Doctor Sues DEA for Right to Give Psilocybin to Ailing Patients
Project CBD
NOVEMBER 8, 2021
Psilocybin, the psychedelic mushroom extract, has been fast-tracked by the FDA to treat depression, but doctors still can’t use it in their practice.
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FDA Approves CBD-Containing Drug - Will the DEA Finally Step Up?
MJ Business Attorneys
JUNE 29, 2018
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Epidiolex, a drug containing Cannabidiol (CBD). Epidiolex is the first drug the FDA has approved that contains a substance derived from marijuana, and it is also the first drug approved by the FDA to be used to treat patients with Dravet syndrome. On Monday, the U.S.
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DEA Promises Progress on Federal Cultivation Applications, But Provides No Timetable for Action
NORML
AUGUST 26, 2019
The US Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has once again pledged to take action to better facilitate clinical cannabis research. In 2016, the DEA similarly announced the adoption of new rules to expand to supply of research-grade cannabis, but failed to take any further action.
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The Key Differences Between CBD and THC You Need to Know
United Patients Group
JANUARY 15, 2023
CBD and THC are two natural substances found in the cannabis plant. Defining CBD and THC. CBD is derived from hemp or marijuana plants, both species of Cannabis Sativa. Hemp-derived CBD must have a THC concentration of 0.3 Hemp-derived CBD must have a THC concentration of 0.3 Psychoactive Effects of CBD and THC.
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Doctor Sues DEA for Right to Give Psilocybin to Dying Patients
Project CBD
NOVEMBER 8, 2021
Psilocybin, the psychedelic mushroom extract, has been fast-tracked by the FDA to treat depression, but doctors still can’t use it in their practice.
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Scientists Sue DEA as it Drags its Feet and Hampers Cannabis Research
WeedAdvisor
JULY 4, 2019
Despite mounting evidence into cannabis’ therapeutic benefits, the DEA continues to close its eyes and plug its ears, constantly claiming that there is not enough research to support its medicinal value, according to Marijuana Moment. It could be argued that the DEA is hesitant for the sake of public safety.
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The Epidiolex Effect: Will Other CBD Drugs Receive FDA and DEA Approval?
Freedom Leaf
OCTOBER 15, 2018
Though it doesn’t get users high like THC-dominant products, CBD is all the rage these days due to its medical benefits and gray-area legality. On September 28, the DEA designated Epidiolex —a plant-based CBD pharmaceutical manufactured by the UK-based GW Pharmaceuticals—a Schedule V drug in the government’s list of controlled substances.
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Understanding the 4 Major Differences Between CBD and THC
United Patients Group
FEBRUARY 21, 2023
Understanding the 4 Major Differences Between CBD and THC CBD and THC are both compounds that can be found in the Cannabis plant. CBD does not produce any psychoactive effects, while THC does. This means that CBD won’t get you high, while THC will. Hemp must legally have a THC content of 0.3 percent or less.
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CBD: Everything You Need to Know
CannaMD
AUGUST 8, 2020
In honor of National CBD Day, CannaMD wants to clear up some cannabinoid confusion once and for all. So sit back, relax – and if you can’t relax, grab some CBD! What is CBD? Let’s clear up one of the biggest sources of confusion right off the bat: CBD is a cannabis compound called cannabidiol.
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DEA Approves MMJ International Holdings THC Shipment for Multiple Sclerosis, Huntington’s Disease Drug Development
Cannabis Law Report
NOVEMBER 22, 2019
MMJ International Holdings, the premier medical cannabis research company, announced that it has received DEA approval to ship THC and CBD from Canada. MMJ International Holdings is developing oral drug products from natural whole plant extract derivatives from the marijuana plant containing THC and CBD. Orphan Drug Designation?
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Constitutionality of Cannabis: Federal Lawsuit Against DEA, DOJ Proceeds
Marijuana Lawyer Blog
JANUARY 12, 2019
As our Los Angeles marijuana patient attorneys can explain, the crux of the argument by plaintiffs of the claim, first filed in 2017, is that the designation ignores the merits of the drug for medicinal purposes. Defendants are acting-Attorney General Matthew Whitaker, the acting director of the DEA and the federal government.
