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DEA Classifies THCO Illegal
On October 14, 2020, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) issued a final ruling that makes the synthetic form of cannabis known as THC-O illegal. The ruling, which was issued in response to a petition filed by the state of Arizona, declares that THC-O (Tetrahydrocannabinol O-acetate) is a Schedule I drug under the Controlled Substances Act (CSA).
THCa Flower Legality
The legality of THCA flower in the United States has been a hot topic of discussion as of late, as the popularity of THC-rich cannabis products continues to rise. THCA (tetrahydrocannabinolic acid) is the non-psychoactive precursor to THC (tetrahydrocannabinol), the main psychoactive component in cannabis
What is CBC? The Newcomer Cannabinoid
Discovered over sixty years ago, Cannabichromene (CBC) is one of the most prevalent cannabinoids in the cannabis plant, yet virtually unknown to many people. CBC is not a scheduled drug and considered non-psychoactive because it does not cause a euphoric response when consumed.
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The Pink Elephant Cannabinoid Education Initiative was started by concerned industry members. The Cannabis Consumer is now in the mix of the Wild Wild West of product development, with very little regulation and oversight. We all can agree too much oversight is bad, but a little more oversight in an ingestible market isn't a bad idea!
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