October, 2020

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The Ultimate Guide to Medical Cannabis [And How Cannabis Cannabis Works With Your Body]

Leafwell

The science behind medical cannabis is complicated. There are 5 very good reasons as to why this is: The cannabis plant contains up to 150 cannabinoids, 220 terpenes/terpenoids and 20 flavonoids, all of which have different effects when used on their own or combined with each other. This makes cannabis a very versatile medication, but also difficult to figure out.

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Medical Cannabis In Australia … It’s For The Billionaires Only

Cannabis Law Report

Where have we seen this before ! In both the US and Canada As the Australian “sector” grows in its grey cloak of legality, it … Read More. The post Medical Cannabis In Australia. It's For The Billionaires Only first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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Pediatric Medical Cannabis Access in Schools

Americans for Safe Access

A national perspective on safe access for students. At ASA, our goal is to ensure that every state has sensible cannabis policies that create safe and legal access for all patients. This means we believe that patients who medicate with cannabis should receive treatment equal to that of patients who medicate with any other drug. One of the major factors that has spurred the development of state medical cannabis programs has been first-hand experiences with patients whose lives have changed dramat

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CBD & Cannabis for Endometriosis

Project CBD

Many women with endometriosis use cannabis and CBD for pain relief, and cannabis therapeutics may also limit the spread of endometrial cells around the body.

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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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Arizona Approves Prop 207 to Legalize Marijuana

NORML

Arizona voters have approved Proposition 207, a statewide ballot initiative legalizing the possession, use, and commercial sale of marijuana for adults. The post Arizona Approves Prop 207 to Legalize Marijuana appeared first on NORML.

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Does Smoking Cannabis Affect Your Ability to Dream?

Cannabis Life Network

For most cannabis users, smoking weed allows them to fall asleep fast; Often unable to remember their dreams. So, does smoking cannabis affect your ability to dream? Think about it… if you are a regular smoker, can you recall any of your recent dreams? Maybe a few dreams on occasion, but not likely very many. […]. The post Does Smoking Cannabis Affect Your Ability to Dream?

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Relieve the Excruciating Symptoms of IBD and IBS with Medical Cannabis

Veriheal

People suffering from Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) or Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) can go through excruciating pain, numbness or struggle with a minefield of digestion. Elevated levels of stress can even land these individuals in more discomfort, with IBD patients risking hospitalization due to inflammation. Both IBD and IBS have a major impact on the quality of life and on the ability to do simple things such as eat, sleep, and work.

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A History of Medical Cannabis

Leafwell

Did you know cannabis history stems back 12,000 years? In this article, we’re going to take you through the historic journey of cannabis, from the ancient world right through to how we use the plant today, taking in all of the highs (pun intended) and lows of this fascinating and powerful plant. To get started, we start by giving a shout out to those who came before us and paved the way for people.

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Cannabis Science Retractions: Few & Far Between

Project CBD

Cannabis science article retractions are infrequent and few researchers are helds accountable for fraud.

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Clinical Trial: Plant-Derived Cannabis Oil Effective for Patients with Fibromyalgia

NORML

"We conclude that phytocannabinoids can be a low-cost and well-tolerated therapy for symptom relief and quality of life improvement in these patients.". The post Clinical Trial: Plant-Derived Cannabis Oil Effective for Patients with Fibromyalgia appeared first on NORML.

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Study suggests psilocybin can positively change emotions and brain function long-term

Leafly

Ready to change your mind? It’s easy to get stuck in how we view and move through the world, but a new study shows that psilocybin may be able to help. The post Study suggests psilocybin can positively change emotions and brain function long-term appeared first on Leafly.

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What Is Medicinal Cannabis, and How to Choose a Medicinal Cannabis Strain?

Sensi Seeds

Medicinal cannabis, also known as medical marijuana, refers to cannabis when it is used to treat or relieve a complaint or condition, rather than for recreational or spiritual purposes. Any type of cannabis which contains an effective amount of cannabinoids can be considered medicinal cannabis if it is used for that purpose. The post What Is Medicinal Cannabis, and How to Choose a Medicinal Cannabis Strain?

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Women With Menopause Now Turning To Cannabis For Treatment

The Fresh Toast

Women With Menopause Now Turning To Cannabis For Treatment. A new survey found women were turning to cannabis more than traditional menopause therapy, such as hormone treatment. The post Women With Menopause Now Turning To Cannabis For Treatment appeared first on The Fresh Toast.

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Questions You Can Ask Your Medical Marijuana Doctor

Leafwell

It can be difficult to talk to your primary care physician about medical cannabis. This is one of the many good reasons why seeing a doctor who specializes in medical marijuana (and is open to recommending it) is a good idea. You will be less worried and feel more comfortable speaking about something that still has a lot of stigma attached to it. Here’s some questions you can ask a medical.

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An Officer Forced into Retirement for Medical Cannabis Sues NYPD

Veriheal

The NYPD is no stranger to being sued by fellow officers. They have had a wide range of lawsuits ranging from sexual harassment to improperly obtaining retired police officers’ phone records. However, in a first of its kind lawsuit filed against the city of New York, a former NYPD officer says he was harassed and discriminated against by the NYPD over his use of medically recommended cannabis made by an NYPD medical division doctor by the name of Dr.

