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

The Cannigma

And while most psychedelics are currently illegal in the United States and around the world, researchers are exploring their use in medicine to treat conditions such as depression, PTSD, addiction, anxiety, OCD, migraines, end of life acceptance of mortality, and eating disorders. It became illegal in the US in 2009. Ayahuasca .

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The Legend of Jack Herer - The Top Things to Know About The Pot Pioneer 

Marijuana Seeds NL

He took the time to learn about their conditions and how cannabis helped their physical and mental health. The non-fiction piece sought out to use history and science to explore the topic of cannabis, in a way that was digestible for a wide range of readers. Jack Herer speaking at the 2009 Hempstalk Festival.

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

Cannabis Law Report

Medicinal cannabis has been legalised for use for a range of specified medical conditions in Australia since 2016. We also used manifest textual analysis to search for word frequencies, and specific conditions referred to in the articles retrieved. It also has an extensive and diverse history of medicinal use. Background.

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A Hidden Origin Story of the CBD Craze

SMPL

“There was a strong sense that this was really going to be something, if when people use these strains they have any kind of experience like the mice did in the laboratories,” said Martin Lee, a writer who at the time had been finishing a book about the social history of marijuana for Simon & Schuster. But the research wasn’t enough.

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Psychedelic Invest’s 100 Most Influential People in Psychedelics List

Cannabis Law Report

He is the creator and director of the television series Hamilton’s Pharmacopeia, in which he investigates the chemistry, history, and cultural impact of various psychoactive drugs. 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.