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The State of Cannabis Reform in Indiana

NORML

During the 2018 legislative session, state representative Jim Lucas (R-69) introduced his first medical cannabis bill, HB 1106, which quickly gained three co-authors after being assigned to the House Public Health committee.

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

MMJ Recs

The evolution from stigma to acceptance has been a journey marked by changing perceptions, legislative shifts, and a growing understanding of the therapeutic potential of cannabis. The legislative steps taken to decriminalize its use for medicinal purposes signify a departure from earlier prohibitions.

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Article: UC Berkeley Center for the Science of Psychedelics – Psychedelics and the Law

Cannabis Law Report

The legislation significantly inhibited research into the potential therapeutic uses of psychedelics for decades. Click to check out its psychedelic legalization & decriminalization tracker. In 2018, the FDA granted COMPASS Pathways BTD to develop psilocybin therapy for treatment-resistant depression.

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London Mayor Plans Commission To Study Cannabis Decriminalization

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London Mayor Sadiq Khan will form a commission to study the potential of decriminalization of cannabis if he is re-elected next month, according to media reports from the United Kingdom. s current drug laws, enforcement, and addiction treatment services. View original article. It’s not a matter for his office.”.

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Article: Cannabis Legislation: Labor Rights and Equity

Cannabis Law Report

But state legislators are crafting inventive ways to address this racial inequity. Even in states that have decriminalized cannabis, racial disparities in arrests have persisted. Another approach is to provide minorities with preferential treatment in licensing. times more likely to be arrested for possession.

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California Moves Toward Psychedelic Drug Decriminalization with Sensational New Bill

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Could California be on the brink of decriminalizing psychedelics? A proposal aiming to do just that passed a major legislative hurdle on Monday, as it was approved by the state Senate. The legislation now moves to the California General Assembly. He also thanked supporters for helping promote the legislation.

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United States: Congressional Committee Takes Historic Step Toward Decriminalizing Marijuana

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United States : Congressional Committee Takes Historic Step Toward Decriminalizing Marijuana. Article by Robert M. Gaetz, who voted in favor of the legislation, observed, “We may need something a little less than MORE.” The content of this article is intended to provide a general guide to the subject matter.