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The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) Funding Research On Differing Legal Cannabis Regulatory Models

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The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) is renewing its push to promote federally funded research into marijuana as more states enact reform—specifically expressing interest in studies on differing cannabis regulatory models that are in place across the country. Read full report.

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Harvard Law Review: Patents on Psychedelics: The Next Legal Battlefront of Drug Development

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In the past two decades, pioneering research has rekindled interest in the therapeutic use of psychedelic substances such as psilocybin, ibogaine, and dimethyltryptamine (DMT). Indigenous communities have used them for centuries, and researchers studied them in the 1950s and ‘60s. Glenn Cohen & Mason Marks. 20 February 2022.

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Senators Call For Report On State Of Psychedelic Research

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Earlier this month, Senators Brian Schatz (D-HI) and Cory Booker (D-NJ) sent a letter to the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) urging both agencies to advance research on the therapeutic effects of psychedelic drugs. [1] Recent Regulatory Developments. Challenges.

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Puerto Rico: Law Signed Protecting Medical Cannabis Patients from Employment Discrimination

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Puerto Rico’s Governor has signed legislation into law protecting qualified medical cannabis patients from workplace discrimination. The legislation amends Puerto Rico’s medical marijuana access law so that registered patients are now classified as members of a protected class under the US territory’s employment protection laws.

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Veterans and Medical Cannabis: A Comprehensive Guide

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Understanding State Laws: While medical marijuana is legal in many states, the specific regulations governing its use can vary widely. Exploring Different Consumption Methods: Medical marijuana comes in various forms, including flowers, concentrates, edibles, tinctures, and topicals.

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The Economic Impact of the Medical Marijuana Industry: Trends and Projections

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Economic Growth and Job Creation of the medical marijuana industry The medical cannabis sector serves as a catalyst for economic expansion and workforce development in regions where it’s legalized. Policy decisions related to taxation, zoning, and advertising also impact the industry’s operations and growth trajectory.

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Puerto Rico: Got The Green Light: New Puerto Rico Law Expands Employment Protections For Registered And Licensed Medical Cannabis Patients

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On July 29, 2021, Puerto Rico Governor Pedro Pierluisi signed into law Act No. 42 of July 9, 2017, also known as the Act to Manage the Study, Development and Research of Cannabis for Innovation, Applicable Standards and Limits (Medicinal Cannabis Act). Your LinkedIn Connections. with the authors. 15-2021 (Act 15).