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Japanese Officials Approve Epidiolex For Clinical Trials

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The trials, to be tightly controlled in a hospital environment, are exempted from Japan’s Cannabis Control Act, which bans cannabis compounds generally. Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare officials recently announced the trials during a meeting of the Okinawa-Northern Task Force, a research and development agency.

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Flora Growth Forms Flora Pharma Division, Launches Global Clinical Trials

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(NASDAQ: FLGC) (“Flora” or the “Company”), a leading all-outdoor cultivator and manufacturer of global cannabis products and brands, is pleased to announce that it has signed an agreement to begin scientific clinical trials globally. Forward-looking statements are only predictions.

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What A Surprise …Not. “TGA blocks bid to have MDMA, magic mushrooms used to treat mental health conditions”

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A number of clinical trials have been investigating the potential of psychedelics in mental health treatment. Following research findings here and abroad, the application sought to have the drugs used as part of psychotherapy treatment for mental illnesses, depression and post-traumatic stress disorder.

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Volteface: Strengthening the European Psychedelic Ecosystem: Partnership Between Octarine Bio and Clerkenwell Health

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This exciting partnership between these innovative startups aims to advance patient access to psychedelic treatments in Europe, and improve the quality of the psychedelic medicines produced in Europe. We look forward to working closely with the Clerkenwell Health team to advance our psychedelic drug programs through clinical trials.”.

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Australian Govt Creates Grant In Hope That Ozzie Mushies Become Medical Shrooms Of Choice

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The research could provide the foundation for tailored medical psychedelic treatments. “In America the USDA [United States Department of Agriculture] has fast tracked psilocybin treatment. Recent international trials at Johns Hopkins Centre for Psychedelic and Consciousness Research have revealed psilocybin’s potential.

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Position: European Regulatory Lead – Remote MAPS PBC California Remote

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MAPS PBC is pioneering a new form of mental health care, beginning with the development of MDMA-assisted therapy as an FDA-approved treatment for PTSD. MDMA-assisted therapy is a new paradigm in the treatment of mental health, combining a medicine with psychotherapy to address the root causes of PTSD. Key Responsibilities.

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

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Suicide among veterans is an urgent public health crisis, but it’s solvable if we invest in researching new treatments for pain, depression, and PTSD,” said Sisley in a press statement. million from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment , and was led by the Scottsdale Research Institute. MAPS Makes History.