Making Medical Cannabis History
Project CBD
JULY 8, 2020
In the recent annals of medical cannabis history, a defining moment came in 2013 when CNN a reported on the seemingly miraculous antiseizure effects of CBD.
Medical Marijuana Can Help with the Effects of Traumatic brain injury
FloridaMarijuana.net
AUGUST 9, 2018
Cannabis has an ancient history of human use and is currently one of the most commonly used medications throughout the world. The American Friends of Tel Aviv University published a 2013 report which detailed how medical cannabis is often used by sufferers of chronic pain and ailments, including cancer and post-traumatic stress disorder.
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What does 710-friendly mean?
The Cannigma
APRIL 14, 2022
As with many things in cannabis, the history of 710 is surrounded in lore and mystery. In 2013 the LA Weekly ran an article titled 710 is the new 420 and it exploded from there. If a shop is 710-friendly, they sell concentrates or dab equipment there. Where did 710 come from? Related Stories. The 7 best disposable weed pens for 2022.
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What does religion say about cannabis? Is it a sin?
The Cannigma
SEPTEMBER 9, 2021
Beyond its use as a religious sacrament, cannabis has a long and storied history as a form of medicine in the ancient world. While religious scholars may disagree about when and how cannabis is allowed, it is clearly part of the history and the fabric of daily life in much of the Islamic world, and is here to stay.
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Executive Spotlight: George Jage
Cannabis Law Report
JULY 5, 2021
Prior to founding Jage Media and its properties, George was Co-founder & Exec VP of the Off-Price Show (1993 – 2001), Co-founder & CEO of World Tea Media (2002 – 2012), and Group Director of the Beverage Group at F&W Media (2013 – 2014).
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Why cannabis can make your heart race
The Cannigma
MARCH 29, 2021
A 1988 trial found that women given very low-THC (1.8%) joints showed “statically significant increases in pulse rate,” and this increase was more pronounced and lasted longer for participants with a past history of intermittent marijuana use 5. The trial did not include a control population given a lower dose of THC however.
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The Baltic Times: Cannabis policy reform in Lithuania: history, current status, and future challenges
Cannabis Law Report
JULY 2, 2022
It was only in 2013 that the country aligned its policy with the rest of the Union and allowed the cultivation of hemp by local farmers. Though it joined the European Union in 2004, Lithuania remained for several years the only country in the EU that criminalized even the cultivation of hemp – the non-psychoactive variety of the plant.
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10 must-see movies and TV shows about growing weed
The Cannigma
APRIL 9, 2023
“American Drug War 2: Cannabis Destiny” (2013) " src="[link] frameborder="0" allowfullscreen=""> “American Drug War 2: Cannabis Destiny” is a thought-provoking documentary that explores the history of prohibition in the United States.
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CBD Ban: Brits Take Up Fight And Send Lawyers To Brussels
Cannabis Law Report
MARCH 9, 2019
and derived products containing cannabinoids are considered novel foods as a history of consumption has not been demonstrated. They are taking issue with the change by the EU in its submission for the term ‘cannabinoids’ states: “Extracts of Cannabis sativa L.
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Cannabis regulations in Slovenia
The Cannigma
OCTOBER 19, 2022
Slovenia has a long history of cultivating industrial hemp. After a 2013 medical initiative failed to pass , the government reclassified cannabinoids from Class I illegal drugs to Class II, so they can be used for medical purposes. The same year, the government reclassified cannabinoids to make them available for medical use.
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Albania is Poised to Legalize Cannabis to Help Crush the Illicit Drug Trade
Veriheal
JULY 24, 2020
A History of Cannabis in Albania. It wasn’t until the Socialist party came to power in 2013 that the government began to bring the illegal cannabis trade under some semblance of control. And in Asia, where cannabis laws have historically been strict, Thailand was among the first to adopt a medical cannabis policy.
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Good news, governor: Cannabis will not kill your kids
The Cannigma
MARCH 21, 2021
Ricketts also mentioned Levi Pongi , a young student who “killed himslef” after he jumped to his death from a hotel balcony after eating an edible (the coroner ruled the death an accident), and Marc Bullard, a 23-year-old with no history of mental illness who killed himself in 2016 and mentioned dabbing in his suicide note.
