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History of Marijuana in Mexico

Cannabis Law Report

Mexico represents an important role in the expansion of cannabis around the world, its history is part of a historical, social and economic bed that has transformed each of its events into relevant information at a political-social level. Origin of marijuana in Mexico. The Prohibition Era; 20th Century. The decade of the 60’s.

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Manhattan Cannabis Consumption Lounge and Dispensary Halted Over 1,000-Foot Rule

Canna Law Blog

For those unaware of its history, Nat Sherman was a line of cigars that were sold out of the Nat Sherman Townhouse on 42 nd Street in Manhattan for almost 90 years. The post Manhattan Cannabis Consumption Lounge and Dispensary Halted Over 1,000-Foot Rule appeared first on Harris Bricken Sliwoski LLP.

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The history and science of psychedelics: from acid and shrooms to ketamine and salvia

The Cannigma

In time, Western civilization caught on, and consumption expanded around the globe. Responsible consumption is key, and in the case of psychedelics – where you could potentially become detached from reality – it’s important to be in a safe space, preferably around people you’re comfortable with. Classical psychedelics .

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Cannabis Consumption Trends During Covid-19

Otherside Farms

We reached out to our consumers during this unprecedented time in history to ask them some hard-hitting questions about their consumption habits during the quarantine. As well as tackling consumption habits, we also wanted to touch on consumption methods, ie. Consumption Levels. Healthing.ca

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Virginia Domestic Violence Victim Charged for Cannabis Consumption During Court Testimony

SpeedWeed

Virginia Cannabis Laws Should Protect Legal Consumption. Even local legislators, such as Senator Jennifer Boysko, a representative of Loudoun County, noted that there’s a history of not protecting victims in cases such as these, when instead they should be treated with “respect and dignity.” View original article.

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New Publication: Oxford Uni Press: The Oxford Handbook of Global Drug History

Cannabis Law Report

This Handbook of Global Drug History is the first major attempt by historians of drugs to take stock of the recent progress and directions of this field, utilizing both a global scope and long-term historical perspective. Introduction: A New Global History of Drugs, Paul Gootenberg. Lessons from History?, Acknowledgements.

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Legalizing Marijuana Does Not Increase Substance Abuse (Study)

CannaMD

Consumption declined at first, but within a few years, Americans were drinking almost as much as ever and were buying illegal and often dangerously poor-quality products from criminals. Advocates for legal marijuana draw on the history of Prohibition to suggest that lawful […] In 1920, the U.S. It didn’t work.