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Cannabis laws in Japan: Is weed legal?

The Cannigma

Medical : Illegal Recreational : Illegal *CBD products are legal in Japan, as long as they contain no THC whatsoever and are not made from cannabis flower. In 2019, Japan approved clinical trials for Epidiolox — a cannabis derived medicine used to treat severe forms of childhood epilepsy such as Dravet and Lennox-Gastaut syndromes.

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Harvard Law Review: Patents on Psychedelics: The Next Legal Battlefront of Drug Development

Cannabis Law Report

Clinical trials are producing promising results, creating enthusiasm for commercializing and patenting psychedelics. This Essay analyzes the ethical, legal, and social implications of patenting these controversial substances. 640, 640 (2011). Trial of Psilocybin Versus Escitalopram for Depression , 384 NEW ENG.

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Marijuana and HIV: Much More Than Palliative Aid

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Even though scientific data is still somewhat scarce on this topic, several studies confirm that cannabis directly acts on the cells of the immune system affected by HIV. 2011 ( 5 ). It will be the biggest and most comprehensive research on this topic to date, and it will include 400 HIV patients from Florida. 2016 ( 3 ).

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Article: Canada: Future Care Costs For Cannabis In Personal Injury Claims

Cannabis Law Report

As a result of the Cannabis Act , 2 cannabis was legalized on October 17, 2018. 3 There was, however, a legal exemption for the medical use of cannabis. While there is anecdotal evidence that CBD does have beneficial properties, I heard no evidence that that claim has been established through recognized clinical trials.

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Article: Legality Of Marijuana In Nigeria: A Legal Opinion By Kayode Ajulo PhD

Cannabis Law Report

In the recent times, there have been calls from different quarters on the need to legalize the use of Marijuana in Nigeria. This legal opinion considers the mischief behind the laws proscribing the production, possession, sale and use of Marijuana and thereafter considers the benefits of legalizing Marijuana in Nigeria.

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Why Does Marijuana Make You Lose Weight?

CannaMD

In 2011, researchers published cross-sectional data from two population-based surveys including over 50,000 respondents. To stay up-to-date with the latest studies and legal regulations surrounding medical marijuana treatment, be sure to follow CannaMD on Facebook and sign up for our newsletter, below! Find Out if You Qualify.

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

Cannabis Law Report

Firstly, we contextualise cannabis in terms of its historical usage, its legal status, and research relating to knowledge, attitudes, and usage. It was also used as a topical treatment for haemorrhoids, ear infection, and wounds (Aldrich 1997 ; Touw 1981 ). Legalisation occurred in Australia in 2016.