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DMT Therapy: Coming to a Clinic Near You?

Canna Law Blog

So according to the DEA, its abuse potential is high and it has no medical use. Also, according to the DEA, “the history of human experience probably goes back several hundred years since DMT usage is associated with a number of religious practices and rituals.” MDMA (Ecstasy) Nears FDA Approval for PTSD Treatment.

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What is the Difference Between a Cannabis Recommendation and Cannabis Prescription

United Patients Group

Epidiolex, an FDA-approved medication containing CBD (cannabidiol), has been listed as Schedule 5 by the DEA since June 25th, 2019. The doctor who writes the prescription must be licensed and has to write it for a specific patient, as opposed to prescribing general instructions for treatment. Cannabis is a schedule 1 substance.

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MAPS Organization Granted $12.9 Million to Study Cannabis and PTSD •

SpeedWeed

Suicide among veterans is an urgent public health crisis, but it’s solvable if we invest in researching new treatments for pain, depression, and PTSD,” said Sisley in a press statement. The grant comes from Michigan’s 2021 Veteran Marijuana Research Grant Program , and is funded by the state’s recreational cannabis taxes.

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And Here We Go Again! NASDAQ Article: Forget Cannabis: Psychedelic Medicine Is the Better Investing Opportunity

Cannabis Law Report

Food and Drug Administration (FDA) granted Breakthrough Therapy designation (BTD) to Compass Pathways ‘ psilocybin therapy for treatment-resistant depression. First up, cannabis has now been scientifically validated as a treatment for two severe forms of childhood epilepsy (more on this in a moment). In 2018, the U.S.

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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”). Id ; 21 CFR 312.1-10; 10; 312.80-88; 88; 312.300 et seq.

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Veriheal’s Innovation in Cannabis Scholarship 2020 Winners

Veriheal

Essay: “Integrating Research and Medicine: Cannabis Related Treatment for Neurodegenerative Diseases”. Program between St. Essay Summary: Nishtha wants to further research into THC treatment for patients suffering from neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s and epilepsy , both of which cause neuron death.

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How to Talk To Your Doctor About Becoming a Legal Medical Cannabis Patient

MedicalJane

There is no universal handbook for a medical cannabis program. The best way to become familiar with your state’s medical marijuana program is to visit its official website. Doctors may not prescribe cannabis products to patients because marijuana is currently listed as an example of a Schedule I drug according to the DEA.