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What The Relaxation In Access To Cannabis For Scientific Research Means For Medical Marijuana Development

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The use of cannabis in scientific research in the US has been at a standstill for the last five decades. The limit on where scientists could access cannabis for research was limited to just one facility at the University of Mississippi. What does federally funded cannabis research mean for medical marijuana development?

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Research Reveals That Cannabis Users Have Lower Odds Of Cognitive Decline

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There is a long-held stigma about cannabis that suggests it can cause cognitive impairment and decline, which would put people who use it regularly at risk of developing memory issues, confusion, and other similar problems. Cannabis users had an impressive 96% lower chance of developing SCD, including memory problems and confusion.

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Rhode Island House Greenlights Psilocybin Legalization, Paving the Way for Therapeutic Access

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There will also be measures put in place to control therapeutic access to psilocybin while awaiting federal reform. If approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), this psychedelic would be used to treat chronic and life-threatening mental disorders, especially for patients with limited access to effective treatments.

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WSU researchers team with Puyallup tribe on medicinal cannabis research

Cannabis Chronicles

SPOKANE — Researchers at Washington State University are teaming up with the Puyallup Tribe of Indians in an effort to chart the tribe’s outcomes prescribing medicinal marijuana to patients. This partnership with WSU and Qwibil will help us research the safety and efficacy of cannabis as medicine for our patients’ use.”.

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Cannabis 3.0 Accelerates Access to Consumer and Medical Research

Cannabis Law Report

Clinical trials are medical research projects involving human participants. However, the costs of conducting a full-scale clinical trial can be prohibitive, posing barriers to research for cannabis companies. AI-Powered search platform maximizes access to publications. Mobile communities advance consumer research.

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Researchers Concerned About Whitewashing of Psychedelic-Assisted Mental Health Research

Cannabis Law Report

As psychedelic therapy trials approach FDA approval, researchers express the urgent need to ensure effectiveness and accessibility to communities of color. Madison Natarajan, MS. – August 5, 2021.

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The Latest Cannabis Research

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With over 100 known cannabinoids in cannabis, staying informed about the latest research is crucial for making informed decisions. Understanding how to discern reliable sources, interpret research methodologies, and apply key findings to real-world scenarios can be daunting.