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NAACP Advocates for Marijuana Legalization and Cannabis Industry Workers’ Rights in Renewed Push for Reform

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Historical Background The NAACP’s recent move aligns with its history of progressive stances on cannabis reform. In past years, the NAACP endorsed various measures aimed at decriminalizing cannabis. Additionally, these past proposals also pushed for equal access to the economic opportunities arising from the legal cannabis market.

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Thoughts on Thailand (Sort of) Legalizing Cannabis

Canna Law Blog

Last month we weighed in on Thailand becoming the first country in Southeast Asia to decriminalize cannabis. We’ve seen some bad reporting on this since then, along the lines of “weed is legal in Thailand!” Thailand’s new law reverses a long history of heavily penalizing drug offenses.

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Is weed legal in Poland?

The Cannigma

Recreational cannabis is not legal in Poland and the plant is still legally considered a narcotic. While the plant has deep roots in the country and was used throughout history, it was prohibited in the 20 th century. Attitudes towards legalization are slowly shifting. Medical cannabis has been legal in Poland since 2017.

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MAPS Is Pushing For FDA Approval Of MDMA-Assisted Therapy

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MAPS Public Benefit Corporation (PBC), an arm of the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies , has made big strides recently encouraging the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to consider approving MDMA, also known as molly or ecstasy, for MDMA-assisted therapy.

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Cannabis Seeds Found in a Chinese Tomb Show Evidence of Use in Ancient Times

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The accidental discovery of the tomb of a Tang dynasty soldier, Guo Xing, hinted at cannabis as an important food crop in ancient China. The recent discovery of the Tang dynasty soldier’s tomb confirmed that the Chinese civilization used cannabis for much more than food. In Ancient China Cannabis May Have Been A Staple Food Crop.

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Buying Cannabis in Bangkok, Thailand

Otherside Farms

Is Cannabis Legal in Thailand? In June 2022 Thailand decriminalized cannabis and was intended for medical purposes and not for people to get high. The country is still waiting for more legal clarity. Since decriminalization, the Thai government has released thousands of prisoners serving time for marijuana offenses.

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The Endocannabinoid System-History, Health and Why We Feel High

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The History and Science of Cannabis. By April 2015, 23 American states had legalized the use of cannabis for medical purposes only. Today, 33 American states have officially legalized medical cannabis use. . What Does the Legal Framework Mean for Canadians? Growing your own cannabis: . Tax exemption: .

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