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Washington State Eliminates Medical Cannabis Taxation

Canna Law Blog

In November 2012, Washington voters approved the production, processing, and retail sales of recreational cannabis within Washington state under what is known as Initiative 502 (“I-502”). Medical cannabis is often the only effective treatment that allows them to function and improve their quality of life.

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Medicinal properties of CBD

Alchimia

Indeed, CBD does not cause any effect on the user, no paranoia, euphoria or intoxication, which are usually associated with THC and the recreational use of marijuana. This shows the growing interest on the medicinal properties of this molecule by the scientific community. Anti-inflammatory action of CBD.

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Is weed legal in Switzerland?

The Cannigma

Medical: legal Recreational: decriminalized. In 2012, Switzerland decriminalized the possession of marijuana, and since October 1, 2013, the possession of up to 10 grams of cannabis is subject to an on the spot fine of CHF 100 ($107.8). The cannabis-based medicines Sativex and Dronabinol are exceptions to this guideline.

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Marijuana article strikes a nerve

Cannabis Chronicles

In the article — “Is Marijuana as Safe as We Think?” — writer Malcolm Gladwell focused on a 2017 report by the National Academy of Medicine that examined the scientific evidence of the health effects and therapeutic purposes of cannabis and cannabinoids. The same thing cannot be said about cannabis, except for this article.”.

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Adult-Use Sales Will Increase to $50.7 Billion in 5 Years, According to Reports

Veriheal

However, the narratives have been changing since it was first legalized for recreational use in 2012 in Washington and Colorado. And also increase in R&D initiatives in the sector of psychedelic medicine is projected to drive market expansion during the forecast period.” The result is that more states in the U.S.

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The Four Most MMJ Friendly States In America

MMJ Recs

Over half of the country has embraced it; 29 states have legalized the drug for medicinal purposes, with the 30th state almost sure to follow this year. In the 22 years since it pioneered MMJ law, California’s enthusiasm for the treatment has not waned. The state took that previously unheard-of initiative back in 2012.

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Best Marijuana Strains for Stress

Kind Meds (Cannabis Education Blog)

Marijuana is used for many purposes, both therapeutic and recreational. Cannabinoid-related agents in the treatment of anxiety disorders: current knowledge and future perspectives. In many states, physicians are free to recommend the medicinal use of marijuana to their patients, and the results have been more than promising.

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