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When adult-use eclipses medical: How recreational cannabis legalization has undermined patient care

The Cannigma

Consequently, products tailored for therapeutic purposes—such as those with balanced CBD-to-THC ratios, high-CBD formulations, and microdose options—are becoming increasingly scarce on shelves (The Guardian, 2018; AJMC, 2022). Consider Olivia’s story. Regaining control of the narrative starts with action.

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Which States Are Voting on Psychedelics?

Veriheal

Using psilocybin in small doses, or microdosing, has been shown to aid in the treatment of various mental health issues, including anxiety, depression, PTSD, and obsessive-compulsive disorder. Lovasco said his forthcoming legislation had been modified from a broader version he introduced last year with input from a key committee.

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Legal Acceptance of Cannabis Could Encourage Lawmakers to Embrace Magic Mushrooms

Veriheal

The proposals currently under consideration include legislation to investigate the medical benefits of psychedelic substances (like shrooms) and measures that seek to permit adult consumption of these types of drugs under supervision. On the other hand, magic mushrooms have caught the eye of Democrats and Republicans in over a dozen states.

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Plant Medicine Week Malta Offering Complimentary Tickets (20) To Cannabis Law Report Readers

Cannabis Law Report

The multi-faceted event will focus on 6 main pillars: medical, legislation, business, regulatory, education, and research. . To register for a complimentary All Week Access please use code TMCC or this link: . link] plantmedicineweek.com/ attendance/event/index/41436/ EN?

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Oregon is Setting the Foundation for its Psilocybin Therapy Program

Veriheal

Albert Hoffman was said to have spent the last 25 years of his life microdosing LSD. Other cities and states are looking to pass legislation to decriminalize psilocybin, such as Seattle, Maine, Michigan, and more. Intrigued by the experience, Hoffman began taking LSD along with other psychedelics while studying their effects.

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US Senators Send Letter Pushing for Psychedelic Research

Cannabis Law Report

Microdose report. In it the two legislators remind the agencies that the US government used to support research into psychedelics and urged the agencies “to further expand their role in identifying research gaps, potentially promising therapeutic uses of psychedelics, and regulatory hurdles in the field of psychedelic research.”.

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Louisiana House Mildly Loosens its Stance on Marijuana Inhalation

WeedAdvisor

The legislation, sponsored by Rep. However, like its oral spray counterparts, an inhaler will likely be just as accurate for microdosing – much more than smoking or vaporizing. Ted James, D-Baton Rouge, does not allow smoking, but patients can inhale medical marijuana through a device similar to an asthma inhaler.”.