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The Guardian: MAPS MDMA trials under review in Canada over alleged abuse of study participants

Cannabis Law Report

We have covered this but it is interesting to see theat the Guardian have picked up the story… All clinical trials into the psychoactive drug MDMA are being reviewed by Canadian regulators after complaints about abuse of study participants by a trailblazing American psychedelic research organization. Read the full article.

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3 Ways Florida Medical Marijuana Can Be Used to Fight Cancer

FloridaMarijuana.net

More than ever, cannabis can aid in the treatment of chronic disease and as a supplement to cancer treatments. Additionally, the NCI recognizes that cannabinoids “may have benefits in the treatment of cancer-related side effects.”. Newsweek Magazine labeled marijuana the “wonder drug when it comes to the horrors of chemo.”

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Let’s Explore These Therapeutic Drugs That Were Accidental Discoveries

Veriheal

Discover Magazine described the first antidepressant, iproniazid, as a “psychic energizer”. The substance was first synthesized for the treatment of tuberculosis but they found that the patients were exhibiting euphoric and hyperactive behavior. Iproniazid – The First MOAI Antidepressant. Isn’t it funny how life works?

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8 famous people you didn’t know were cannabis patients

The Cannigma

But Tommy Chong’s use of cannabis as a personal medical treatment is far less widely known. In April 2020, the Olivia Newton John Cancer Wellness and Research Centre announced the launch of their first medical cannabis clinical trial and called for more research of the plant and its potential benefits. 7) Morgan Freeman.

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Why we haven’t cured cancer

Otherside Farms

Differential effects of repeated low dose treatment with the cannabinoid agonist WIN 55,212-2 in experimental models of bone cancer pain and neuropathic pain. Cannabinoids as potential new therapy for the treatment of gliomas. Substance use and survival after treatment for chr… [Am J Drug Alcohol Abuse. abst – 2008).

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Paper: The transition of cannabis into the mainstream of Australian healthcare: framings in professional medical publications

Cannabis Law Report

It was also used as a topical treatment for haemorrhoids, ear infection, and wounds (Aldrich 1997 ; Touw 1981 ). The latter remains a dangerous drug and is considered higher risk for treatment than CBD (TGA 2019 ). The role of medical journals.

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Psychedelic Invest’s 100 Most Influential People in Psychedelics List

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there has never been a better time for new treatment options. Rick, and MAPS, have published hundreds of research papers, articles, and reports over the past several decades in addition to participation in dozens of clinical trials and international studies. Rick Doblin, Ph.D, in/rickdoblin/ [link]. in/rosalind-watts-89527660/.