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Senators Call For Report On State Of Psychedelic Research

Cannabis Law Report

Earlier this month, Senators Brian Schatz (D-HI) and Cory Booker (D-NJ) sent a letter to the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) urging both agencies to advance research on the therapeutic effects of psychedelic drugs. [1] DEA and the Controlled Substances Act. Stacy Cline Amin.

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Navigating Medical Cannabis for Veterans: Benefits and Federal Laws

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Despite the widespread adoption, the Food and Drug Administration still classifies cannabis as a Schedule One drug. 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.”

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The Year in Weed: 2019 Edition

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It was stop and go for hemp on the state level: New Jersey expanded hemp production, allowing CBD in food (both human and animal) and cosmetics. The state’s Agriculture Department clarified that hemp and CBD in food or cosmetics is illegal under both state and federal law. Which brings us to the festive month of December.

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A Strategy for Rescheduling Psilocybin

Canna Law Blog

To acknowledge its impressive safety record and potential for treating depression more effectively than existing therapies, the Food and Drug Administration designated psilocybin a breakthrough therapy in 2018 and 2019 for treating drug-resistant depression and major depressive disorder. That power is typically delegated to the DEA.

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

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During the 20 th century, law enforcement and public policy activities have undermined opportunities for scientific exploration. Relevant AAFP Policy. However, the AAFP supports decriminalization of possession of marijuana for personal use. The World Health Organization (WHO) reports approximately 2.5% Call to Action.

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The Ketamine Clinic Craze: Legalities and Possibilities

Canna Law Blog

Recently, the decriminalization of psilocybin (by various cities) has been in the news as an emerging medicine. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to cities and counties. In an even larger trend, the health care provider community seems to be exploring various alternative therapies and emerging medicines to improve quality of care.

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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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