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‘The most meaningful cannabis reform in decades’: Experts weigh in on new DEA rules

The Cannigma

The federally sanctioned cannabis did not reflect the products available in dispensaries around the country, researchers complain, limiting the scope of research and pushing much of it overseas. We are allowed to cultivate, manufacture, research, analyze and distribute cannabis for scientifical, medical and pharmaceutical research.

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Medical cannabis fund launched in London

Cannabis Law Report

Over the coming months, a luxury and dispensary chain are set to be created in the Caribbean as JPD Capital further invests in and diversifies its portfolio, including medicinal cannabis company Eco Equity. The success of our pharmaceutical arm Eco Equity over the past 18 months shows there is appetite for investment in the industry.

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‘Free the Homies’: Some People Are Still Doing Time Over a Victimless Crime

Veriheal

.” The LPP’s mission is: “Through intervention, advocacy, and awareness campaigns the Last Prisoner Project works to redress the past and continuing harms of these unjust laws and policies.” The FDA has also approved a few cannabis-based pharmaceutical drugs. According to the U.S.

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How Does Cannabis Legalization Impact Health, Equity, and Economy in Michigan?

MMJ Recs

Legalization presents an opportunity to address historical injustices associated with cannabis prohibition, particularly concerning marginalized communities disproportionately affected by past enforcement policies. Legalization may expand treatment choices for certain conditions, potentially reducing reliance on traditional pharmaceuticals.

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Weekly Legislative Roundup 2/22/20

NORML

2227) is bipartisan legislation that removes marijuana from the Controlled Substances Act, thus decriminalizing the substance at the federal level and enabling states to set their own policies. Remove the numerical cap on the number of dispensary licenses allowed within the state. GA resident? NH resident?

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New Mexico and Virginia Legalize Cannabis for Recreational Use

The Blunt Truth

Although not immediately effective, New Mexico and Virginia employers should immediately assess the implications of the laws on their current policies and drug testing practices. However, some advocates continue to push for an earlier start to retail sales, particularly for already-established dispensaries. Virginia’s Cannabis Oil Law.

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Women more likely to substitute cannabis for prescription drugs, survey says

The Cannigma

Overall, 65% of the respondents said that they use cannabis in lieu of prescription pharmaceuticals. The survey was compiled by Amanda Reiman , PhD MSW, the California policy manager for the Drug Policy Alliance. In addition, they were also significantly more likely to report more use days per week.

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