Doctor Sues DEA for Right to Give Psilocybin to Ailing Patients
Project CBD
NOVEMBER 8, 2021
Psilocybin, the psychedelic mushroom extract, has been fast-tracked by the FDA to treat depression, but doctors still can’t use it in their practice.
Project CBD
NOVEMBER 8, 2021
Psilocybin, the psychedelic mushroom extract, has been fast-tracked by the FDA to treat depression, but doctors still can’t use it in their practice.
NORML
NOVEMBER 11, 2021
Despite medical marijuana programs being passed or enacted in a supermajority of states, federal policy currently prohibits VA-affiliated doctors from even recommending medical cannabis to veterans in those states where such use is legal -- thus forcing military veterans to seek the advice of a private, out-of-network physician. . The post Veterans consume marijuana illegally everyday – here’s how you can change that?
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Americans for Safe Access
NOVEMBER 11, 2021
We're excited to say the the October/November issue of Cannabis Patient Care Magazine is now available online. You'll want to make sure you check out the first article, my interview with Dr. Marisa Weiss. I got her thoughts on how patients can talk to their doctor or oncologist about medical cannabis. It was great to hear her perspective, as a doctor, on an issue that we talk a lot about from the patient side.
Leafly
NOVEMBER 10, 2021
Learn more about cannabis terpenes, the aromatic oils that give cannabis its distinctive smell. Explore their benefits and discover how they can deepen your appreciation of cannabis. The post What are cannabis terpenes and what do they do? appeared first on Leafly.
Speaker: Jonathan Bench, International Cannabis and Securities Business Attorney at Harris Bricken
The U.S. cannabis industry is still in its infancy, even though states began engaging with legalization in one form or another in the late 1990s. Today, many opportunities exist for individuals and businesses that want to engage in the industry. Some want to directly own licensed businesses, while others prefer to keep the industry at an arm’s length and merely profit from it.
Project CBD
NOVEMBER 10, 2021
Scientists have only recently begun to investigate and understand the critical role that the endocannabinoid system plays in alcohol addiction and various mood disorders. Alcohol dependence is linked to down-regulation of endocannabinoids and CB1 brain receptors.
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Americans for Safe Access
NOVEMBER 9, 2021
The 2021 Americans for Safe Access State of the States Report, to be released next month, will feature new report card formats and scoring that highlight key areas of medical cannabis policy that affect patient needs. ASA’s updated grading rubric emphasizes the many issues that are still blocking millions of patients from access. The new report cards adds emphasis on civil rights and patient protections, affordability, health and social equity, and product safety while also giving penalties for
Leafly
NOVEMBER 8, 2021
Thousands of people use cannabis to manage the painful, sleep-disturbing, sweat-inducing symptoms of perimenopause. But does it really work? The post Cannabis and perimenopause—it’s a hormone thing appeared first on Leafly.
Project CBD
NOVEMBER 10, 2021
How one man used psilocybin to treat his anxiety and depression.
NORML
NOVEMBER 9, 2021
In a letter addressed to Rep. Eleanor Holmes-Norton, the agency says that it will continue to enforce policies that involve the "termination of the tenancy of any household" in instances where a tenant is found to have engaged in the use of a controlled substance while on the premises -- "including [the use of] state legalized medical marijuana.". The post Federal Housing Authority to Continue Taking Punitive Actions Against Marijuana Consumers appeared first on NORML.
The Fresh Toast
NOVEMBER 8, 2021
Marijuana Research Bill For Veterans Gets Green Light Despite Biden Administration Objection. The bill was approved by the House Veterans Affairs Committee in an 18-11 vote, with all Dems in support and all but one Republican opposed. . The post Marijuana Research Bill For Veterans Gets Green Light Despite Biden Administration Objection appeared first on The Fresh Toast.
Leafly
NOVEMBER 8, 2021
With Amsterdam cutting back on cannabis cafes, these countries may soon become must-visits for rolling stoners. The post 17 countries that could become top weed tourism destinations appeared first on Leafly.
Project CBD
NOVEMBER 8, 2021
Psilocybin, the psychedelic mushroom extract, has been fast-tracked by the FDA to treat depression, but doctors still can’t use it in their practice.
The Cannigma
NOVEMBER 11, 2021
Amid speculation on whether cannabidiol (CBD) can influence the intoxicating effects of d9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), a new study supports this idea, along with another unexpected and interesting finding related to a serious mental health disorder. Published in the Journal of Clinical Psychopharmacology in September 2021, researchers concluded that CBD could lessen the psychoactive effects of THC when taken together. 1.
The Fresh Toast
NOVEMBER 12, 2021
THC & Inflammation: Here’s What This Relationship Means For Your Health. Researchers believe that cannabinoids are able to create pathways in the brain that reduce or shut off the body's anti-inflammatory response. The post THC & Inflammation: Here’s What This Relationship Means For Your Health appeared first on The Fresh Toast.
Leafly
NOVEMBER 12, 2021
Light one and smoke along with this potent playlist of classic songs featuring lyrics about dank weed. The post The 23 dankest lyrics about loud weed appeared first on Leafly.
