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

Veriheal

Dedicated to “redefining what’s possible,” the 501(c)(3) organization has provided 1:1 support and resources to over 69,000 clients as they navigated plant-powered cannabinoid therapy. Cannabis Advocacy With a Digital Twist. RoC also works to increase patients’ access to medical cannabis by helping U.S.

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Veterans and Medical Cannabis: A Comprehensive Guide

MMJ Recs

There are multiple US states with an established state-approved medical marijuana program as well as states permitting the use of cannabinol (CBD) oil – a non-psychoactive component of cannabis – for medical purposes exclusively.

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

SpeedWeed

million to assess the efficacy of Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS) MDMA-assisted therapy to treat traumatic brain injury (TBI). Wesana is a serious, thoughtful and ethical company engaged in the development of psychedelic-assisted therapy. Lately, MAPS research zeroed in on MDMA-assisted therapy for PTSD.

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MAPS: “California Psychedelic Decriminalization Bill Slated for 2023 Reintroduction”

Cannabis Law Report

SB 57 – which passed both houses – would have created a pilot program for overdose prevention sites in San Francisco, Oakland, and Los Angeles as an evidence-based intervention to curb drug overdose deaths. Policy and Advocacy Director, MAPS . Ismail Lourido Ali, J.D. ABOUT MAPS.

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

Cannabis Law Report

According to a recent report released by the Psychedelic Science Funders Collaborative, “Oregon’s psilocybin therapy program provides a high-quality model for psychedelic healing in a non-prescription context that could be replicated in other states.” ABOUT THE NATIONAL PSYCHEDELICS ASSOCIATION.

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Weekly Legislative Roundup 1/18/19

NORML

House lawmakers introduced The Medical Cannabis Research Act of 2019 (HR 601), to facilitate federally-approved clinical trials involving cannabis. Legislation is pending, House Bill 37, to permit physicians to recommend cannabis therapy to those struggling with opioid abuse or dependence. AK resident? HI resident? CO resident?

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First ethics at MAPS in question and now Australia’s Mind Medicine look to have some serious integrity issues too

Cannabis Law Report

Conversation Tackles MAPS Research Methadology & Issues Of Abuse In Therapy. Reporter Elise Worthington also investigates the dark side of this form of therapy where disturbing cases of abuse and malpractice are emerging in both clinical trials and the underground. Psychedelics Today Podcast Interviews Rick Doblin.