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U.S. medical cannabis enrollments quadrupled from 2016 to 2020

According to a study published in Annals of Internal Medicine, a growing number of people in the United States are participating in medical marijuana programs, with the total exceeding 2.97 million by 2020, more than quadrupling the number of people registered in 2016. Participants in these programs are able to purchase marijuana for medical purposes. Despite the fact that marijuana remains illegal under the federal Controlled Substances Act, the National Conference of State Legislatures says that as of February, 37 states, the District of Columbia, and four US territories had approved it for medical use. State rules vary on which health conditions qualify someone for participation, but the study's researchers discovered that chronic pain (reported by roughly 61 percent of enrollees) is the most prevalent ailment cited by current participants, followed by post-traumatic stress disorder (11 percent). Multiple sclerosis, Alzheimer's, AIDS, glaucoma, Crohn's disease, and chemo

The advantages and disadvantages of marijuana edibles, as well as how long you'll be high if you take one.

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 Edibles are a terrific alternative to smoking cannabis, whether you want to quit smoking entirely or just want to try something new. It takes roughly 30 minutes for edibles to take effect, and you could be high for up to 12 hours. Cannabis has long-term consequences such as depression and substance abuse, weed edibles, Eating weed, on the other hand, is not the same as smoking it because the effects are not only different, but they may also last considerably longer depending on the dose. Fortunately, medical dispensaries offer a wide range of doses that you can try out to see what works best for you. Here's everything you need to know about edibles, including how long it takes for them to work and how long they last. What exactly are weed edibles? Edibles are cannabis extracts that have been infused into food or beverages, according to Eloise Theisen, RN, MSN, who is on the faculty of the Pacific College of Health and Science's Medical Cannabis program and the current presiden

Officials in the US Virgin Islands are working to have medical cannabis regulations approved.

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 medical cannabis regulations approval, Officials in the US Virgin Islands are working on medical cannabis laws, but it's unclear when they'll be finished for the program, which was legalized in 2019. According to The Virgin Islands Daily News, the USVI Cannabis Advisory Board (VICAB), which oversees the medicinal cannabis business, held a Town Hall meeting on Feb. 28 and published proposed rules online. The V.I. is still reviewing the draft rules. According to the news organization, the Justice Department is involved. The VICAB will meet again when the department has completed its review to review and adopt the proposed regulations. According to The Virgin Islands Daily News, this will start a new 30-day public comment period, after which the board will analyze the comments and convene again to approve the final guidelines. V.I. Once the final guidelines are established , Office of Cannabis Regulation Executive Director Hannah Carty told the news source that the medical cannab

Adult-Use Cannabis Bill is one vote away from becoming law in Delaware Due to the absence of a key legislator

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 Cannabis Bill, A plan to legalize a commercial adult-use cannabis business in Delaware received majority support in the House on May 19, but fell short of the supermajority needed to pass due to the absence of a crucial sponsor. House Bill 372 requires a three-fifths majority, or 25 votes, in the Democrat-controlled Delaware House to pass because it would impose a new tax—a 15% cannabis excise tax on retail sales. However, because Majority Whip John "Larry" Mitchell, a retired police officer who supports the bill, was absent from the floor vote on Thursday, the bill fell short of the 25 votes needed to pass, according to The Associated Press. The bill's sponsor, Rep. Ed Osienski, changed his vote to "no" at the last minute, a procedural move that allows him, a member who voted with the majority, to bring the legislation back to the floor for reconsideration when the chamber reconvenes from a two-week recess next month, according to the news outlet. "I beli

Why do scientists believe there's no longer a distinction between indica and sativa marijuana?

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Indica marijuana, sativa marijuana, and hybrid are considered to be the three traditional Cannabis. However, widespread interbreeding has rendered these distinctions almost meaningless. Different cannabis strains are also unregulated, making categorization much more difficult. If you're new to cannabis and trying to figure out which strain is best for you, you'll likely come across the terms indica, sativa, and hybrid. These phrases tell manufacturers how the plant should look. They show how marijuana is meant to make you feel for customers. But there's a catch: experts are discovering that the distinctions between the effects of sativa, indica, and hybrid cannabis strains may not be as apparent as they once were. "Physical traits were employed to discriminate various cannabis kinds," says Jeff Chen, MD, MBA, cofounder and CEO of Radicle Science and Founder of the UCLA Cannabis Research Initiative. "However, despite little proof to the contrary, popular cultu

Cocaine's main applications

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Important use of Cocaine Making use of cocaine can be done in different ways, it can enter the body: through the nose by snorting, and directly into the bloodstream by injecting or rubbing it into gums above the teeth. The crystal of crack cocaine is heated in a glass pipe to produce vapors that are absorbed into the blood through the lungs. People snort cocaine powder for sale through the nose, or they rub it into their gums. Others dissolve the powder and inject it into the bloodstream. Some people inject a combination of cocaine for sale and heroin, called a Speedball. Another popular method is to smoke cocaine that has been processed to make a rock crystal (also called "freebase cocaine"). The crystal is heated to produce vapors that are inhaled into the lungs. This form of cocaine powder is called crack, which refers to the crackling sound of the rock as it's heated. Some people also smoke crack by sprinkling it on marijuana or tobacco, and smoke it like a cigarette.

How 'magic mushrooms' could follow in cannabis' footsteps

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A increasing number of states are contemplating legislation to enhance medication research and access. Marijuana, it turns out, is a gateway drug for America's statehouses. The same strategy that helped Americans not only decriminalize but also embrace cannabis politically over the last decade is now being used to decriminalize or legalize hallucinogenic compounds like "magic mushrooms." And, similar to changing attitudes about marijuana usage, new data and personal tales from military veterans are persuading some lawmakers to reconsider long-held prohibitions on these substances. What was once considered a taboo subject, is now the subject of measures introduced by Republicans and Democrats in over a dozen states. They range from initiatives that would enable adults to ingest psychedelics under supervision to proposals to explore the medical advantages of the drugs. "It's gone viral and aroused an interest nationwide," said Jesse Salomon, a Democratic state