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Regarding COVID-19, A Message to the NORML Family from the Executive Director

NORML

However, while we are living through the current pandemic we should all be more mindful of our day-to-day consumption practices, and how the choices we make impact not only ourselves, but also those we care about. We all know a large part of what binds us together as cannabis consumers is community and sharing.

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Should You Expect Leniency by Japanese Government in Cannabis Laws

Cannabis Law Report

However, if you read about the history of cannabis in the region, you will know that they used the plant for textile purposes. While many countries are legalizing the consumption of cannabis, Japan restricted their citizens, which led to an increase the cannabis-related arrest in 2018.

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Fairbanks City Council OKs application for Alaska’s first cannabis shop with onsite-consumption area

Cannabis Law Report

Alaska Public Media reports. The Fairbanks City Council voted Monday to support a cannabis entrepreneur’s bid to open Alaska’s first on-site marijuana consumption facility. The four marijuana board members who heard her case split 2-to-2 over granting her onsite-consumption license.

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Nevada NORML: A Year in Review

NORML

In learning about Las Vegas’ history from a perspective that isn’t often discussed, we got a firm grasp on how marijuana has undisputedly been a tool used for oppression. We participated in gardening and yard clean up at Harrison House, held a Black History month panel together, and helped with a Mardi Gras neighborhood celebration.

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Terpene Spotlight: Geraniol

FloridaMarijuana.net

Throughout history people have used the plant primarily for medicinal purposes. History.com describes the history of this complex and beneficial plant which has deep roots as an herbal medicine, “likely starting in Asia around 500 BC. The Cannabis plant has been around for centuries. Each patient’s needs are unique.

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Lancet Medical Cannabis Study: If You’re Researching, Do it Right

CannaTech

This is the title that the media chose to report the studies findings: “ Australian Study Finds No Strong Evidence That Cannabis Use Reduces Pain or Opioid Use in People Living With Chronic Non-Cancer Pain.” While we applaud the authors and their work, the sensationalist title the media picked up is beyond misleading.

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On Decriminalizing Magic Mushrooms: The Psychedelic Constituency and Its Challenges

Freedom Leaf

I woke up on Wednesday morning to see jubilant messages on my phone and on social media proclaiming that the initiative had passed. A Brief History Lesson. Social Cannabis Consumption Taking Off in Colorado and California. Chart: The History of U.S. However, there were still 40,000 ballots left to count.