CMMNJ Monthly Zoom Meeting Agenda for December 10, 2024 at 7 pm
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Agenda: New Jersey Issues:
Trenton, NJ Mayor Reed Gusciora is offering to make cannabis accessible as an employee benefit. He said: We’re excited to provide insurance coverage for medical marijuana. It will alleviate the financial burden on patients and enhance their healthcare.
The 8th annual Thanksgiving Give Away & Sativa Cross podcast, with CMMNJ, at the Statehouse Annex on Nov. 28th, 9:00 till 1:00 pm helped many Trenton residents.
Gregory Oakes, 65 of Toms River, NJ, passed away on November 29, 2024. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Coalition for Medical Marijuana–New Jersey, 219 Woodside Ave, Trenton, NJ 08618.
The Cannabis Regulatory Commission (CRC):
Next CRC meeting: Thursday, December 12, 11 a.m.
Location: 44 South Clinton Avenue, Trenton NJ. Watch on YouTube.
Register to speak by December 10thth at 5 p.m. Submit comments in writing to the CRC here by December 13th at 5 p.m.
NJ CRC: Prepare for Institutional Caregivers Now; CMMNJblogspot.com
Federal Drug Policy Reform:
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) staged the first part (two hours long) of a hearing on the proposed federal rule to move marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III of the Controlled Substances Act. DEA Chief Administrative Law Judge John Mulrooney II plans to continue the hearing mid-January 2025.
A lawsuit was filed against the DEA for allegedly violating federal public records laws, requesting the agency to disclose communications with a prohibitionist group, Smart Approaches to Marijuana (SAM) during marijuana rescheduling.
The DEA indicated it may call into question a two-part test used by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to determine that marijuana has “currently accepted medical use.”
Federal Appeals Court Schedules Oral Arguments for December 5 In Case Seeking To Overturn U.S. Marijuana Prohibition. Some groups argue that the government’s ongoing prohibition on marijuana is unconstitutional and “Congress has abandoned its goal of eradicating marijuana and has, in fact, expressly exempted it from federal enforcement in certain circumstances.”
Studies at Thomas Jefferson University are exploring the potential of cannabis, particularly cannabidiol, in managing ADHD, focusing on its interactions with the body’s endocannabinoid system.
The Yale Center for the Science of Cannabis and Cannabinoids is awarding over $600,000 in grants to 14 Yale School of Medicine researchers to conduct cannabis research into the impact of cannabinoids on neurodevelopment and mental health.
Federal and local drug task forces have arrested doctors whom they accuse of overprescribing opioids. This has led to physicians who either undertreat pain or choose to abandon their long-term pain patients. Opioid prescribing has dropped below 1992 levels, while overdose deaths have skyrocketed.
The Entourage Effect in Cannabis Medicinal Products: A Comprehensive Review
Hemp Extract in the Treatment of Gastrointestinal Distress and Dyspepsia
Psychedelic play shows therapy’s benefits; demonstration offered public officials what treatment would be if NJ agrees
The FDA approved a clinical trial to assess the safety and efficacy of using marijuana to treat military veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder.
Bracing for the Dr. Oz effect on health care
Update from Doctors for Drug Policy Reform
CMMNJ’s medical cannabis ongoing goals:
Insurance bills:
- S1944: Costs of medical cannabis to be reimbursed by Catastrophic Illness in Children Relief Fund, PAAD, Senior Gold and VCCO. The bills passed both Health Committees and are in the Senate and Assembly Budget and Oversight Committees.
- S1943/A4371: Requires workers’ compensation, PIP, and health insurance coverage.
- A898/S2828: Subsidize medical cannabis in Medicaid or NJ Family Care.
Website: https://www.letpatientsgrownj.com/
Upcoming Events:
Treasury report:
Checking: $9,881; Fundraising ideas are always welcome.
Make a tax-deductible donation via PayPal to info@cmmnj.org,
More info:
Ken Wolski, RN, MPA (609) 394-2137 ohamkrw@aol.com
Facebook: Friends of CMMNJ: https://www.facebook.com/groups/62462971150/
Twitter: @CMM_NJ
CMMNJ blog: https://cmmnj.blogspot.com/
Website: Coalition for Medical Marijuana-New Jersey: Join the “CMMNJ Tech Team” to help with website, etc. Text Nick Mellis @ 609.331.9304
CMMNJ awards:
2021: NJ Governor's Jefferson Award in the Volunteer Group category;2023: NJ State Governor's Volunteerism Award in the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Champion for Justice Category "for extraordinary service to your community;"
2023: Ken Wolski won a Lifetime Achievement award;
2023: NJ Senate and Assembly Joint Legislative Resolution affirmed CMMNJ's importance as a "catalyst for the legalization of both medical and recreational marijuana in the State" and paid “tribute to all who have contributed to its success and renown.”
CMMNJ, a 501(c)(3) public charity, is a non-profit educational organization.
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