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Veterans and Medical Cannabis: A Comprehensive Guide

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In this instance, medical cannabis offers a promising alternative or complementary treatment option. For veterans considering medical marijuana as a treatment option, it’s essential to approach its usage with careful consideration and understanding.

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The Economic Impact of the Medical Marijuana Industry: Trends and Projections

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With increasing acceptance of medical marijuana as a legitimate treatment option for various health conditions, the industry has attracted significant attention from investors, entrepreneurs, and policymakers alike. Policy decisions related to taxation, zoning, and advertising also impact the industry’s operations and growth trajectory.

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Breaking the Stigma: Shifting Attitudes Toward Medical Marijuana Nationwide

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Historically, marijuana was vilified and classified as a Schedule I controlled substance, which hindered both research and public acceptance. The AIDS epidemic in the 1980s brought attention to the potential benefits of marijuana in alleviating symptoms such as nausea and appetite loss associated with the disease and its treatment.

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MAPS: “California Psychedelic Decriminalization Bill Slated for 2023 Reintroduction”

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Going forward, MAPS will focus on advocating for psychedelic policy reform to include state funding for public education, harm reduction, and unarmed crisis response services. On the heels of the update about SB 519 was news of Governor Gavin Newsom vetoing another proposed piece of drug policy legislation sponsored by Senator Wiener.

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Press Release: COMPASS Pathways appoints Kabir Nath as Chief Executive Officer

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and previously as President and CEO of Otsuka’s North America Pharmaceutical Business, where he led the development of pharmaceutical products and digital solutions addressing complex mental health needs.

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Paper: Racial Capitalism and the African American Experience Entering the Cannabis Industry By Dr. Ayoka Nurse

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The current public policies in local and state cannabis ordinance and equity programs may enhance racial disparities if they follow the pattern of exclusion and criminalization that encompass past policies promoted as beneficial to African Americans but uphold racial capitalistic practices. Central Research Question.

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Press Release: Maya and National Psychedelics Association Announce Partnership to Support Psilocybin-Assisted Services in Oregon

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Today, Maya (Maya PBC) and the National Psychedelics Association (NPA) announced their partnership in support of the implementation of Oregon’s Measure 109, the first state-approved policy to allow the regulated use of psilocybin products in a facilitated setting. ABOUT THE NATIONAL PSYCHEDELICS ASSOCIATION.