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

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The History and Science of Cannabis. On July 30 th , 2001, the government brought this into a legislative act known as the Medical Marijuana Access and Resources (MMAR). Have a history of hypersensitivity to any cannabinoid or to smoke (if the cannabis is smoked). Have a history of substance abuse.

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Weekly Cannabis Roundup November 5

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New York’s rec market is slowly but surely rolling out, a peer-reviewed study linked state cannabis prohibition to high race-based arrests, and an analysis of thousands of Army records revealed that recruits with a history of cannabis use are just as likely as their peers to excel. Let’s dive into this week’s cannanews. Despite the U.S.

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Executive Spotlight: George Jage

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Prior to founding Jage Media and its properties, George was Co-founder & Exec VP of the Off-Price Show (1993 – 2001), Co-founder & CEO of World Tea Media (2002 – 2012), and Group Director of the Beverage Group at F&W Media (2013 – 2014).

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Cannabis laws in Japan: Is weed legal?

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However, the country has a history of cannabis art dating back millenia , and scholars believe that the plant was used for centuries as a textile and for use in traditional Shinto ceremonies. But in modern times? Weed culture in Japan — and the horror stories you may have heard.

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Study: CBD “Promising” Therapy for Cocaine Addiction

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CBD also reduced experimental anxiety and prevented the development of high impulsivity in rats with an alcohol dependence history. However, lower doses did not affect locomotor activity in rodents with a cocaine history.). CBD Doesn’t Affect Increased Cocaine-Motivated Movement. CBD Helps with Cocaine-Induced Anxiety.

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Women, Cannabis, CBD, Emotions and Moods

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As a person with a history of manic depression, I find that the less stress I have, the more I can control my mood/s,” she wrote in an email. Dr. Chin is an osteopath with clinics in New York and California who has been integrating medical cannabis with treatments for children and families since 2001.

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UK: Tory MP Crispin Blunt At Loggerheads With The Home Office Over Psilocybin Research

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Despite this, the Home Office “fails to act, perpetuating what can be considered the worst research blackout in scientific history,” according to the Conservative Drug Policy Reform Group (CDPRG), of which Mr Blunt is chairman. We currently have no plans to reschedule psilocybin under the Misuse of Drugs Regulations 2001.”.