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DEA finally ends fed monopoly on schwaggy research-grade cannabis

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Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) quietly made an announcement that’s expected to have a profound and long-lasting impact on cannabis research and development in the United States. In other words, the feds are ending their monopoly on cannabis grown for scientific purposes. cannabis researchers. cannabis researchers.

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How long will delta-8 remain legal?

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In Oregon, lawmakers are working on regulations that would create a definition for “artificially derived” cannabinoids, in order to regulates such compounds under the state’s medical and adult-use cannabis laws. Anecdotally, we understand that the DEA is actively monitoring the proliferation of delta-8 THC products.”. Bruce Kennedy.

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New PTSD study finds cannabis safe, but not as effective as assumed

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Preliminary results from a long-awaited study indicate that cannabis appears to be a safe and well-tolerated treatment for patients managing post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), although researchers did not find strong signals of effectiveness. One group self-administered cannabis with 12% THC over three weeks.

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Kamala Harris Backs Biden’s Cannabis Pardons, Air Force Changes THC Testing Policy, and the DEA’s Dark Origins

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Kamala Harris emphatically backed Biden’s cannabis pardons, the U.S. Air Force changed its THC testing policy, and a DEA historian talked about the organization’s racist origins. VP Kamala Harris Talks Cannabis, Biden Pardons. Air Force (USAF) made some huge changes to its cannabis policy.

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AAFP ( American Academy of Family Physicians) Releases Marijuana, Cannabinoids Position Paper

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of the global population uses cannabis annually, making it the most commonly used drug worldwide. During the 20 th century, law enforcement and public policy activities have undermined opportunities for scientific exploration. Relevant AAFP Policy. It should be noted that cannabis and marijuana are not interchangeable terms.

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Meadowlands: Update from Local Regulators with the Cannabis Czars of Los Angeles, San Francisco…

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Questions for the Local Regulators panel, moderated by Isa Perez, were sourced from a survey we sent to licensed California operators, as well as Meadow partners, community members, and Meadlowands attendees, representing concerns from across the California cannabis industry and community. Director of Office of Cannabis as well.

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MAPS Is 36 Years Old – Doblin Provides Precis Timeline of the Organization

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Later that year, Doblin sued the DEA for the first time. MAPS hired Sylvia Thyssen as our first employee , celebrated the 50th anniversary of LSD , outlined perspectives on drug policy , and worked toward facilitating a pilot study for medical marijuana. Lyle Craker, Ph.D.,