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Coca Prohibition Is More Harmful Than The Plant Itself, World Health Organization Review Concludes

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September 27, 2025

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“Research records, however, documents strongly documented public health damage related to position strategies in all scales”.

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The consumption of coca-leaf during the Andes does not have a significant risk, but the official CCO control strategies are linked according to a review of “Public Health Damage”.

Filter It was a previous copy of the report distribute Expert Commission on Drug Addiction (ECDD).

Coca, a stimulating and medicinal component of the cocaine component, banned by UN 1964 His researchers claimed Chewing the coca leaf is “definitively harmful” and “cause of racial degeneration of many population groups.” A who is also the paper as well describe Using a rich calcium plant “as a social disease”.

Despite the production of location leaves, during decades, Peru, Bolivia and Ecuador, during the drug war, indigenous communities remain in deep spiritual values - in the height of all time in Colombia.

“Reviewed research for this report does not reveal evidence caused by the damage to public health related to coca leaves” to states ECDD’s extensive scientific review of commissioned. “Research records, however, documents strongly documented public health damage related to position strategies in all scales”.

The review is currently in draft mode and is subject to copying. It was commissioned among the growing international citation Koke, to finish the prohibition of Coca Filter previously reported.

In October, an international group of independent experts contracted by ECDD, and should be taken into account the most limited situation to change in the Coca’s current program. The meaning is that researchers understand the sources of leaves that understand the impossible.

One of the recommendations would be presented in December to the Narkotic Drug Commission, with a rotating member of 53 National Member States. In March 2026, the CND will vote for any recommendation. Coca may change or disable, which would have great ramifications, finish his use of criminalization and potentially providing an important economic economy in Latin American producers.

“We haven’t been a recommendation for the Commission, but it will be difficult to recommend how they could recommend KOKA Calendar,” Steve Rolls, Transform Drug Policy Foundation, charity campaign, drug legal regulation Filter.

“It’s quite likely to recommend (ECDD) really desecute, that is, they expect a lot of people in Colombia, Bolivia and civil society,” he continued. “Leaving the Coca in any schedule does not implicitly criminalizes millions of people who use it traditionally.”

However, those who make a scholarship recommendation, Rolles expects the CND currently The United Kingdom, Saudi Arabia and China counts among members, to vote. “The banners would be around forbiders and any desecrants would be forbidden because they were so paranoids around the cocaine,” he said.

In February, President Colombia gave the President Gustavo Petro Legalization of cocaine, described “worse than whiskey”. The external government of Bolivia’s left and indigenous government is called “Coca leaf colonization”, “but it will not be very difficult that the right government will put reform.

Whosely-based pesticides based on the rounded papers showed exposure, with a safe carcinogene, the number of medical consultations in the coke crop crop is “increased by the number of medical communities and breathing.”

He added that another study was eligible to increase coca farmers with increasing production of production, “increasing the exposure to the subsequent coca-plots” increasing exposure to chemicals. “

In the 1990s Coca farmers destroyed their crops and even when they were arrested and prosecuted for traditional uses. “Chronic exposure to agro-chemical products increases health risks related to neurological damage, bodies failure and reproductive health problems,” the papers said. “Pesticides and other farmers worked in the planned crop can cause security profiles and health profiles and health risks related to the use of the workshop.”

Indigenous spilled areas also complained “Flu symptoms, including nausea, dizziness, intervals, diarrhea, depending on the 2001 Report of the 2001 Institute”, according to the 2001 Republic of the Institute, Progressive thought.

“At least it seems that the discussion will encourage science and evidence,” Ricardo Sobern, Devida, the former president of the official drug control committee, said, said Filter. “Latin American states, as well as 53 members of CND, I must understand that the desktop will strengthen the gang fighting.”

The director of the Martin Jelsma, the Transnational Institute, said the review report “clearly” establishes that there is no harm or dependency of public health related to Coca leaf. “In terms of use of medicines, the evidence is still preliminary, but the potential is” great interest “to establish efficiency and safety for future development in human medicine”, ” Filter. “These basic consequences remove the original justification at the I.

