Vin H., Author at The Cannabis Investor

About Vin H.

Vin is a digital copywriter and communications consultant based in Toronto. He holds a Master of Professional Communication from Ryerson University and has 10+ years of experience in PR, marketing, and social media. Twitter | Email

UK Psychedelics Firm Secures $80 Million to Ramp Up Study of Magic Mushrooms on Depression

Compass Pathways Received an $80 Million Boost from Investors to Expand its Exploration of Psilocybin as a Therapy for Treatment-Resistant Depression The Psychedelics Mental Health Company Plans to Run Several... read more →

May 3, 2020
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Silicon Valley Billionaire Peter Thiel Backs Psychedelics Firm ATAI in $24 Million Funding Round

ATAI Life Sciences Will Use the Proceeds from its $24 Million Convertible Note Financing to Explore the Effects of Psychedelic Medicine on Mental Health A New Group of Renowned Investors... read more →

May 1, 2020
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Scientists Uncover New Way of Making Psilocybin Using This Common Kitchen Ingredient

A Group of Danish Researchers Have Identified a New Way of Producing Psilocybin Using an Ingredient Commonly Used By Bakers and Alcohol Makers, Yeast! The Team From DTU Biosustain, Found... read more →

April 27, 2020
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New Research Shows Psilocybin May Have Long-Lasting Positive Effects on the Brain

New Research From Johns Hopkins University Found That the Positive Effect Psilocybin Has on the Brain May Last Much Longer Than Previously Thought The Johns Hopkins Study Found That A... read more →

April 26, 2020
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U.S. Lawmakers Lobby House Leaders to Include Cannabis in Next COVID-19 Stimulus Bill

A Group of 34 Lawmakers Are Lobbying to Have Cannabis-Related Businesses Included in the New COVID-19 Relief Bill The Group Stated Their Case to Democratic House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and... read more →

April 19, 2020
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Is Cannabis an Effective Treatment for COVID-19? The Feds Want to Know and Are Offering Researchers $100K to Find Out

The Question on Everyone’s Mind: How Can We Stop the COVID-19 Pandemic? Recently, a New Question Has Emerged. Could Cannabis Play a Role in Helping Treat Coronavirus Patients? Canadian Doctors... read more →

April 10, 2020
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Psychedelics Activists Push for Ballot Reforms in Face of COVID-19 Restrictions

For Psychedelics Activists in Washington DC, There’s Bad News and There’s Good News The Bad News: the COVID-19 Pandemic has Forced Them to Cease Gathering Signatures in Person The Good... read more →

April 4, 2020
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Cannabis Declared Essential Amid COVID-19 Crisis, a Monumental Moment for the Legal Industry

Legal Cannabis Deemed an 'Essential Service' During the COVID-19 Pandemic is a Major Turning-Point for the Industry United States federal laws and cultural naysayers be damned — cannabis has been... read more →

March 31, 2020
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Hawaii to Study Magic Mushrooms with Goal of Psilocybin Legalization

Two Hawaii Lawmakers Announced Plans to Explore the Potential Therapeutic Benefits of Psychedelic Mushrooms Resolutions Introduced By the Duo Would Seek to Eventually Legalize Psilocybin Products in Hawaii for Medical Use... read more →

March 20, 2020
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Mindbloom Opens First Legal Psychedelics Clinic in the U.S.

Mindbloom's New Spa-Like Psychedelics Clinic is Located in New York City and Offers Guided Ketamine Therapy Mindbloom, a guided and legal psychedelic therapy centre, has officially opened its doors on... read more →

March 14, 2020
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