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DEA Promises Progress on Federal Cultivation Applications, But Provides No Timetable for Action

NORML

The US Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has once again pledged to take action to better facilitate clinical cannabis research. In 2016, the DEA similarly announced the adoption of new rules to expand to supply of research-grade cannabis, but failed to take any further action.

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Sleep Survey Suggests Cannabis Edibles Especially Helpful for Insomnia; 91% of Respondents Said Edibles Improved Sleep

MedicalJane

The results suggest cannabis infused edibles may be particularly helpful for the symptoms and side effects associated with insomnia. In particular, the high approval rating of cannabis edibles for sleep is an interesting result that should be followed up on.

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Delta-8 Study Finds Products Used More In States Without Legal Cannabis

Veriheal

A new delta-8 study has revealed that people in states without access to legal cannabis products are far more likely to seek out and consume delta-8 and delta-9 variants, whether it be flower, edibles, or tinctures. THC by dry weight, there is room for heavier products like edibles to contain more grams of THC.

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NIDA Monopoly is Over: New DEA-Registered Cannabis Growers Can Supply Researchers with Product

Cannabis Law Report

Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) to cultivate marijuana for research purposes. The DEA dragged their feet on this plan for years, so lawsuits were filed. Litigation against the DEA and Department of Justice that Matthew Zorn and I brought on behalf of Dr. Since then, the DEA has licensed four additional bulk manufacturers of marijuana.

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What is THC-O-Acetate? Is it safe?

The Cannigma

Large doses of edibles are sometimes reported as psychedelic-like, and I suspect it’s the production of more 11-hydroxy that is giving people that spiritual-psychedelic feeling.”. THC-O edibles are a another popular option for consumption (Shutterstock). A more potent cannabinoid. Is it legal? THC-O in the US.

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The Week in Weed: August 2, 2019

The Blunt Truth

In other federal news, the DEA has, yet again, not approved new suppliers of marijuana for research. And finally, the alcohol industry has decided to join in the marijuana edible business. There will have to be a bit more awaiting, it seems. A lawsuit is pending, so perhaps next year, things will be different. See you next week!

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NORML: DEA Reports Significant Uptick in Marijuana-Related Seizures, Arrests

Cannabis Law Report

The report also for the first time reported seizures of processed marijuana products, including THC oils and wax, along with seizures of infused edible products. Federal agents and their local partners also reported seizing of $103 million in assets in 2021 as part of the program — more than double the amount seized in 2020.

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