Making Medical Cannabis History
Project CBD
JULY 8, 2020
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.
A Week for the History Books
NORML
APRIL 2, 2021
In short, in a matter of hours, we have seen cannabis freedom be extended to tens of millions more Americans! The post A Week for the History Books appeared first on NORML.
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History-Making Legislation To Repeal Marijuana Prohibition Reintroduced
NORML
MAY 28, 2021
The Act repeals the long-standing federal prohibition of marijuana -- thereby ending the existing state/federal conflict in cannabis policies and providing state governments with greater authority to regulate marijuana-related activities.
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Federal: House Committee Advances Legislation Easing Hiring Restrictions for Those with a History of Marijuana Use With Bipartisan Support
NORML
SEPTEMBER 20, 2023
"Passage of The CURE Act will increase the talent pool of candidates eligible for federal employment, while recognizing the reality that millions of Americans have experience with cannabis and should not be denied the opportunity to positively contribute to our federal workforce."
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Study: Cannabis Use Not Associated With Later IQ Decline
NORML
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
Researchers determined that participants with a history of cannabis use experienced "significantly less cognitive decline" over their lifetimes than did non-users. The post Study: Cannabis Use Not Associated With Later IQ Decline appeared first on NORML.
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NORML’s Black History Month Fight For Consumer Equity: Board Members Discuss War On Drugs’ Ongoing Harm To Black Communities
NORML
FEBRUARY 16, 2024
In honor of Black History Month, NORML will be spotlighting the systemic inequities that continue to challenge the Black community in the battle for a federally legal cannabis landscape.
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Where do dabs come from? A history of cannabis extracts
Leafly
JUNE 30, 2020
Check out our history of how cannabis concentrates and dabbing came to be. A history of cannabis extracts appeared first on Leafly. The post Where do dabs come from?
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4 women in history who used cannabis for mysticism
Leafly
AUGUST 20, 2020
Here are just some notable women from the past who harnessed the powers of cannabis for a higher calling. The post 4 women in history who used cannabis for mysticism appeared first on Leafly. The gift of sight comes more easily with a little help from the plant kingdom.
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Declaring cannabis ‘essential’ marks a watershed moment in history
Leafly
MARCH 26, 2020
The post Declaring cannabis ‘essential’ marks a watershed moment in history appeared first on Leafly. Once criminal, now essential: How the COVID-19 pandemic forced public officials to get real about marijuana.
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Is weed gay?: An abbreviated cultural history
Leafly
JUNE 8, 2021
Queer culture and cannabis culture have a lot in common. An abbreviated cultural history appeared first on Leafly. Explore ways that both communities have overcome adversity. The post Is weed gay?:
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Women and weed: A history of cannabis and women’s health
Leafly
MARCH 5, 2020
Discover all the ways women have used cannabis for pain for thousands of years. The post Women and weed: A history of cannabis and women’s health appeared first on Leafly.
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US health agency makes history, admits cannabis has medical use
Leafly
JANUARY 12, 2024
Well, duh,' says anyone who's used cannabis medically or researched the substance. The post US health agency makes history, admits cannabis has medical use appeared first on Leafly.
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California: Employees to No Longer Face Discrimination at Work for Their Off-Hours Cannabis Use
NORML
DECEMBER 28, 2023
Starting January 1st, most employers will no longer be able to either fire or refuse to hire someone based solely upon their cannabis use history. The post California: Employees to No Longer Face Discrimination at Work for Their Off-Hours Cannabis Use appeared first on NORML.
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History made: US House of Representatives votes to end federal marijuana prohibition
Leafly
DECEMBER 4, 2020
The post History made: US House of Representatives votes to end federal marijuana prohibition appeared first on Leafly. The MORE Act now goes to the Senate, where it's expected to be blocked by majority leader Mitch McConnell.
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Cannabis Around the World: the History and Culture of Ganja in Jamaica
Cannabis Life Network
DECEMBER 11, 2021
Jamaica is known internationally for its associations with cannabis. Yet, most people still have a muddled view of the history and culture of ganja in Jamaica. Stumbling into sensationalism and exoticization when talking about cannabis cultures worldwide is easy.
