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Dr. Andrew Weil on Cannabis and Integrative Medicine

Project CBD

He is the author of several bestselling books, including Spontaneous Healing (1995), Eating Well for Optimum Health (2000), and Healthy Aging (2007). NM: Please tell us about the history of cannabis use in folk medicine. Dr. Weil: Cannabis has a long history of use in folk medicine throughout the world.

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Is Cannabis/Hemp Legal in the United States?

Otherside Farms

This was part of their “Hemp for Victory Program.” In 2007, some farmers in North Dakota actually received a hemp license, and they were allowed to grow hemp. Then in 2014, Obama signed the Farm Bill, which would then allow pilot programs for growing hemp, but it still wasn’t supposed to be used commercially.

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Is It Legal to Grow Hemp in All 50 States?

Otherside Farms

This was part of their “Hemp for Victory Program.” In 2007, some farmers in North Dakota actually received a hemp license, and they were allowed to grow hemp. Then in 2014, Obama signed the Farm Bill, which would then allow pilot programs for growing hemp, but it still wasn’t supposed to be used commercially.

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Oaksterdam University Business of Cannabis Overview

The Joint Blog

Since 2007, the university “has been setting the bar for academic rigor and applied learning in cannabis education” According to its website, the university is “Recognized industry-wide for its rigorous academic learning environment”, and it “has something to offer cannabis professionals at every experience level.”

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Over 800 Companies Appeal Missouri Granting Of Cannabis Business Licences Saying Nevada Appointed Licensing Management Company Failed In Fair Assessment Of Applications.

Cannabis Law Report

As part of the process to launch Missouri’s new medical marijuana program, the state received 2,266 marijuana business applications filed by at least 700 different groups. State lawmakers have opened an investigation into the program and plan to hold hearings on it this spring. 23 filing with the hearing commission.

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A Founder Looks at 50: Hunter S. Thompson ? a Natural Ally

NORML

This is the third in a series of blogs on the history of NORML and the legalization movement. In 2007 the NORML Board of Directors awarded (posthumously) a Special Appreciation Award to Hunter, reflecting his life-long commitment to legalizing marijuana. Thompson – a Natural Ally. Thompson at an early NORML conference.

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A Founder Looks at 50: Attorney Gerry Goldstein and the Early Years of NORML

NORML

This is the sixth in a series of blogs on the history of NORML and the legalization movement. Few people have had more impact shaping NORML policies and programs than Gerry Goldstein. He has been willing to speak truth to power his entire career, and he enjoys a little street theater.

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