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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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Cannabis Decriminalization Reduces Racial Disparity, According to New Data

Veriheal

This is an example of racial disparity, defined as “the imbalances and incongruities between the treatment of racial groups” by Howard University. Fortunately, a study recently published in Social Science & Medicine discovered a solution to the racial disparity rampant in cannabis regulation: decriminalization.

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Study Finds That Cancer Patients Consume Less Cannabis Than the Public

Veriheal

Cannabis is an ideal substance to use during the various stages of cancer treatment but most especially after chemotherapy. Over the last few years, the world has seen a significant increase in the legalization and decriminalization of cannabis across different continents.

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Drastic Increase in Scientific Research on Medicinal Cannabis

Sensi Seeds

As a result, a new model of public health in the area of drugs has been generated, as have alternative policies at the local level in different countries to decriminalize and legalize cannabis, despite the fact that these policies do not comply with the international regulatory framework. Prohibition Does Not Stop Science.

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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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Albania is Poised to Legalize Cannabis to Help Crush the Illicit Drug Trade

Veriheal

And even in Nebraska, cannabis has been decriminalized. It wasn’t until the Socialist party came to power in 2013 that the government began to bring the illegal cannabis trade under some semblance of control. In only three states—Idaho, Nebraska, and South Dakota—is cannabis still fully illegal.

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Is weed legal in Switzerland?

The Cannigma

Medical: legal Recreational: decriminalized. In 2012, Switzerland decriminalized the possession of marijuana, and since October 1, 2013, the possession of up to 10 grams of cannabis is subject to an on the spot fine of CHF 100 ($107.8). How do the Swiss generally view marijuana? The post Is weed legal in Switzerland?