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UN Report: Drug Policies Should Protect Human Rights, Reduce Harm

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Active research was carried out on the effects of these drug policies on society and the results, in these reports, have led the United Nations to consider a favorable revision of drug policies in order to protect human rights. The unfavorable effects of these policies can cause damage the society and individuals living in it.

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NFL Invests in CBD Research for Player Pain Management

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In an unprecedented move that embraces the evolving landscape of sports health and wellness, the National Football League (NFL) has recently made a significant investment in cannabidiol (CBD) research, aiming to explore its potential as a pain treatment alternative for players suffering from concussions.

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Researchers Concerned About Whitewashing of Psychedelic-Assisted Mental Health Research

Cannabis Law Report

As psychedelic therapy trials approach FDA approval, researchers express the urgent need to ensure effectiveness and accessibility to communities of color. Madison Natarajan, MS. – August 5, 2021.

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MI’s New Testing Policy, Utah’s First Union Dispo, & A $7.2B Psychedelic Forecast

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The policy change affects approximately 2/3 of state government jobs. However, individuals looking for law enforcement, healthcare, commercial driving, or jobs that handle dangerous materials are excluded from the policy. The policy change only affects pre-employment drug screening. In June, the U.S. Let us know in the comments!

Policy 92
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WSU researchers team with Puyallup tribe on medicinal cannabis research

Cannabis Chronicles

SPOKANE — Researchers at Washington State University are teaming up with the Puyallup Tribe of Indians in an effort to chart the tribe’s outcomes prescribing medicinal marijuana to patients. This partnership with WSU and Qwibil will help us research the safety and efficacy of cannabis as medicine for our patients’ use.”.

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How public health policy influences cannabis consumer identity

The Cannigma

Laws restricting birth control, abortion, drug use, as well as requirements to receive welfare, drug treatment and even pain medication are developed in a paternalistic nature. Last year, I partnered with The Cannigma to dive deeper into the process of developing a medical cannabis identity. This is indeed what we found.

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Federal Commission Urges Cannabis and Psychedelics Research For Vets

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Despite the novelty of its drug policy findings, the document has gone largely unnoticed by reform advocates and the media. Throughout its research and deliberation processes, the commission put the needs of veterans at the heart of its work. Research is Limited Due to Many Obstacles.