The United Nations International Narcotics Control Board (INCB) has just elected Sevil Atasoy, a well-known opponent of cannabis legalization. Atasoy’s conservative stance on drug policies signals a continued strict approach to international drug control — a pivotal moment amid growing global debates on cannabis reform. Who is Sevil Atasoy? Sevil Atasoy is a university professor […]

Sourced Via Lex Pelger Authors: Erin D. Johnson, Michael W. Kilgore, Maribeth Stafford, Makana Randolph, Melissa Glover, and Shanna Babalonis https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1450-2621 babalonis@uky.eduAuthors Info & Affiliations Publication: Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research https://doi.org/10.1089/can.2024.0167 Abstract Background: Hemp and cannabidiol (CBD) products are now widely available for purchase in the United States and in many international jurisdictions. However, these products are largely unregulated (with very few exceptions) and are widely available without restriction. This has […]

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