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Veriheal Co-Founders Named in The Root 100 Most Influential African Americans in 2020 List

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The list, curated by The Root annually, honors Black leaders and trailblazers making history across industries and communities within arts, entertainment, media, politics, STEM, sports, and more. . At Veriheal, we are truly honored and privileged to have two Black leaders. The Root says it perfectly: .

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Cannabis laws in Japan: Is weed legal?

The Cannigma

However, the country has a history of cannabis art dating back millenia , and scholars believe that the plant was used for centuries as a textile and for use in traditional Shinto ceremonies. This was notoriously reflected in the 2020 arrest of a Japanese man and woman for speaking positively about using cannabis in social media posts.

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Riding the Green Wave: Companies Wave Goodbye to Pre-Employment Cannabis Testing

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Drug Testing in America: A Brief History The origins of pre-employment drug testing trace back to the 1980s. Hollywood films, influential celebrities, and even some mainstream media have portrayed cannabis in a more positive or neutral light, removing associated negative connotations.

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Terpene Spotlight: Geraniol

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Throughout history people have used the plant primarily for medicinal purposes. History.com describes the history of this complex and beneficial plant which has deep roots as an herbal medicine, “likely starting in Asia around 500 BC. The Cannabis plant has been around for centuries. Each patient’s needs are unique.

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Oregon is Setting the Foundation for its Psilocybin Therapy Program

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A psychedelic therapy program like Oregon’s could help provide relief to millions suffering from conditions that currently don’t have effective treatments. It may seem like a new concept to some, but there is a long history of psychedelic medicine in the United States and in the world.

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Ohio Cannabis Legalization on Ballot for November

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The tax money will fund addiction treatment programs, social equity, job programs, municipalities with dispensaries, and other administrative expenses. All you need to do is prepare your medical history and book an appointment with our licensed doctors. The legislation allows adults 21+ to purchase and hold about 2.5

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Cannabis is mainstream — if you’re white and middle class

The Cannigma

Those stigmas exist for both medical and adult-use cannabis users, and can affect how — and whether — patients seek medical marijuana treatment. There’s a long, emotional history of incarceration among communities of color. It’s not something that disappears overnight with legalization.

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