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2018 Farm Bill | What Is It and Why It Matters

WRITTEN BY MILICA STOJSAVLJEVICK AND DR. SWATHI The Agricultural Improvement Act of 2018, more commonly known as the 2018 Farm Bill, changed everyt...

Education

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, tho...

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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 ...

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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 ind...

Education

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 sea...

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The History of Hemp | Part 2

WRITTEN BY DAVINA KAONOHIThe Challenging Path to Legalization The propaganda around cannabis began to surface in the early 1900's as a product of A...

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The History of Hemp | Part 1

WRITTEN BY DAVINA KAONOHI While decades of cannabis prohibition may lead you to believe that hemp and the therapeutic benefits of CBD are a more re...