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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

In fact, it is precisely because marijuana use may pose potential risks to certain consumers — for example, adolescents or people with a family history of psychiatric illness — that NORML believes that lawmakers should regulate it accordingly. percent to 12.5

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CBD Enhances Glucose Metabolism via Nuclear Receptors

Project CBD

The first evidence of an endocannabinoid interacting with PPARs came in 2002, when a research team in Tennessee showed that a metabolite of 2-AG activated PPAR- a. Prior to this, the man had no psychiatric history, the authors note. He had never taken anti-psychotic drugs nor received psychological treatment.

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10 must-see movies and TV shows about growing weed

The Cannigma

. “American Drug War 2: Cannabis Destiny” (2013) " src="[link] frameborder="0" allowfullscreen=""> “American Drug War 2: Cannabis Destiny” is a thought-provoking documentary that explores the history of prohibition in the United States.

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

Cannabis Law Report

History – previous legal challenges relating to cannabis. Prince v President of the Law Society of the Cape of Good Hope & others [2002] JOL 9305 (CC). The court found that the criminalisation of cannabis (and its history) was characterised by racism and that many indigenous South Africans used cannabis. Medicines Act.

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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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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

Established in 2002, Empire operates 10 metal recycling facilities in Virginia and North Carolina and expects to continue expanding its footprint in the coming weeks. Established in 2002, Empire Services, Inc. It has historically generated higher profit margins when market prices for metal rise. (OTC About Empire Services.