Commentary: Stop Growing Hemp for CBD!
Project CBD
JULY 6, 2021
The CBD market is saturated, but there’s a bright future for hempcrete and other fiber hemp products.
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Revised for 2021 — NORML Report Highlights Over 450 Studies Assessing the Therapeutic Efficacy of Cannabis and Cannabinoids
NORML
JULY 28, 2021
This updated edition reviews over 450 peer-reviewed studies assessing the safety and efficacy of either whole-plant cannabis or cannabinoids for 23 different patient populations. The post Revised for 2021 — NORML Report Highlights Over 450 Studies Assessing the Therapeutic Efficacy of Cannabis and Cannabinoids appeared first on NORML.
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Schumer Ready to Talk Cannabis Reform
Americans for Safe Access
JULY 20, 2021
Alongside his colleagues Cory Booker and Ron Wyden, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer introduced a draft bill titled: “Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act” (CAOA). As a draft, the bill invites input from other members of Congress, stakeholder organizations like ASA, and the public to make suggestions which would improve the efficacy of the bill before the final draft is introduced after September 1, 2021.
Don’t let the government’s marijuana lies make you miss out on the vaccine
Leafly
JULY 30, 2021
Don't trust the government, trust the evidence. In this case, the evidence is overwhelming: Get vaccinated. The post Don’t let the government’s marijuana lies make you miss out on the vaccine appeared first on Leafly.
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.
How to roll a blunt
The Cannigma
JULY 22, 2021
In the 1997 Quentin Tarantino film “Jackie Brown,” there is a scene in which Samuel L. Jackson pays homage to the Kalashnikov rifle. “AK-47, the very best there is. When you absolutely, positively got to kill every [REDACTED] in the room, accept no substitutes.”. The same could be said for blunts. When you absolutely, positively need to get everyone in the room high, accept no substitutes.
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Real-World CBD Evidence, CBD and Ketamine, and More.
Project CBD
JULY 6, 2021
People with moderate or severe symptoms experienced less pain, anxiety, and depression, and greater wellbeing after three months of CBD treatment.
Louisiana: Marijuana Decriminalization Law Takes Effect Today
NORML
JULY 31, 2021
House Bill 652 amends state law so that offenses involving the possession of up to 14 grams of marijuana are punishable by a fine of no more than $100 – no arrest and no jail time. The post Louisiana: Marijuana Decriminalization Law Takes Effect Today appeared first on NORML.
New York Senator Introduces Cannabis Cultivation Bill
Cannabis Law Report
JULY 21, 2021
Senator Jeremy Cooney of New York introduced a bill on July 20 that would build upon the state’s recreational cannabis law with a focus on getting cultivation up and running. Cooney’s bill, Senate Bill S7295 , would create an adult-use provisional cultivation license that would allow cultivators to begin planting very soon while the state’s recreational cannabis program materializes.
How cannabis vaporizers are continuing to evolve
Leafly
JULY 29, 2021
Weed vaporizers have come a long way in the past couple decades. Read more on how companies continue to innovate and optimize vapes. The post How cannabis vaporizers are continuing to evolve appeared first on Leafly.
Becoming the Kushman: Kyle Kushman Shares Tips for Growing Incredible Weed
The Cannigma
JULY 29, 2021
With a green glass bong in hand, Kyle Kushman leans forward on his couch at his home somewhere in LA County and marvels at how his life story became a stoner film whose last act has yet to be written. “Growing pot and [that] becoming my career, there’s a movie in there somewhere. There’s gotta be a movie in there somewhere,” he says. Long before he became the legendary cannabis cultivator behind powerhouse strains like Strawberry Cough , he was Adam Orenstein, a nice Jewish boy from Long I
The July Activist Newsletter is out!
Americans for Safe Access
JULY 28, 2021
Check out the July 2021 issue of the ASA Activist Newsletter to find out about the long-awaited Senate cannabis legalization proposal and what ASA is doing to shape it to meet patient needs. You'll also read about what ASA is doing to get changes in cannabis drug testing so positive drug tests don't end anyone's career or Olympic dreams. . The July newsletter includes announcements about ASA's launch of a new PFC training platform, upcoming in-person events with ASA staff, and a new partnership
Cannabis & Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome
Project CBD
JULY 21, 2021
Cannabis is a safe and effective way to manage the complex symptoms of ehlers-danlos syndrome, a painful connective tissue disorder.
Study: Cannabis Use Not Linked to Motivation Loss
NORML
JULY 20, 2021
Investigators reported, “[D]espite significant increases in levels of cannabis use in our sample, change in cannabis use did not predict changes in motivation, which suggests that cannabis use may not lead to reductions in motivation over time.”. The post Study: Cannabis Use Not Linked to Motivation Loss appeared first on NORML.
Delta-8, Smokable Flower Is Saving Hemp Farmers
Cannabis Law Report
JULY 29, 2021
Delta-8 and smokable flower are the two products keeping hemp framers alive. The regulatory loophole that has allowed Delta-8 to be sold legally is also causing legal confusion. Delta-8 is a cannabis product that can be derived from hemp, but still give the consumer a light psychotropic experience. Some states have issued restrictions around the product, while others haven’t addressed it at all.
What is phytol and is it safe to vape?
Leafly
JULY 19, 2021
Experts urge caution after a new study emerges suggesting phytol, a diterpene alcohol used as a diluent in vape cartridges, appears unsafe to inhale. The post What is phytol and is it safe to vape? appeared first on Leafly.
