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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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Six Things You Need to Know About CBD and Other Hemp-containing Pet Products

Cannabis Law Report

The trend toward state-level legalization of cannabis has led to a surge in cannabis-derived products and a continually evolving market with many types of cannabis products for people as well as their pets. Are any CBD and hemp-containing products legal for use in pet products? Who’s responsible for regulating CBD in pet products?

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Dogs, cats and CBD: Cannabis and pets

Alchimia

While further research is needed in both humans and animals, cannabinoids like CBD are being increasingly used to treat diverse symptoms and pains in pets , since many users have realised the great benefits it can provide in some cases. Cannabis can help our pets to have a healthier life. Benefits of CBD for pets. CBD for cats.

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Nevada veterinarians can now treat patients with certain cannabis products

Cannabis Law Report

The bill’s sponsor, State Assemblyman Steve Yeager, introduced the measure in February because Nevada law was unclear about whether veterinarians were permitted to administer CBD products or discuss them with pet owners. That said, the use, sale, and possession of cannabis over 0.3% Making sense of it all.

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Federal legalization of hemp creating a quandary for police

Cannabis Chronicles

Nobody wants to see someone in jail for a month for the wrong thing,” DEA spokeswoman Barbara Carreno said. “To The pure CBD powder is then resold for use in everything from makeup to smoothies to pet food. To enable us to do our job, we have to have something that can help us distinguish.”.

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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. Then of course there is the DEA, which continues to maintain that marijuana is among the most dangerous substances known to humankind. (It It is almost as if the DEA has a vested interest in keeping marijuana illegal.)

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FDA CBD Regulations Are On the Way (Sorta)

Canna Law Blog

Until recently, CBD resided in a legal penumbra where hemp was still scheduled on the federal Controlled Substances Act and could not be cultivated without a permit from the Drug Enforcement Administration (“DEA”). And marketing any bodily or curative effects of CBD was (and still is) off limits. 2018 Farm Bill.

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