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DEA Approves Cocaine Derivative for Parkinson’s Research. Why Not Cannabis?

Veriheal

But recent news of the DEA’s approval of a cocaine derivative for Parkinson’s disease research has left us scratching our heads. After receiving a petition three years prior, the DEA finally answered with action, making plans to deschedule [18F]FP-CIT , a controlled substance derived from cocaine. .”

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The Epidiolex Effect: Will Other CBD Drugs Receive FDA and DEA Approval?

Freedom Leaf

On September 28, the DEA designated Epidiolex —a plant-based CBD pharmaceutical manufactured by the UK-based GW Pharmaceuticals—a Schedule V drug in the government’s list of controlled substances. schedules were created by the Controlled Substances Act (CSA) in 1970 and are interpreted and enforced by the DEA.

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CBD: Everything You Need to Know

CannaMD

Cannabinoids (natural and plant-derived) interact with endocannabinoid receptors to regulate appetite, sleep, pain, stress, and more. For example, the DEA considers Schedule I drugs to have a “high potential for abuse and the potential to create severe psychological and/or physical dependence.” CBD Scheduling Rule Change.

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Understanding the 4 Major Differences Between CBD and THC

United Patients Group

CBD is available in various forms, such as gels, gummies , oils, extracts, and supplements, but does not provide the same psychoactive effects as THC, the primary psychoactive compound in cannabis. Neurotransmitters are responsible for carrying messages between cells and play a role in pain, sleep, stress, and immunity processes.

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UPDATE: What is Delta-8-THC? – Cannabis Business Times

SpeedWeed

One problem the brand faced when initially entering the market was testing, as many labs did not have a proper standard operating procedure in place, causing a lot of product to test hot; however, the brand worked through the issue and now sells Delta-8 that a third-party lab extracts from hemp. That is totally wrong.”.

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Oklahoma House Passes Bill to Limit Medical Cannabis Licenses

SpeedWeed

One problem the brand faced when initially entering the market was testing, as many labs did not have a proper standard operating procedure in place, causing a lot of product to test hot; however, the brand worked through the issue and now sells Delta-8 that a third-party lab extracts from hemp. That is totally wrong.”.

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What is THC-O?

Otherside Farms

It is made by extracting CBD from hemp. Like THC, it can also help with sleep and increase appetite. THC-O is made from hemp and therefore legal, however, DEA tightened the law by stating that all synthetic THC is illegal. It’s one of many synthetic cannabinoids and does not occur on its own without human intervention.

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