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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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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. Reasons that are more popular included improved sleep, reduced anxiety and decreased pain. Cannabis sativa L. plants that contain 0.3%

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Lighting Up Florida’s Medical Marijuana People: The Medics Series, Part 6

Cannabis Law Report

Considering our current armed service use restrictions and the lack of legal tax and employment considerations for marijuana use, like the nation, Florida is not quite “ there ” yet. . Cannabis is not a “gateway” drug, according to the ASA and the DEA’s own statements cited in the August 2016 U.S.

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AAFP ( American Academy of Family Physicians) Releases Marijuana, Cannabinoids Position Paper

Cannabis Law Report

The AAFP advocates for further research into the overall safety and health effects of recreational use, as well as the impact of legal recreational marijuana use laws on patient and societal health. The AAFP opposes the recreational use and legalization of marijuana, but supports decriminalization of marijuana for personal use.

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Minorities in cannabis, with Steven Philpott Jr.

The Cannigma

We always have a nice little tidbit when we’re all about advocacy and access to cannabis for all. Is this as needed for sleep? They’re college athletes, or they’re not sleeping, their bodies aren’t recovering. And proficiency testing right now, because of the DEA is very limited in what can get sent out.