Cannabis legalization around the world
Leafly
DECEMBER 30, 2019
Industry experts weigh in on several countries that are warming towards legal marijuana. The post Cannabis legalization around the world appeared first on Leafly.
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Cannabis & Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Project CBD
DECEMBER 31, 2019
What would you do if you were faced with the incurable symptoms of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome? One woman’s journey led her to a life-changing experience with cannabis.
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Marijuana Effects on the Brain
Greencamp
DECEMBER 1, 2019
Any fool can know. The point is to understand. – Albert Einstein There’s a vast difference between knowing and understanding. Continue Reading. The post Marijuana Effects on the Brain appeared first on Greencamp.
Project CBD Releases Special Report on Synthetic Cannabinoids & Vaping-Related Lung Injuries
Project CBD
DECEMBER 27, 2019
The jury is out on the culprit(s) behind the recent outbreak of vaping related lung injury. In this special report, Project CBD ’s Chief Science writer, Adrian Devitt-Lee, suggests that synthetic cannabinoids could be partially responsible.
Where the Money Grows: Learning the Industry Trends in Medical Cannabis, Recreational Marijuana, Hemp, and Beyond
Speaker: Jonathan Bench, International Cannabis and Securities Business Attorney at Harris Bricken
The U.S. cannabis industry is still in its infancy, even though states began engaging with legalization in one form or another in the late 1990s. Today, many opportunities exist for individuals and businesses that want to engage in the industry. Some want to directly own licensed businesses, while others prefer to keep the industry at an arm’s length and merely profit from it.
Is the Nation’s Vaping Crisis Hurting California’s Cannabis Market?
Marijuana Lawyer Blog
DECEMBER 7, 2019
The Californian cannabis industry watched with the nation, as 47 patients across 25 states lost their lives to possible vaping associated pulmonary illness this summer. And as the epidemic dragged on, news reports covered a notable dip in vape sales, understandably as consumers took a slight step back from vaping until safety could be assured. When the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) confirmed there was a vaping crisis sweeping the nation, media reports surrounding the deaths
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Chronic use or a cannabinoid deficiency – Cannabis Hyperemesis Syndrome or THC in reverse
Cannabis Life Network
DECEMBER 31, 2019
We recently proposed a theory explaining how a condition that induces intense pain and profuse vomiting after chronic use of cannabis, known as Cannabis Hyperemesis Syndrome (CHS), might function. Typically stories fluctuate in the realm of Refer Madness when they describe it as a “symptom” of THC itself. Many seem to think cannabinoids are the […].
CBD and prescriptions: can the cannabinoid affect medicine absorption?
Leafly
DECEMBER 31, 2019
Do you avoid grapefruit juice for medical reasons? You might want to stay away from CBD, too. The post CBD and prescriptions: can the cannabinoid affect medicine absorption? appeared first on Leafly.
South Dakota: Medical Cannabis Initiative Certified for 2020 Ballot
NORML
DECEMBER 20, 2019
A proposed measure legalizing medical cannabis access in South Dakota has qualified for the 2020 ballot. The South Dakota Secretary of State’s Office acknowledged Thursday that petitioners had gathered a sufficient number of signatures to place Measure 26 on the ballot. The initiative permits qualified patients to possess and home-cultivate cannabis for medical purposes, and establishes a state-regulated retail system for medical marijuana sales. “For many years, we have asked the le
2019 in review: Looking back at a year of cannabis in Canada
Leafly
DECEMBER 27, 2019
How did each province handle the first legal year of cannabis in Canada? The post 2019 in review: Looking back at a year of cannabis in Canada appeared first on Leafly.
Migraines and our need for cannabinoids
Cannabis Life Network
DECEMBER 22, 2019
We recently explored different ways that diet can cause and prevent migraines. A debilitating neurological condition resulting in unbearable pounding headaches that come with a variety of personalities. Some can be accompanied by aura or symptoms such as nausea. Stats Canada claimed 8.3% of Canadians experience migraines, with females suffering three times more often than […].
This company filed the first cannabis DNA patent—and nobody knows who they are
Leafly
DECEMBER 9, 2019
Bioscience Institute lists no executive officers and no corporate address. But it owns potentially valuable cannabis patents. The researchers who work for them don't want to talk about it. The post This company filed the first cannabis DNA patent—and nobody knows who they are appeared first on Leafly.
4 Reasons Why MMJ Patients Are Allowed To Possess More Marijuana Than The General Public
MMJ Recs
DECEMBER 18, 2019
The laws surrounding marijuana, both for medicinal and recreational use, are constantly changing and differ from state to state. However, there are still some very straightforward advantages to having a medical marijuana (MMJ) card. One of the biggest benefits is that typically, MMJ patients can possess more marijuana than those who are using it recreationally.
What is the difference between medicinal and recreational marijuana
Otherside Farms
DECEMBER 23, 2019
In the recent past, cannabis has received a wide range of public opinion. The usage of marijuana has also increased with more states legalizing the plant. Currently, marijuana can be used for both medicinal and recreational purposes depending on where you reside. Scientists have proven that cannabis has several therapeutic benefits regardless of how an individual consumes it or why one is taking the plant.
Cannabis 3.0 Accelerates Access to Consumer and Medical Research
Cannabis Law Report
DECEMBER 27, 2019
Authored By : Arundati Dandapani. If you thought there was no relationship between cannabis use and technology, consider these stats: the average number of mobile apps being used in a day by current cannabis users are 4. Moreover over half of current cannabis users (52%) used apps on their mobile phone/tablet yesterday, with 66% reporting mobile app usage in the past week, and 74% reporting use in the past month, according to Vividata’s Spring Cannabis Consumer Study 2019.
