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MDMA Failed to Receive FDA Approval: What Happens Next?

Veriheal

Drug company Lykos Therapeutics, which had filed the new drug application for MDMA therapy , was informed by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) that the data submitted was insufficient to receive approval, requesting that the company conduct an additional Phase 3 trial to further test the safety and efficacy of the drug.

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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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5 Medical Cannabis Strains That Can be Used to Treat PTSD

FloridaMarijuana.net

When the body is defensive against trauma or illness, this system begins to fail, resulting in physical, mental and/or neurological conditions. Cannabis offers significant therapeutic benefits for a wide range of medical conditions. The study has received full approval from the FDA, DEA, and Institutional Review Boards (IRBs).

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Veterans Urge Biden To Reschedule Cannabis, But Some Lawmakers Express Concerns

Veriheal

As the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and federal government draw closer to moving cannabis from a Schedule I to a Schedule III substance , more groups have begun to put their weight behind the movement. While there is no date yet on when the formal decision from the DEA will be released, it could be as soon as a few weeks from now.

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The Ketamine Clinic Craze: Legalities and Possibilities

Canna Law Blog

” Oftentimes, a healthcare provider may prescribe a drug off-label because there might not be an approved drug out there yet to treat the subject medical condition or because no other medication has worked yet for the patient. Be sure to stay tuned as this exciting area of emerging medicine evolves.

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The Epidiolex Effect: Will Other CBD Drugs Receive FDA and DEA Approval?

Freedom Leaf

On September 28, the DEA designated Epidiolex —a plant-based CBD pharmaceutical manufactured by the UK-based GW Pharmaceuticals—a Schedule V drug in the government’s list of controlled substances. schedules were created by the Controlled Substances Act (CSA) in 1970 and are interpreted and enforced by the DEA.

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DEA Approves MMJ International Holdings THC Shipment for Multiple Sclerosis, Huntington’s Disease Drug Development

Cannabis Law Report

MMJ International Holdings, the premier medical cannabis research company, announced that it has received DEA approval to ship THC and CBD from Canada. ”We are pleased with the DEA ‘s cooperation and support to facilitate our company mission to service the unmet needs of patients suffering from these chronic diseases.”

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