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Manhattan Cannabis Consumption Lounge and Dispensary Halted Over 1,000-Foot Rule

Canna Law Blog

For those unaware of its history, Nat Sherman was a line of cigars that were sold out of the Nat Sherman Townhouse on 42 nd Street in Manhattan for almost 90 years. However, the brothers have been denied their application by the Office of Cannabis Management (the “OCM”) because of the 1,000-foot rule.

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History of Marijuana in Mexico

Cannabis Law Report

Mexico represents an important role in the expansion of cannabis around the world, its history is part of a historical, social and economic bed that has transformed each of its events into relevant information at a political-social level. Origin of marijuana in Mexico. The Prohibition Era; 20th Century. The decade of the 60’s.

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Cannabis Consumption Trends During Covid-19

Otherside Farms

We reached out to our consumers during this unprecedented time in history to ask them some hard-hitting questions about their consumption habits during the quarantine. As well as tackling consumption habits, we also wanted to touch on consumption methods, ie. Consumption Levels. Healthing.ca

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Virginia Domestic Violence Victim Charged for Cannabis Consumption During Court Testimony

SpeedWeed

A Virginia Circuit Judge stopped a domestic violence victim mid-testimony to jail her for alleged cannabis use. Fisher in Virginia, who was recently presiding over a domestic violence case, sentenced the victim to 10 days in jail after she admitted that she smoked cannabis earlier that day. Loudon County Circuit Judge James P.

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

The Cannigma

In time, Western civilization caught on, and consumption expanded around the globe. Responsible consumption is key, and in the case of psychedelics – where you could potentially become detached from reality – it’s important to be in a safe space, preferably around people you’re comfortable with. Classical psychedelics .

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

Cannabis Law Report

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. Lessons from History?, Acknowledgements.

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The History of Cannabis in Medicine

Cannabis Law Report

This portrait of cannabis use can be ascribed to a feature of its culture. However, cannabis has been used as medicine in different fields for many years. Cannabis contains three species: Cannabis Sativa, Cannabis Indica, and Cannabis Hybrid. Healing properties of cannabis. Chronic pain.

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