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Hooked on Weed? Try Nicotine Instead

Project CBD

In its ongoing search for alternatives to recreational cannabis, the National Institute on Drug Abuse ( NIDA ) has been funding research into much more dangerous and addictive drugs — ostensibly to help people ween off cannabis.

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Study: Long-Term Cannabis Use Associated with Reduced Symptoms in Patients with Post-Traumatic Stress

NORML

“This study provides evidence that the types of cannabis available in recreational and medical cannabis dispensaries might hold promise as an alternative treatment for PTSD. This study’s primary outcome supports the theory that cannabis should be [tested in clinical trials] as a potential therapeutic for PTSD.".

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Justice Department Urged To Take “Immediate Action” On Marijuana Grow Applications

NORML

. … Without access to an expanded range of cannabis products engineered under FDA-approved Good Manufacturing Practices, scientific research cannot hope to keep pace with the ever expanding recreational and medicinal cannabis marketplace.” ” The APA represents nearly 120,000 researchers and clinicians.

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With $20M to spend on marijuana research for veteran care, Michigan seeks proposals

Cannabis Law Report

Researchers studying the efficacy of marijuana treatments for veterans’ mental health now have access to $20 million in marijuana tax revenue to fund clinical trials. Government revenue collected in recreational marijuana excise taxes totaled $31 million in fiscal year 2020. The deadline for proposals is Friday, July 16.

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FDA Approves Marijuana-Based Epilepsy Drug For Use On Kids In Clinical Trials

Otherside Farms

Geoffrey Guy, chairman of the pharmaceutical company, told reporters that the purified drug contains no tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the psychotropic ingredient in marijuana causing the recreational high. Source: FDA Approves Marijuana-Based Epilepsy Drug For Use On Kids In Clinical Trials. In the upcoming U.S.

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Heritage Cannabis Provides Update on Growth of Canadian Recreational Division and Launch of CB4 Branded Medical Products in Canada

Cannabis Law Report

CSE: CANN) (OTCQX: HERTF) (“Heritage” or the “Company”), is pleased to provide an update on its growth in distribution of recreational products across Canada. Recreational Sales: Retail. Recreational Sales: Medical Channels. TORONTO–( BUSINESS WIRE )–Heritage Cannabis Holdings Corp. Heritage brands now have 17.8%

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Cannabis 3.0 Accelerates Access to Consumer and Medical Research

Cannabis Law Report

Virtual Clinical Trials transcend geographic, mobility and economic barriers. Clinical trials are medical research projects involving human participants. However, the costs of conducting a full-scale clinical trial can be prohibitive, posing barriers to research for cannabis companies.