New York Supreme Court determines $600 million lawsuit against Acreage Holdings and 30 other defendants can proceed.
Cannabis Law Report
MAY 3, 2022
DuVal and Daino founded New York Canna in 2013, which was later acquired by Acreage, and the lawsuit details a number of mergers, takeovers, and transactions in the company’s history, the report says. The lawsuit names as defendants representatives of New Amsterdam Distributors, LLC, New York Canna, Inc.
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An Illinois Bill Aims to Stop Car Searches Based on Smell
Veriheal
APRIL 14, 2023
Illinois legalized medical cannabis back in 2013. This is great news to hear, especially since the state has a history of arresting people from communities of color. Something else Illinois is starting to become known for is cannabis. The state offers both legal medical and adult-use recreational cannabis.
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Gallup Finds That More Americans Smoke Cannabis Than Tobacco
Veriheal
SEPTEMBER 26, 2022
Considering what the poll found, it marks the highest percentage of cannabis use and the lowest percentage of cigarette consumption since Gallup started collecting information on cannabis (in 2013) and tobacco (in 1944). . Cannabis’ Influence on Society. More and More Cannabis Legalization.
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Does cannabis impact the effectiveness of birth control?
Veriheal
JULY 26, 2022
Additionally, a 2013 study found that cannabis can affect estrogen, a naturally produced hormone and one of the hormones found in contraceptives. Considering the risks that come with contraceptives and these risks, it may seem logical that the combination of cannabis and birth control may present a greater risk to patients.
Delaware Lawmaker Will Reintroduce Cannabis Legalization Bill in January
SpeedWeed
AUGUST 30, 2021
Under Idaho’s previous law, which went into effect in 2013, campaigns had to collect signatures from 6% of the registered voters in 18 of Idaho’s 35 legislative districts. I’m actually out there in my community getting signatures because it’s very important to Idaho and I want to be part of this changing of times, making history in Idaho.”
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MD or Do for Hartford, CT Clinic
Canna Care Docs
SEPTEMBER 26, 2019
Since 2013, Canna Care Docs has expanded to over 25 locations representing 11 states. Job Responsibilities: The Medical Practitioner, Medical Doctor (MD), ARPN or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO), will be responsible for: · Perform non-invasive exams and obtain health histories. Evaluate patient for verification of a qualifying condition.
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Cherokee Group Officially Legalizes Cannabis
SpeedWeed
AUGUST 6, 2021
Cherokee native people just made history, as the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians has legalized cannabis. . For the first time in North Carolina history, medical marijuana is legal. Cherokee Makes History . He first introduced a bill in 2013 in an attempt to do so. It’s legal in Cherokee land, to be exact.
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Cannabis laws in Cuba
The Cannigma
APRIL 3, 2023
In 2013, the Cuban government passed a law that decriminalized the possession of up to 5 grams of cannabis. In addition, the country has a long history of using traditional medicines, including herbal remedies, and some individuals in Cuba have reportedly used cannabis to self-medicate for various medical conditions.
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Nurse Practitioner
Canna Care Docs
SEPTEMBER 17, 2019
Since 2013, we have been providing high quality medical cannabis education and certification to thousands of patients. Job Responsibilities: The Advanced Practice Nursing / Nurse Practitioner, will be responsible for: Perform non-invasive exams and obtain health histories. Evaluate patient for verification of a qualifying condition.
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Third Senate Committee Approves North Carolina Medical Cannabis Bill
SpeedWeed
AUGUST 30, 2021
Under Idaho’s previous law, which went into effect in 2013, campaigns had to collect signatures from 6% of the registered voters in 18 of Idaho’s 35 legislative districts. I’m actually out there in my community getting signatures because it’s very important to Idaho and I want to be part of this changing of times, making history in Idaho.”
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Nurse Practitioner
Canna Care Docs
OCTOBER 7, 2019
Since 2013, we have been providing high quality medical cannabis education and certification to thousands of patients. The Canna Care Docs team is comprised of physicians, licensed healthcare practitioners and support staff who all share the goal of helping patients along their medical cannabis journey.
