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District of Columbia Provides Employment Protections to Cannabis Users

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The District of Columbia legalized cannabis for medicinal purposes in 2010 and began to permit individuals to use the drug recreationally in 2015. Last month, on July 13, 2022, Washington, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser signed the “ Cannabis Employment Protections Amendment Act of 2022 ” (D.C.

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The Effort to Decriminalize Psilocybin in California is Underway

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A 2010 analysis of the harms associated with the war on drugs found Mushrooms to be the safest of all twenty drugs studied. The FDA designated Psilocybin (the main component of Magic Mushrooms) as a Breakthrough Therapy for treatment-resistant depression and major depressive disorder.

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GOP Pennsylvania Lawmaker Files Psilocybin Research Bill For Veterans And First Responders

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As traditional treatment has proven inadequate at both the individual and public health level, the Commonwealth has a responsibility to research alternative options.

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How Good Is Cannabis for Multiple Sclerosis (MS)?

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For patients who don’t respond well to conventional MS methods, cannabis treatment seems like a very reasonable choice. Since so little is known about the exact cause of this condition, and a cure hasn’t been found yet, treatment options are limited but they do exist. What is multiple sclerosis? Scientific research on cannabis and MS.

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Arizona: Phoenix Woman Who Used Cannabis During Her Pregnancy Appeals Child Endangerment Case

Cannabis Law Report

The Ridgell case is an appeal of the Department of Child Safety’s decision to keep a former employee of the department on the registry. The AMMA [Arizona Medical Marijuana Act, passed in 2010] was designed to prevent these sorts of issues.”. Help battle the Department of Child Safety. 600 USD raised of $400 goal.

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District of Columbia Provides Employment Protections to Cannabis Users

Cannabis Law Report

The District of Columbia legalized cannabis for medicinal purposes in 2010 and began to permit individuals to use the drug recreationally in 2015. By Jennifer L. Mora on August 22, 2022. Last month, on July 13, 2022, Washington, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser signed the “ Cannabis Employment Protections Amendment Act of 2022 ” (D.C.

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Europe’s Leading Psychedelic Conference Returns to Amsterdam In September

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So we need to discuss openly and critically how we can remain balanced and ensure the potential of psychedelics can be optimised without compromising safety.”. And how do we make sure treatments are safe, accessible, and inclusive? They are not magic bullets but are promising. We need to talk about challenges and risks transparently.