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The history and science of psychedelics: from acid and shrooms to ketamine and salvia

The Cannigma

Scientists are hopeful that psychedelics might have more of a curative effect when it comes to mental health than many existing treatment options; meaning that unlike most psychiatric medications, psychedelics may be able to prompt long-term changes to our mental state with only a few doses. Are psychedelics safe? Classical psychedelics .

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

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From pain relief to improved sleep patterns, there are countless anecdotal and scientific reports touting the potential benefits of cannabis for those with neurological disorders—including Parkinson’s disease. As a result, cannabis advocacy groups urged the agency to recognize cannabis’ medicinal value and treat it equally.

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Veriheal’s Innovation in Cannabis Scholarship 2021 Winners

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Essay Summary: Sandeep conceptualizes a strain recommendation app in which consumers can create a profile and review strains and their effects (help with sleep, back pain, migraines, etc.). with Minors in both Race, Indigeneity, Gender and Sexuality and Heritage Studies and Public History . Major/Program: Business Administration.

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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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Paper: The transition of cannabis into the mainstream of Australian healthcare: framings in professional medical publications

Cannabis Law Report

The Cannabis sativa plant has an incredibly multi-layered, rich, and versatile history of human uses for food and fibre, as well as recreational, and religious and spiritual purposes throughout the world (McPartland and Hegman 2018 ; Aldrich 1997 ; Touw 1981 ; Li 1974 ; Bonini et al. 2018 ; Frankhauser 2008 ). Full size image.

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Minorities in cannabis, with Steven Philpott Jr.

The Cannigma

Listen & Subscribe: In light of Black History Month, we feel it is important and relevant to talk about how minorities in the United States and around the world have been disproportionately affected by drug policy and the war on drugs. EG: So, it is February, which means it’s Black History Month in the US right, Codi?

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Cannabis in Israel, with Itai Rogel

The Cannigma

I mean, I’m listening to that list and two things that are really obvious for me that I’m missing there is sleep, like sleep disorders and anxiety. Let’s help our listeners catch up and tell us about Bazelet, the history, where the company is at now. IR: It would be going under pain, yes. EG: Yeah, for sure.