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Wake Network Retains CRO Santé Cannabis to Conduct Clinical Trials in Psilocybin Therapies

Cannabis Law Report

Both parties to this new relationship are committed to excellence in clinical research and patient access to psychedelic medicine with a focus on naturally derived psilocybin. This relationship enables us to initiate our clinical research program and marks an important step for Wake in Canada.

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ASA offers solution to DOJ research block: Our comments on the DEA’s proposed rules

Americans for Safe Access

On March 23, DEA published a proposed rulemaking —“Controls to Enhance the Cultivation of Marihuana for Research in the United States”—in the Federal Register (85 FR 16292), involving who can grow cannabis in bulk for research purposes.

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Court Dismisses Case Demanding DEA to Move Expeditiously to License Cannabis Cultivators

NORML

A federal court on Friday denied a petition for a writ of mandamus that sought to order the US Drug Enforcement Administration to begin licensing private entities that wish to cultivate cannabis. The agency in 2016 first announced its intent to license private entities to grow cannabis for FDA-approved clinical trials.

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NORML “Senate Unanimously Approves Legislation Providing US Attorney General with Greater Say in Cannabis Research Decisions”

Cannabis Law Report

Senate Bill 253: The Cannabidiol and Marihuana Research Expansion Act provides the office of US Attorney General, rather than the US Drug Enforcement Administration, the discretion to license scientists to engage in clinical trials involving the use of cannabis by human subjects.

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Is Weed Legal in Japan? Cannabis Legalization Bill Explained

Veriheal

In December of 2023, the country recently made a new move towards reform that could stimulate the cannabidiol (CBD) industry and provide many patients, such as those with epilepsy , with access to potentially life-changing medical treatments. and Europe to treat severe epilepsy, as well as other medical conditions.

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Which States Are Voting on Psychedelics?

Veriheal

While decriminalization decreases the negative impact of legal issues, it does not provide accessible, safe, and regulated psilocybin for those seeking treatment. Andy Smith (D) stated that he is “working on a bill forming a psychedelic medicine task force so Minnesotans can access these life-affirming treatments. Missouri Rep.

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Press Release: Toronto Addiction Center Gets First-Ever Federal Grant to Study Effects of Magic Mushroom on Depression

Cannabis Law Report

According to CAMH’s lead investigator, clinical trials suggest that psilocybin, combined with psychotherapy, can produce “ sustained antidepressant effects” in individuals living with severe depression.