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DEA Approves Cocaine Derivative for Parkinson’s Research. Why Not Cannabis?

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But recent news of the DEA’s approval of a cocaine derivative for Parkinson’s disease research has left us scratching our heads. After receiving a petition three years prior, the DEA finally answered with action, making plans to deschedule [18F]FP-CIT , a controlled substance derived from cocaine.

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Americans Will Cultivate Over 4 Billion Grams Of Homegrown Cannabis in 2022

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As of July 2022, 38 states in America have legalized medical cannabis, and 19 states and the District of Columbia have established recreational cannabis programs. Grow rooms require ventilation, lights, environmental controls, and other optimal environmental conditions in order for cannabis plants to thrive. Will you be one of them?

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DEA Seeks to Increase Quota of Cannabis and Psilocybin for Research Purposes

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The DEA published a new document in the Federal Register on September 2 requesting an increase in production for certain Schedule I and Schedule II substances so that it can initiate more research studies. . DEA firmly believes in supporting regulated research of schedule I controlled substances. Some states in the U.S.

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The Epidiolex Effect: Will Other CBD Drugs Receive FDA and DEA Approval?

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On September 28, the DEA designated Epidiolex —a plant-based CBD pharmaceutical manufactured by the UK-based GW Pharmaceuticals—a Schedule V drug in the government’s list of controlled substances. billion by 2022. schedules were created by the Controlled Substances Act (CSA) in 1970 and are interpreted and enforced by the DEA.

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HSS Releases Full Recommendation Report for Rescheduling Cannabis: What Will This Mean for Med & Rec Markets?

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Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) recommended that the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) reshedule cannabis as a Schedule III substance in August of 2023. The HSS found strong scientific support regarding cannabis’ medically beneficial effects for conditions like anorexia , nausea, and chronic pain.

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U.S. Cannabis Legalization Update: Who’s Still Waiting and Who May Legalize

Veriheal

3% THC is legal for treating qualifying health conditions and even recreationally. THC was legalized for qualifying conditions. The Act aimed to provide patients access to smokable flower for 15 medical conditions. In the meantime, the state allows CBD extracts for treating qualifying health conditions with less than 0.9%

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Can I Import Marijuana Seeds to the U.S.?

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Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to implement and enforce the relevant provisions of the Controlled Substances Import and Export Act which makes it a crime to bring controlled substances into the country without a proper license. CBP coordinates with a wide range of partner government agencies (e.g., FDA, EPA, DOT, ATF, CPSC, etc.)

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