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History of the medicinal use of cannabis

Alchimia

Cannabis or marijuana has been accompanying mankind for more than 10,000 years, which has found the myriad of uses of this plant, either at recreational, medicinal or industrial level. First medicinal uses of cannabis. Ivory statue representing Shen Nung (Photo: Wellcome Images ).

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Riding the Green Wave: Companies Wave Goodbye to Pre-Employment Cannabis Testing

Veriheal

Drug Testing in America: A Brief History The origins of pre-employment drug testing trace back to the 1980s. Hollywood films, influential celebrities, and even some mainstream media have portrayed cannabis in a more positive or neutral light, removing associated negative connotations.

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Does Marijuana Make You Lazy?

Kind Meds (Cannabis Education Blog)

If you are considering trying legal medicinal or recreational cannabis, it is important to get the facts regarding its potential side effects. To understand why this myth is so pervasive, it’s important to first understand the history of marijuana. Throughout the 20th century, the “stoner” stereotype was often portrayed in the media.

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Rethinking the War on Drugs: A Call for Reform

Veriheal

America has a long, complex history with drug regulation, from Sears Roebuck’s surprising sales tactics in the 1800s to the serious laws that set the stage for the modern-day war on drugs. During this time, the retail and medicinal use of drugs became highly regulated. This issue is still waging war against communities of color.

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Cannabis laws in Japan: Is weed legal?

The Cannigma

However, the country has a history of cannabis art dating back millenia , and scholars believe that the plant was used for centuries as a textile and for use in traditional Shinto ceremonies. This was notoriously reflected in the 2020 arrest of a Japanese man and woman for speaking positively about using cannabis in social media posts.

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Nevada NORML: A Year in Review

NORML

In learning about Las Vegas’ history from a perspective that isn’t often discussed, we got a firm grasp on how marijuana has undisputedly been a tool used for oppression. We participated in gardening and yard clean up at Harrison House, held a Black History month panel together, and helped with a Mardi Gras neighborhood celebration.

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2019: A High-storic Year for Nevada NORML Chapters

NORML

When the state legislators pulled the plug on the plans of cannabis consumption lounges guaranteed by the Las Vegas city council vote, almost 40 volunteers showed up to protest the Legislature’s disregard for consumer rights at the entrance of the Grant Sawyer Building. Black History Month Celebration.

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