September, 2020

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Cannabis for Gastrointestinal Disorders

Project CBD

A pioneer cannabis clinician reports that many patients with gastrointestinal disorders respond well when treated with a combination of CBD and THC.

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Does cannabis help or hurt the immune system?

Leafly

Some studies suggest cannabis can help the immune system, while others imply the plant can suppress it. Learn more about the current research on how cannabis effects the immune system. The post Does cannabis help or hurt the immune system? appeared first on Leafly.

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What is Cannabinol (CBN)? [More About the “Sleepy” Cannabinoid]

Leafwell

There are over 100 cannabinoids in the cannabis plant. Each one offers different medical possibilities. Today we’re looking at cannabinol or CBN, sometimes called the sleep cannabinoid because it is particularly useful for treating insomnia. But beyond insomnia, CBN can also be used to treat multiple sclerosis (MS), Crohn’s Disease, chronic pain and much more.

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Does Cannabis Use Interfere with Dreams?

Cannabis Cheri

Dear Cheri, After a long absence, I started regularly using cannabis again about 8 months ago. Generally speaking, I feel great but one thing I have noticed is that, even though I have been sleeping great, I hardly have any dreams anymore, and I used to have lots of vivid dreams. Could my cannabis use be the reason for my lack of dreams? You are not dreaming about not dreaming.

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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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Top 5 Key Takeaways from the 2020 State of the States Report

Americans for Safe Access

Every year, Americans for Safe Access spends months comparing every medical cannabis program in the United States with the purpose of analyzing what each program is doing well, where it is failing, and how the state program can improve to best serve the needs of patients. In 2020, this meant assessing the medical cannabis programs of 47 states, the District of Columbia, and four territories.

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Gut Microbiota & the Endocannabinoid System

Project CBD

The endocannabinoid system regulates communication between gut microbiota and the brain, and THC and CBD promote a healthy microbiome.

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City of Ann Arbor decriminalizes psychedelic plants and fungi

Leafly

The city council has declared psychedelics a "lowest enforcement priority.". The post City of Ann Arbor decriminalizes psychedelic plants and fungi appeared first on Leafly.

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Using Medical Cannabis for Endometriosis Management and Relief

Veriheal

For those suffering from endometriosis , getting through the day can be an excruciatingly painful experience. Endometriosis is a condition in which tissue similar to the tissue that comprises the lining of the uterus grows in other organs, commonly the ovaries and the fallopian tubes. This out of place endometrial tissue thickens, breaks down, and bleeds just as the tissue within the uterus does, in accordance with the menstrual cycle.

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The Car That Was Made And Run Off Hemp By Henry Ford

Cannabis Life Network

Yep, you read that right! Back in the 1940’s Henry Ford released a car that was made and run off of the plant material, hemp. Back then, metal was needed for military supplies, so there was little to be used for car production. This slowed the industry. Henry Ford and his team got creative. In […]. The post The Car That Was Made And Run Off Hemp By Henry Ford appeared first on Latest Cannabis News Today - Headlines, Videos & Stocks.

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Nestle Muscle In On EU CBD Business

Cannabis Law Report

The food giants are muscling into the CBD game…The press release is chocka full of CBD “scientific” goblededook but the important thing to note is … Read More. The post Nestle Muscle In On EU CBD Business first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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Renowned Travel Author Rick Steves Urges Voters to Back Marijuana Legalization Initiatives in November

NORML

Rick Steves wrote: “I've campaigned for marijuana legalization in six different states — Washington, Oregon, Massachusetts, Maine, Illinois, and Michigan — and in each one, we’ve been successful. The post Renowned Travel Author Rick Steves Urges Voters to Back Marijuana Legalization Initiatives in November appeared first on NORML.

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The Vaping Crisis One Year Later

Project CBD

Scientists identify synthetic cannabinoid adulterants in CBD vape oil cartridges, warn of “devastating toxicological consequences.

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Top 9 arguments in support of marijuana legalization and regulation

Leafly

Legalization is gaining momentum. Here's the debate-winning facts. The post Top 9 arguments in support of marijuana legalization and regulation appeared first on Leafly.

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Does Using Cannabis Affect Dreams?

Cannabis Cheri

Dear Cheri, Does cannabis use affect dreams? After a long absence, I started regularly using cannabis again about 8 months ago. Generally speaking, I feel great but one thing I have noticed is that, even though I have been sleeping great, I hardly have any dreams anymore, and I used to have lots of vivid dreams. Could my cannabis use be the reason? You are not dreaming about not dreaming.

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Is Cannabis a Viable Mental Health Treatment Option? Part 1 of 3

Kind Meds (Cannabis Education Blog)

The cannabis industry is changing rapidly across the United States, and public opinion has shifted significantly over just the last decade that shows increased public support for cannabis reform laws in states that have not already adopted such laws. As of 2020, more states allow for some type of legal cannabis use than do not, and there is growing public interest in expanding the number of medical conditions that qualify for medical marijuana approval.

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Study Finds No Long-Term Negative Brain Effects For Older Marijuana Patients

The Fresh Toast

Study Finds No Long-Term Negative Brain Effects For Older Marijuana Patients. Older adults have begun consuming cannabis more than ever, often using the plant to deal with chronic pain. The post Study Finds No Long-Term Negative Brain Effects For Older Marijuana Patients appeared first on The Fresh Toast.

