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On Decriminalizing Magic Mushrooms: The Psychedelic Constituency and Its Challenges

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In February 2018, I heard about a group that wanted to decriminalize psychoactive mushrooms in Denver, but didn’t know much about it. Matthews’ team, the Decriminalize Denver campaign, went out into the Denver winter to collect the signatures necessary (4,726) to get the initiative on the ballot, which were approved in January.

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The Evolution of Medical Marijuana: From Stigma to Acceptance in Ohio

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In recent years, Ohio has witnessed a profound transformation in its approach to medical marijuana. This article explores the history of medical marijuana in Ohio, analyzes the changing attitudes and acceptance, and delves into the impact of stigma on its journey to legalization.

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The Endocannabinoid System-History, Health and Why We Feel High

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The History and Science of Cannabis. On July 30 th , 2001, the government brought this into a legislative act known as the Medical Marijuana Access and Resources (MMAR). Over the next several years, cannabis rules and regulations were reviewed, giving rise to the Marijuana for Medical Purposes Regulations (MMPR).

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Federal vs. State Approaches to Cannabis: Recent DEA Data Shows Increase In Enforcement While States Move Toward Decriminalization and Legalization

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One might think that the recent uptick in the legalization of recreational marijuana usage would correlate with a decline in the arrests and seizures related to the leafy-green. million marijuana plants and conducted more than 6,600 marijuana related arrests. billion respectively, according to a recent Forbes article.

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Louisiana Cannabis Decriminalization Bill Takes Effect Aug. 1

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A bill to decriminalize. RELATED: Louisiana Gov.John Bel Edwards Signs Cannabis Decriminalization Bill Into Law. several other states that have implemented decriminalization bills, and made. history by becoming one of few Southern states to pass similar legislation, Lafourche. View original article. convictions.

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Jack Herer Seeds, Types and Their Legendary History – Higher Mentality

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Jack Herer seeds are the hybrid marijuana seeds named in honor of the legendary marijuana rights activist Jack Herer. In this article, we will focus on its features, effects and its rich history. Herer founded the Help End Marijuana Prohibition (HEMP) organization where he also served as the director.

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The History of Cannabis Prohibition: How Did Marijuana Become Illegal in the US?

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To this day, marijuana legalization has been a subject of debate. In some countries, it is now legal to use marijuana for medicinal purposes, and more and more countries are passing laws to allow the use of cannabis. But how did marijuana become illegal in the US anyway? By the 1950s, the use of marijuana was demonized.

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