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Clinical Trial: CBD Administration Reduces Heroin Cravings

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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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RYAH Medtech Inc. Completes Initial Shipment for Major UK-based Clinical Trial

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The initial shipment is designated to be used by the Clinic in a pilot run in preparation for the previously announced study , based out of the United Kingdom, on the safety and efficacy of cannabis and hemp for the treatment of patients suffering from chronic pain. About RYAH Group, Inc. RYAH Group, Inc. Forward-Looking Statements.

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With $20M to spend on marijuana research for veteran care, Michigan seeks proposals

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Researchers studying the efficacy of marijuana treatments for veterans’ mental health now have access to $20 million in marijuana tax revenue to fund clinical trials. Department of Veteran Affairs’ most recent data. 1, 2019, the day legal sales began, and Sept. None of it was initially slated to go to clinical trials.

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Survey: Three Of Four Military Veterans Would Consider Using Medical Cannabis

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Seventy-five percent of military veterans say that they would consider using either “cannabis or cannabinoid products as a treatment option,” according to member survey data compiled by the group Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA). The organization represents over 400,000 veterans nationwide.

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Gaize’s Virtual Reality Headset Can Tell if You’re Too High to Drive or Work Safely

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Not only this, but Gaize recently completed the largest clinical trial into cannabis impairment , and the results are set to transform the realm of workplace and road safety. Keen to learn more about the trial and Gaize’s innovative product, I asked CEO Ken Fichtler some questions. Here’s what he had to say.

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Japan is Poised to Legalize Medical Marijuana

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The people of Japan, a country renowned for its sushi cuisine scene, iconic Mount Fuji, and eye-catching cherry blossom trees, may soon have access to legal medicinal marijuana for intractable diseases. Data suggests that the market has inflated from JPY4 billion (USD$3 billion) in 2019 to JPY17 billion (USD$13 billion) in 2022.

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Article: Intellectual Property Due Diligence in Psychedelics

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The market for psychedelic substances is projected to grow rapidly, potentially outpacing the legal US cannabis market. For example, compounds such as psilocybin, mescaline, ibogaine, and LSD are being evaluated in clinical trials, but the compounds themselves are unpatentable because their existence is well documented in the prior art.