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South African Research Team Says Cannabis is ‘Very Promising’ as an Opioid Replacement

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Clinical trials into cannabis’ potential as an opioid replacement are well underway in South Africa. According to the announcement, Biodata—a subsidiary of Labat Africa—“is the brainchild of Dr. The pilot results of the study were very promising, as it showed 98% of the patients have some sort of pain relief from cannabis.”.

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Veterans and Medical Cannabis: A Comprehensive Guide

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These side effects depend on various factors, including dosage, method of consumption, individual physiology, and the strain of cannabis used. Veterans’ Access to Medical Marijuana The benefits of medical cannabis for veterans are many, but access to medical marijuana for veterans has been a topic of ongoing debate and advocacy.

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Veriheal’s Innovation in Cannabis Scholarship 2020 Winners

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We are humbled to introduce you to them and their exceptional ideas, ranging from community grassroots mental health efforts designed to empower historically vulnerable communities of color, to research plans for identifying strain specific genetics. Veriheal’s Innovation in Cannabis Scholarship 2020 Winners . Nishtha Tripathi.

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The history and science of psychedelics: from acid and shrooms to ketamine and salvia

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Another fun fact about mushroom varieties is that the term strain, which has long been misused in cannabis, is actually appropriate terminology for the varieties of the same type of mushrooms. So when someone talks about white albinos or golden teachers, they are indeed talking about specific and unique strains of psilocybe cubensis.

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CBD and Hemp Legal and Regulatory Roundup – October 2021 #3

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Additionally, the advocacy group views Delta-8 THC as a Schedule I substance under federal law. A House subcommittee asked the Department of Veterans Affairs directors why they didn’t support a bipartisan bill ordering the department to conduct clinical trials on the potential benefits of medical marijuana. Law 360 (sub.

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