The only reason to keep the coca leaf will remain in cocaine cocaine, “and the report indicated that the cocaine can be created from the Coca leaf” solvent extraction “than the process of” conversion “that assumes the chemical transformation of the molecule.”

The report refers to Koka’s cultural meaning, as well as the use of herbal medicine, but the violation of indigenous and human rights rights “intentionally avoided the impact of current controls,” he said.

The revision does not have the result of the healthcare consequences of the enforcement strategy of eradication of coca and eradicate traffic supply, Many experts say fuel violence.

Composing issues created as a result of prohibition by Coca, conservation campaigns said to eradicate the efforts that often comply with the growers to be further from the inspections of law enforcement.

The report is to use food in Coca, drinks such as energy tonic and beer, they are also increasing cosmetics that claim anti-aging properties and fabrics.

Although the report is noticed by public health damage associated with the leaf, the report has said “Undercoming literature on botanical, historical and cultural leaves, which evaluate their clinical effects are properly designed.” However, he said, “There is no evidence … a serious coca-leaf of humans.”

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Hemp still attractive for growers despite uncertain future

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November 17, 2025

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South Dakota, the nation’s No. 1 producer of hemp fiber, is getting a major addition to its hemp processing industry this year that will help expand the state’s growing and product-making capacity. But federal legislation related to reopening the government after a seven-week shutdown that seeks to change how the plant can be used poses an existential threat to its growth, some industry members said.

It is representative of the growing two-pronged hemp industry: producing goods such as animal bedding, hemp wood and plastic, and creating consumable goods for humans and animals, some of which are intoxicating.

John Peterson, founder of Dakota Hemp, an industrial hemp grower near Wakonda, is almost ready to open the state’s second hemp processing facility. It will be operational by the end of the year and will have the ability to process hemp fibers and stalks, the thick, woody parts of the plant, into a variety of products.

On the farm, Peterson also grows cannabidiol, or CBD, plants, which produce Dakota Hemp-branded CBD products, such as tinctures, lotions and pet treats, among other items sold statewide.

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North Carolina Hemp Businesses Brace For Impact Of New Federal THC Product Ban

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November 17, 2025

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“We have a year to figure it out or we have a year to like it, crush it and fight for the plant and we hope to change that with the legislation.”

By Brandon Kingdollar, NC Newsline

For Hannah DeLange, the most rewarding aspect of running Redhead Hemp’s Durham location has been “creating a space where people feel comfortable and safe,” creating an inviting social atmosphere much like a coffee shop or bar.

Shelves are stocked with CBD gummies, Delta-9 sangrias and THC caramels, among other drinks and treats with promises like “sleep with benefits” and “lower calories, bigger vibes.”

The interior of the store looks cozy, with plants covering the brick walls with brightly colored artwork and plush sofas and chairs for relaxing. At the store’s “Canna Cafe,” customers can sit down with hemp-infused tea and coffee.

“It’s kind of a space for everybody,” DeLang said. “It has to be a plant for all people, and it has to be accessible, and to create a space that can really personify that.”

Now, the future of that space and many others like it are in jeopardy, with the majority of hemp-based cannabinoid products set to become illegal in November 2026.

Hemp business owners in North Carolina and their counterparts across the US are grappling with the impact of the ban, with some mounting advocacy efforts to reverse the ban and others working to narrow the range of CBD products that will remain legal.

“I think there is a lot of fear”

“We found out the morning of the Senate vote that this was happening,” said Emma MacAdam, owner of Redhead Hemp. “It was pretty clear when they put it in the bill that that bill was going to pass, so it just seemed like a vicious way for them to push their agenda into a bill that was so necessary and important to so many people.”

Hemp and marijuana are varieties of the cannabis plant, which differ mainly in levels of the psychoactive compound THC, with hemp containing much less. CBD, another chemical produced by the cannabis plant, does not have an intoxicating effect by itself, but it does produce a calming effect and has been shown to help treat pain and anxiety.

