This Monday marked a historic turn in Germany’s drug policy with the legalization of cannabis for personal use, placing it alongside Canada as one of the few G7 nations to take such a step. With people gathering for “smoke-ins” at the Brandenburg Gate and across major cities, the atmosphere was celebratory, heralding what many see …
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Recently the United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) recommended that the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) reschedule cannabis from Schedule I to Schedule III. Such an action would have many implications for cannabis legality, research, and industry. Schedule I and Schedule III are two different classifications under the Controlled Substances Act (CSA) in …
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Prior to cannabis prohibition in the United States in 1937, physicians used cannabis as medicine. Evidence of cannabis used medicinally has been documented for 5,000 years. In the US, doctors prescribed cannabis since 1840. Cannabis first appeared in the U.S. Pharmacopeia in 1851. In his book Seeing Through the Smoke: A Cannabis Specialist Untangles the …
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Many athletes, particularly those who engage in high-impact or physically demanding sports, may experience a range of physical and mental challenges. CBD (cannabidiol) may help to alleviate some of these challenges. Athletes may prefer CBD because it is generally well-tolerated, has a low risk of side effects, and is not associated with the negative stigma …
Hemp has a long and fascinating history, with evidence of its cultivation dating back thousands of years. Hemp was likely one of the first plants to be cultivated by humans. Archaeological evidence suggests that hemp was grown in China more than 8,000 years ago for use in textiles, food, and medicine. Hemp cultivation eventually spread …
There are several countries that are known to grow a significant amount of hemp, including China, Canada, and the United States. China is currently the world’s largest producer of hemp, with an estimated 400,000 acres of hemp cultivation. Canada is also a major producer, with over 100,000 acres of hemp cultivation. The United States is …