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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...
Read moreWhat'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...
Read moreThe 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...
Read more2018 Farm Bill | What Is It and Why It Matters
Why is the 2018 Farm Bill important? Find out...
Read moreWomen'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, ...
Read moreFrequently 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 ...
Read moreReflecting 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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