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

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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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Vicente Sederberg LLP Attorney Shane Pennington Elected to International Cannabis Bar Association Board of Directors

Cannabis Law Report

Pennington, who focuses on federal appeals and regulatory issues, is co-counsel on several high-profile cases against the DEA regarding cannabis research, hemp, and psychedelics. Circuit), a pending petition for review of DEA’s August 2020 Interim Final Rule purportedly implementing the 2018 Farm Bill’s amendments to the CSA.

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A Proposed Social Media Drug Reporting Bill Raises Privacy Concerns

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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. Senator Ron Wyden is unequivocally against this thought, profoundly worried that it could disregard individuals’ protection privileges and the right to speak freely.

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Veriheal’s Innovation in Cannabis Scholarship 2020 Winners

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Essay: “Integrating Research and Medicine: Cannabis Related Treatment for Neurodegenerative Diseases”. Essay Summary: Nishtha wants to further research into THC treatment for patients suffering from neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s and epilepsy , both of which cause neuron death. Nishtha Tripathi. Program between St.

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

Cannabis Law Report

Ronald Reagan continued this frontline war in 1981 by expanding the reach of the war and shifting his focus on ensuring criminal punishment over treatment ultimately leading to mass incarceration for nonviolent drug offenses. The irony of the CSA is that its purpose is to help maintain public health and general welfare through regulation.

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

Cannabis Law Report

The AAFP urges its members to be involved in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of substance use, as well as secondary diseases impacted or caused by use. The AAFP recognizes the benefits of intervention and treatment for the recreational use of marijuana, in lieu of incarceration, for all individuals, including youth.

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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. HD: Well, the manufacturers at that point only had a THC standard available, and you could buy it in a one milligram ampule because that was the highest amount that the DEA would let them send out. Let’s listen to Steven.