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The United States Government is moving to reclassify cannabis as a Schedule III drug in a historic shift. The latest proposal from the DEA, which still must be reviewed by the White House Office of Management and Budget, would recognize the medical uses of cannabis and acknowledge that it has less potential for abuse.

HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra said Wednesday that the agency has responded to President Joe Biden’s request “to provide a scheduling recommendation for ma*****na to the DEA.”

“We’ve worked to ensure that a scientific evaluation be completed and shared expeditiously,” he added.

According to the DEA, Schedule I drugs “have no currently accepted medical use in the United States, a lack of accepted safety for use under medical supervision, and a high potential for abuse.”

Schedule III drugs “have a potential for abuse less than substances in Schedules I or II and abuse may lead to moderate or low physical dependence or high psychological dependence.” They currently include ketamine and some anabolic steroids.

Does that mean recreational cannabis use is finally federally legal? Alas, no.

Then why are we celebrating?

While this is definitely NOT the same as legalizing it, it is still a step in the right direction. Because of its current scheduling, funding for cannabis research is limited or non-existent simply because it is listed as a Schedule I drug. In other words, scientists and researchers are barred from conducting studies to further understand the wonders of the plant.

This reclassification will not only open the doors to research, it will also open doors for small businesses (like Lucy’s!) by lifting the unfair burden of tax code 280E that is currently placed on thousands of legal cannabis businesses.

What happens next?

The proposed changes will be reviewed by the White House Office of Management and Budget before the DEA initiates a public comment period.

Can you believe it? We have reached the end of the fist season of Living in the Weeds! This entire series has been so rewarding and brought so many great subjects to light. What was your favorite episode? Watch this episode and listen to Jessica and I discuss some of our favorite moments.

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Welcome to the final episode of season one of Living in the Weeds This entire series has been validating in so many ways, but to hear about the pharmacology behind it all was just the perfect way to end our first season. Having the opportunity to talk about neurovirgence and cannabis with two pharmacists is a nerdy dream come true. In this episode, Jessica, Simi, Megan and I talk about:

your endocannabinoid system as a thermostat for wellness
cannabis through the lens of Ayurvedic medicine
how neurodivergence manifests outside the brain
the importance of whole plant medicine

And that’s just a tidbit from the wealth of information that’s packed into this episode.

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It’s been a minute...did you miss me?? We took a short holiday break but we are back with amazing content for 2024.

Episode 9 in the series Living in the Weeds is LIVE🔥🔥🔥🔥

It’s part of my and Jessica Reilly-Chevalier’s incredible series where we talk about cannabis use and ADHD.

Today’s guest is Olga Hall, aka The Cannabis Nurse or The Plant Practitioner. Olga is a nurse practitioner with over two decades of experience and the owner of Ananda Holistics and Wellness Center.

Jessica, Olga and I talk about:

* Olga’s background as a nurse practitioner of 20 years, and how moving into holistic nursing changed her perspective.

* How her ADHD diagnosis helped her understand patterns of behavior

* Why she prefers daily dosing with tinctures

* The dosing differences between CBD and THC and why some cannabinoids require a steady dosing

* Alternative dosing methods such as transdermal patches and inhalers

* The overlaps between ADHD and Autism symptoms

* How Olga utilizes functional and psychedelic mushrooms

* The limitation of cannabis for sensory issues and time blindness

* Managing ADHD symptoms with diet, sleep, and exercise

& so much more!
Olga Hall is a family nurse practitioner that’s been in nursing for 22 years. She graduated from Chamberlain University in 2022 with a masters in advanced nursing practice and a specialty in family medicine, addiction and cannabis nursing. She is passionate about community health, harm reduction and herbal medicine as well as educating patients about how to treat various medical conditions with plant medicines.

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🎉 Today would have been Lucy’s 104th Birthday! No, not me—it’s Lucy Bustamante, my maternal grandmother 💚

❤️ Lucy taught me a lot about how to love others, respect all creatures on this earth, and to listen with purpose 🧘‍♀️

🍬Did I mention it was her great-great-great-great Uncle Felix that handed down the 200-year old family recipe I use for my lozenges? Yea, you could say Lucy was my inspiration for starting on this path 😉

👑 Lucy lived life to the fullest and LOVED that her birthday fell on Twelfth Night—the start of the Mardi Gras Carnival Season 💜💛💚

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2023…you were the year of scorching fire and unfathomable abundance. Chaos and Calm. The year to cocoon and simultaneously expand. The year that taught me so much about my inner strength. And it ends now with a level of joy and satisfaction that I did not believe could exist. At least, not for me.

