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New Frontiers in the Law of Psychedelics

Cannabis Law Report

Not only are more and more jurisdictions decriminalizing the use of psychedelics for recreational purposes, but it appears that psychedelic substances are the new horizon for the treatment of severe psychological disorders and other ailments. Published Via JD Supra. The state of the law on psychedelic substances is in flux.

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South Australia: Is Adelaide About To See A Medical Cannabis Boom?

Cannabis Law Report

The long-promised, glittering ambitions of a large-scale medicinal cannabis industry in South Australia are about to be tested, with plans to create more than 1000 jobs at a major new manufacturing facility in Adelaide. Both US states legalised recreational cannabis in 2014, and had seen spectacular economic results.

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Best weed strains for sex

The Cannigma

Often preferred by recreational users for its potency, Type I is the most common cannabis chemotype. Silexan is a well studied medicine that is based on lavender oil (linalool being the active ingredient). In a 2014 study, BCP showed to be an effective anxiolytic agent (in mice) through interaction with the cannabinoid receptor CB2 8.

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How medical marijuana could help you find the ‘new you’ in the New Year

Canna Care Docs

Among the 100-plus chemicals called cannabinoids in the cannabis plant, the two that are best known for their medicinal benefits are tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD). The range of products available to recreational and medical cannabis users contain varying levels of THC and CBD. Chronic pain. Multiple sclerosis.

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BBC Report: EU Approves , “Epidyolex” GW Pharmaceuticals

Cannabis Law Report

T he EU has approved for the first time the use of a medicinal cannabis product aimed at patients with two rare, but severe, forms of childhood epilepsy. These treatments can be prescribed only by specialist doctors in a limited number of circumstances where other medicines have failed. Recreational use of cannabis remains illegal.

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I wrote a book about global cannabis laws, here is what I learned…

Cannabis Law Report

It is a detailed analysis of medicinal and recreational cannabis laws and regulations in the most active international jurisdictions, scoping out where change is happening. Similarly, it is also flunking its responsibility to patients and their families who require medicinal cannabis to live normal lives.

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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. Focusing on professional medical publications, this study sought to investigate how medicinal cannabis is being represented in professional medical publications. The precis is simple. Background. Conclusions. Background.