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Clinical Trial: CBD Administration Reduces Heroin Cravings

NORML

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. Additional information is available in NORML’s fact-sheet , “Relationship between marijuana and opioids.”

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ASA offers solution to DOJ research block: Our comments on the DEA’s proposed rules

Americans for Safe Access

Americans for Safe Access (ASA) submitted comments which suggested several amendments to the provisions of these regulations governing the bulk marijuana manufacturers program.

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The Medical Marijuana and Cannabidiol Research Expansion Act Has Passed

Veriheal

President Joe Biden has officially signed a marijuana research bill into law. This makes history by enacting the first piece of standalone federal cannabis reform legislation in U.S. 8454, the “Medical Marijuana and Cannabidiol Research Expansion Act,” has been passed. The law gives the U.S. The law gives the U.S.

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Medical Marijuana Can Help with the Effects of Traumatic brain injury

FloridaMarijuana.net

Cannabis has an ancient history of human use and is currently one of the most commonly used medications throughout the world. Medical marijuana can contribute to a patient’s overall health. Patients may need to experiment with a variety of methods available for medical marijuana consumption.

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Bank of America Shuts Down Cannabis Research Facility Account

Cannabis Law Report

Bank of America (BoA) is reportedly terminating its banking relationship with Scottsdale Research Institute (SRI), a DEA-registered facility that carries out important marijuana research. So, given the history and credibility of the Institute, why did BoA terminate the 10-year banking relationship with SRI?

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Veterans and Medical Cannabis: A Comprehensive Guide

MMJ Recs

As the medical marijuana field continues to evolve, the potential benefits for veterans have increasingly come to the forefront. For veterans considering medical marijuana as a treatment option, it’s essential to approach its usage with careful consideration and understanding.

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Court Dismisses Case Demanding DEA to Move Expeditiously to License Cannabis Cultivators

NORML

The agency in 2016 first announced its intent to license private entities to grow cannabis for FDA-approved clinical trials. Since 1968, the agency has only licensed the University of Mississippi to engage in the growing of cannabis for FDA-approved clinical research.

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