What strains are best for migraines? This study may have the answer
The Cannigma
JULY 21, 2021
If your head is throbbing, you probably wouldn’t think to tie on a headband — but you might want to smoke one. The acclaimed cannabis chemovar (strain) “ Headband ” was named as one of the three most popular for migraine and headache patients, in a new study released in June, 2021. The study , compiled by Dr. Eric Baron from the Cleveland Clinic and Philippe Lucas from cannabis firm Tilray , surveyed 346 migraine patients using cannabis.
Echoes of the Drug Crusade Shine Through Sha’Carri Richardson’s Suspension
Americans for Safe Access
JULY 15, 2021
During the Olympic trials in Eugene, Oregon, Sha’Carri Richardson won the 100 meter dash with a time of 10.86 seconds. That earned her a spot on the U.S. Olympic team for the upcoming Tokyo games, where she would be the favorite for gold in the 100 meter dash. But Richardson tested positive for cannabis--not during competition but from two days before.
Amazing: Psychedelics & Phantom Limb Pain
Project CBD
JULY 26, 2021
Scientists are studying the therapeutic potential of psilocybin, the magic mushroom compound, for severe phantom limb pain.
Surgeon General: Don’t “Lock People Up For Marijuana Use”
NORML
JULY 19, 2021
On Sunday, the US Surgeon General Vivek Murthy, MD told CNN that “When it comes to decriminalization, I don’t think that there is value to individuals or to society to lock people up for marijuana use. I don’t think that serves anybody well.”. The post Surgeon General: Don’t “Lock People Up For Marijuana Use” appeared first on NORML.
The FBI Is Looking To Have A More Relaxed Cannabis Policy For Future Employee’s
Cannabis Law Report
JULY 8, 2021
FBI Pushes For A Looser Policy On Past Cannabis Use.
Americans on pace to spend twice as much on weed as on milk
Leafly
JULY 19, 2021
At the half-year mark, 2021 US cannabis sales topped $12 billion. That's as much as consumers spent on milk in all of 2020. The post Americans on pace to spend twice as much on weed as on milk appeared first on Leafly.
THC lemonade recipe: A refreshing cannabis libation
The Cannigma
JULY 19, 2021
Yield: 6 cups lemonade Prep time: 10-15 minutes if tincture is already made. 24 hours if not. . As the saying goes, when life gives you lemons, smoke weed and drink lemonade. Or just smoke weed and wonder why a handful of lemons just fell from the sky into your lap, and if you should consider seeing a neurologist. But whatever life has thrown your way, if it’s hot outside or you just need a great thirst quencher that will get you high and help fight off scurvy, then THC lemonade is your friend.
Many People Won’t Try Cannabis Until It’s Legal
Veriheal
JULY 7, 2021
As a cannabis coach, I speak with people all around the country who are seeking additional information about cannabis and considering whether or not cannabis is a good option for them. Frequently, I find myself working with a client who has been curious about cannabis for years – maybe even decades – but has only recently decided to take the “cannabis plunge”. .
Mexico: High Court Decriminalizes Cannabis
Project CBD
JULY 14, 2021
The Mexican Supreme Court has decriminaized cannabis for personal use, but this may have little impact on Mexico’s murderous drug war.
Senate Leader Unveils Long-Awaited Marijuana Descheduling Plan
NORML
JULY 14, 2021
United States Senate Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY), along with Senators Cory Booker (D-NJ) and Ron Wyden (D-OR) unveiled draft legislation repealing the federal prohibition of marijuana at a press conference on Wednesday. The post Senate Leader Unveils Long-Awaited Marijuana Descheduling Plan appeared first on NORML.
Rhode Island’s medical cannabis business license lottery delayed yet again
Cannabis Law Report
JULY 30, 2021
MJ Biz report. Rhode Island regulators have again delayed a lottery for medical cannabis business licenses. The lottery, which was expected to take place next week, was postponed because of an ongoing administrative appeal by a rejected lottery applicant, the Providence Journal reported. Read full article at [link].
Searching for the fountain of Blue Dream in Santa Cruz, CA
Leafly
JULY 20, 2021
No one has claimed this ubiquitous strain. The post Searching for the fountain of Blue Dream in Santa Cruz, CA appeared first on Leafly.
What to do with weed stems
The Cannigma
JULY 18, 2021
They supported your buds all the way to harvest, but when it’s time to smoke, for most of us it’s no stems, no seeds, no exceptions. Stems don’t need to bring you down, though, and if you grow your own herb, here are some things you can do with the stems you don’t just throw in the compost. Can you smoke weed stems? Yes, you can smoke weed stems.
Sha’Carri Richardson, Olympic Hopeful, Suspended after Testing Positive for Cannabis
The Blunt Truth
JULY 6, 2021
Seyfarth Synopsis: An American athlete has been suspended for one month for testing positive for marijuana and violating the Anti-Doping Rule, putting her ability to represent the United States in the Olympic games in jeopardy. American athlete, Sha’Carri Richardson, set herself apart on June 19, 2021, by winning the 100-meter race in 10.86 seconds at the U.S.
Marijuana and the Mexican Revolution
Project CBD
JULY 13, 2021
The tumultuous Mexican Revolution catalyzed the emergence of marijuana smoking in early twentieth-century America as hundreds of thousands of migrants fled to the U.S. Southwest in search of safety and work.
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