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What is the Difference Between a Cannabis Recommendation and Cannabis Prescription

United Patients Group

Although both are legal under state law, there are currently 29 states with legislation allowing for medical cannabis and the District of Columbia. Epidiolex, an FDA-approved medication containing CBD (cannabidiol), has been listed as Schedule 5 by the DEA since June 25th, 2019. Cannabis is a schedule 1 substance.

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Is weed legal in South Korea?

The Cannigma

Medical: Legal Recreational: Ilegal. While cannabis has played a critical function in the lives of South Koreans throughout the country’s history, today it’s considered extremely taboo and recreational use is illegal. Marijuana laws in South Korea: a brief overview. Marijuana laws in South Korea: fines and punishments.

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Is Cannabis/Hemp Legal in the United States?

Otherside Farms

However, in 2004, there was a lawsuit against the Hemp Industries Association and the DEA. Now that you know the history of the laws in growing hemp, you can look at the different states where it is legal. One of the main things that are helping the hemp industry is how well the legislation is working with them. Some Examples.

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The Week in Weed: June 7, 2019

The Blunt Truth

We predicted last week that Illinois would be the next state to legalize recreational marijuana. As of this posting, the governor still needs to sign the legislation, but since he’s indicated his support, we’ll go ahead and call it. Thanks to all of you loyal readers, and rest assured, we’re good for another 300!

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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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The Year in Weed: 2019 Edition

The Blunt Truth

New Jersey failed to pass legislation legalizing recreational marijuana. History was made in June, when the state of Illinois legalized cannabis as of January 1, 2020. In October, Senator Mitch McConnell directed the DEA to figure out how to distinguish hemp from marijuana. In March, no news was big news.

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

The Cannigma

Today, as mentioned above, recreational use rates are sitting at around 1% of American teens and adults. And simultaneously, legislators around the world are considering legalizing MDMA for medicinal use, including the FDA. Canada and Australia have already passed legislation allowing for MDMA use for mental health treatment.