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Canada legalises recreational cannabis use

14 comments

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    cfabbro
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    I am super excited about this as I desperately want to try some high CBD, low THC strains to see if they help with my panic disorder since the only thing that has worked so far is Klonopin but it...

    I am super excited about this as I desperately want to try some high CBD, low THC strains to see if they help with my panic disorder since the only thing that has worked so far is Klonopin but it is incredibly addictive. There have been a few preclinical studies that indicate CBD has some pretty powerful anxiolytic effects so I am hoping it can help.

    8 votes
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      SleepyGary
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      Was there a reason you didn't get medical marijuana? It was super easy for my friend to get a prescription and mail order some high cbd oil.

      Was there a reason you didn't get medical marijuana? It was super easy for my friend to get a prescription and mail order some high cbd oil.

      3 votes
      1. cfabbro
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        Mostly because I didn’t feel like hunting for a Doctor willing to prescribe it and with legalization just around the corner it seemed a waste of time. There is also no real evidence yet that it...

        Mostly because I didn’t feel like hunting for a Doctor willing to prescribe it and with legalization just around the corner it seemed a waste of time. There is also no real evidence yet that it helps with panic disorder, so while I am excited to try it, it’s not exactly a cure or sure thing.

        3 votes
    2. CALICO
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      FWIW, a friend of mine is literally the physical manifestation of anxiety and it's a great help for her. It certainly merits some experimentation.

      FWIW, a friend of mine is literally the physical manifestation of anxiety and it's a great help for her. It certainly merits some experimentation.

      3 votes
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    elcuello
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    This is really good news for other countries with the same issues. Surprisingly Canada has been holding back on legalization compared to the US. This could really fuel the pro side in many...

    This is really good news for other countries with the same issues. Surprisingly Canada has been holding back on legalization compared to the US. This could really fuel the pro side in many countries as Canada seems to take on the subject more judiciously and their approach seems more applicable to these countries.

    5 votes
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        yacn
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        FWIW you can generally fly domestically with weed if you stick to vapes or edibles, the TSA is on the lookout for bombs, not drugs.

        FWIW you can generally fly domestically with weed if you stick to vapes or edibles, the TSA is on the lookout for bombs, not drugs.

        1 vote
        1. ZeroGee
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          I'll take "Things I'm not willing to chance for 100", Alex

          I'll take "Things I'm not willing to chance for 100", Alex

          3 votes
  3. Cmdrd
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    Looks like October 17 is the official date that it will be legal.

    Looks like October 17 is the official date that it will be legal.

    4 votes
  4. scot
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    I envisioned a Canadian flag with a pot leaf replacing the maple leaf, clicked on the link, first image, there it is. lol

    I envisioned a Canadian flag with a pot leaf replacing the maple leaf, clicked on the link, first image, there it is. lol

    3 votes
  5. DoudouCiceron
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    And Europe is still lagging behind especially in France where we've just started closing shop that were selling CBD (wouldn't want people to get that extreme high from CBD right). And it's not...

    And Europe is still lagging behind especially in France where we've just started closing shop that were selling CBD (wouldn't want people to get that extreme high from CBD right). And it's not like things are starting to change, most people are still extremely ignorant about this issue especially the impact it has on poor area with high unemployment where selling cannabis is the only way to get by.

    3 votes
  6. [4]
    jprich
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    Good job Canada. Lead the world while we in the US are hoping sorting our shit.

    Good job Canada.
    Lead the world while we in the US are hoping sorting our shit.

    2 votes
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      Mumberthrax
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      I have a sense that Trump will push for cannabis legality to be determined at the state level.

      I have a sense that Trump will push for cannabis legality to be determined at the state level.

      1 vote
      1. deciduous
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        Even that would be an improvement. It would eliminate the weird legal zone of being legal in a state while simultaneously illegal. It would also do wonders for research as it would remove the...

        Even that would be an improvement. It would eliminate the weird legal zone of being legal in a state while simultaneously illegal. It would also do wonders for research as it would remove the schedule 1 status and make research easy in states where it is legal.

        3 votes
      2. jprich
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        One could hope but Ive stopped even trying to guess what that dumpster fire is going to do next.

        One could hope but Ive stopped even trying to guess what that dumpster fire is going to do next.

        1 vote