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What is the Difference Between a Cannabis Recommendation and Cannabis Prescription
United Patients Group
APRIL 3, 2023
A recommendation from a physician is simply permission (‘recommendation’) for the patient to use cannabis, which can be obtained in any state where medical marijuana is legal. Epidiolex, an FDA-approved medication containing CBD (cannabidiol), has been listed as Schedule 5 by the DEA since June 25th, 2019.
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U.S. Cannabis Legalization Update: Who’s Still Waiting and Who May Legalize
Veriheal
NOVEMBER 6, 2023
For example, there are some states where only CBD-based products are allowed. Others like Idaho, meanwhile, consider even simple CBD possession a crime. In 2015, Idaho state legalized CBD with a THC concentration of less than 3%. Like Idaho, CBD with less than.3% Recreational CBD, meanwhile, must be entirely THC-free.
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Approval of Epidiolex Validates What Many CBD Users Already Knew
MedicalJane
JUNE 29, 2018
On June 26, 2018, the FDA granted approval of Epidiolex, a cannabidiol (CBD) oral solution, to GW Research Ltd (GW). The new drug is indicated for the treatment of seizures associated with two rare and severe forms of epilepsy, Lennox-Gastaut syndrome and Dravet syndrome, in patients two years of age and older.
The Path to Greenlighting CBD
Burns Levinson (Cannabusiness advisory)
OCTOBER 3, 2018
Last week, the industry was energized by the Drug Enforcement Administration’s order placing certain drugs containing cannabidiol, or CBD, in Schedule V of the Controlled Substances Act. Under the CSA, CBD remains a Schedule I substance, which means that it is not considered to have any currently accepted medical use.
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5 Medical Cannabis Strains That Can be Used to Treat PTSD
FloridaMarijuana.net
JULY 8, 2018
PTSD patients lack the necessary endocannabinoids to fill the receptor sites properly. Medical marijuana and cannabinoids can be used to treat a patient’s physical and psychological health, alleviating the debilitating symptoms of PTSD. The study has received full approval from the FDA, DEA, and Institutional Review Boards (IRBs).
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New U.S. Research Efforts Could Catalyze Medical Cannabis’ Adoption in the Pharmaceutical Industry
Veriheal
APRIL 11, 2022
You don’t take that opium poppy and ask a patient to rub it on their lip for morphine. We know that the plant has powerful potential medical effects, but it clearly needs more refinement, more research and more data,” stated Groff, who envisions a future where patients can easily access ailment-targeted cannabis meds.
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Cannabis’ REM Sleep-Suppressing Properties Could Prove Useful in Banishing Nightmares
Veriheal
MAY 6, 2022
Millions of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) patients around the world—such as ex-veterans and military servicemen—tend to relive their traumatic flashbacks and experiences during sleep. Does CBD Impact REM Sleep? Interestingly, research shows that CBD may influence REM sleep, albeit in dose-dependent quantities.
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How Recent Government Legislation will Transform the American CBD Industry
The Joint Blog
MARCH 4, 2021
The United States has had a long, conflicting, relationship with cannabis, cannabidiol(CBD), and other cannabis-derived products. But while some small achievements are being made now, significant changes are going to have to take place for the American CBD industry to reach its full potential as a multi-billion dollar industry.
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Bill Clinton 1992 I Smoked Weed But Didn’t Inhale – 2022 I Said CBD Sounds Good But My Media Team Doesn’t Want To It To Be Public Knowledge
Cannabis Law Report
MARCH 3, 2022
Former President Bill Clinton has apparently been hearing a lot about the therapeutic potential of CBD products for pain management lately, and, according to a now-deleted media report, said at a recent conference appearance that broad interest in the topic should spur regulators to develop standards for the cannabinoid. Ganjapreneur report.
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CBD, THC, AND CANCER
Weedistry
MARCH 7, 2019
Guzman administered pure THC via a catheter into the tumors of nine hospitalized patients with glioblastoma, who had failed to respond to standard brain-cancer therapies. He postulates that CBD , by virtue of its ability to silence ID -1 expression, could be a breakthrough anti-cancer medication.
