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DEA Approves Cocaine Derivative for Parkinson’s Research. Why Not Cannabis?

Veriheal

But recent news of the DEA’s approval of a cocaine derivative for Parkinson’s disease research has left us scratching our heads. After receiving a petition three years prior, the DEA finally answered with action, making plans to deschedule [18F]FP-CIT , a controlled substance derived from cocaine.

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Congressional Committee to Hold Marijuana Legislative Hearing This Wednesday

NORML

Now more than ever, congressional action is required to end the failed criminalization of marijuana and amend federal law to ensure that state-legal cannabis programs can operate as intended. Strait, Senior Policy Advisor, Diversion Control Division, Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). Douglas Throckmorton, M.D., Volkow, M.D.,

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The Top Cannabis Reform Groups to Follow (and Join)

PrestoDoctor

Since then, NORML’s mission has been to shift the public narrative and legalize cannabis. While cannabis legalization has always been the goal, groups like NORML understand the importance of safe consumption. According to plaintiff José Belén, “the DEA was told to act with ‘great dispatch’ and with ‘all deliberate speed”.

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The Top Cannabis Reform Groups to Follow (and Join)

PrestoDoctor

Since then, NORML’s mission has been to shift the public narrative and legalize cannabis. While cannabis legalization has always been the goal, groups like NORML understand the importance of safe consumption. According to plaintiff José Belén, “the DEA was told to act with ‘great dispatch’ and with ‘all deliberate speed”.

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Veriheal’s Innovation in Cannabis Scholarship 2020 Winners

Veriheal

Diversity is vital in the cannabis industry,” and “support from the industry to Hispanic and other minority communities can help normalize its legal utilization to a broader audience of consumers.” . About Clinton: Clinton is an undergraduate student studying business.

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Daniella Styagova: United States v. Oakland Cannabis Buyers’ Cooperative

Cannabis Law Report

Facts and Procedural History: The Controlled Substances Act was passed in 1970 and created a single legal framework for regulating substances that are thought to have a high risk of abuse and addiction. Substances considered to pose the greatest risk to the public health and safety are subject to the most stringent controls and sanctions.

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Minnesota Hemp Assoc is Now Minnesota Cannabis Assoc

Cannabis Law Report

The difference between hemp and marijuana is a legal one, not a botanical one. delta-9 THC or less are legally considered hemp. delta-9 THC are legally considered marijuana. I believe that we, as a hemp community, should develop a legal framework,” Brown said. He also licenses his retail brand in Minnesota and Florida.

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