of South Carolina, it may come as no surprise that the District 28 House seat currently held by Eric Bedingfield is being sought after by all Republican candidates. What might surprise some however is that in this group of four Republicans, ALL support medical cannabis in some form.

Once a liberal only idea, cannabis conversations are taking place more and more across the country. Finding way into not only conservative discussions publicly but in very open and supportive dialogue. Many no longer feel afraid that supporting medical cannabis is political suicide. Combining personal experience with recognition of growing public support to improve the health of human lives through medical cannabis is proving to be politically advantageous.

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Cannabis Education in South Carolina

Marijuana in South Carolina isn’t really a new thing, this state enacted marijuana tax stamps after prohibition and even legalized marijuana for medical purposes in the 1980’s. Most recently the state legalized CBD oil in 2014. Currently there is proposed legislation that would afford South Carolina residents up to two ounces of medical cannabis every 14 days. This is a miracle for some including those suffering with PTSD, Cancer, Lyme Disease, AIDS and more.

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SC Compassionate Care Alliance is Walking for Green

Greenway Walk

The West Ashley Greenway is a haven for cyclists, joggers and walkers who enjoy fresh air and the great outdoors.  According to their website, the west ashley greenway is an 8.25 mile hiking and bike trail located in west ashley, just outside of charleston, sc. The greenway stretches from the south windermere shopping center (on folly road) to johns island. Most of the route follows highway 17.

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MMJ BioScience Developing New Multiple Sclerosis Drug- From Cannabis Plant To Pharmaceutical

medical marijuana multiple sclerosis

MMJ International Holdings, the premier medical cannabis research company that is advancing the science of medical marijuana through patient clinical research and operation of medical cannabis healthcare businesses, today announced that its affiliate MMJ Bioscience, is developing the first pharmaceutical formulation of cannabidiol (CBD) derived from certain extracts of the cannabis plant. MMJ BioScience is also currently beginning Phase 2 studies with a new drug for the treatment of primary progressive multiple sclerosis.

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SCCCA Announces Regular LIFEStream Events

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Last Friday, July 29th 2017 the South Carolina Compassionate Care Alliance broadcast their first LIFEStream event with Jill Swing. The organization is gearing up to deliver updates from the frontlines of the fight to legalize marijuana for medical purposes in South Carolina.

As the LIFEStream series progresses, more team members of the SCCCA will stream their presentations including testimonials of how cannabis has improved their lives and the lives of their loved ones. Guest speakers are certainly in the works, as well as LIFEStreams from the SCCCA YouTube channel.

The South Carolina Compassionate Care Alliance advocates for comprehensive legislation that allows for legal access to medical cannabis.

Be sure to like the LIFEStream Facebook Page to stay posted on the latest LIFEStream events from SCCCA!

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