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Understanding the Current Legal Status of Psychedelics in the United States

Cannabis Law Report

These therapists will likely benefit from further decriminalization measures and may be able to transition to state-regulated systems as these go live. The Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) currently has guidance published for those interested in petitioning for a religious exemption to the CSA. View source.].

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Cannabis Trends of 2022

Kind Meds (Cannabis Education Blog)

The DEA still classifies cannabis as a Schedule I controlled substance, a designation reserved for drugs with no medical value and a high potential for abuse. Virginia also legalized cannabis in 2021, but residents can expect to wait until 2024 before they can purchase cannabis products. More States Favor Cannabis Legalization.

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Grading the Presidential Candidates on Cannabis: Joe Biden

Canna Law Blog

After Biden requested that HHS review the scheduling of marijuana under federal law, the Department recommended to the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) that it should reschedule marijuana, down to Schedule III. What DEA ends up doing here is far from certain , and things seem to be moving pretty slowly. Biden has done nothing.

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