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politics1 month ago•6 min saved

Trump Admin Reschedules State-Licensed Marijuana to Open Research Path

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche announced that FDA-approved and state-licensed marijuana will be moved from Schedule I to Schedule III, initiating an expedited hearing to fully reschedule the substance; the move is aimed at expanding research and patient care, though it does not yet apply to marijuana generally. It follows a separate executive order from Trump to speed the review of psychedelic therapies, signaling broader reforms to medical research and treatment.

via Fox News|

#drug-policy #fda #marijuana-scheduling

obituary2 years ago•8 min saved

Psychedelic Research Pioneer Roland Griffiths Dies at 77

Roland Griffiths, a professor of behavioral science and psychiatry at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, has passed away at the age of 77. Griffiths was a pioneer in the study of psychedelics and played a crucial role in reintroducing them into scientific discourse. His groundbreaking research on psilocybin, the psychoactive component found in certain mushrooms, demonstrated its potential to induce mystical experiences with substantial and sustained personal meaning and spiritual significance. Griffiths' work paved the way for a renaissance in psychedelic research and opened up new possibilities for treating anxiety, depression, addiction, and end-of-life distress. His contributions have had a profound impact on the field and will continue to shape the future of psychedelic science.

via The New York Times|

#mystical-experiences #obituary #psilocybin

federal3 years ago•4 min saved

"Federal Government Announces Rescheduling of Cannabis in June 2023 Newsletter"

Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra said that his department and the Department of Justice are aiming to complete a review of cannabis’s federal scheduling status by the end of this year. The Senate Intelligence Committee approved legislation to protect applicants at CIA, NSA and other agencies from being denied security clearances solely because of past marijuana use. The House of Representatives unanimously passed a resolution expressing “continued support” for U.S. citizen Marc Fogel, who is being detained in Russia under a “politicized, excessive sentence for his alleged offense” of possessing medical cannabis. Wisconsin’s Republican Assembly speaker says lawmakers are crafting a medical cannabis legalization bill that could be filed this summer. The National Institute on Drug Abuse is looking to fund research on the impact of psychedelics legalization and decriminalization in cities and states across the country.

via Marijuana Moment|

#cannabis-rescheduling #federal #medical-cannabis