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

The Cannigma

Turning down activity in the DMN allows better access to new areas of the brain, which can boost creativity and improve problem solving. It became illegal in the US in 2009. How salvia works: The major active ingredient in Diviner’s Sage is salvinorin A, a terpene-like molecule (a diterpenoid) made by the salvia plant.

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

Cannabis Law Report

However, the nature of the government regulations and the subsequent complexity of prescribing, as well as doctors’ safety uncertainties and the stigma of the plant, remain contributing barriers to patient access. Patients can legally access medicinal cannabis through a doctor, via the TGA’s Authorised Prescribers and Special Access schemes.

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Psychedelic Invest’s 100 Most Influential People in Psychedelics List

Cannabis Law Report

Originally a lawyer, Yang began working in startups and early stage growth companies as a founder or executive from 2000 to 2009. Healing Advocacy Fund. Sam is the Executive Director of the Healing Advocacy Fund, which is the nonprofit organization supporting the implementation of Measure 109 in Oregon. in/andrewyangvfa/ [link].