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University of Utah Launches Medical Cannabis Center, Seeks DEA Approval
The Center for Medical Cannabis Research at University of Utah can help gain evidence-based data on medical cannabis.
New DEA Report Examines Drug Testing Data for 2022
Cannabis is much less tested at federal, state, and local testing labs compared to other substances such as methamphetamine, fentanyl, heroin, and more.
Republican Legislators Call on DEA To Reject Recommendation To Reschedule Cannabis
A group of 14 congress members wrote a letter stating that recommending cannabis to be rescheduled is “irresponsible.”
DEA Doubles Down on Decision To Fire Agent Who Tried To Replace Opioids With CBD
Just when you thought things couldn’t get any weirder, the alphabet people have struck again. The DEA has defended their decision to fire a special agent who tested positive for cannabis after using CBD oil to replace opiates, drugs which if I’m not mistaken his employer spends a great deal of time, money and press releases to help people stay away from.
Colorado Gov. Sends Letter to Commend Biden Administration for Making Progress on Rescheduling Cannabis
Governor Jared Polis praises progress but also calls for attention to cannabis banking and other issues.
Dept. of Health and Human Services Calls On DEA to Reclassify Cannabis as Schedule III
Reclassification to Schedule III would be a rare, major change; however cannabis would remain federally prohibited.
DEA Celebrates 50th Anniversary of War on Drugs, Drugs Are Winning
Drug use is higher than ever as the DEA celebrates its 50th anniversary.
DEA States New Rules for Synthetic Cannabinoids
A recent DEA presentation discusses current challenges with synthetic CBD and delta-8 THC and the possibility of rescheduling.
Ohio State University Gets DEA License To Grow Psilocybin
Ohio State University and research partner Inner State have received the DEA’s first license to cultivate whole psilocybin mushrooms.
DEA Uses Apple AirTag as a Surveillance Device
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration used an Apple AirTag as a surveillance device in a narcotics investigation conducted last year.