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Indigenous People’s History of Cannabis

PrestoDoctor

As Indigenous Peoples’ Month is celebrated, it is important to acknowledge and honor the contributions, cultures, and history of indigenous communities around the world. Indigenous communities have a rich history of utilizing this plant for various purposes, including medicinal, spiritual, and cultural uses.

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Manitoba Harvest announces $5.1m partnership for the development of hemp and pea varieties

Cannabis Law Report

million research partnership with an industry leader consortium through Protein Industries Canada. Manitoba, NRGene, Farmer’s Business Network and Pulse Genetics will be developing new hemp and pea varieties with increased protein content, differential starch content, and improved texture. Source: [link].

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Legalization Sparks Boom in Once-Stigmatized Field of Marijuana Research

Puff Puff Post

“There were times when I was told you couldn’t even use ‘cannabis’ and ‘research’ in the same sentence,” he recalled. which is conducting millions of dollars worth of research on the use of cannabis to treat conditions including anxiety, insomnia and pain. The federal government is investing in marijuana research too.

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Researchers Concerned About Whitewashing of Psychedelic-Assisted Mental Health Research

Cannabis Law Report

As psychedelic therapy trials approach FDA approval, researchers express the urgent need to ensure effectiveness and accessibility to communities of color. Madison Natarajan, MS. – August 5, 2021.

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The history and science of psychedelics: from acid and shrooms to ketamine and salvia

The Cannigma

Now, psychedelic research is booming. And while most psychedelics are currently illegal in the United States and around the world, researchers are exploring their use in medicine to treat conditions such as depression, PTSD, addiction, anxiety, OCD, migraines, end of life acceptance of mortality, and eating disorders. 19 20 21 22 23.

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Dr. Andrew Weil on Cannabis and Integrative Medicine

Project CBD

NM: As someone who has been researching cannabis for decades, how do you feel about the current legalization situation worldwide and in Japan, in particular? Dr. Andrew Weil: I think the trend very clearly is that in most developed countries, cannabis is being made legal first for medical uses and then also for recreational uses.

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New Research Says Psychedelic Use Is ‘Weakly’ Associated With Symptoms of Psychosis

Veriheal

However, new research has found that psychedelic use is only “weakly associated with psychosis-like symptoms.” New Research Published on Serotonergic Psychedelic Use and Psychosis. New Research Published on Serotonergic Psychedelic Use and Psychosis. The research team under the leadership of Alexander V.