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Dogs, cats and CBD: Cannabis and pets
Alchimia
APRIL 17, 2018
While further research is needed in both humans and animals, cannabinoids like CBD are being increasingly used to treat diverse symptoms and pains in pets , since many users have realised the great benefits it can provide in some cases. CBD oils and extracts are made from organic hemp crops. Benefits of CBD for pets.
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UPDATE: What is Delta-8-THC? – Cannabis Business Times
SpeedWeed
MARCH 21, 2021
Though it is naturally occurring in cannabis, Delta-8-THC can be converted in a lab from cannabidiol (CBD) and Delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), says Dr. Ethan Russo, M.D., He says he believes it is most commonly converted from CBD. However, he says, “The main source these days seem to be in the lab, turning CBD into it.”
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The Year in Weed: 2023 Edition
The Blunt Truth
DECEMBER 29, 2023
And now we arrive at the dog days of August , when Congress held a hearing on the Food and Drug Administration’s lack of action on CBD regulation. As of now, this is still a proposal, and it’s anyone’s guess if the DEA (who would do the actual re-scheduling) will think that’s a good idea. But what about federal legislation ??
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Oklahoma House Passes Bill to Limit Medical Cannabis Licenses
SpeedWeed
MARCH 17, 2021
Though it is naturally occurring in cannabis, Delta-8-THC can be converted in a lab from cannabidiol (CBD) and Delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), says Dr. Ethan Russo, M.D., He says he believes it is most commonly converted from CBD. However, he says, “The main source these days seem to be in the lab, turning CBD into it.”
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Senators Call For Report On State Of Psychedelic Research
Cannabis Law Report
MAY 29, 2022
8] Spravato is derived from ketamine and categorized by DEA as a Schedule III controlled substance. To mitigate safety risks, FDA implemented a Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy (REMS) with elements to assure safe use (ETASU) whereby patients self-administer the spray in their healthcare provider’s office under medical supervision.
Navigating Medical Cannabis for Veterans: Benefits and Federal Laws
Veriheal
NOVEMBER 11, 2023
According to the United States Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Schedule One drugs are “drugs with no currently accepted medical use and a high potential for abuse.” However, cannabidiol (CBD) and CBD products obtained from hemp plants with less than 0.3% Additionally, seven US states allow the medical use of CBD oil.
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Setting it Straight on Delta-8-THC
Veriheal
DECEMBER 1, 2020
When many people think about cannabis, they think about THC and CBD. An outdated study from the early 1990s conducted on chemotherapy patients that were children showed just like Delta-9 that Delta-8 helped prevent vomiting. The DEA is Already Interfering. Way to go, DEA, on jumping the gun showing your true colors.
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Scientists Think the Synthetic Cannabinoids in Sativex Can Beat Brain Cancer
SpeedWeed
AUGUST 8, 2021
If all goes according to plan, patients will receive Sativex and the temozolomide chemotherapy drug, temozolomide on its own, or a placebo. In 2018, the CBD and Delta-9-THC oral aerosol spray became the first FDA-approved drug derived from marijuana. That’s how much money it will take to pull the project off. View original article.
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Analysts Envision a $33.2 Billion Medical Cannabis Market By 2027
Veriheal
DECEMBER 28, 2021
D espite the Drug Enforcement Agency’s (DEA) announcement in May that it would soon start reviewing grower applications for research purposes, cannabis research continues to be tightly restricted. This, researchers say, makes CBD a top choice for relieving the symptoms of neurodegenerative disorders like Alzheimer’s and PTSD.
CBD Oracle Lab Study Shows Some Delta-8 Products Are 7700% Over the Legal Delta-9 THC Limit
Cannabis Law Report
NOVEMBER 2, 2021
CBD Oracle commissioned FESA Labs to analyze a total of 51 different delta-8 THC products for cannabinoid levels, with a random subset of 8 being additionally tested for impurities, including heavy metals, solvents, mycotoxins, pesticides and microbial contamination, as well as testing for vitamin E acetate. Photo: CBD Oracle.
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Hey Miami, We Have Delta8
LifeCannMD
OCTOBER 15, 2021
Simply put, because Delta 8 is created using hemp-derived CBD it is a legal way of producing the intoxicating effect of THC. In Florida, however, carrying a Medical Marijuana card allows patients to take full advantage of Delta-8. Typically, patients experience an instant feeling of relief.
