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MHLW Moving Toward Allowing Use of Cannabis-Derived Drugs: LDP Session
The Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare (MHLW) on September 7 gave an update for lawmakers on its discussion progress on the proposed amendment of the Cannabis Control Act. A bill to amend the law is likely to be submitted…
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