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A Brief History | The Rise of Cannabis + Psychedelics

A Brief History | The Rise of Cannabis + Psychedelics

A Brief History | The Rise of Cannabis + Psychedelics
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A Brief History | The Rise of Cannabis + Psychedelics

WRITTEN BY MELANIE FLORES AND DR. SWATHI So far, 21 states in the U.S. have legalized recreational marijuana. Although cannabis still remains a federally illegal Schedule I Substance, a lot of ti...

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Cannabis and Society
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Cannabis and Society

There are many passionate parties in the cannabis space, each eager to implement a cannabis program into the community in their own way. Cultural and emotional stories are deeply embedded in the to...

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Is CBD Legal In Europe?
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Is CBD Legal In Europe?

CBD is now legal in many European countries. The legislation varies between each individual country, but overall there is an increase in access to CBD products in Europe. One reason for the increas...

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What's the Difference? | CBD vs. THC – Part I
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What's the Difference? | CBD vs. THC – Part I

WRITTEN BY JESSIE PHIPPS AND DR. SWATHI Both cannabidiol (CBD) and tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) are known as phytocannabinoids, or cannabinoids found in the cannabis plant. They are two of the most a...

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The Father of Cannabis: Dr. Raphael Mechoulam
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The Father of Cannabis: Dr. Raphael Mechoulam

WRITTEN BY MELANIE FLORES AND DR. SWATHI Who is Dr. Raphael Mechoulam? He is an Israeli scientist and a professor of medicinal chemistry at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. In the 1960s, Dr. Mec...

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2018 Farm Bill | What Is It and Why It Matters
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2018 Farm Bill | What Is It and Why It Matters

Why is the 2018 Farm Bill important? Find out...

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Women's History Month | Anna Louise James, The First African American Female Pharmacist
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Women's History Month | Anna Louise James, The First African American Female Pharmacist

WRITTEN BY GRETA JOHNSON AND DR. SWATHI In honor of Women’s History Month, this is a tribute to the trailblazing women who have come before us, those who have fought for our right to have a voice, ...

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Frequently Asked Questions with Dr. Swathi - FAQ #3: What is The Difference Between Hemp and Marijuana?
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Frequently Asked Questions with Dr. Swathi - FAQ #3: What is The Difference Between Hemp and Marijuana?

While hemp and marijuana are both varieties of the cannabis plant, there are two key differentiators. In terms of their chemical makeup, marijuana often has high concentrations of THC, which is the...

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Frequently Asked Questions with Dr. Swathi - FAQ #2: What is Hemp?
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Frequently Asked Questions with Dr. Swathi - FAQ #2: What is Hemp?

Cannabis is a genus of flowering plants. Through the extensive hybridization in the past decade, the lines between cannabis sativa and cannabis indica have been blurred. That being said, hemp is a ...

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Reflecting on American Pharmacist Month with Dr. Swathi - Element Apothec
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Reflecting on American Pharmacist Month with Dr. Swathi

WRITTEN BY DR. SWATHIThe leaves changing colors and the smell of pumpkin spice in the crisp air mean one thing: it’s October. Apart from these seasonal favorites, it’s also American Pharmacists Mo...

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