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Study: Seniors Report Using Cannabis Products to Mitigate Symptoms Associated with Older Age

NORML

"Most older adults in the sample initiated [their] cannabis use after the age of 60 years and used it primarily for medical purposes to treat pain, sleep disturbance, anxiety, and/or depression.". The post Study: Seniors Report Using Cannabis Products to Mitigate Symptoms Associated with Older Age appeared first on NORML.

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Polls show marijuana legalization leading as Election Day nears

Leafly

Arizona, New Jersey, and Montana look strong. But polls mean nothing if people don't actually vote. The post Polls show marijuana legalization leading as Election Day nears appeared first on Leafly.

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Growing Forward: Education

The NM Political Report | Medical Cannabis Program

In this week’s episode of Growing Forward, the collaborative podcast between NM Political Report and New Mexico PBS, we take a look at education. Dispensary employees must reach a certain level of required certification, but what kind of knowledge should patients expect from those who are dispensing their medication? Shanon Jaramillo runs a local cannabis education and staffing agency.

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The Week in Weed: October 30, 2020

The Blunt Truth

Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. New York releases new CBD regulations, and Governor Cuomo supports legal cannabis. The Montana Supreme Court denied a ballot initiative challenge, and some in the medical marijuana industry oppose the measure. Oregon Senators voice their opposition to the DEA’s hemp rule.

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The HempFlax Company Story: European Leaders in Hemp Solutions

Sensi Seeds

HempFlax was founded by Ben Dronkers in 1993, ushering in a new era of European hemp cultivation. From humble beginnings in the Netherlands, HempFlax now has farms in Germany and Romania, too. The company plays a major role in European hemp industry, and is the sole cultivator of hemp for Sensi Seeds’ CBD and hemp products. The post The HempFlax Company Story: European Leaders in Hemp Solutions appeared first on Sensi Seeds Blog.

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Why Does Cannabis Work So Well To Combat Nausea?

The Fresh Toast

Why Does Cannabis Work So Well To Combat Nausea? Cannabis does not actually calm the digestive tract. Instead, this is how it treats nausea. . The post Why Does Cannabis Work So Well To Combat Nausea? appeared first on The Fresh Toast.

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SCOTUS Declines to Hear Appellate Challenge to Federal Cannabis Prohibition

NORML

“This result is not altogether surprising. It is Congress that imposed the federal prohibition of marijuana and ultimately it is up to Congress to repeal this destructive and discriminatory policy.”. The post SCOTUS Declines to Hear Appellate Challenge to Federal Cannabis Prohibition appeared first on NORML.

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How to make a pumpkin bong

Leafly

It's spooky season: the perfect time to make a pumpkin bong and puff all your worries away! Sasha the Silenced Hippie shows you how. The post How to make a pumpkin bong appeared first on Leafly.

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Is Cannabis a Viable Mental Health Treatment Option? Part 2 of 3: Depression

Kind Meds (Cannabis Education Blog)

There has been an incredible surge in demand for cannabis-derived supplements and medical products in the United States. Legislation surrounding cannabis in different forms has shifted dramatically, and one of the biggest questions on peoples minds is, “can you use cannabis for depression?” Depression affects more than 350 million people in the world today, and it remains the leading cause of disability claims in the US.

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Best Cannabis Disorder Treatment: More Cannabis (Study)

CannaMD

Cannabis use disorder was coined in 2013, when the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) first classified the term. Since the beginning, there’s been plenty of debate around the legitimacy of the disorder. Yet these conversations have become increasingly animated in light of a recent study, when scientists in 2020 discovered a promising new cure for problematic cannabis use.

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The Hash Marihuana & Hemp Museum in Amsterdam – About, History, & Past Exhibitions

Sensi Seeds

The Hash Marihuana & Hemp Museum was founded in 1985, and to this day, remains one of Amsterdam’s most iconic cannabis destinations. Featuring items from a collection of over 9000 cannabis-related artefacts, and a display of living plants, the museum is an unmissable cannabis experience. In 2012 a second venue in Barcelona, Spain, was opened. The post The Hash Marihuana & Hemp Museum in Amsterdam – About, History, & Past Exhibitions appeared first on Sensi Seeds Blog.

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Sean Worsley, Purple Heart Vet Jailed in Alabama, Released on Parole

Cannabis Law Report

Good news c/- of Ganjapreneur Sean Worsley, an Iraq War veteran and Purple Heart recipient who was facing a multi-year prison sentence for cannabis possession … Read More. The post Sean Worsley, Purple Heart Vet Jailed in Alabama, Released on Parole first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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Missouri: Licensed Medical Cannabis Retailers Now Open for Business

NORML

State regulators have licensed 192 retailers thus far, with the first of those opening for business on Saturday. The post Missouri: Licensed Medical Cannabis Retailers Now Open for Business appeared first on NORML.

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Can CBD help athletic performance?

Leafly

Athletes are turning to CBD to help with a multitude of sports-related injuries and issues. But is it just hype? The post Can CBD help athletic performance? appeared first on Leafly.

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Cannabis In Canada: Two Year Anniversary of Legalization

Cannabis Life Network

On October 17, 2018, the Canadian government decriminalized weed for recreational use. Today marijuana is a popular recreation enjoyed by more people than ever with a developing industry for entrepreneurs and tastemakers alike. It has been two years of cannabis legalization in Canada but it was not an easy path. The same day cannabis was legalized […].