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Thailand Reverses Historic Cannabis Decriminilization Decision

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Thailand’s newly elected government is looking to reverse its historic decriminalization of cannabis. The announcement comes a short 18 months after it became the first Asian country to decriminalize cannabis back in June 2022. The newest decriminalization bill introduced in January 2024 , meanwhile, seems to have the support to pass.

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MAPS Is Pushing For FDA Approval Of MDMA-Assisted Therapy

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The Current State Of Psychedelic Therapy Understanding the current laws surrounding psychedelic therapy in the United States can feel a little confusing, particularly as states like Oregon and Colorado work to decriminalize magic mushrooms and other substances.

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Colorado Governor Seeks Pardons for Psychedelic Convictions

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.” Polis continued, expressing his displeasure at the fact that “in this day and age, somebody suffering from anxiety, depression, PTSD can get medical coverage for very costly prescription drugs but cannot get coverage for treatment in a healing center that will address some of the underlying causes of the issue.”

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Octopuses On Ecstasy, Thailand’s Uncertain Cannabis Future, & CA Loses Out On Psychedelics

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The proposed bill would have decriminalized the personal possession of natural psychedelics. Unfortunately, this bill would decriminalize possession prior to these guidelines going into place, and I cannot sign it.” Weiner said he intended to introduce another psychedelic decriminalization bill in the near future.

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Czech It Out: Cannabis Legalization Trend Continues in Europe

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il is drafting the requisite legislation, which could be in place by 2024. The possession and cultivation of cannabis, under certain thresholds, was decriminalized in the Czech Republic in 2010. Czechia, officially known as the Czech Republic, may soon the join the growing list of European countries with legal adult-use cannabis.

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Understanding the Current Legal Status of Psychedelics in the United States

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Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved esketamine (a component of Ketamine and sold under the brand name Spravato) for treatment-resistant depression. These therapists will likely benefit from further decriminalization measures and may be able to transition to state-regulated systems as these go live. On March 5, 2019, the U.S.

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What Does Cannabis Legalization Look Like in the UK?

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All over the world, governments are moving towards legalizing or at least decriminalizing, cannabis. The media storm came about as 12-year-old Billy Caldwell and 6-year-old Alfie Dingley were being denied cannabis oil as a treatment for their epilepsy. Billion) mark by 2024. The legal cannabis market is estimated to pass $73.6