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These Patient Advocacy Groups Are Working Together to Expand the Scope of Cannabis Research

Veriheal

Cannabis Advocacy With a Digital Twist. Much like RoC, patient advocacy is at the forefront of Veriheal’s work, which includes connecting patients with medical marijuana (MMJ) doctors, collecting patient data to improve future treatment, and battling harmful cannabis stigmas with education.

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Study on MDMA for Traumatic Brain Injury Boosted By $1.5M Donation

SpeedWeed

Data collected from MAPS-sponsored Phase 3 clinical trials suggests that MDMA-assisted therapy appears promising in the treatment of TBI. The millions of people afflicted with PTSD may soon have access to MDMA therapy, and we believe the millions suffering from TBI may experience similar relief in the future.”.

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Press Release: Maya and National Psychedelics Association Announce Partnership to Support Psilocybin-Assisted Services in Oregon

Cannabis Law Report

The Maya platform empowers psychedelic researchers, providers, and participants to collectively chart psychedelic best practices. The National Psychedelics Association is a non-profit advancing equitable access to safe psychedelic-assisted therapies through awareness, advocacy, and education.

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Veriheal’s Innovation in Cannabis Scholarship 2020 Winners

Veriheal

However, social and economic barriers like racial stereotypes and lack of access to care centers have historically barred Hispanic community members from seeking medical cannabis and participating in clinical trials. Maha was the founder and president of UCLA’s first registered cannabis student group, Cannaclub.

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

The Cannigma

Clinical research: Research is focusing on 5-MeO-DMT use in depression and anxiety. Current clinical trials are underway using a synthetic nasal spray of 5-MeO-DMT in patients with major depressive disorder. As such, there have been numerous clinical trials using ketamine.

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New Study: Demographic and policy-based differences in behaviors and attitudes towards driving after marijuana use: an analysis of the 2013–2017 Traffic Safety Culture Index

Cannabis Law Report

An alternative approach to study relationships between marijuana policies and driving after marijuana use is to use surveys that collect information on self-reported behaviors and attitudes. 9-tetrahydrocannabinol on driving performance: a randomized clinical trial. Article Google Scholar. Effect of cannabidiol and ?9-tetrahydrocannabinol

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CLR Interview: Hunter Neubauer, Co-Founder and Chairman of the Board at Oregrown,

Cannabis Law Report

He also is a member of the Board of Directors at the Bend Chamber of Commerce and the Chamber’s Advocacy Committee. He also serves as the president of the Oregon Business Collective, a coalition of cannabis entities. Yes, pharmaceutical and adult-use retail cannabis are two completely different markets and user groups.