May, 2020

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Why Medical Marijuana in the United States Should Be Legal

Cannabis Life Network

Medical marijuana is legal for many Americans, but not all. Read on for why we believe medical marijuana in the United States should be legal for everyone. Just imagine, you are an American living in northern Idaho dealing with constant anxiety attacks. You have tried almost everything and nothing seems to help. Sure, there are […]. The post Why Medical Marijuana in the United States Should Be Legal appeared first on Latest Cannabis News Today - Headlines, Videos & Stocks.

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Cannabis, CBD & Anxiety

Project CBD

Managing anxiety is often the reason why people take cannabis or CBD products.

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Psilocybin Mushrooms: The Next Cannabis?

Leafwell

Introduction. Broaching the subject of magic mushrooms as a form of therapy for psychiatric illnesses is not something one usually does in polite company. Yet, perhaps one sometimes should. It is, after all, something we here at Leafwell take a brief look at on our cannabis for addiction page. We in the cannabis industry have a difficult enough time getting people thinking of cannabis as medicine.

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Study finds cannabinoid plays key role in PTSD and ‘fear extinction’

Leafly

Why can't PTSD patients forget trauma? Cannabinoids may be a critical factor in the brain's ability to extinguish memory. The post Study finds cannabinoid plays key role in PTSD and ‘fear extinction’ appeared first on Leafly.

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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.

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Endocannabinoids & Endocrine Disruptors

Project CBD

Do endocrine disruptors and other chemical pollutants wreak havoc by impairing the endocannabinoid system?

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White Sunshine by Sunshine Cannabis 1/8th Review

FloridaMarijuana.net

Sunshine Cannabis won the most recent Cannabis Business Awards Most Valuable Brand. This is a yearly award that goes to the best brand in Florida as voted on by the public, and with great reason. Since launching in Florida with their partner, Trulieve , Sunshine cannabis has developed a cult-like following for their proprietary vape carts/pods, their elite, exclusive cultivars available in smokable format and an unwavering commitment to the Florida patients with their Sunshine Compassion program

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How Much Marijuana Is Too Much? An RN’s Perspective

Cannabis Cheri

America’s hysterical drug warriors’ denunciation of any cannabis consumption always cites the nonsense that THC concentrations are way higher today in comparison to cannabis 20 years ago. They do this not to just make taxpayers feel it is good that they are fleeced for $20 billion a year so they can say it with government authority, but to make cannabis consumers look like evil crazed stoners puffing away at cannabis so powerful that it kills your brain cells and drives you mad!!!!!

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The Cost of Non-Compliance

Americans for Safe Access

While most cannabis and hemp businesses understand that they must follow a set of guidelines and implement certain quality control factors into their daily operations, many do not understand the depth of compliance and documentation needed to meet all state and federal requirements. Countless operators complain about the cost of compliance, without factoring in the costs of non-compliance.

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Cannabis and coffee: How do they affect your body?

Leafly

Do coffee and cannabis go together? Check out the research on how caffeine and THC affect the endocannabinoid system. The post Cannabis and coffee: How do they affect your body? appeared first on Leafly.

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Oceania: Cannabis Beckons in a Restive Region

Project CBD

the uneven progress of cannabis policy reform and economic prospects in Oceana

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Attorneys General Push for Marijuana Banking Reform

NORML

Attorneys Generals from 34 states and territories sent a letter today to Congressional leadership urging members to expeditiously pass The Secure and Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking Act so that state-licensed cannabis business can explicitly engage in relationships with banks and other financial institutions. In their letter , AGs opine: “The current predicament of a rapidly expanding national marketplace without access to the national banking systems has resulted in an untenable situation

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Medical Marijuana Leads To Less Hospitalizations For IBS Patients

The Fresh Toast

Medical Marijuana Leads To Less Hospitalizations For IBS Patients. New data shows IBS patients who used marijuana experienced less hospitalizations and shorter visits compared to non-users. The post Medical Marijuana Leads To Less Hospitalizations For IBS Patients appeared first on The Fresh Toast.

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How Much Is Too Much Marijuana? An RN’s Perspective

Cannabis Cheri

Exactly how much is too much marijuana? America’s hysterical drug warriors’ denunciation of any cannabis consumption always cites the nonsense that THC concentrations are way higher today in comparison to cannabis 20 years ago. They do this not to just make taxpayers feel it is good that they are fleeced for $20 billion a year so they can say it with government authority, but to make cannabis consumers look like evil crazed stoners puffing away at cannabis so powerful that it kills your brain ce

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5 Ways to Thank Essential Workers

Americans for Safe Access

While many of us are stuck inside, safe in our homes, most essential workers are still making their commutes into work every day. Whether they’re preparing the food we eat, saving lives in the ICU, delivering packages, or working in a dispensary to provide medicine to patients; these individuals are putting themselves at risk to ensure that the essential services we rely on remain open.

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5 cannabis strains for people who love oranges

Leafly

If you love oranges, your day just got better because weed strains with citrusy orange genetics have some of the best flavor. Here are 5 to try. The post 5 cannabis strains for people who love oranges appeared first on Leafly.