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Justice Delayed Is Justice Denied: MORE Act Vote Postponed

NORML

It is with a heavy heart that we make this post. Despite an unprecedented level… The post Justice Delayed Is Justice Denied: MORE Act Vote Postponed appeared first on NORML.

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Inflammatory Bowel Disease & Cannabis: Robert’s Story

Project CBD

A doctor’s account of a young man with Crohn’s disease who benefited greatly from cannabis therapy.

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Vermont finally OKs retail cannabis stores, years after legalizing

Leafly

It's good news for consumers. Stores are expected to open in May 2022. The post Vermont finally OKs retail cannabis stores, years after legalizing appeared first on Leafly.

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Does Cannabis Use Interfere with Dreams?

Cannabis Cheri

Dear Cheri, After a long absence, I started regularly using cannabis again about 8 months ago. Generally speaking, I feel great but one thing I have noticed is that, even though I have been sleeping great, I hardly have any dreams anymore, and I used to have lots of vivid dreams. Could my cannabis use be the reason for my lack of dreams? You are not dreaming about not dreaming.

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Tax expert says there could be significant revenues in cannabis legalization, some lawmakers still skeptical

The NM Political Report | Medical Cannabis Program

Comments and questions raised on Tuesday during an interim legislative tax policy committee point towards lengthy debates on recreational cannabis legalization in the upcoming legislative session in January. Richard Anklam, the president and executive director of the New Mexico Tax Research Institute, told lawmakers that states that were early in legalizing recreational-use cannabis like Colorado, Washington, Oregon and California have seen significant tax revenue increases in the past several y

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Treating addictions with psychedelic psychotherapy

Cannabis Life Network

Imagine having a treatment-resistant addition. You’ve tried going to therapy, taking medications, receiving treatment at rehabilitation centres–everything. But none of it worked. Where do you even go from there? What else is there to do? Getting an addiction can not only hinder one’s mental and physical health, but also their relationships, career, and life in […].

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NORML Files Amicus Brief to the Supreme Court Challenging Cannabis’ Schedule I Prohibited Status Under Federal Law

NORML

"The only resolution to this constitutional conflict is for the Supreme Court to invoke the doctrine of estoppel to prevent the federal government from reversing course and retroactively penalizing that which it has protected in fostering state cannabis programs and effectively legalizing it.”. The post NORML Files Amicus Brief to the Supreme Court Challenging Cannabis’ Schedule I Prohibited Status Under Federal Law appeared first on NORML.

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Marijuana Microdosing Study Confirms Pain Benefits

CannaMD

When it comes to cannabis dosing, more isn’t always better. In fact, the very best dose of cannabis might be the dose you don’t immediately feel at all! That’s according to a study put out by Syque Medical , a Tel Aviv-based medical cannabis company. Published only recently, in May of 2020, this clinical trial is the first to show that microdoses of cannabis can be just as effective as much higher doses.

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Sleep gummies: how cannabis comes into play

Leafly

Sleep gummies are making waves as a huge helper for catching zzz's. Find out how cannabis sleep gummies come into play when you're desperately seeking dreamland. The post Sleep gummies: how cannabis comes into play appeared first on Leafly.

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What is Tetrahydrocannabivarin (THCV)? [A Multi-Purpose, Appetite-Suppressing Cannabinoid]

Leafwell

Tetrahydrocannabivarin (THCV) has a chemical formula of C19H26O2. THCV is a homologue of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), meaning that the two share the same parent compound in cannabigerol (CBG) and have similar structures to one another, but differ from each other by a repeating unit. THCV has a propyl (3-carbon) side chain instead of a repeating pentyl (5-carbon) group on the molecule found in.

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Spain: activist leader of cannabis associations takes his case to the European Court to avoid going to prison

Cannabis Law Report

Publico report. Albert Tió, sentenced to five years for a marijuana intervention in his club, trusts that his case will serve as a “revulsive” to … Read More. The post Spain: activist leader of cannabis associations takes his case to the European Court to avoid going to prison first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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7 Essential Weed Songs For Every Stoner’s Playlist

Cannabis Life Network

Whether you are high or sober, you need soothing melody in your times of distress to calm down and feed your mind and soul with the melodious tunes that the musicians have to offer. Here are the 7 essential weed songs, consisting of some of the greatest musicians of all time that we all can relate and appreciate. […]. The post 7 Essential Weed Songs For Every Stoner’s Playlist appeared first on Latest Cannabis News Today - Headlines, Videos & Stocks.

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Study: Over Three in Four Cannabis Consumers Prefer Flower Over Concentrates

NORML

"Just as the majority of those who consume alcohol prefer relatively low potency beer or wine over hard liquor, most adult-use cannabis consumers gravitate toward herbal cannabis preparations and away from the comparatively stronger alternatives.”. The post Study: Over Three in Four Cannabis Consumers Prefer Flower Over Concentrates appeared first on NORML.

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Intro to CBG

CannaMD

Tetrahydrocannabinol, cannabidiol, cannabichromene, and cannabinol – also known as THC , CBD , CBC , and CBN. These are just a sampling of the close to 100 known cannabinoids found in marijuana. The properties and effects of major cannabinoids such as THC and CBD are generally well known within the medical marijuana community, but they are far from the only components of the cannabis plant that hold potential health and therapeutic benefits.