The NM Political Report | Medical Cannabis Program
NOVEMBER 8, 2021
Recreational-use cannabis dispensaries in New Mexico are slated to open their doors in about five months, if not sooner. Medical cannabis dispensaries, many of which have been in operation for years, may end up feeling the brunt of an expected run on cannabis products next year, but legacy cannabis cultivators could have an advantage over those who are still in the queue, waiting for their applications to be approved.
Sensi Seeds
NOVEMBER 10, 2021
In the USA, we saw the simultaneous conflict between state and federal law, and the benefit of legalisation for different state economies. In the Netherlands and Spain, there was a half-hearted attitude towards legalisation. As for Uruguay? Full legalisation without proper preparation. Everybody did it a little differently — so is there a best way to do it?
The Fresh Toast
NOVEMBER 11, 2021
I’m A Proud Air Force Veteran, And Cannabis Changed My Life For The Better. Not enough is being done to make sure veterans have access to medical cannabis, yet we have ample access to opioids. The post I’m A Proud Air Force Veteran, And Cannabis Changed My Life For The Better appeared first on The Fresh Toast.
Leafly
NOVEMBER 9, 2021
Love 'em or hate 'em, these stinky strains should be celebrated for their funkiness. The post Top 5 stinky strains for funky weed lovers appeared first on Leafly.
Cannabis Law Report
NOVEMBER 10, 2021
A WA parliamentary committee into cannabis and hemp use has overhauled how MPs declare any conflicts of interest after its chair Brian Walker got into very hot water and had to resign from the board of ASX-listed medicinal cannabis company Creso after only 4 days in the position. As far as we can find there’s no reference to either the prior rules or the updated rules on the relevant WA Parliament page.
The Blunt Truth
NOVEMBER 11, 2021
Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. We spend a lot of time looking at what’s happening in the states, as that’s where most of the action is right now. This week, however, let’s turn our eye to the federal government. Polling suggests that federal legalization is popular, so what are the feds doing to respond to that?
CannaMD
NOVEMBER 8, 2021
There is a growing body of both anecdotal evidence and clinical research supporting the benefits of medical marijuana to mitigate the symptoms of Parkinson’s disease. In recognition of this information, a significant but still limited number of Parkinson’s patients have turned to cannabis as a complementary therapy to traditional pharmaceutical options.
Leafly
NOVEMBER 8, 2021
Retail stores aren't expected until 2023, so these street sellers have a year to strategize. Here are their plans. The post Here’s how New York City’s weed dealers are preparing for legalization appeared first on Leafly.
Cannabis Law Report
NOVEMBER 10, 2021
They write 11 November. Germany’s likely next ruling coalition is closing in on a deal to legalize cannabis for recreational use, the strongest signal yet that long-awaited growth of Europe’s marijuana market is gaining traction. Negotiators for the Social Democrats, Greens and pro-business Free Democrats are hammering out the details, including conditions under which the sale and use of recreational cannabis would be allowed and regulated, according to people familiar with the talks, who asked
Veriheal
NOVEMBER 11, 2021
California is renowned for having one of the most lucrative and well-organized cannabis industries in the entire U.S. However, medical cannabis patients have felt somewhat neglected since The Control, Regulate and Tax Adult Use of Marijuana Act , or Proposition 64, was enacted. The legislation, which was approved by voters on Nov. 8, 2016, effectively eradicated compassionate care (medical and emotional care for patients with terminal diseases).
Canna Law Blog
NOVEMBER 6, 2021
Public and scientific interest in psychedelics such as psilocybin and MDMA is expanding. Once off-limits because of federal prohibition, a trickle of research from the 1990s has grown into a stream. But despite increasing acceptance by the public, and commercial investment in psychedelic therapies, aging federal laws stem the flow of vital research.
Leafly
NOVEMBER 12, 2021
Spotted: sub-$200 ounces up and down the Golden State. The post Budhunter: California weed steals and deals to remember this November appeared first on Leafly.
Cannabis Law Report
NOVEMBER 8, 2021
This week Heather chats with Bob Hoban of Law Firm Clark Hill about his work in Columbia + a quick round up of his thoughts on what’s happening in other jurisdictions in South & Central America. Bob Hoban. Then we pop back to the US and a conversation with Dede Perkins about one of our favorite subjects, compliance, and her company’s platform that aims to make life easier for companies in the very complicated world of cannabis compliance.
Veriheal
NOVEMBER 12, 2021
Malaysia is warming up to medical marijuana, Seth Rogen and Sarah Silverman are calling on Americans to join the fight for cannabis legalization, and Republicans in Congress are putting in work on a bill that will federally deschedule cannabis if passed. Let’s dive into this week’s cannanews. Medical Marijuana To Be Allowed in Malaysia. Malaysia will allow the import and use of government-approved medical cannabis products, Bloomberg reports.
Leafwell
NOVEMBER 9, 2021
Diabetes can be debilitating, both physically and financially. This severe disease costs the United States $245 billion annually, but the human toll is even more costly. In 2016, diabetes killed 1.6 million people worldwide, with another 2.2 million deaths in 2012 attributable to high blood sugar. Unfortunately, the death rate for diabetes is on the rise, increasing by 14 percent between 2019 and.
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