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The Week in Weed: December 15, 2023

The Blunt Truth

The DEA sends a letter to Georgia pharmacies. described as a modernized version of the bill introduced several years ago, would allow states to legalize cannabis or not, as they wish, with some restrictions involving interstate commerce, consumption by those under 21 and sales at transportation facilities.

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Frost Brown Todd: Take Heed: FDA & CDC Release Health Alerts About Delta-8 THC

Cannabis Law Report

The FDA and CDC each issued warning notices to the public regarding delta-8 THC products on September 14, 2021, many of which are marketed as hemp products (and include some non-obvious references to other novel cannabinoids that may have similar effects and marketing). Delta-8 THC has psychoactive and intoxicating effects.

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Cannabis’ REM Sleep-Suppressing Properties Could Prove Useful in Banishing Nightmares

Veriheal

Millions of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) patients around the world—such as ex-veterans and military servicemen—tend to relive their traumatic flashbacks and experiences during sleep. THC’s Connection to REM Sleep. THC plays the biggest role in forcibly stopping REM sleep. This molecule is nabilone, an analog of THC.

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Veriheal’s Innovation in Cannabis Scholarship 2020 Winners

Veriheal

Essay Summary: Nishtha wants to further research into THC treatment for patients suffering from neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s and epilepsy , both of which cause neuron death. Essay: “Can Cannabis Improve Patient Experience Post-Surgery?” . Vaibhav Duggal . School: Texas A&M University .

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MDMA and weed: a wicked combo or a dangerous mix?

The Cannigma

They found that it could be used in sessions to promote trust and safety, helping patients to open up and process traumatic experiences. Comparing the effects of MDMA and cannabis The “high” from MDMA and cannabis (specifically THC) are quite different, despite some similar effects such as euphoria and increased feelings of empathy.

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McGuire Woods: In the Weeds: New Laws for 2022, Kansas Weighs Delta-8, Maine Appeals Dispensary Ruling, Nevada Approves Lounges

Cannabis Law Report

1, Louisiana’s medical cannabis program allows patients to access smokable whole-plant flower marijuana. Previously, such patients were limited to only non-smokable preparations of marijuana (such as gummies) and cannabis preparations administered via “metered-dose inhaler.”. total tetrahydrocannabinols (THC).”.

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5 Things to Talk About Besides Politics

CannaMD

a wealth of new research legitimizing marijuana’s role in patient care – here we are. Making matters worse, there’s only one farm in the entire country with DEA approval to cultivate marijuana for research purposes. And yet – thanks to a global pandemic, divisive election, and (let’s not forget!) Yep, you read that right!)

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