The ban, which significantly lowers the acceptable level of THC in hemp products, was passed earlier this week as part of a farm credit bill along with a stopgap funding deal to end the federal government shutdown.

It bans the sale of hemp products, including CBD products, that contain more than 0.4 milligrams of THC per container, DeLange and MacAdam said, about 99.5 percent of their stock. That would eliminate “full-spectrum” hemp products, which they said make up the most typical CBD products.

“They’re basically saying we can only use the non-intoxicating parts of the plant,” DeLange said. “For a lot of people, the compound THC, even that small amount that you see across the spectrum, that’s really important for pain relief, anxiety, sleep and things like that.”

DeLange said using CBD products has also helped some clients stop using opioids or stop drinking heavily. “Beverages have been a great resource for a lot of people who want a healthier alternative to that.”

The ban comes after lobbying by the marijuana industry and state law enforcement that the hemp industry exploited a loophole to sell products with many of marijuana’s effects but without regulatory oversight. The senators say they never intended to open up a recreational hemp market and only wanted to allow the cultivation of industrial hemp.

The reason, according to Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) and other co-sponsors of the Farm Bill, is to “keep these dangerous products out of the hands of children, keeping the hemp industry to farmers,” and to do so, it closes a loophole that allows CBD products to be sold with less than 0.3 percent THC, a threshold that the Farm Bill originally helped overcome.

“Unfortunately, companies have exploited a loophole in the 2018 law by taking legal amounts of THC from hemp and turning it into an intoxicating substance, then marketing it to children in candy-like containers and selling it in easily accessible places like gas stations and convenience stores across our country,” McConnell said.

MacAdam and DeLange pushed back that the products are aimed at younger customers. They said their store has a strict 21+ policy.

“It’s very easy to use the iconic ‘save the children’ flag for a lot of things, I think there’s a lot of fear around cannabis – that’s the history of cannabis, period,” DeLange said.

“And there’s no talk of parental responsibility in that matter, or the fact that liquor isn’t safe for kids, and a lot of the new liquor companies are pretty and colorful,” MacAdam added. “I think it’s a complete escape.”

‘Wild West’

The rapid change to the ban represents a significant change for an industry that has seen little regulation in many states, including North Carolina, for the past seven years.

North Carolina has not enacted regulations on intoxicating hemp products, even with basic age restrictions, despite the support of the state Senate, Gov. Josh Stein (D) and Attorney General Jeff Jackson (D).

In February, the state’s child welfare task force reported a 600 percent increase in emergency room visits for minors related to cannabis use since 2019. Stein launched the Cannabis Products Advisory Council in June, saying “our state’s unregulated cannabis market is a wild west and is crying out for order.”

Last month, Jackson joined attorneys general in 38 states to ask Congress to regulate the sale of CBD products, asking lawmakers to “clarify the federal definition of hemp” during the appropriations process.

“Efforts by states to outlaw hemp-derived psychoactive products to protect their citizens cannot solve this problem,” the attorney general’s letter says. “Such efforts can only lead to unique and ineffective prohibitions and regulations that differ from state to state and will not stop the flood of THC mail order products from being transmitted through interstate commerce.”

Bills proposed in North Carolina that have not advanced this year include bans on sales to minors and sales permit requirements and child-friendly packaging and printed warnings. A bill passed by the Senate in June, which Jackson spoke for, would ban the sale of hemp-derived drinks, gummies and other products to anyone under 21 and prohibit their use on school grounds, among other rules, like a licensing process.

That bill and many others died in the powerful House Rules Committee, now chaired by Rep. John Bell (R-Wayne), who in 2024 became chairman of the hemp company Asterra Labs. Bell did not respond to multiple requests for comment for this story.

MacAdam said the lack of regulation has been a boon in some ways, such as making the industry more accessible to those with relatively few resources, creating greater opportunities for traditional business owners.

