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Scientists Sue DEA as it Drags its Feet and Hampers Cannabis Research

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Despite mounting evidence into cannabis’ therapeutic benefits, the DEA continues to close its eyes and plug its ears, constantly claiming that there is not enough research to support its medicinal value, according to Marijuana Moment. It could be argued that the DEA is hesitant for the sake of public safety.

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Judge Grants Hearing for Opposition to DEA Proposal to Criminalize 5 More Psychedelics

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Administrative Law Judge Teresa A. A 28-page DEA report — authored in August of 2021, and based on Department of Health and Human Services reviews of these psychedelics from 2012 — states, “These five tryptamines have no known medical use in the United States and are not marketed internationally as approved drug products.

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Green Light Law Group: DEA ANNOUNCEMENT MARKS END OF ERA

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BY EMILY BURNS, GREEN LIGHT LAW GROUP —. The DEA’s announcement signals the “beginning of the end” of federal marijuana prohibition, as the policy change allows federal agencies to evaluate and assess the medical use and abuse potential of marijuana with (limited) political interference.

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Cannabis Litigation: Second Circuit Could Force DEA to Re- or Deschedule Marijuana

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Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) when it comes to DEA’s handling of petitions to remove marijuana from the list of most dangerous drugs. Schedule I is reserved for drugs with a high potential for abuse, no currently accepted medical uses, and a lack of accepted safety for medical use. That one was granted.

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Chacruna: Ayahuasca FOIA Requests Reveal Increased Ayahuasca Seizures, Lack of Due Process and Government Secrecy

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Drug Enforcement Agency (“DEA”). Drug Enforcement Administration or State or local law enforcement that deal with or address the interception, destruction, or seizure of ayahuasca in year 2020. On March 16, 2021, lawyers for CEC and Chacruna simultaneously filed Freedom of Information Act (“FOIA”) requests on U.S. 562 [2011]).

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Religious Use of Psychedelic Drugs Under Federal Law: A History

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These practices were further restricted when signatories to these treaties created domestic laws to implement the treaties, such as the federal Controlled Substances Act (“CSA”) in the United States. For reference, Schedule I includes heroin.

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Every Florida Medical Marijuana Law You Need to Know

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What law legalized medical marijuana in Florida? How does Florida law define medical marijuana? SHORT ANSWER: Low-THC cannabis , defined by Florida law, only contains 8% or less THC and more than 10% CBD. Any other documentation that provides proof of residential address as determined by department rule.

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