The FDA approval of a CBD prescription drug just opened the door to transforming the marijuana policy. This article from The Washington Post, written by John Hudak, discusses how this approval can start a new policy conversation. The Food and Drug Administration did something entirely routine and completely unprecedented Monday: It approved a drug called Epidiolex. What makes ... Continue Reading
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Legal Weed in California: All You Need to Know
What changes has the new year brought to the way legal weed works in California? Check out, in this post from Bustle.com, the new legal reality that is sure to excite the toker in you. The new year brings a big change for the state of California, one that finally fulfills a landmark proposition passed by voters in the state back in 2016. As of Jan. 1, recreational marijuana ... Continue Reading
In What Ways Is Cannabis Like a Psychedelic?
Some psychiatrists think cannabis can be considered a psychedelic drug as far as some of its effects go. This post from Business Insider India examines the reason why. Marijuana isn't typically thought of as a psychedelic - a drug that produces hallucinations or an apparent expansion of consciousness. But according to Julie Holland , a psychiatrist with a private practice ... Continue Reading
UK Labels Cannabidiol As Medication
The U.K. now classifies cannabidiol as medication. This post from Mixmag News discusses how the legalization of CBD may lead to profound medical research. The Medicines & Healthcare products Regulatory Agency, also known as a MHRA, has publicly classified cannabidiol, or CBD, as medication in the UK. The legalisation of the marijuana derivative is a result of ... Continue Reading
The Most Thorough Marijuana Research Review
The most thorough marijuana research review till date included more than 10,000 studies. This post from Vox highlights the conclusions that have good and bad news for pot users. Marijuana has been with humans in some way or another for thousands of years. But after all this time, there are still a lot of public debate about what, exactly, pot’s risks and benefits are. A new ... Continue Reading