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Making Medical Cannabis History

Project CBD

In the recent annals of medical cannabis history, a defining moment came in 2013 when CNN a reported on the seemingly miraculous antiseizure effects of CBD.

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The Baltic Times: Cannabis policy reform in Lithuania: history, current status, and future challenges

Cannabis Law Report

It was only in 2013 that the country aligned its policy with the rest of the Union and allowed the cultivation of hemp by local farmers. Though it joined the European Union in 2004, Lithuania remained for several years the only country in the EU that criminalized even the cultivation of hemp – the non-psychoactive variety of the plant.

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New York Supreme Court determines $600 million lawsuit against Acreage Holdings and 30 other defendants can proceed.

Cannabis Law Report

DuVal and Daino founded New York Canna in 2013, which was later acquired by Acreage, and the lawsuit details a number of mergers, takeovers, and transactions in the company’s history, the report says. The lawsuit names as defendants representatives of New Amsterdam Distributors, LLC, New York Canna, Inc.

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What does 710-friendly mean?

The Cannigma

As with many things in cannabis, the history of 710 is surrounded in lore and mystery. In 2013 the LA Weekly ran an article titled 710 is the new 420 and it exploded from there. If a shop is 710-friendly, they sell concentrates or dab equipment there. Where did 710 come from? Related Stories. The 7 best disposable weed pens for 2022.

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Cannabis regulations in Slovenia

The Cannigma

Slovenia has a long history of cultivating industrial hemp. After a 2013 medical initiative failed to pass , the government reclassified cannabinoids from Class I illegal drugs to Class II, so they can be used for medical purposes. The same year, the government reclassified cannabinoids to make them available for medical use.

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Cannabis laws in Cuba

The Cannigma

In 2013, the Cuban government passed a law that decriminalized the possession of up to 5 grams of cannabis. In addition, the country has a long history of using traditional medicines, including herbal remedies, and some individuals in Cuba have reportedly used cannabis to self-medicate for various medical conditions.

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10 must-see movies and TV shows about growing weed

The Cannigma

“American Drug War 2: Cannabis Destiny” (2013) " src="[link] frameborder="0" allowfullscreen=""> “American Drug War 2: Cannabis Destiny” is a thought-provoking documentary that explores the history of prohibition in the United States.