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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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Surgeon General’s Advisory Highlights Need for Further Cannabis Regulation, Not Criminalization

NORML

Remarks made today by the United States Surgeon General highlighting “the importance of protecting our nation from the health risks of marijuana use in adolescents and during pregnancy” fail to acknowledge the role that a regulated market can play in mitigating the use of cannabis by potentially high-risk populations.

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South Africa: The Cannabis judgment: Implications for society and the workplace

Cannabis Law Report

South Africa’s apex court has ruled on the issue of the use, possession and cultivation of cannabis by adult persons in private. The judgment deals with the constitutionality of the prohibition and criminalisation of the use of cannabis by adult persons in their private dwellings. Cannabis judgment. EMPLOYMENT ALERT. Schedule 7.

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10 must-see movies and TV shows about growing weed

The Cannigma

As legalization continues to spread across the globe, more and more films and television series are being made about weed – and specifically cannabis cultivation. Whether you prefer comedies, dramas, or documentaries, there’s plenty out there that explore the many different aspects of the cannabis trade.

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Executive Spotlight: George Jage

Cannabis Law Report

George Jage is Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer at Jage Media and Jage Media’s national, cannabis CPG Trade Show MJ Unpacked. Jage Media also operates MJ Brand Insights, providing sharp, substantive, and reliable industry intel for cannabis brands and retailers. Years at current company: 2.

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

Cannabis Law Report

The current public policies in local and state cannabis ordinance and equity programs may enhance racial disparities if they follow the pattern of exclusion and criminalization that encompass past policies promoted as beneficial to African Americans but uphold racial capitalistic practices. Purpose of the Study. Central Research Question.

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Mass Roots: Deadly Dietrich Is Back & He Has A New Buddy, Mr Meeks & They Are Embroiled In A $12 Million Arbitration Claim By A Caymans Investment Fund.

Cannabis Law Report

MJ Biz report today ( MJ Biz Report – Cannabis tech firm MassRoots, hedge fund in legal tangle over stock claim ) that toady Isaac Dietrich is being sued by Iroquois Capital Management of the Cayman Islands. Established in 2002, Empire Services, Inc. how we missed him… like a hole in the head. The Good Old Days !!