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Clinical Trial: CBD Administration Reduces Heroin Cravings

NORML

The administration of oral CBD reduces cue-induced cravings and anxiety in subjects with a history of heroin use, according to clinical data published in The American Journal of Psychiatry. ” In observational models , patients with legal access to cannabis typically reduce or eliminate their use of opioids.

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Wake Network Retains CRO Santé Cannabis to Conduct Clinical Trials in Psilocybin Therapies

Cannabis Law Report

Both parties to this new relationship are committed to excellence in clinical research and patient access to psychedelic medicine with a focus on naturally derived psilocybin. As two emergent complementary medicines, many parallels exist between the medical cannabis industry and the currently developing psychedelic medicine industry. .

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ASA offers solution to DOJ research block: Our comments on the DEA’s proposed rules

Americans for Safe Access

On March 23, DEA published a proposed rulemaking —“Controls to Enhance the Cultivation of Marihuana for Research in the United States”—in the Federal Register (85 FR 16292), involving who can grow cannabis in bulk for research purposes.

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

The Cannigma

History: Magic mushrooms have likely been consumed as long as humans have roamed the earth – or possibly longer, according to Terrance McKenna’s “Stoned Ape Theory,” which suggests human evolution and language development was expedited by these mushrooms. History: Bufo is a slang term for the poisonous secretions of certain toads.

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Press Release: Optimi Health Completes Largest Legal Natural Psilocybin Harvest in Canadian History

Cannabis Law Report

( CSE: OPTI ) (OTCQX: OPTHF) (FRA: 8BN) (“Optimi” or the “Company”), is pleased to announce that it has completed what it believes to be the largest legal natural psilocybin harvest in Canadian history. The harvest includes the following psilocybin-containing mushroom strains: Koh Samui. Penis Envy. Blue Pulaski.

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Hope for CA’s Cannabis Farms, Australia Legalizes Psychedelics, and NC’s Medical Cannabis Push

Veriheal

Scientists stumbled upon a solution to California’s HLVd problem, Australia made psychedelic history, and a North Carolina senator is fighting for medical cannabis. How Purple Cannabis Could Solve California’s HLVd Problem California’s cannabis farms are in danger. Currently, the U.S., Unsurprisingly, Sen.

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Veterans and Medical Cannabis: A Comprehensive Guide

MMJ Recs

In this instance, medical cannabis offers a promising alternative or complementary treatment option. Navigating the complexities surrounding the Veterans Administration and medical cannabis can be daunting. Many veterans struggle with various physical and psychological conditions resulting from their service.