New vaping promotion ban comes into effect on Wednesday, Ontario
Cannabis Life Network
DECEMBER 30, 2019
TORONTO — Ontario‘s new ban on the promotion of vaping products in convenience stores and gas stations comes into effect on Wednesday. The regulations were announced by the Progressive Conservatives in the fall, in response to research that shows vaping is on the rise among young people in the province. The new regulation will bring vaping […].
Toxic FDA-Approved Food Additives
Project CBD
DECEMBER 19, 2019
The FDA recently reiterated its official disapproval of any nonpharmaceutical use of CBD. But their precautionary overreach contrasts sharply with its lax policy towards many common, and problematic, food additives.
Michigan celebrates first legal cannabis purchases
Leafly
DECEMBER 1, 2019
Michiganders gathered in Ann Arbor to watch John Sinclair make the first buy. Festive lines and happy customers marked the day. The post Michigan celebrates first legal cannabis purchases appeared first on Leafly.
Adult-Use Marijuana Sales Begin in Michigan
NORML
DECEMBER 2, 2019
Licensed storefronts are now eligible to engage in retail cannabis sales to adults. The first adult-use sales began on Sunday, December 1. Michigan voters last year approved a statewide initiative authorizing state officials to regulate the plant’s production, use, and sale. In October, state regulators began accepting applications from medical cannabis dispensaries wishing to also engage in adult-use marijuana sales.
Is Pure CBD The Most Medicinal Part Of Cannabis?
The Fresh Toast
DECEMBER 17, 2019
Some of the research conducted over the past several decades shows the only way to maximize the therapeutic aspects of cannabis medicine is to use the entire plant. Continue reading Is Pure CBD The Most Medicinal Part Of Cannabis? at The Fresh Toast.
Cannabis History: How Cannabis Came to America
Sensi Seeds
DECEMBER 19, 2019
The prehistory of cannabis in the Americas is really a mystery that has not yet been fully explained. In order to do so, it is important to analyse man's relationship with the plant since ancient times. While many people believe Christopher Columbus brought cannabis to the Americas, there is evidence that cannabis was on the continent long before his arrival.
Social Media Bans on CBD Ads Make No Sense
Canna Law Blog
DECEMBER 13, 2019
Last month, comedian Sacha Baron Cohen delivered a now widely shared keynote speech at an Anti Defamation League event in New York, in which he spared no harsh words for social media companies who he claims provide a platform for hate speech and the proliferation of fake news. In his speech, Cohen offered sharp criticisms for social media executives’ weak justifications for allowing this to occur, and offered suggestions on how to clean up the mess he claims they created.
Cannabis and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Project CBD
DECEMBER 11, 2019
What would you do if you were faced with the incurable symptoms of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome? One woman’s journey led her to a life-changing experience with cannabis.
Cannabis IQ drop is a myth, new twin study confirms
Leafly
DECEMBER 27, 2019
A new twin study finds that genetic and environmental factors—not cannabis—drove IQ down over time. The post Cannabis IQ drop is a myth, new twin study confirms appeared first on Leafly.
Don’t let the Grinch stop marijuana reform
NORML
DECEMBER 23, 2019
The holiday season means many things to many people, but for Senator Mike Crapo (R-ID), it means walking back commitments to moving cannabis reform forward and turning into the Marijuana Grinch. “Wait, what?!” you ask? Last Wednesday, he essentially demanded that in exchange for allowing the cannabis industry to access to basic banking services, that the federal government should impose a 2% THC cap on marijuana products and prohibit the retail sale of marijuana-infused edibles or e-
Marijuana and Bronchitis: Are They Compatible?
Greencamp
DECEMBER 6, 2019
If you’re following cannabis news, you know about the plant’s medical potential and how the scientific community is very interested. Continue Reading. The post Marijuana and Bronchitis: Are They Compatible? appeared first on Greencamp.
What Are Cannabis Terpenes and What They Do?
Marijuana Seeds NL
DECEMBER 11, 2019
Originally posted 6th May 2019, Updated on 11st December 2019. At some point, we’ve all cracked open a bud or stuck our nose into a bag of cannabis and inhaled that beautiful, tell-tale sign of marijuana. Whether it’s just a fun way to pass the night for recreational users, or a way to get immediate relief for medicinal users, we can tell a lot about a certain strain just by sniffing.
Happy Holidays from Canna Law Blog!
Canna Law Blog
DECEMBER 25, 2019
Wishing all of our readers, along with friends and families, the very best this holiday season. Whether you celebrate Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa, Winter Solstice, Festivus, or something else, we hope you can kick back and enjoy this wonderful time of the year. Happy holidays!
CBD to the Rescue
Project CBD
DECEMBER 5, 2019
Life-threatening side effects from pharmaceuticals led one man to try cannabis. In this testimonial, he shares how cannabis helped him overcome refractory lockjaw and severe nerve pain.
Legal vape markets literally 1,000% safer than street
Leafly
DECEMBER 19, 2019
A new analysis compiled by Leafly finds prohibition states had 10X the number of vape injuries per capita as legalization states. Officials have yet to confirm any injuries exclusively associated with a licensed store or product in the US. The post Legal vape markets literally 1,000% safer than street appeared first on Leafly.
Study: Adult-Use Cannabis Access Associated with Decreased Sales of OTC Sleep Aids
NORML
DECEMBER 3, 2019
Adult-use retail cannabis access is associated with a decline in the sales of over-the-counter (OTC) sleep aid medications, according to data published in the journal Complimentary Therapies in Medicine. Investigators from the University of New Mexico and California Polytechnic State University assessed trends in the demand for OTC sleep aids in the years prior to and immediately after the enactment of adult-use marijuana regulation.
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