Americans for Safe Access
DECEMBER 2, 2020
Early this morning in Vienna, Austria, the United Nations Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND) made a historic decision to adopt the World Health Organization’s (WHO) recommendation to remove cannabis and its resin from Schedule IV under the United Nations (UN) Single Convention on Narcotic Drugs of 1961.
Cannabis Life Network
DECEMBER 10, 2020
Language has been used to control populations for centuries. Slang and derogatory words have been twisted to offend entire cultures. One of these terms was marijuana used to criminalize cannabis. Thankfully, the plant (cannabis or marijuana) regained some medical traction several decades later, but is cannabis not medicinal? “…medical marihuana defines varying programs…” Propaganda against cannabis or marijuana openly […].
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Leafwell
DECEMBER 5, 2020
Hormones are neurotransmitters. This means that they are chemical messengers which carry instructions to organs and tissues to carry out certain functions. Hormones are produced by various glands in our bodies, with the main hormone-producing gland being the pituitary gland. Hormones are important for a wide range of functions, such as growth, regulating blood sugar levels.
Project CBD
DECEMBER 13, 2020
It was a good week for reefer sanity. On Dec. 2, the United Nations Commission for Narcotic Drugs voted to reschedule cannabis in recognition of its therapeutic utility. Shortly thereafter, the European Union reversed a previous decision and declared that cannabidiol ( CBD ) is not a narcotic. And two days later, the US House of Representatives passed the MORE Act, which, if approved by the Senate (still a longshot), would end federal “marihuana” prohibition.
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.
NORML
DECEMBER 3, 2020
Tomorrow, members of the US House of Representatives are anticipated to take up the Marijuana Opportunity,… The post Tomorrow: Federal Marijuana Vote appeared first on NORML.
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Leafly
DECEMBER 22, 2020
It's the pandemic effect: Consumers spent nearly $18 billion on cannabis in 2020, a 67% increase over 2019. The post Marijuana sales data reveal Americans bought 67% more weed to survive 2020 appeared first on Leafly.
Cannabis Law Report
DECEMBER 3, 2020
The Securities and Exchange Commission is investigating Justin J. Costello’s cannabis company GRN Funds ($GRNF-$DCGD) according to a new securities fraud suit filed in King … Read More. The post Cannabis Executive Justin Costello-GRN Funds sued for Securities Fraud first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.
Leafwell
DECEMBER 28, 2020
Childhood autism is a challenging condition that huge swaths of parents across the country are grappling with. Any glimmer of hope that autism’s intractable symptoms can be treated is a light in the tunnel to parents caring for children on the autism spectrum. That shining hope is now being delivered directly to Louisiana parents in the form of scientifically developed medical cannabis oils.
Project CBD
DECEMBER 21, 2020
Seasonal shifts in the endocannabinoid system of brown bears drive physiological adaptation during hibernation.
NORML
DECEMBER 21, 2020
Thanks to the tireless activism and support of NORML Supporters like you, the marijuana law reform movement experienced unprecedented successes and major victories in 2020 worth celebrating. The post 2020 NORML Victories appeared first on NORML.
The NM Political Report | Medical Cannabis Program
DECEMBER 31, 2020
A New Mexico state district judge ruled this week that detainees in Bernalillo County’s house arrest program are allowed to use medical cannabis while serving out their sentence. In her ruling, Second Judicial District Judge Lucy Solimon wrote that Bernalillo County’s Community Custody Program (CCP) is, in effect, the same as parole. New Mexico’s Lynn and Erin Compassionate Use Act, as of 2019, allows medical cannabis patients who are on parole or probation to continue their use of medical canna
Leafly
DECEMBER 18, 2020
From cellulose to “unbleached,” here’s everything you need to know about your rolling paper options. The post Everything you need to know about rolling papers, explained appeared first on Leafly.
Cannabis Law Report
DECEMBER 12, 2020
A couple of years ago Tilton started spruiking Angry Tiger beer. A Chinese hemp beer product that looked remarkably like a certain Singaporean beer … Read More. The post Remember James Tilton The Man Who Brought You Chinese Hemp Beer That Wasn’t Actually Hemp Beer – He’s Back ! first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.
Marijuana Seeds NL
DECEMBER 17, 2020
How quickly a strain grows can be very important. Speed is vital for commercial and covert growers. And recreational cultivators often want their crop as quickly as possible. For many, the answer is fast flowering cannabis. Careful crossbreeding has created a range of fast flowering strains that offer all the benefits of photoperiods while flowering in much less time.
Project CBD
DECEMBER 3, 2020
The European Union flipflops and declares that the CBD is not a narcotic, but the cannabis compound remains subject to international controls.
NORML
DECEMBER 29, 2020
According to statewide polling data, 90 percent of Kentucky residents support regulating medical marijuana access. The post States to Watch in 2021: Kentucky appeared first on NORML.
