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DEA Seeks to Increase Quota of Cannabis and Psilocybin for Research Purposes

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The DEA published a new document in the Federal Register on September 2 requesting an increase in production for certain Schedule I and Schedule II substances so that it can initiate more research studies. . DEA firmly believes in supporting regulated research of schedule I controlled substances.

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Senators Call For Report On State Of Psychedelic Research

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Widespread approval for psychedelic treatments remains unlikely, but the tide is slowly turning. In May 2021, a Nature Medicine study showed the benefits of MDMA in relieving post-traumatic stress disorder. [4] 5] The Journal of the American Medical Association published similar findings in May 2021. [6].

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AIMS v. Garland: A Disappointment for Psilocybin Advocates, but Progressive Policy May Still be on the Horizon

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Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit dismissed a petition for review of a Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) response to an attorney’s letter seeking advice and guidance on how a physician could administer psilocybin to a terminally ill patient without incurring liability under the Controlled Substances Act (CSA). By Allison Campbell.

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New Frontiers in the Law of Psychedelics

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Not only are more and more jurisdictions decriminalizing the use of psychedelics for recreational purposes, but it appears that psychedelic substances are the new horizon for the treatment of severe psychological disorders and other ailments. Drug Enforcement Agency (“DEA”). March 8, 2021). Id ; 21 CFR 312.1-10; 10; 312.80-88;

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MAPS Organization Granted $12.9 Million to Study Cannabis and PTSD •

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Suicide among veterans is an urgent public health crisis, but it’s solvable if we invest in researching new treatments for pain, depression, and PTSD,” said Sisley in a press statement. The grant comes from Michigan’s 2021 Veteran Marijuana Research Grant Program , and is funded by the state’s recreational cannabis taxes.

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Dales Report: 10 Psychedelic Companies To Watch In 2022

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This UK-based company caught our attention in 2021 for its team of renowned psychedelic researchers, including chief research officer Professor David Nutt, chief medical officer Dr. Ben Sessa, and head of ketamine psychotherapy Dr. Celia Morgan, as well as its unique studies into ketamine treatment for addiction and gambling addiction.

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Harvard Law Review: Patents on Psychedelics: The Next Legal Battlefront of Drug Development

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Clinical trials are producing promising results, creating enthusiasm for commercializing and patenting psychedelics. 1025, 1026 (2021) (reporting significant improvement of PTSD symptoms following treatment with MDMA in clinical trial); see also Alec J. Yaden & Roland R. Mitchell et al., TIMES (Nov.