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

The Cannigma

History: Magic mushrooms have likely been consumed as long as humans have roamed the earth – or possibly longer, according to Terrance McKenna’s “Stoned Ape Theory,” which suggests human evolution and language development was expedited by these mushrooms. History: Bufo is a slang term for the poisonous secretions of certain toads.

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CBD Ban: Brits Take Up Fight And Send Lawyers To Brussels

Cannabis Law Report

and derived products containing cannabinoids are considered novel foods as a history of consumption has not been demonstrated. He has substantial experience of litigation involving Part 8 of the Enterprise Act 2002, having represented parties in the OFT or CMA investigations into the supermarket, ticket reselling and furniture sectors.

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Paper: Racial Capitalism and the African American Experience Entering the Cannabis Industry By Dr. Ayoka Nurse

Cannabis Law Report

From the systemic history of racism in the United States, African Americans exclusion from economic opportunities leads to maximizing profits for the White elite (Hirschman, 2019). Before the civil war, there were more cannabis farms than cotton farms (Green, 2005). The global implications classify cannabis as the new colonization.

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Perfecting cannabis with Michael Backes

The Cannigma

In our chat, Michael shares his personal journey into the cannabis space, and how his history of migraines aided him in discovering the powers of medical marijuana. Well, yeah, a lot of people are surprised, first to hear that Americans For Safe Access has been around since 2002. The history of medical cannabis is really important.

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Paper: The transition of cannabis into the mainstream of Australian healthcare: framings in professional medical publications

Cannabis Law Report

The Cannabis sativa plant has an incredibly multi-layered, rich, and versatile history of human uses for food and fibre, as well as recreational, and religious and spiritual purposes throughout the world (McPartland and Hegman 2018 ; Aldrich 1997 ; Touw 1981 ; Li 1974 ; Bonini et al. 2018 ; Frankhauser 2008 ). Bonini et al.

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Former Minnesota Governor Jesse Ventura Starts Cannabis Brand

Canna Law Blog

Ventura’s political career and advocacy While he was still serving as a wrestling color commentator, Ventura decided to begin his foray into politics that would eventually span over a decade and lead him to the highest seat in Minnesota politics.