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U.S. House Representatives Bonnie Watson Coleman & Cori Bush Unveil Federal Bill to Decriminalize Drug Possession, Replace with Health-Centered Approach

Cannabis Law Report

In addition to eliminating criminal penalties for drug possession at the federal level, the bill also incentivizes state and local governments to adopt decriminalization policies by otherwise limiting their eligibility to receive funds in the Byrne and COPS grant programs. to Decriminalize Drug Use and Possession.

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The Ketamine Clinic Craze: Legalities and Possibilities

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Recently, the decriminalization of psilocybin (by various cities) has been in the news as an emerging medicine. In an even larger trend, the health care provider community seems to be exploring various alternative therapies and emerging medicines to improve quality of care.

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New Frontiers in the Law of Psychedelics

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Not only are more and more jurisdictions decriminalizing the use of psychedelics for recreational purposes, but it appears that psychedelic substances are the new horizon for the treatment of severe psychological disorders and other ailments. Drug Enforcement Agency (“DEA”). Published Via JD Supra. AIMS Institute, PLLC.

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Here Comes the First Approved MDMA (Ecstasy) Drug

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The outfit actually began in response to the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) scheduling MDMA, more or less, which happened on an “emergency” basis in 1985 (you can view MAPS’ impressive archive and play-by-play on all of that here ). The drug caught DEA’s attention when recreational use proliferated. Just kidding!

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Here Comes the First Approved Ecstasy (MDMA) Drug

Canna Law Blog

The outfit actually began in response to the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) scheduling MDMA, more or less, which happened on an “emergency” basis in 1985 (you can view MAPS’ impressive archive and play-by-play on all of that here ). The drug caught DEA’s attention when recreational use proliferated. Just kidding!

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History of Marijuana in Mexico

Cannabis Law Report

The organization was in the sights of the Federal Security Directorate of Mexico, which was responsible for alerting the CIA about the movements of the barracks, with this procedure, a conflict arose that ended with the death of “Kiki”, a DEA agent who was kidnapped and tortured for belonging to the investigation.

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Senators Call For Report On State Of Psychedelic Research

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7] And cities around the country are beginning to decriminalize some psychedelics, with advocates for decriminalization citing the potential medical benefits. In May 2019, Denver became the first city to decriminalize psilocybin, followed by Oakland, CA, Washington, D.C., DEA and the Controlled Substances Act.