But here we are.

I see you 2024. Giddyup.

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On vacay? Re-watch your fav episode of Living in the Weeds 🍃

We spent the past few months talking with some incredible people in the cannabis industry and neurodivergent community to take a deep dive into their lives, their cannabis experience and knowledge, and how the plant has helped them better understand their brains. 🧠

The result? Living in the Weeds🌱, a video series that explores the lived experiences of neurodivergent people who consume cannabis. Here's a brief overview of the guests so far:

Episode 1: Lucy Escudero and Jessica Reilly (Intro)

Episodes 2-3: Dr. Miyabe Shields, PhD., Neurodivergent Scientist

Episodes 4-5: Cate "Catieosaurus" Osborne, S*x Specialist

Episodes 6-7: Jamila "Jay" Mills, Cannabis Entrepreneur

Episode 8: Artesha "Tesh" Snead, Baker and Pharmacy Tech

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Episode 8 of Living in the Weeds is now LIVE! It's part of my and Jessica Reilly-Chevalier's incredible series where we talk about cannabis use and neurodivergence.

This week it's all about the edibles with Artesha "Tesha" Lawrence and for good reason! Tesha, aka Girly with a Side of Cannabis, is an amazing baker and recipe developer.

Jessica, Tesha and I talk about:

💚 infusion techniques
 💚 the best tools (hint: it's LEVO...use code GIRLYWITHASIDEOFCANNABIS for 10% off)

 💚 the evolution of the edible world

& so much more💕

Tesha is a Cannabis Baker, Writer & Recipe Developer. Originally from the Eastern Shore of Maryland, she currently resides in North Carolina with her fiancé and yorkie. She is passionate about Maryland style cuisine along with Southern style cuisine. Artesha’s grandmother Grace’s love of food and her family was a huge influence in Artesha’s life and will forever be. Her grandmother Grace was born & raised in Eastern North Carolina (later relocated to Maryland) and surrounded her whole life around cooking homemade southern food in her spare time. Present day Artesha loves being able to include cannabis into her recipes for others to enjoy a artisanal experience. Artesha is a CPhT (Certified Pharmacy Technician) with over a decade of experience and is very transparent about dosing cannabis accurately in her recipes and infusions.

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You did this.

You voted. You voted again. And then you voted some more.

Thanks to your nonstop efforts, I'm thrilled to formally announce Lucy's Luck Lavender Salve has been voted BEST CBD PRODUCT in Maryland!

Once again, Lucy's Luck has been proven to be the BEST of the BEST when it comes to topical relief. My salve was selected from over 300 nominations to be a final nominee in the 2023 Explore Maryland Cannabis Awards.

The competition was fierce! Winning Best CBD Product is no small feat. The judges had to tally over 1200 ballots to get the final results. Congratulations to the other nominees in the category, Culta and Fingerboard Farms. It is truly an honor to be amongst such legendary greats in the industry.

In the meantime, stay tuned for a MASSIVE SALVE SALE!!! Details will be released soon.

Are you ready for it? 🐍🖤💚

Did you miss last week’s episode of Living in the Weeds?

Don’t miss out on incredible insights from Jamila “Jay Mills” Hogan

Jay is an entrepreneur, author, cannabis educator, and community organizer.

This episode goes deep into the weeds if you catch my drift AND we finally touch on mushrooms and psychedelics for neurodivergence for the first time 🍄⚡️

Jessica, Jay and I also talk about:

💚 the subtle ways Jay’s ADHD presented in childhood
💚 how her son helped her come to terms with her neurodivergence
💚 the beauty of type II flower
💚 how the cannabis industry could take notes from the wine industry

& so much more 🔥🔥

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It's Part 2 of our conversation with Jamila "Jay Mills" Hogan and this time we focus on Creativity and Cannabis.

Jessica, Jay and talk about:
🍃 JAMAICA
🍃 our favorite terpenes and how they affect people differently
🍃 the effects of cannabis when you're overstimulated
🍃 preferred consumption methods

& so much more 💥

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