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Which States Are Voting on Psychedelics?

Veriheal

Using psilocybin in small doses, or microdosing, has been shown to aid in the treatment of various mental health issues, including anxiety, depression, PTSD, and obsessive-compulsive disorder. In 2006, the first research paper by Johns Hopkins was published on the positive long-term impact of using psilocybin in a therapeutic study.

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Australia – Policy Analysis: Medicinal cannabis and driving: the intersection of health and road safety policy – “there is little evidence to justify the differential treatment of medicinal cannabis patients, compared with those taking other prescription medications”

Cannabis Law Report

We conclude that in medical-only access models there is little evidence to justify the differential treatment of medicinal cannabis patients, compared with those taking other prescription medications with potentially impairing effects. Faculty of Science, School of Psychology, The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW 2006, Australia.

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Canada: The Constitutional Right to Marijuana in Canada: R v Parker

Cannabis Law Report

If a rule of criminal law precludes a person from obtaining appropriate medical treatment when his or her life or health is in danger, then the state has intervened and this intervention constitutes a violation of that man’s or that woman’s security of the person …. Publisher: Law Now. MAY 1, 2020 BY PETER BOWAL AND DUSTIN BODNAR.

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Policy Analysis Paper: Medicinal cannabis and driving: the intersection of health and road safety policy

Cannabis Law Report

Recent shifting attitudes towards the medical use of cannabis has seen legal access pathways established in many jurisdictions in North America, Europe and Australasia. Others who need to drive are excluded from accessing a needed medication and associated therapeutic benefit. Conclusion. S0955395921002127-main.

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What seniors need to know before getting a medical marijuana card

The Cannigma

The percentage of Americans over 65 who had reported using cannabis in the past year had increased tenfold between 2006 to 2018, from 0.4% Even the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) now supports the use of medical marijuana in states where it is legal and officially calls for more research on the medicinal use of cannabinoids. ?

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Using Cannabis for ALS: Benefits, Research and Best Strains

Greencamp

The first study I will reference is from 2006, conducted on mice. Our body produces internal cannabinoids called endocannabinoids, and the compounds from the cannabis plant access the ECS in a similar manner as our own endocannabinoids.

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The Future of CBD Strains

Corante

This was made possible as a result of the legalization of medical marijuana and the foundation of medical marijuana testing laboratories. In following the guidelines of the legal definition of hemp, the THC content of these plants must be below 0.3% to be protected by the bill.

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