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DEA Approves Cocaine Derivative for Parkinson’s Research. Why Not Cannabis?

Veriheal

But recent news of the DEA’s approval of a cocaine derivative for Parkinson’s disease research has left us scratching our heads. After receiving a petition three years prior, the DEA finally answered with action, making plans to deschedule [18F]FP-CIT , a controlled substance derived from cocaine.

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What is the Difference Between a Cannabis Recommendation and Cannabis Prescription

United Patients Group

Epidiolex, an FDA-approved medication containing CBD (cannabidiol), has been listed as Schedule 5 by the DEA since June 25th, 2019. Another for of ‘prescribed’ cannabis is Marinol , which is synthetic THC, developed in the 80’s and used for such conditions as Cancer and AIDS.

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DMT Therapy: Coming to a Clinic Near You?

Canna Law Blog

So according to the DEA, its abuse potential is high and it has no medical use. Also, according to the DEA, “the history of human experience probably goes back several hundred years since DMT usage is associated with a number of religious practices and rituals.” This research—as with psilocybin, MDMA, ketamine, ibogaine etc.—is

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MD or Do for Hartford, CT Clinic

Canna Care Docs

Job Responsibilities: The Medical Practitioner, Medical Doctor (MD), ARPN or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO), will be responsible for: · Perform non-invasive exams and obtain health histories. Evaluate patient for verification of a qualifying condition. Work within sailmd andsailcmr platform. Why Work for CannaCareDocs?

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Ketamine Is Removed from California Decrim Bill

Cannabis Law Report

Ketamine has a long history as an anesthetic and is currently used by clinicians to treat depression and other mental health conditions. Ketamine is portrayed, without citation, as a date rape drug in the federal Drug Enforcement Admnistration (DEA) fact sheet on ketamine. Ketamine Portrayed as a Date Rape Drug.

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Is Cannabis/Hemp Legal in the United States?

Otherside Farms

However, in 2004, there was a lawsuit against the Hemp Industries Association and the DEA. Conditions. Now that you know the history of the laws in growing hemp, you can look at the different states where it is legal. You’ll also see that the history of marijuana’s criminalization is filled with: Racism. Some Examples.

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

SpeedWeed

With a goal of determining the “the efficacy of marijuana in treating the medical conditions of United States armed services veterans and preventing veteran suicide.”. MAPS Makes History. This trial will be the second of its kind to be conducted so far, and one that is an FDA- and DEA-regulated double-blind, placebo-controlled study.