Posts by Etienne Fontan
Based on this evaluation, the WHO recommended that preparations containing predominantly CBD and not more than trace levels of THC should not be placed under international drug control.
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The Veterans Action Council is heading to the UN Commission on Narcotic Drugs to advocate for Veterans’ healthcare, access to natural medicine, and evidence-based cannabis policy. Donations are tax-deductible and help support travel, logistics, and Veteran speakers. #Veterans #UN #CannabisPolicy
Wayne State University in Detroit is seeking veterans with post traumatic stress disorder to participate in a study testing the impacts of cannabis use to treat the disorder.
The 12 Days of X-mas Cannabis Joint Advent Calendar, the advent calendar I’ve always desired, has finally arrived. Thank you, Emerald Triangle Craft in California, for making this wonderful thing possible, along with all 12 farms that contributed to this year’s selections #cannabis #advent #calendar
We're hosting @thehighestcritic.bsky.social this Friday!
#62 Wade Laughter, U.S. Navy (North Carolina) A patient advocate and cultivator from Nevada County, CA, Laughter championed CBD-rich genetics through his House of Harlequin collective. His work preserving Harlequin and educating others about compassionate care made him a beloved figure among …
With the amendment defeated, the bill continues forward with language that would effectively recriminalize a wide swath of hemp-derived items sold in gas stations, convenience stores, and online markets.
On days when veterans reported being high from cannabis for longer periods, they tended to report fewer PTSD symptoms and lower levels of negative affect.
"It all started with the legacy dispensary Berkeley Patients Group, which began in the late 1990s and is still going strong today."
“This is not a moment for celebration,” says longtime activist and Berkeley Patients Group co-founder Etienne Fontan. “It’s a moment to reflect on the generations harmed, the science suppressed, and the patients denied access to a plant that’s been with humanity since the beginning.”
Women who drank heavily, even though they strongly wished to avoid pregnancy, were 50% more likely to become pregnant than those who drank little or not at all, according to new research. Surprisingly, cannabis use didn't show the same risk.
True pioneer, founder of Oaksterdam University, a cannabis freedom fighter, and a generous soul who quietly changed the world. He loved music, cannabis, and people. He believed in second chances and made space for everyone.
He never needed the spotlight; he was the light.
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