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The Effort to Decriminalize Psilocybin in California is Underway

Canna Law Blog

Psilocybin has been in the news with increasing frequency as research into psychedelic therapy has proliferated, and a number of local jurisdictions, including the cities of Oakland, Denver , and Santa Cruz have decriminalized psilocybin to varying degrees. Denver and Oakland have decriminalized Magic Mushrooms.

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Where Does Joe Biden Stand on Marijuana?

CannaMD

By 2010, the number of Americans who favored the legalization of marijuana surpassed those in opposition, and support has continued to grow in the decade since. In a 2010 interview with Pat Robertson on the 700 Club , Biden reasserted his long-held belief that marijuana was a gateway drug. A Softening Stance. Find Out if You Qualify.

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Czech Republic Plans To Legalize Home Growing And Cannabis Social Clubs

Veriheal

In 2013, the Czech Republic legalized medicinal marijuana, and in 2010, it decriminalized the possession of personal amounts of cannabis. Cannabis advocates are also hoping that this step toward legalization will help build the framework for more accessible addiction treatment and will provide valuable harm reduction services.

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New York: New Report Released Showing Ongoing Extreme Racial Disparities in Marijuana Enforcement at City and County Levels

NORML

At the same time, the bill would redirect tax revenue from a legal industry towards various programs that redress harms from the War on Drugs, while also increasing and improving public education and treatment programs geared towards responsible use, reducing overdoses, and saving lives. of the state’s population.

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Weekly Legislative Roundup 2/22

NORML

At the state level, the North Dakota House of Representatives defeated a decriminalization bill on the House floor by a narrow 43-47 vote. Legislation is pending, House Bill 2149, to amend the definition of “cannabis” under the 2010 voter-approved medical marijuana law. The bill will go to the Senate floor for a vote next.

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New American Medical Association Study Shows Cannabis Legalization Not Linked to Increased Psychosis

Veriheal

Census figures (2002-2009) as well as American Community Survey totals (2010–2017). The results of this study do not support the argument that decriminalization will lead to an increase in psychosis. Do not attempt to self-diagnose or prescribe treatment based on the information provided.

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AAFP ( American Academy of Family Physicians) Releases Marijuana, Cannabinoids Position Paper

Cannabis Law Report

The AAFP urges its members to be involved in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of substance use, as well as secondary diseases impacted or caused by use. However, the AAFP supports decriminalization of possession of marijuana for personal use. The World Health Organization (WHO) reports approximately 2.5% In the Exam Room.