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Italy: MINISTRY OF HEALTH DECREE – Definition of maximum levels of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) in food
Cannabis Law Report
JANUARY 23, 2020
68/2013 of the Commission on the catalog. 1306/2013 of the European Parliament and of. Council of 17 December 2013 on financing, management and. 1307/2013 of the European Parliament and of. 1307/2013 of the European Parliament and of. Council of 17 December 2013 laying down rules on direct payments.
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45 Medical Cannabis Family, Nurse Discuss CBD’s Therapeutic Benefits at the 4th Annual Cannabis World Congress and Business Expo in New York
CannaEffect
JULY 7, 2017
Lily Howard, making history as one of the youngest guests to ever appear on Cannabis Talk 101, said “My sister Harper was born when I was 2. Penny Howard said she and her husband discovered CBD oil after they saw Dr. Sanjay Gupta’s CNN special “Weed” in 2013 and began to search for alternative medicine for Harper. “We
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MD or DO – Springfield, St. Louis, Kansas City
Canna Care Docs
DECEMBER 3, 2019
Since 2013, we have been providing high quality medical cannabis education and certification to thousands of patients. Job Responsibilities: The DO / MD will be responsible for: Perform non-invasive exams and obtain health histories Evaluate patient for verification of a qualifying condition Work within sailmd and sailcmr platform.
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Nurse Practitioner
Canna Care Docs
OCTOBER 8, 2019
Since 2013, we have been providing high quality medical cannabis education and certification to thousands of patients. The Canna Care Docs team is comprised of physicians, licensed healthcare practitioners and support staff who all share the goal of helping patients along their medical cannabis journey.
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MD/DO or NP
Canna Care Docs
OCTOBER 3, 2019
Since 2013, we have been providing high quality medical cannabis education and certification to thousands of patients. The Canna Care Docs team is comprised of physicians, licensed healthcare practitioners and support staff who all share the goal of helping patients along their medical cannabis journey.
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Medical Practitioner – MD or DO
Canna Care Docs
SEPTEMBER 25, 2019
Since 2013, Canna Care Docs has expanded to over 25 locations representing 11 states. Job Responsibilities: The Medical Practitioner, Medical Doctor (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO), will be responsible for: · Perform non-invasive exams and obtain health histories. Why Work for CannaCareDocs? Work within sailmd and sailcmr platform.
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40 Medical Practitioner for Medical Cannabis Evaluation Center: MD or DO
Canna Care Docs
SEPTEMBER 17, 2019
Since 2013, Canna Care Docs has expanded to over 25 locations representing 11 states. Job Responsibilities: The Medical Practitioner, Medical Doctor (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO), will be responsible for: Perform non-invasive exams and obtain health histories. Why Work for Canna Care Docs? Work within sailmd™ and sailcmr™ platform.
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Medical Marijuanana, Cannabis and PTSD
LifeCannMD
OCTOBER 13, 2020
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder has been known under different names, according to the time of history: Soldier’s heart from the Civil War, shell shock from WW I, combat fatigue from WW II, delayed stress from the Vietnam War. By: Fernando Fandino-Sende, MD. Overall PTSD affects eight million Americans annually.
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Cannabis and OCD: Seeking Relief
PrestoDoctor
SEPTEMBER 15, 2023
One study published in the Journal of Clinical Psychology in 2013 found that cannabis reduced compulsions, anxiety, and distress in participants with OCD. They can provide personalized guidance, taking into account factors like individual symptoms, medical history, and potential interactions with other medications.
Washington Cannabis: Crimes That Affect Your License Application, Maintenance, and Renewal
Canna Law Blog
JULY 31, 2019
As mentioned above, in the license application and renewal processes, the WSLCB reviews each TPOI’s criminal history and assigns a score to each TPOI based on a point accumulation system. Because a marijuana license is issued in the name of all TPOIs, each TPOI must be a Washington resident at least six months prior to applying to the WSLCB.
