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Indigenous People’s History of Cannabis

PrestoDoctor

As Indigenous Peoples’ Month is celebrated, it is important to acknowledge and honor the contributions, cultures, and history of indigenous communities around the world. Indigenous communities have a rich history of utilizing this plant for various purposes, including medicinal, spiritual, and cultural uses.

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Cannabis in India – Laws, Use, and History

Sensi Seeds

Indeed, cannabis use is mentioned in The Vedas (the Hindu sacred text) and Shiva is sometimes referred to as the ‘Lord of Bhang’. The post Cannabis in India – Laws, Use, and History appeared first on Sensi Seeds Blog.

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

Puff Puff Post

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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Grading the Presidential Candidates on Marijuana: Michael Bloomberg

Canna Law Blog

Last fall, we ran a 13-part series taking a hard look at each of the 2020 presidential candidates’ history and views related to marijuana. We awarded higher grades to candidates who currently support legalizing marijuana and even better grades if they have openly supported legalization for more than just the past couple years.

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Weed slang – the most common nicknames for cannabis

The Cannigma

The terms Indica and Sativa refer solely to the morphology of the plant (how it looks and grows) and have nothing to do with the actual chemical profile of the plant (which determines the high/effects caused by the herb in question). Scientifically speaking, that’s simply not the case. Hemp and Cannabidiol (CBD).

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The Week in Weed: April 8, 2022

The Blunt Truth

Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. In Maryland, the legislature voted to put marijuana legalization on the November ballot. It has been received in the Senate and referred to the Finance Committee. medical marijuana research act. 1, and H.B.

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U.S. Secret Service Relaxes Past-Use Cannabis Policy for Applicants

Veriheal

Prior to the announcement, the Secret Service’s drug policy called for immediate disqualification of persons with a history of using cannabis. Cannabis is increasingly being legalized in many U.S. USSS’s employment policy also includes the use of hemp and cannabidiol (CBD) products in its Drug History Consideration.

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