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Weekly Cannabis Roundup November 5

Veriheal

New York’s rec market is slowly but surely rolling out, a peer-reviewed study linked state cannabis prohibition to high race-based arrests, and an analysis of thousands of Army records revealed that recruits with a history of cannabis use are just as likely as their peers to excel. Let’s dive into this week’s cannanews. Despite the U.S.

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The Endocannabinoid System-History, Health and Why We Feel High

Puff Puff Post

The History and Science of Cannabis. On July 30 th , 2001, the government brought this into a legislative act known as the Medical Marijuana Access and Resources (MMAR). Have a history of hypersensitivity to any cannabinoid or to smoke (if the cannabis is smoked). Have a history of substance abuse.

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Executive Spotlight: George Jage

Cannabis Law Report

Prior to founding Jage Media and its properties, George was Co-founder & Exec VP of the Off-Price Show (1993 – 2001), Co-founder & CEO of World Tea Media (2002 – 2012), and Group Director of the Beverage Group at F&W Media (2013 – 2014).

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UK: Tory MP Crispin Blunt At Loggerheads With The Home Office Over Psilocybin Research

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Despite this, the Home Office “fails to act, perpetuating what can be considered the worst research blackout in scientific history,” according to the Conservative Drug Policy Reform Group (CDPRG), of which Mr Blunt is chairman. We currently have no plans to reschedule psilocybin under the Misuse of Drugs Regulations 2001.”.

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Psych Newsletter UK Interviews MP, Crispin Blunt

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In the report we go over a brief history of psilocybin, its medical use, modern research and the barriers to research in the UK due to psilocybin’s Schedule 1 status under The Misuse of Drugs Regulations 2001,’ outlined Davis. ‘We PSYCH asked for an overview for its readers. ‘In

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Why Are Pre-Rolled Joints Famous in Canada?

Otherside Farms

With Canada making a big step in history and moving towards complete cannabis legalization, today, it’s possible to enjoy cannabis products freely and legally. Like in any other country, cannabis had a long history of various bans, prohibition laws, and limiting acts in Canada. Cannabis Legalization in Canada.

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Cannabis laws in Japan: Is weed legal?

The Cannigma

However, the country has a history of cannabis art dating back millenia , and scholars believe that the plant was used for centuries as a textile and for use in traditional Shinto ceremonies. But in modern times? Weed culture in Japan — and the horror stories you may have heard.

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