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

The Cannigma

And while most psychedelics are currently illegal in the United States and around the world, researchers are exploring their use in medicine to treat conditions such as depression, PTSD, addiction, anxiety, OCD, migraines, end of life acceptance of mortality, and eating disorders. Now, psychedelic research is booming. Classical psychedelics

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MAPS Organization Granted $12.9 Million to Study Cannabis and PTSD •

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With a goal of determining the “the efficacy of marijuana in treating the medical conditions of United States armed services veterans and preventing veteran suicide.”. MAPS Makes History. million from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment , and was led by the Scottsdale Research Institute.

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Canada: First patient in Quebec gets approval for magic mushroom therapy

Cannabis Law Report

After a psilocybin treatment,(it’s like) you’re still in your car, in traffic, but you have the windows up; the air conditioning is on and it’s quiet. “We look at the diagnosis, the medical history, if there’s a risk of addiction, what treatments have already been tried …. It’s just you and the music.”

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CBD-rich Cannabis and the Social Symptoms of ASD

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In this post, we will explore the benefits of CBD-rich cannabis for treating ASD, the science behind it, and how it can help break barriers for individuals with this condition. ASD and its Social Symptoms Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a complex neurodevelopmental condition that affects individuals in various ways.

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Study: CBD “Promising” Therapy for Cocaine Addiction

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Note: No human studies were found (with the exception of one clinical trial that was ongoing and therefore not selected); all studies focused on animals (i.e., Conditioned place preference. CBD also reduced experimental anxiety and prevented the development of high impulsivity in rats with an alcohol dependence history.

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New PTSD study finds cannabis safe, but not as effective as assumed

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million grant from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) to the Multidisciplinary Association of Psychedelic Studies (MAPS). They also wrote: The study sample included participants with a history of cannabis use. for the production of cannabis used in federally-regulated clinical trials.

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UK Parliament Finds A Few Moments To Discuss Medical Cannabis & Emma Appleby Affair In Between Brexit Chaos

Cannabis Law Report

In November, UK law changed to allow clinicians to prescribe medical cannabis under limited conditions. Is he aware that in other jurisdictions a range of conditions qualify for treatment with cannabis oil and related products, including cancer, AIDS, muscular dystrophy, Crohn’s disease, epilepsy, Parkinson’s disease and arthritis?