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History of Marijuana in Mexico

Cannabis Law Report

The organization was in the sights of the Federal Security Directorate of Mexico, which was responsible for alerting the CIA about the movements of the barracks, with this procedure, a conflict arose that ended with the death of “Kiki”, a DEA agent who was kidnapped and tortured for belonging to the investigation.

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Navigating Medical Cannabis for Veterans: Benefits and Federal Laws

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According to the United States Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Schedule One drugs are “drugs with no currently accepted medical use and a high potential for abuse.” With the increasing decriminalization of medical cannabis, more and more military veterans have turned to the plant for help.

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And Here We Go Again! NASDAQ Article: Forget Cannabis: Psychedelic Medicine Is the Better Investing Opportunity

Cannabis Law Report

In lockstep with the FDA’s more open-minded approach toward psychedelic medicine, Denver, Oakland, and Santa Cruz all decided to decriminalize magic mushrooms. First up, cannabis has now been scientifically validated as a treatment for two severe forms of childhood epilepsy (more on this in a moment). Hundreds of other U.S.

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The Racist Origins of The War on Drugs

Cannabis Info

Denver has just passed a referendum to decriminalize magic mushrooms. In the US alone, Cannabis has created 211,000 full time jobs and has helped children deal with epilepsy, helped athletes deal with muscle pain , and even helped dogs with their anxiety. Australia’s preeminent source of cannabis information. There isn’t chaos.

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AAFP ( American Academy of Family Physicians) Releases Marijuana, Cannabinoids Position Paper

Cannabis Law Report

However, the AAFP supports decriminalization of possession of marijuana for personal use. The AAFP opposes the recreational use and legalization of marijuana, but supports decriminalization of marijuana for personal use. Relevant AAFP Policy. Marijuana Possession for Personal Use.

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New Kid on the Block: States Reform Act

Canna Law Blog

Mace’s bill, while decriminalizing cannabis completely and getting it off of schedule I, would also have the Feds regulate cannabis like alcohol while deferring ultimately to the states on licensing and other commercial regulations. The enforcement role moves from DEA to ATF. ” SBA fairness.

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