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From Reefer Madness to Green Delights: The Colorful History of Cannabis Delivery in NYC

Otherside Farms

From the days of prohibition to the present era of legalization, the history of cannabis delivery in NYC is a captivating journey that reflects changing attitudes and laws surrounding this ancient plant. In New York City, its early history dates back to the 19th century when it was a common ingredient in various medicines.

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A Founder Looks at 50: Keith Stroup on Starting NORML

NORML

On NORML’s 50th anniversary, NORML’s Founder Keith Stroup reflects back on a lifetime as America’s foremost marijuana smoker and legalization advocate. This is the first in a series of blogs on the history of NORML and the legalization movement. And, as the saying goes, “the rest is history.”

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Arizona Senate Approves Bill That Could Legalize Therapeutic Psilocybin

Veriheal

In a recent hearing, the Arizona Senate Health and Human Services Committee unanimously approved a bill that would legalize therapeutic psilocybin centers for medically supervised use. Other states legalizing psychedelics for therapy or conducting related research include New Mexico, California, Colorado, Nevada, and New York.

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The history and science of psychedelics: from acid and shrooms to ketamine and salvia

The Cannigma

History: Magic mushrooms have likely been consumed as long as humans have roamed the earth – or possibly longer, according to Terrance McKenna’s “Stoned Ape Theory,” which suggests human evolution and language development was expedited by these mushrooms. History: Bufo is a slang term for the poisonous secretions of certain toads.

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Press Release: Optimi Health Completes Largest Legal Natural Psilocybin Harvest in Canadian History

Cannabis Law Report

08, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Optimi Health Corp. ( CSE: OPTI ) (OTCQX: OPTHF) (FRA: 8BN) (“Optimi” or the “Company”), is pleased to announce that it has completed what it believes to be the largest legal natural psilocybin harvest in Canadian history. VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Sept.

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West Virginia’s Medical Marijuana Program: A Comprehensive Guide to Dispensaries and Legal Regulations

MMJ Recs

Upon approval, patients receive their medical marijuana card, granting them legal access to dispensaries across the state. Furthermore, it sets forth guidelines for licensed dispensaries, ensuring safe and legal access to medical marijuana products.

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Thoughts on Thailand (Sort of) Legalizing Cannabis

Canna Law Blog

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. Cannabis grows naturally there, and the country has an even longer history of using the plant in holistic medicine practices.