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Scientists Sue DEA as it Drags its Feet and Hampers Cannabis Research

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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. A Vicious Circle. .

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New U.S. Research Efforts Could Catalyze Medical Cannabis’ Adoption in the Pharmaceutical Industry

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Cannabis, despite being widely available for medical and recreational consumers across the United States, remains one of the most understudied plants. You don’t take that opium poppy and ask a patient to rub it on their lip for morphine. Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA). Fortunately, the U.S. territories. This means that U.S.

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New Frontiers in the Law of Psychedelics

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Not only are more and more jurisdictions decriminalizing the use of psychedelics for recreational purposes, but it appears that psychedelic substances are the new horizon for the treatment of severe psychological disorders and other ailments. Published Via JD Supra. The state of the law on psychedelic substances is in flux.

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

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The grant comes from Michigan’s 2021 Veteran Marijuana Research Grant Program , and is funded by the state’s recreational cannabis taxes. We overcame significant regulatory obstacles obstructing cannabis research to conduct the first clinical trial of inhaled cannabis for PTSD ,” said Yazar-Klosinki. . MAPS Makes History.

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What’s the deal with ketamine? Q&A on Special K

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Previously thought of as either a horse tranquilizer or a dissociative recreational party drug, ketamine has re-emerged as a promising therapeutic agent to treat pain, PTSD, depression, anxiety and more. Ketamine was approved by the FDA in 1970 and was immediately put to use as an important tool for war medics in the Vietnam War.

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Veriheal’s Innovation in Cannabis Scholarship 2020 Winners

Veriheal

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. .

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CBD: Everything You Need to Know

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Hemp is often used in manufacturing; whereas marijuana serves a primarily medicinal/recreational purpose. For example, the DEA considers Schedule I drugs to have a “high potential for abuse and the potential to create severe psychological and/or physical dependence.” ”, our first instinct is to remain patients that CBD is CBD.

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