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Seattle City Council Affirms Support for Decriminalization of Entheogens

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In his remarks, Lewis underscored his appreciation for his colleagues’ support for decriminalization. “It It is a long overdue conversation to decriminalize these non-addictive natural substances. In a medically-appropriate and supervised environment, people who have experienced severe trauma could benefit from these substances. “A

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Police Solve More Violent Crimes Post-Cannabis Legalization, New Research Reveals

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Many cannabis advocates have pointed to cannabis decriminalization and legalization as a means of freeing up resources for handling more serious, violent crimes. Now, findings from a recent research study —published in the February 2022 volume of the International Journal of Drug Policy—support the theory. billion annually.

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Psychedelic Retreats: Legal Issues for Organizers

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At Wonderland Miami , Horizons NYC , and on a regular basis outside of conferences, we are asked about legal advice for the organizers of psychedelic retreats. Slip and fall claims, bad weather events, and even employment issues, are often covered by an event-specific insurance policy. Organize Through An Entity.

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Countries that have legalized CBD

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Words like marijuana, hemp, and THC can often easily determine whether CBD oil or another product is legally available for consumption and purchase. In this article, we will talk about the different types of cannabis, what makes a cannabis product legal and where CBD is legal. What Makes CBD Legal? Well, not really.

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The Psilocybin Movement is Like the Cannabis Movement (Except When It’s Not)

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Decriminalization occurred last year in Denver, Oakland and Santa Cruz, and that was just a start: nearly 100 other cities are looking at decriminalizing psychedelics. Federally, legislation has been proposed to allow research into psychedelic drugs, alongside calls for decriminalization. It rules out the retail model entirely.

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Cannabis Legalization Roundup: Mexico, Luxembourg, Switzerland

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We like to check in from time to time on what’s happening with marijuana legalization around the world. To date, there are something like 40 countries that have legalized marijuana for medical use. Just a few months ago, it seemed certain that Mexico would legalize marijuana for recreational use before December 31. In the U.S.,

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A Double Edged Sword: Is Cannabis Cultivation Helping or Destroying our Planet?

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Last month, Euronews took to answering the question of whether growing (farming) cannabis is good or bad for the environment. While their title “How Weed Farming is Destroying the Planet” already suggests that their answer to the question is that cannabis is “bad” for the environment… It is not quite as easy to answer as they let off.