South Dakota Lawmakers Reject Bill to Let Dying People Use Medical Marijuana in Hospitals - Filter
A South Dakota legislative committee has rejected a bill that would have allowed terminally ill patients to use medical cannabis ...
Terminally ill people in South Dakota remain banned from using medical cannabis in hospitals and hospices, after House committee effectively kills the bill.
"Unnecessary barrier to provide comfort for people who are already dying," says sponsor.
Tom Angell reports:
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job vacancy at release, advertising a for a legal advisor. picture has details of salary and hours and hybrid working. the job is in London and deadline to apply is 5pm Thursday 5th February
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We're looking for a Legal Adviser. This person will be delivering outreach advice and casework in benefits, housing and debt.
Deadline to apply is 5pm, Thursday 05 February 2026.
Full info and application details here: www.release.org.uk/vacancies
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Feature by @leafie sharing some of our recent research findings
04.12.2025 15:18 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Medical cannabis banners and presentation stage
Fantastic patient-centred event today, with presentations on patient experiences, the endocannabinoid system, routes of administration and latest research developments. Well done to organisers @patientscann.org.uk and @carolaperez.bsky.social We, The Patients. #medicalcannabis #MCAW
07.11.2025 16:45 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Julie Durrans giving presentation
Great to spend the day with patients, prescribers and campaigners at the @patientscann.org.uk Medical Canbabis patient event in London for #medicalcannabisawarenessweek
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Man who became 'zombie' on painkillers says medical cannabis saved his life
David Wright is now calling for cheaper medical cannabis to be made available to help with his pain agter costs soared.
Man who became 'zombie' on painkillers says medical cannabis gave him his life back
David Wright is now calling for cheaper medical cannabis to be made available to help with his pain after costs soared
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01.11.2025 10:46 — 👍 5 🔁 3 💬 0 📌 0
Image shows ground up cannabis in a grinder, cannabis buds and a medical cannabis packet on a yellow banana board seating aid
Wetherspoons won't let me use my prescribed medical cannabis, not even in the smoking area. I've written back to them suggesting this might be discrimination but they've ignored me... Anyone else had trouble? #medicalcannabis #Accessibility #DisabilityRights #cannabisUK #wetherspoons #discrimination
05.06.2025 07:40 — 👍 1 🔁 3 💬 1 📌 0
Group urges 'mandatory' medical cannabis awareness training for police officers
Several accounts suggest misinformation around cannabis based products prescribed for medicinal use
Bristol-based group pushing for Avon & Somerset Police to reform policing practices around those who use cannabis for medicinal purposes. Bristol Cannabis Club mounting pressure on police to train officers on cannabis-based products for medicinal use.
#Legalise
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YouTube video by Medical Cannabis Project UK
"It's a big added stress on top of being so ill": Challenges for UK cannabis patients
It’s Medical Cannabis Awareness Week, and seven years since prescription cannabis was legalised in the UK. We created this 3-minute film to share the voices of patients in our research back in 2023 - many of the issues remain the same today #mcaw youtu.be/PR5SoCbV26A?...
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Wow! Our event sold out! What a pleasure to talk medical cannabis and share patient experiences at the British Science Festival today. #BSF25 #medicalcannabis #medcan #socialscience #patients @britsciassoc.bsky.social @ljmuresearch.bsky.social @ccse-ljmu.bsky.social @ljmuofficial.bsky.social
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Image of quantum physics waves and electrons in bright colours.
Jackson Pollock-style paint drops in red, pink, white and maroon.
A sculpture that appears like cylinders of ice.
Science isn’t just labs and equations – at #BSF25 in partnership with @liverpooluni.bsky.social and @ljmuofficial.bsky.social, it comes alive through art, performance, workshops and bold conversations.
Check out inspiring and creative events in the link below!
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01.08.2025 13:42 — 👍 7 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 0
There's just four weeks to go until #BSF25 in Liverpool!
Have you checked out the programme and booked for events yet?
britishsciencefestival.org/events
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Wired differently: Step inside the neurodivergent brain | British Science Festival
Run time: 12.00 – 15.00 At least one in five of us are diagnosed as neurodivergent. Let’s talk about what it’s like to experience the world differently. Join us for a series of games and activities…
At least one in five of us are diagnosed as neurodivergent. Find out what it’s like to live in that world at 'Wired differently', a series of activities that challenge stereotypes, created by neurodivergent people across Liverpool. 10 Sept at @thebluecoat.bsky.social #BSF25
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Poster saying British Science Festival. All events are FREE - book now!
We'll be at the British Science Festival in Liverpool 10th September, sharing stories of medical cannabis patients. Book now - tickets are free! britishscienceassociation-tickets.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/... #BSF25 #MedicalCannabis #MedCan #cannabis #patients
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Ticketbooth
Prescribed Cannabis: Patient Stories.
Join us at the British Science Festival on 10th September, Liverpool.
#BSF25
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We are excited that we can finally share that we will be part of the programme for this year’s British Science Festival!
#bsf25 #medicalcannabis
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@issdrugpolicy.bsky.social
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Two researchers next to conference poster
Really enjoyed the poster session at @issdp conference today.
Great papers too & many fascinating conversations on cannabis policy with delegates from New Zealand, Canada, Uruguay, Germany and more… #ISSDP25
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We are both looking forward to day 2 of the @issdrugpolicy.bsky.social conference in Manchester UK
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Presenter at conference
Enjoyable day at LJMU”s “Forever Curious” APSS faculty conference, sharing our research findings on the experiences of both legal cannabis patients and those self-medicating. Great questions from the audience! #medicalcannabis #UKdrugpolicy
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Link to our most recent publication…
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