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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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The History of Cannabis and Skateboarding

Kind Meds (Cannabis Education Blog)

However, cannabis and skateboarding share more history than injury and pain relief. Cannabis was and still is a controversial topic, and several negative stereotypes continue to be placed on both the substance and the people who use it. The two are also connected through their relationships with other subcultures. Only time will tell.

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New Publication: Oxford Uni Press: The Oxford Handbook of Global Drug History

Cannabis Law Report

Informed by new interdisciplinary perspectives, a growing number of academically trained historians are now approaching drugs as a wide-open topic for serious research. The use of drugs in human culture goes back millennia with as many unique histories as cultures in which drugs were used. Lessons from History?, Contributors.

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Criminal History and Hemp Licensing Under the USDA Interim Hemp Rules

Canna Law Blog

Today we address disqualifying criminal history for the purpose of participating in the hemp industry. Applications for a producer license – whether submitted to the USDA, a State, or a Tribe – must be accompanied by a completed criminal history report for each key participant. The EIN number of the business entity.

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Heritage Cannabis Enters Exclusive Partnership to Commercialize Avicanna’s Evidence-Based Topical Products through Heritage’s Medical Opticann Brands

Cannabis Law Report

Exclusive licensing of certain of Avicanna’s advanced and evidence-based CBD topical products including its deep tissue and skin care formulations. The Branded Products include Avicanna’s proprietary cannabinoid topical formulations developed through years of extensive research by Avicanna’s team of scientists.

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North Carolina Cherokee Indians Are Opening The State’s First Dispensary

Veriheal

The dispensary will sell a variety of cannabinoids, including flower, vapes, edibles, and topicals. The new dispensary will open with high-quality tested products—including flower, vape products, edibles, topicals, and more—carefully curated to meet the diverse needs of patients. We’re creating opportunity in a lot of ways.”

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

Puff Puff Post

The History and Science of Cannabis. this produces a tincture that is useful in oral or topical presentations. alternatively, hemp oil, almond oil, or coconut oil may be mixed with cannabis as an additive to create topical skin creams and food products. Method: Topical administration of cannabis infused cream/lotion/balm.

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