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Thieves Stealing Wrong Plant
Thieves stealing plants from a hemp farmer’s field have probably
been looting the wrong plant. Lory Betchuk is growing hemp for
the first time (usually he grows more traditional crops like wheat,
barley, and oats, to name a few). But his new hemp crop has
been a challenge because people keep stealing it from his
field. “My guess is that they don’t know it’s hemp, they’re
probably guessing it’s cannabis,” says Betchuk, who has his
farm near Edmonton, Alta. “It’s not cannabis. People stop along
the road, jump out of their vehicle, go grab a handful, jump into
their vehicle and take off again.” While hemp and cannabis have
vastly different THC levels, they look the same growing in a large
field. “I pity the people who are taking this and trying to get high
because they’re going to have one heck of a headache,” says
David van der Leek, one of Betchuk’s neighbors.
— ctvnews.ca
Canada Will Allow Psilocybin for End-of-Life Care
Four cancer patients in end-of-life care became the
first people in decades to legally possess and consume
psilocybin mushrooms in Canada after a recent landmark
decision Tuesday by Canadian Health Minister Patty Hajdu.
The patients petitioned Hajdu back in April for exemptions from
the country’s laws against psilocybin in order to use psychedelic
mushrooms as part of psychotherapy treatment. The approvals mark
the first publicly-known individuals to receive a legal exemption from
the Canadian Drugs and Substances Act to access psychedelic
therapy, and the first medical patients to legally use psilocybin
since the compound became illegal in Canada in 1974.
“This is the positive result that is possible when good
people show genuine compassion. I’m so grateful that
I can move forward with the next step of healing,” says
Thomas Hartle, one of the patients. The applicants, as well
as various advocates for psychedelic therapy, had appealed
to Hajdu via a concerted social media campaign.
— marijuanamoment.net
Study Shows Cannabis-Infused Mouthwash Works
Researchers believe cannabis-infused mouthwash does the job just as well
as current products. A study published in the Journal of Cannabis Research
found that the use of cannabis-infused (with CBD and CBG) mouthwash can
fight bacteria in the mouth that can lead to plaque buildup. It matched
the effectiveness of traditional mouthwashes with chlorhexidine, while
surpassing the bacteria-killing power of two products that are purchased
over the counter. While chlorhexidine is broadly considered to be the
most effective ingredient for mouthwashes, one of the most common
side effects is stained teeth. The authors of the study stated the use
of the mouthwashes they tested “demonstrate(s) the potential of
cannabinoids in developing efficient and safer mouthwash products
and next-generation oral care products.” With the use of cannabis
instead, the researchers hope to provide an effective mouthwash
that doesn’t leave the user exposed to fluoride or alcohol.
— healthmj.com
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