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Real-World CBD Evidence, CBD and Ketamine, and More.

Project CBD

People with moderate or severe symptoms experienced less pain, anxiety, and depression, and greater wellbeing after three months of CBD treatment.

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Don’t let the government’s marijuana lies make you miss out on the vaccine

Leafly

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.

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Becoming the Kushman: Kyle Kushman Shares Tips for Growing Incredible Weed

The Cannigma

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

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How does depression affect the endocannabinoid system

Cannabis Life Network

Doctors are far too liberal with anti-depressants that target serotonin when so few of them understand cannabis and especially the endocannabinoid system (ECS). Serotonin and the ECS are tied tightly together. In fact, serotonin deficient depression can cause a host of effects on the mind and immune system by disengaging the endocannabinoid system (ECS).

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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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New York Senator Introduces Cannabis Cultivation Bill

Cannabis Law Report

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.

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Marijuana and the Mexican Revolution

Project CBD

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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How cannabis vaporizers are continuing to evolve

Leafly

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.

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How to roll a blunt

The Cannigma

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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How to Rehydrate Dry Buds

Cannabis Life Network

I can think of few worse things than sitting down to roll a joint, only to find the buds have dried out. The inevitable groan as I see good money flying out the window and pain flying back in. The good news is a dry bag isn't automatically a death sentence for your cannabis. The post How to Rehydrate Dry Buds appeared first on Latest Cannabis News Today - Headlines, Videos & Stocks.

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Delta-8, Smokable Flower Is Saving Hemp Farmers

Cannabis Law Report

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.

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Many People Won’t Try Cannabis Until It’s Legal

Veriheal

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”. .

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Cannabis & Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome

Project CBD

Cannabis is a safe and effective way to manage the complex symptoms of ehlers-danlos syndrome, a painful connective tissue disorder.

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What is phytol and is it safe to vape?

Leafly

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.

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What strains are best for migraines? This study may have the answer

The Cannigma

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.

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The Week in Weed: July 9, 2021

The Blunt Truth

Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. South Dakota may vote on marijuana again in 2022. Mississippi’s Supreme Court won’t reconsider its decision on the 2020 ballot initiative. The House Appropriations Committee passed a bill that does not prohibit DC from allowing cannabis sales.

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Executive Spotlight: Luis Merchan

Cannabis Law Report

Luis Merchan, President & CEO at Flora Growth Corp. Luis Merchan, President and CEO of Flora Growth Corp., is a New York and Miami-based executive with over a decade of proven experience in enterprise sales management, corporate strategy, merchandising and expense management, and customer experience. During Luis’ term as Flora CEO, the company has added over 10,000 new investors, went public on the Nasdaq in May 2021, and now organized to support a portfolio of organic cannabis-based product

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3 Misconceptions About CBD, Cleared Up

Leafwell

Cannabidiol (CBD) is perhaps one of the most misunderstood chemicals around. The research behind CBD, other cannabinoids, and how they interact with the body has barely scratched the surface, making space for all sorts of misconceptions and misinformation. Many people also believe that they can skip getting a medical marijuana card and use hemp-based CBD, but this could be a waste of money and.

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Mexico: High Court Decriminalizes Cannabis

Project CBD

The Mexican Supreme Court has decriminaized cannabis for personal use, but this may have little impact on Mexico’s murderous drug war.

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Americans on pace to spend twice as much on weed as on milk

Leafly

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.

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THC lemonade recipe: A refreshing cannabis libation

The Cannigma

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.

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The Week in Weed: July 30, 2021

The Blunt Truth

Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. We start off with an amendment to federal legislation that would protect state-legal cannabis programs. Then we move on to the states, where Mississippi is holding hearings on medical marijuana. Ohio’s legislature may take up adult-use legislation.

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Rhode Island’s medical cannabis business license lottery delayed yet again

Cannabis Law Report

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].

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Surgeon General Says Stop Locking People Up For Marijuana

CannaMD

On July 16, 2021, the United States Surgeon General made a statement that went against years — no, decades! — of prior official policy. According to the nation’s top doctor, it’s time to stop locking up people who use marijuana. U.S. Surgeon General’s Remarks on Marijuana As stated by the U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy: […].

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Amazing: Psychedelics & Phantom Limb Pain

Project CBD

Scientists are studying the therapeutic potential of psilocybin, the magic mushroom compound, for severe phantom limb pain.

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Chuck Schumer unveils marijuana bill that would end federal prohibition, finally

Leafly

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer finally revealed his legalization proposal. Here's what it actually does. The post Chuck Schumer unveils marijuana bill that would end federal prohibition, finally appeared first on Leafly.

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What to do with weed stems

The Cannigma

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.

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NYC-area TBT Readers, Join Us for a Cannabis Industry Happy Hour!

The Blunt Truth

Thursday, August 5, 2021. 4:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Join Seyfarth and Fyllo for an action-packed happy hour event in the heart of New York City. Meet cannabis industry professionals from leading organizations, with expertise in compliance, real estate, government affairs, licensing, and more. There is no cost to attend, but registration is required. To register and for more information, including our Office Visitor Safety Guidelines, visit: [link].

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Barton Morris Cannabis News Reel

Cannabis Law Report

The Cannabis Legal Group is the premier Cannabis Law Firm in Michigan. The Cannabis Legal Group is comprised of lawyers who specialize in cannabis-related legal issues with experience in established markets such as Oregon and Colorado. The group serves marijuana-related businesses with issues including regulatory compliance, land use, zoning, raising capital, and licensing.

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How Long Does Marijuana-Induced Driving Impairment Last?

CannaMD

“How long should I wait to drive after using marijuana?” This is a question any responsible medical marijuana should ask themselves. With the legalization of medical marijuana in Florida, users who rely on regular cannabis therapy now have the responsibility to determine their fitness to drive without impairment. Conversely, law enforcement agencies are now tasked […].

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Commentary: Stop Growing Hemp for CBD!

Project CBD

The CBD market is saturated, but there’s a bright future for hempcrete and other fiber hemp products.

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