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Agrify Enters Into Binding Letter of Intent for Build-Out of Research and Development Facility in Partnership With Atlantis Hydroponics
SpeedWeed
MARCH 21, 2021
Though it is naturally occurring in cannabis, Delta-8-THC can be converted in a lab from cannabidiol (CBD) and Delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), says Dr. Ethan Russo, M.D., He says he believes it is most commonly converted from CBD. However, he says, “The main source these days seem to be in the lab, turning CBD into it.”
U.S. Government Increases Marijuana Being Grown for Research
The Joint Blog
JULY 12, 2019
The increase is in response to the rapidly growing interest in marijuana strains with high levels of THC and CBD. The crop will be divided between high THC and high CBD varieties with “recent interest (in CBD) as a potential medicine for a number of medical conditions,” NIDA said. Others are focused on THC. “We
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5 Things to Talk About Besides Politics
CannaMD
NOVEMBER 20, 2020
a wealth of new research legitimizing marijuana’s role in patient care – here we are. Making matters worse, there’s only one farm in the entire country with DEA approval to cultivate marijuana for research purposes. For more details, see: CBD May Improve Workplace Performance. Cannabis vs. Opioids.
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The Week in Weed: March 6, 2020
The Blunt Truth
MARCH 5, 2020
Lawmakers wrestled with the issue of capping THC content in medical marijuana for those patients under the age of 21. The Department of Agriculture delayed a requirement that the DEA conduct all THC testing on hemp crops. To cap or not to cap, that was the question facing the state of Florida this week.
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The Joint Blog
AUGUST 5, 2019
The United States Government has agreed to allow for the largest crop of marijuana being grown for research in five years, a direct response to the increased interest in marijuana and its compounds such as THC and CBD. The compound THC causes pot’s mind-altering effect; CBD doesn’t get people high. Others are focused on THC. “We
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Veriheal’s Innovation in Cannabis Scholarship 2020 Winners
Veriheal
AUGUST 31, 2020
Essay Summary: Nishtha wants to further research into THC treatment for patients suffering from neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s and epilepsy , both of which cause neuron death. Program between St. Bonaventure University and George Washington University School of Medicine. .
The Week in Weed: October 4, 2019
The Blunt Truth
OCTOBER 3, 2019
They maintain that the limits will put constraints on the amount of marijuana available to patients. In the world of hemp, Senator Mitch McConnell has directed the DEA to figure out how to distinguish hemp from marijuana. ” Since the CBD industry is projected to surpass $20 billion by 2024 , those tests might come in handy.
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Every Florida Medical Marijuana Law You Need to Know
CannaMD
SEPTEMBER 15, 2020
Current Florida medical marijuana patient? Patients suffering from cancer, epilepsy, chronic seizures, or muscle spasms could use low-THC cannabis products recommended by a licensed doctor. Doctors and patients had to register on the Compassionate Use Registry , an online database maintained by the Florida Department of Health.
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Frost Brown Todd: Take Heed: FDA & CDC Release Health Alerts About Delta-8 THC
Cannabis Law Report
SEPTEMBER 23, 2021
Both notices state most of the delta-8 THC products on the market have been “synthetically converted” from CBD but fail to address the fundamental stakeholder question as to the legality of these products. Delta-8 THC products should be kept out of the reach of children and pets. Should be stored away from children.
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The Company Behind Arizona Cannabis Products Are as Important as the Smoke
Kind Meds (Cannabis Education Blog)
SEPTEMBER 4, 2019
This cautionary tale is premised on the same goal that some dispensary owners, manufacturers, and stockholders are hypervigilant on, to the detriment of hemp patients. received a warning letter from the Federal Drug Administration admonishing them for: Selling CBD-based products online. In a word – greed. How Wall Street Dictates Bud.
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DEA Expands Research Opportunities for Scientists Studying Cannabis
NewsMunchies
MAY 20, 2021
This action by the DEA means researchers will be able to study marijuana from more than one grower. By sourcing the plant from more than one facility, scientists can now go out and source materials focused on certain criteria, such as a high THC content, particular terpene profile, or high CBD content. Rate this blog post.
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