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Ohio Ballot Board Certifies Coalition to Regulate Marijuana Like Alcohol’s Initiative as Single Issue
SpeedWeed
AUGUST 30, 2021
Under Idaho’s previous law, which went into effect in 2013, campaigns had to collect signatures from 6% of the registered voters in 18 of Idaho’s 35 legislative districts. I’m actually out there in my community getting signatures because it’s very important to Idaho and I want to be part of this changing of times, making history in Idaho.”
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How to get your Medical Cannabis card in Delaware
Canna Care Docs
OCTOBER 2, 2020
History of Medical Marijuana in Delaware. As of June 30, 2013. Does Delaware have medical cannabis Reciprocity? Delaware does not recognize the validity of out-of-state medical marijuana cards or physician’s certificates/recommendations. It took effect on July 1, 2011. Delaware’s first Dispensary open June 2015.
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Is weed legal in Turkey?
The Cannigma
MARCH 10, 2022
History of weed in Turkey. With its bustling largest city of Istanbul at the crossroads between Europe and Asia, Turkey has a long history of travel and trade. Medical: legal Recreational: illegal. Cannabis cultivation in Turkey dates back centuries, used in the shipping industry to manufacture ropes, sails, and other materials.
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Guest Post: The Legal Status of CBD Oil in Italy
Cannabis Law Report
AUGUST 6, 2019
While the Ministries of Health and Justice awarded penalties for the possession, sale and consumption of cannabis prior to 2013, medical cannabis was legalised and made available to patients from 2013 onwards. To understand the reasoning behind this, we need to study the history of cannabis legalisation in Italy.
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Retail Cannabis Sales in Maine to Finally Begin Very Soon!
Veriheal
SEPTEMBER 26, 2020
Maine’s History with Cannabis. In 2013, the city of Portland, Maine legalized recreational cannabis. Though cannabis has been legal for some time, it hasn’t been available for purchase, leaving those hoping that the legalization of the substance would bring about change disappointed. But all of that will change on October 9th, 2020.
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10 cultural masterpieces we have thanks to weed
The Cannigma
JULY 28, 2021
Since 2013, he is also a member of the advisory board of the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML), and a very outspoken advocate for the plant. Steves has stated that cannabis “refreshes your perspective and allows you to see things in a different way.
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U.S. Federal Court Tells DEA to Evaluate Rescheduling Cannabis, in Light of its Medical Benefits
WeedAdvisor
JUNE 1, 2019
Having marijuana legal in their home state but completely illegal on a federal level makes them targets for government intervention – as has happened for quite some time before the Cole Memo took the issue head-on in 2013 (until it was eventually repealed). In writing for the majority, U.S.
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What is the Nevada Dispensary Association?
Connor & Connor PLLC
JULY 19, 2018
Then, in 2013, Senator Tick Segerblom sponsored a bill that was later passed by the Nevada legislature. The History of Medical Marijuana Legalization in Nevada. Medical marijuana use was legalized in Nevada in 2000, but no mechanism for legal sales of marijuana existed at that time.
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African Cannabis Landscape: Guest Blog
CannaTech
SEPTEMBER 5, 2019
In this first part of a three part series, Jessica offers an insightful overview of regional history and developments. Consider that there are various regions with deeply embedded histories of cannabis use , cultural connections to the plant and years of illicit cultivation, distribution and consumption.
Kind Idaho Ramps Up Efforts to Place Medical Cannabis Legalization Initiative on State’s 2022 Ballot
SpeedWeed
AUGUST 26, 2021
Under Idaho’s previous law, which went into effect in 2013, campaigns had to collect signatures from 6% of the registered voters in 18 of Idaho’s 35 legislative districts. I’m actually out there in my community getting signatures because it’s very important to Idaho and I want to be part of this changing of times, making history in Idaho.”
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Over 800 Companies Appeal Missouri Granting Of Cannabis Business Licences Saying Nevada Appointed Licensing Management Company Failed In Fair Assessment Of Applications.
Cannabis Law Report
MARCH 2, 2020
With expert practitioners from both sides of the regulatory field and a successful history of scoring applications in Nevada and Arkansas , Wise Health Solutions anticipates reviewing and scoring license applications to open cultivation and manufacturing facilities, testing labs, and dispensaries. Chad Warren Westom.
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