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Australian Border Force Seize Cannabis Book Ordered Via Amazon By  President Of Medical Cannabis Users Association of Tasmania

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A medicinal cannabis patient has had a book he ordered about the plant seized by Australian Border Force (ABF) in a move he described as “weird’ and “overzealous”. First published in 2015, the book is available via a number of Australian internet retailers. More than 2,000 beautiful color images illustrate this 596-page book.

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History of the medicinal use of cannabis

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Cannabis or marijuana has been accompanying mankind for more than 10,000 years, which has found the myriad of uses of this plant, either at recreational, medicinal or industrial level. First medicinal uses of cannabis. Ivory statue representing Shen Nung (Photo: Wellcome Images ).

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New Publication: Oxford Uni Press: The Oxford Handbook of Global Drug History

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This Handbook of Global Drug History is the first major attempt by historians of drugs to take stock of the recent progress and directions of this field, utilizing both a global scope and long-term historical perspective. Introduction: A New Global History of Drugs, Paul Gootenberg. Acknowledgements. Ancient Drug Worlds.

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Cannabis Seeds Found in a Chinese Tomb Show Evidence of Use in Ancient Times

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Additionally, they used it for mental stimulus, clothing, medicine, and as a source of nutrition. . According to Jin Guiyun, a professor of history and culture at Shandong University, “the cannabis was stored in a pot on the coffin bed amid other staple grains such as millet. In Ancient China Cannabis May Have Been A Staple Food Crop.

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Really It’s 2021 – Why Is A Strain Still Called Jack The Ripper? Celebrating Violence Against Women.

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In 2001, after many years of experience, active activism and tips sharing through online forums, Subcool founded together with his wife MZJill, a team of medicinal growers, the TGA Genetics seedbank. TGA seeds are organic, regular, and widely medicinal. Unique Strains. Known for being aromatic, tasty and resinous.

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Does Marijuana Make You Lazy?

Kind Meds (Cannabis Education Blog)

If you are considering trying legal medicinal or recreational cannabis, it is important to get the facts regarding its potential side effects. To understand why this myth is so pervasive, it’s important to first understand the history of marijuana. Regulating Your Marijuana Consumption is Key. Eades, J., & Hogue, O.

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Celebrating 420 in 2023

Kind Meds (Cannabis Education Blog)

Let’s look at how you can celebrate 420 with fun activity ideas, local celebrations, and even learning a bit more about 420 history. The History and Origins of 420 Before we get ahead of ourselves and light up in celebration, what exactly is 420? Host a 420-themed costume party or masquerade ball.