The Fresh Toast
DECEMBER 31, 2020
Fibromyalgia And Cannabis: What The Latest Research Says. Even though pharmaceutical drugs and OTC pain-relievers are typically used to help manage fibromyalgia, cannabinoids like CBD and THC are being considered more now than ever before. If you had to guess, how many people in the United States do you think live with fibromyalgia? According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), roughly four […].
Leafly
DECEMBER 17, 2020
NJ tightened up its legal weed roll out with distribution decriminalization measures and tax reallocation to neglected communities. In November, New Jersey voters approved the statewide sale of cannabis by a two-to-one margin. Today, New Jersey lawmakers passed a measure setting up a recreational marijuana marketplace in the Garden State. The bill will next be […].
Leafwell
DECEMBER 11, 2020
Medical marijuana for women is here to stay. Multiple studies have concluded that cannabis and women’s health go together like a hot bath and a tincture of Broad Spectrum CBD. A recent survey of female medical marijuana patients published by the Journal of Women’s Health concludes that women are more likely than men to base their health and wellness regimens on medical cannabis products and.
Kind Meds (Cannabis Education Blog)
DECEMBER 30, 2020
While we have long been aware of the potential medical benefits of the cannabis plant, it is only in more recent years that we’ve truly started investing in research on the subject. As a result, multiple studies have confirmed the validity of all sorts of applications of the plant, including using it to provide relief to sufferers of chronic pain, treat depression, regulate seizures, and so much more.
Project CBD
DECEMBER 31, 2020
Climate change has displaced law enforcement as the biggest threat California cannabis cultivators have faced since legalization.
NORML
DECEMBER 18, 2020
“This study provides evidence that the types of cannabis available in recreational and medical cannabis dispensaries might hold promise as an alternative treatment for PTSD. … This study’s primary outcome supports the theory that cannabis should be [tested in clinical trials] as a potential therapeutic for PTSD.". The post Study: Long-Term Cannabis Use Associated with Reduced Symptoms in Patients with Post-Traumatic Stress appeared first on NORML.
The Fresh Toast
DECEMBER 21, 2020
Cannabis And Pain Management: Is Alternative Plant Medicine Becoming The New Norm? Nowadays, cannabis and its many cannabinoids are being pursued more because of their medicinal and therapeutic properties. The post Cannabis And Pain Management: Is Alternative Plant Medicine Becoming The New Norm? appeared first on The Fresh Toast.
Leafly
DECEMBER 9, 2020
South Dakotans overwhelmingly approved legalization measures on Nov. 3. But the head of the state police is trying to undermine the vote. The post South Dakota cops using taxpayer money in longshot bid to kill marijuana legalization appeared first on Leafly.
The NM Political Report | Medical Cannabis Program
DECEMBER 28, 2020
It is likely that the general public will not see drafts of recreational-use cannabis legalization proposals from the legislature until next month, but one group is already suggesting language and looking for a legislative sponsor. The New Mexico Cannabis Chamber of Commerce publicly released an early of a recreational-use cannabis bill that they say highlights what those in the industry see as important issues.
Kind Meds (Cannabis Education Blog)
DECEMBER 18, 2020
In the 2020 election, several states voted for various measures to legalize marijuana. In Arizona, this took the form of Proposition 207, which would legalize recreational marijuana for adults in the state. On the November 3 ballot, voters approved the proposition by just over 60%. It effectively changes marijuana policies in Arizona but will take some time to hash out the details completely and become official law.
Cannabis Law Report
DECEMBER 29, 2020
Filter reports. The criminalization of so-called “soft drugs”—marijuana and its derivatives, such as hash—has a long history In Italy. Between the 1940s and the 1960s, … Read More. The post Article: The Crisis of Marijuana Criminalization in Italy first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.
NORML
DECEMBER 16, 2020
For over five decades, federal regulators have only authorized a single licensee – the University of Mississippi – to cultivate cannabis plants for use in FDA-approved clinical studies. The post Senate Passes Bill Authorizing Attorney General to Increase Number of Federally Licensed Cannabis Providers appeared first on NORML.
The Fresh Toast
DECEMBER 28, 2020
Acute And Chronic Pain Affects Millions — How Can Cannabis Help? Nowadays, chronic and acute pain are at the forefront of many people’s lives, but alternative medicines like cannabis continue to gain popularity. . The post Acute And Chronic Pain Affects Millions — How Can Cannabis Help? appeared first on The Fresh Toast.
Leafly
DECEMBER 4, 2020
The MORE Act now goes to the Senate, where it's expected to be blocked by majority leader Mitch McConnell. The post History made: US House of Representatives votes to end federal marijuana prohibition appeared first on Leafly.
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