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Running Interference

Project CBD

Pesticide synergists block CB1 receptor signaling & alter THC metabolism.

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NORML Remembers Mikel Weisser

NORML

NORML offers its condolences to the family and friends of Mikel Weisser. Longtime political activist Mikel Weisser, who served as State Director of the Arizona NORML , passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday after suffering a heart attack. He was 61 years old. Mikel became Arizona NORML’s State Director in 2015. He was passionate in his reform advocacy endeavors, stating that “his main devotion is, and has been, advancing the work of Arizona NORML.” He was especially proud of the

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Microdosing: The Secret To A New Cannabis Experience

The Fresh Toast

Microdosing: The Secret To A New Cannabis Experience. Medically speaking, microdosing means to consume a small amount of a substance, then gradually increase the dose in order to achieve a desired effect, such as pain relief. The post Microdosing: The Secret To A New Cannabis Experience appeared first on The Fresh Toast.

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Recreational Cannabis In Ohio Set Back A Second Time Due To COVID-19

MassRoots

Ohio’s recreational cannabis initiative has been delayed due to coronavirus social distancing measures, and the petition’s language is also undergoing revisions at the request of Ohio’s Attorney General. Despite these setbacks, the movement is not dead in the Buckeye State. During the election season, petitioners rely on interaction with the public to inform voters on ballot initiatives and to collect signatures.

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Here are the best weed meme accounts for stoners to follow in 2020

Cannabis Life Network

We’ve compiled a list of the best weed meme accounts for stoners to follow in 2020 so you know which accounts to visit the next time you’re stoned. FunnyWeedMeme FunnyWeedMeme offers some of the funniest weed memes on the internet. Weed_Memess_ Looking for a good laugh? Check out Weed_Memess_ for some hilarious weed memes. Weed.Memes.420 […].

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COVID-19 interstate compacts could be a model for regional marijuana trade

Leafly

A 'western alliance' of legal states could regulate interstate cannabis commerce, say some industry leaders. The post COVID-19 interstate compacts could be a model for regional marijuana trade appeared first on Leafly.

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Are CBD Contracts Legally Enforceable?

Project CBD

CBD companies are treading in murky waters regarding enforceable contracts.

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Scientific Review Concludes That Cannabis Consumers Are at No Greater Risk of Occupational Injuries

NORML

Adults who consume cannabis are no more likely to experience injuries at work than are those employees who abstain from the substance, according to the findings of a new literature review published in the journal Substance Use and Misuse. A team of researchers affiliated with the University of British Columbia conducted a systematic review of scientific papers assessing any potential links between cannabis use and occupational accidents.

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US Virgin Islands Governor Reveals Final Version Of Proposed Cannabis Act

Cannabis Law Report

In a press release …… The Governor urged the 33 rd Legislature to act quickly on his proposed Cannabis Act legislation in order to shore … Read More.

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The Week in Weed: May 22, 2020

The Blunt Truth

Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. The news getting the most attention this week is the reopening of Massachusetts’ recreational marijuana shops, scheduled for May 25. Senator Mitch McConnell (R-KY) criticized the cannabis banking provisions in the latest stimulus bill, while state Attorneys General wrote a letter supporting them.

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Words From Henry Rollins On Legalization – Mrs. Nice Guy

Cannabis Chronicles

For some reason or another, when I was a child and I’d see Henry Rollins on the tv, it’d scare the s**t out of me. I don’t know why this happened, it could’ve been that maybe at the time his music scared me? Who knows, but it’s a fact that’s true and it can’t be unchanged. Aside from knowing that Henry Rollins is a musician and former lead singer of Black Flag, and that he’s been in a few random (Jack and the Chase) and bad ass (Bad Boys II and Heat), I don’t know that much about him.

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Years after legalizing marijuana, voters see it as a huge success

Leafly

A new survey finds that most residents in adult-use states applaud the end of prohibition. The post Years after legalizing marijuana, voters see it as a huge success appeared first on Leafly.

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Trying edibles for the first time? Read this first

Cannabis Life Network

Trying edibles for the first time can be intimidating but it doesn’t have to be. Everyone is different… thus, there are no blanket rules, only guidelines. In my professional career, I have had the privilege of working for the Victoria Cannabis Buyers Club, a 24-year-old, medical cannabis compassion club. Every day, the staff at the […].

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NORML Resource Guide: Engaging Effective Activism During the COVID-19 Pandemic

NORML

Even during these uncertain times, NORML’s mission remains the same. In fact, one can argue that our mission now is more important than ever before. “NORML’s mission is to move public opinion sufficiently to legalize the responsible use of marijuana by adults, and to serve as an advocate for consumers to assure they have access to high quality marijuana that is safe, convenient and affordable.” Download the Resource Guide.

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NZ Draft Regulated Cannabis Legislation Has Been Published…. It’s New Zealand, Therefore It’s Sensible & Practical

Cannabis Law Report

The Cannabis Legalization and Control Bill is being described by business sources in the country as “world-leading” for provisions that would reserve market share for … Read More.