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Sensi Seeds at 40: The Roots of Dutch Cannabis History
Sensi Seeds
MARCH 27, 2025
The names of Ben Dronkers and Sensi Seeds are synonymous with both world-class cannabis and the dawn of Dutch cannabis breeding history. The post Sensi Seeds at 40: The Roots of Dutch Cannabis History appeared first on Sensi Seeds.
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Cannabis! A Viper Vaudeville opens in New York
Project CBD
DECEMBER 22, 2021
A multimedia extravaganza on the history, culture, and politics of the cannabis plant is scheduled to debut in NYC next month.
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A history of cannabis prohibition in Canada
Leafly
OCTOBER 17, 2022
Check out the history and complicated legacy of prohibition in Canada. The post A history of cannabis prohibition in Canada appeared first on Leafly. Canada had its own War on Drugs style era that still effects the industry today.
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Indigenous People’s History of Cannabis
PrestoDoctor
NOVEMBER 7, 2023
As Indigenous Peoples’ Month is celebrated, it is important to acknowledge and honor the contributions, cultures, and history of indigenous communities around the world. One aspect of indigenous culture that has gained attention in recent years is the historical use of cannabis.
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Feds Issue Updated Guidance Regarding the Hiring of Federal Workers with a History of Cannabis Use
NORML
FEBRUARY 26, 2021
The revisions make it clear that the federal Drug-Free Workplace Act -- passed in 1988 -- remains in place, and that federal employees “are required to refrain” from the use of either cannabis or other federally controlled substances “whether on or off duty.”.
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Cannabis and Black History: A Complex and Controversial Connection
Peninsula Alternative Health
FEBRUARY 6, 2023
Cannabis has a long and complex history, with roots stretching back thousands of years. This is particularly true in the United States, where cannabis has played a central role in shaping the country's cultural, political, and social landscapes.
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Charting Harlem’s long history as a hotbed for cannabis culture
Leafly
FEBRUARY 9, 2023
For more than a century, Harlem has helped define New York City’s world famous cannabis scene. The post Charting Harlem’s long history as a hotbed for cannabis culture appeared first on Leafly. From 1920s Jazz pioneers to the legal legends of today, Leafly honors the neighborhood’s deeply rooted influence on pot culture.
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BREAKING: Bill To End Marijuana Prohibition Passes Key Committee
NORML
NOVEMBER 20, 2019
The Marijuana Opportunity, Reinvestment, and Expungement Act, better known as The MORE Act, would remove marijuana from the Controlled Substances Act and impose a minor excise tax on the legal cannabis industry to pay for the expungement of criminal records, among other changes, passed with a bipartisan vote of 24 to 10.
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Study: Neither Current nor Lifetime Cannabis Use Linked with COPD
NORML
MAY 22, 2023
“In [this] cohort of ever-tobacco smokers of ≥20 pack-years with established COPD or at risk of developing COPD, a history of current and/or former smoking of marijuana of any cumulative lifetime amount was not found to be associated with a significantly deleterious impact on progression of COPD.”
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IASIC Speaker Series Presents Legal History of Cannabis in the U.S
Cannabis Law Report
APRIL 12, 2023
IASIC Speaker Series Presents Legal History of Cannabis in the U.S The International Academy on the Science and Impact of Cannabis (IASIC) is excited to present the IASIC Speaker Series.
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Dr. Mikuriya's Medicine
Project CBD
JUNE 28, 2021
physician Tod Mikuriya rediscovered the forgotten medical history of cannabis, and he sought to restore cannabis to its proper place in the Western pharmacopeia. Trailblazing U.S.
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Cannabis & the Bible
Project CBD
MAY 31, 2023
Biblical scholars have written about the role of cannabis as a sacrament in the ancient Near East and Middle East. Scriptural references indicate that cannabis was a key ingredient in the holy anointing oil employed in religious rites. Humankind’s connection to cannabis reaches back tens of thousands of years.
Illinois Legislature Passes the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act
NORML
MAY 31, 2019
With Governor Pritzker’s Signature, Illinois will become the first state in history to legislatively legalize and regulate cannabis sales. “Cannabis criminalization in Illinois is coming to an end. While this bill isn’t perfect, it does provide a pathway for adults to legally obtain and consume cannabis.
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Study: Adult Use Retail Customers Frequently Substitute Cannabis for Opioids, Other Prescription Drugs
NORML
JULY 2, 2019
Adults who purchase retail cannabis typically report using it to mitigate pain and to improve sleep, and often use it in place of conventional medications, according to data published online today in the Journal of Psychoactive Drugs.