“It’s really nice when there’s no barrier to seeing what an industry can do. There’s no license that you have to pay $100,000 for. I started this business with a little money and a big goal, and I’m so grateful for all the people we’ve met along the way,” he said.

“It’s part of our way of life”

Also stopping are farm owners of flowering or smokeable hemp, a crop grown to make CBD products. Dana Rider, co-owner of Otherside Farm in rural Buncombe County, said the industry has been “disgusted” since hemp products were legalized in 2018 thanks to potential bans.

“We’d freak out and then everything would be fine, or they’d put it off for another year,” Rider said. “Obviously, (the ban) is going to strike a chord somewhere because, you know, it’s part of our livelihood.”

He said his family started growing hemp a year after starting their farm. Other farmers he knows have switched to hemp to revive their run-down tobacco farms and dairies. They now operate an online store, Otherside Hemp, and also sell their products in stores across the state. “It’s part of our income and helps keep the farm going,” he said.

He said that for many clients, the goal is not to undergo a chemical, but to manage pain and other conditions such as insomnia and anxiety.

“Your grandmother and your aunt and your parents don’t want to feel different, they don’t want to have that altered consciousness,” Rider said. “They just want to feel better.”

MacAdam and Rider both say they have been in conversation with other business owners who are working to push back against the ban before it goes into effect.

“We carry a lot of small businesses, a lot of family-run businesses, so we’re very concerned about our friends,” MacAdam said.

Otherside Farm plans to ask its supporters to contact state and local representatives about the ban, Rider said. “We have a year to figure it out or we have a year to like it, crush it and fight for the plant and we hope to change that with the legislation.”

“We will wait,” he added. “Until they tell us we can’t sell our stuff anymore, we’re going to keep selling our stuff and growing and producing our products.”

While some farms and shops will be able to continue to legally sell products processed to remove THC, also known as “CBD isolates,” Rider said his farm does not have the equipment to produce them. Since they only sell full-spectrum products, their entire product range would be wiped out by the ban.

“For us, we can’t really pivot, can we?” said Rider. “We wouldn’t be around anymore, basically, and that’s sad to think about.”

This story was first published by NC Newsline.

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Organic Remedies donates $100,000 to support court appointed special advocates for children

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November 16, 2025

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Organic Remedies has raised $100,000 to support Pennsylvania Court-appointed Special Advocates for Children. PA CASA is a statewide, not-for-profit organization whose mission is to grow, strengthen and unify local CASA programs to ensure the overall safety, well-being and forever home of all children affected by abuse and neglect in Pennsylvania. By supporting a network of affiliated local CASA programs, building new CASA programs, as well as providing training, technical assistance, and continuous quality improvement, PA CASA improves outcomes for children who have experienced abuse and/or neglect.

The company’s fourth annual fundraising golf tournament, held Sept. 5 at Carlisle Country Club, raised funds through golf registrations and other golf activities. More than 100 golfers, including business partners and other representatives of the medical marijuana industry, participated in the golf outing to raise funds for PA CASA. This year’s contribution of $100,000 exceeded last year’s collection by more than $20,000. The donation was presented to the organization on Nov. 12 at the Carlisle Country Club in Carlisle, Pa.

“Every child deserves a safe and caring home, free from fear, hunger and abuse. At Organic Remedies, we are proud to support PA CASA to protect vulnerable children and provide them with a chance for a brighter future. We hope our contribution will help expand training and develop new programs that ensure more children can find safe and permanent homes,” said Mark Toigo, CEO of Organic Remedies.

“We are deeply grateful to Organic Remedies for their generous contribution to support our mission: to grow, strengthen and unite local CASA programs to ensure the safety, well-being and permanent homes of all abused and neglected children in Pennsylvania,” said Jennifer DeBalko, CEO and President of the PA Court of Special Advocates for Children. “With 21 local programs serving 32 counties, there is still much work to be done. This donation will significantly enhance our training efforts and help us develop new programs across the state. Thank you, Organic Remedies, for being with us.”

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