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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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A Proposed Social Media Drug Reporting Bill Raises Privacy Concerns

Veriheal

A disputable new social media drug reporting bill believes that social media companies should screen client posts and report any drug-related exercises to the DEA. As they work to enhance public safety, elected officers should live unwavering in their obligation to staunchly defend the proper privacy and freedom of expression online.

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Congressional Committee to Hold Marijuana Legislative Hearing This Wednesday

NORML

Strait, Senior Policy Advisor, Diversion Control Division, Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). The legislative hearing notice states that six bills will be discussed, including HR 3884 , the MORE Act, which recently was approved in the House Judiciary Committee by a bipartisan vote of 24-10 and waived by the House Small Business Committee.

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The Top Cannabis Reform Groups to Follow (and Join)

PrestoDoctor

The nature of the federal ruling places pressure on the DEA to move quickly; faster than if the CCA were to attempt to reduce the scheduling through other channels such as congress. 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

The nature of the federal ruling places pressure on the DEA to move quickly; faster than if the CCA were to attempt to reduce the scheduling through other channels such as congress. 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

Essay Summary: Maha envisions making a positive social impact on California’s cannabis industry through patient advocacy, cannabis education, social research, and R&D. Maha was the founder and president of UCLA’s first registered cannabis student group, Cannaclub. The club now has 3,000 members nationwide. .

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

Cannabis Law Report

Substances considered to pose the greatest risk to the public health and safety are subject to the most stringent controls and sanctions. However, despite research and advocacy marijuana remains a Schedule I drug, whereas Cocaine is a Schedule II drug and Xanax is a Schedule IV.

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