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Likely Senate Power Shift and What It Means for the Prospects of Marijuana Policy Reform, NORML Responds
NORML
JANUARY 6, 2021
Senator Schumer's ascension to Majority Leader will mark the first time in US history that the upper chamber is led by a Senator who is openly calling for cannabis legalization. The post Likely Senate Power Shift and What It Means for the Prospects of Marijuana Policy Reform, NORML Responds appeared first on NORML.
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Congress Votes To Protect Legal Marijuana
NORML
JULY 30, 2020
Today, for the second time in history, the House of Representatives… The post Congress Votes To Protect Legal Marijuana appeared first on NORML.
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The history and science of psychedelics: from acid and shrooms to ketamine and salvia
The Cannigma
DECEMBER 12, 2022
History: Magic mushrooms have likely been consumed as long as humans have roamed the earth – or possibly longer, according to Terrance McKenna’s “Stoned Ape Theory,” which suggests human evolution and language development was expedited by these mushrooms. History: Bufo is a slang term for the poisonous secretions of certain toads.
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When Bob Dylan Turned the Beatles On To Marijuana
Project CBD
AUGUST 25, 2016
On August 28th, 1964 Bob Dylan introduced the Beatles to cannabis for their first time. And the rest is more than just rock ‘n’ roll history.
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ASA offers solution to DOJ research block: Our comments on the DEA’s proposed rules
Americans for Safe Access
JUNE 2, 2020
On March 23, DEA published a proposed rulemaking —“Controls to Enhance the Cultivation of Marihuana for Research in the United States”—in the Federal Register (85 FR 16292), involving who can grow cannabis in bulk for research purposes.
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New Mexico is now the 8th Medical Cannabis State to allow Safe Access to Medical Cannabis at Schools
Americans for Safe Access
APRIL 11, 2019
By Jason Barker for Cannabis News Journal. On Thursday, April 4th 2019, Governor Lujan Grisham made history for the state of New Mexico by signing into law Senate Bill 204, Medical Cannabis in Schools. June 14th 2019 is the effective date of this new law now allowing safe access to medical cannabis at schools for New Mexico.
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NORML
JUNE 20, 2019
Today, nearly one in four Americans reside in a jurisdiction where the adult use of cannabis is legal under state statute. “It’s past time we protect all cannabis programs,” said Rep. Earl Blumenauer, co-founder of the Congressional Cannabis Caucus and lead sponsor of the amendment.
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Surgeon General’s Advisory Highlights Need for Further Cannabis Regulation, Not Criminalization
NORML
AUGUST 29, 2019
Remarks made today by the United States Surgeon General highlighting “the importance of protecting our nation from the health risks of marijuana use in adolescents and during pregnancy” fail to acknowledge the role that a regulated market can play in mitigating the use of cannabis by potentially high-risk populations.
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224 How the Historic Passage of the SAFE Banking Act Could Benefit Patients
Americans for Safe Access
SEPTEMBER 26, 2019
Broader, more robust cannabis reform is still urgently needed, but the Act’s passage through the House is an encouraging sign that we are on the right path.”-Sean This week cannabis legislation made history. The first ever federal cannabis reform legislation was passed by the House of Representatives by a vote of 321-103.
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Congressional Cannabis Caucus Co-Chairs Announced
NORML
JANUARY 9, 2019
Today, the rollout of the new leadership team of the Congressional Cannabis Caucus was announced, with Representatives Barbara Lee (D-CA) and David Joyce (R-OH) joining founding members Earl Blumenauer (D-OR) and Don Young (R-AK). For far too long, communities of color and women have been left out of the conversation on cannabis.
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Election 2020: South Dakota cannabis legalization guide
Leafly
JULY 29, 2020
South Dakota voters could make history on Nov. The post Election 2020: South Dakota cannabis legalization guide appeared first on Leafly. 3 by becoming the first state to pass both medical and adult-use legalization on a single day.
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Cannabis and America?s uprising: It?s time to answer the knock at the door
Leafly
JUNE 2, 2020
Why does the cannabis industry have a special duty? Because cannabis has a special history. The post Cannabis and America’s uprising: It’s time to answer the knock at the door appeared first on Leafly.
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