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The Week in Weed: August 20, 2019

The Blunt Truth

A researcher filed suit against the DEA, claiming the cannabis she was required to use in her work was “sub-par.” In other federal news, the DEA confirmed that “hemp plants and cannabidiol (CBD) preparations at or below the 0.3 Legislators are considering turning to private dispensaries instead.

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New Frontiers in the Law of Psychedelics

Cannabis Law Report

Not only are more and more jurisdictions decriminalizing the use of psychedelics for recreational purposes, but it appears that psychedelic substances are the new horizon for the treatment of severe psychological disorders and other ailments. Drug Enforcement Agency (“DEA”). Published Via JD Supra. AIMS Institute, PLLC.

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Mexico Is Inches From Federally Legalizing Adult-Use Cannabis

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The country’s lower legislative house, also known as the Chamber of Deputies, approved legislation to regulate recreational marijuana by a healthy margin of 316 to 129 votes, with 23 abstentions. . As of Wednesday afternoon, Mexico is one step closer to becoming the world’s largest licensed cannabis economy.

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The Year in Weed: 2019 Edition

The Blunt Truth

New Jersey failed to pass legislation legalizing recreational marijuana. In October, Senator Mitch McConnell directed the DEA to figure out how to distinguish hemp from marijuana. Michigan ‘s sales of recreational cannabis began on December 1, amid long lines of customers. See the hearing’s webpage , for the details.

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

The Cannigma

Moreover, since both cannabis and MDMA are on their way to either descheduling, decriminalization or legalization around the world, this number is likely to grow. Today, as mentioned above, recreational use rates are sitting at around 1% of American teens and adults. That’s around 2.5 million people. Which is why we are here.

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What if Federal Marijuana Reform Doesn’t Happen Anytime Soon?

Canna Law Blog

Revenue that legislators can allocate to sway voter, fund pet projects, and so forth. Poll after poll reveals that support for the legalization and/or decriminalization of marijuana keeps increasing. One might expect Congress to take note and advance legislative initiatives favored by the majority of Americans.

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

Cannabis Law Report

The American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) opposes the recreational use of marijuana. However, the AAFP supports decriminalization of possession of marijuana for personal use. The AAFP also recognizes that several states have passed laws approving limited recreational use and/or possession of marijuana. Background.