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Cancer patients medicate with cannabis with or without clinical trials

Cannabis Life Network

Clinical evidence, however, has yet prove that cannabinoids, terpenes, or cannabis treat cancer. With or without clinical trials, though, cancer patients who medicate with cannabis remain optimistic in Canada and The Netherlands. (1, 1, 2) Before legalization in […].

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Clinical Trial: CBD Administration Reduces Heroin Cravings

NORML

” In observational models , patients with legal access to cannabis typically reduce or eliminate their use of opioids. In clinical models, CBD administration has been shown to reduce cravings for tobacco. CBD dosing has also been associated with reduced cravings for methamphetamine in preclinical models.

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Filament administers psilocybin to 14 participants in Health Canada sanctioned clinical trial

Cannabis Law Report

A group of up-and-coming psychedelic therapists have now legally experienced the mind-bending effects of psilocybin mushrooms. The clinical trial involving the use of Filament’s psilocybin received approval from Health Canada and was conducted as part of ATMA Journey Centre’s psychedelic-assisted therapist training program.

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

Cannabis Law Report

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. billion, servicing nearly 340,000 active patients. About RYAH Group, Inc.

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Is Weed Legal in Japan? Cannabis Legalization Bill Explained

Veriheal

So, with all of these changes, the question remains: Is weed legal in Japan? Cannabis in Japan: New Bill Explained The new bill was passed by a majority vote in Japan’s Lower and Upper houses and includes revisions that will legalize certain medical products derived from cannabis. Is Weed Legal in Japan?

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Final Phase of MDMA Clinical Trials Shows Drug Is 90% Effective at Treating PTSD

SpeedWeed

A first-of-its-kind Phase 3 clinical trial has found that MDMA-assisted therapy provided meaningful relief from PTSD symptoms in nearly 90 percent of study participants. If all goes well, the FDA could legalize MDMA-assisted therapy next year, which would make it legally available starting in 2023. Image via.

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US Government Approves Increased Production of Marijuana for Clinical Research

NORML

Federal officials have approved plans for the University of Mississippi to grow 2,000 kilograms (4,409 pounds) of cannabis to provide to investigators for clinical trial research. Clinicians wishing to conduct FDA-approved clinical trials on cannabis have long complained that federally-provided samples are of inferior quality.