December, 2018

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The Top Ten Medical Cannabis Developments of 2018

Americans for Safe Access

It has been an exciting year in the world of cannabis reform. From studies that underscore the therapeutic potential of cannabis to political changes that bode well for patients and consumers, there is much to celebrate. Before we close the books on 2018, let’s take a look back at ten of the most significant developments over the past year from ASA’s perspective and consider their impact.

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How Long Does it Take to Feel CBD and How Long Do the Effects of CBD Last?

Cannabis Cheri

Ask Cheri: How long does it take before CBD effects kick in? How long do the effects of CBD last? How much CBD should I take? Thanks, Carole. Those are ALL great questions Carole! Regardless of the reason you are taking CBD, you obviously want to know what to expect and how to best use it. Instead of answering this question myself, I am going to turn it over to CBD expert Joy Smith, of Joy Organics , a full spectrum (minus THC) CBD hemp oil company.

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Chicago NORML Continues Push for Diversity in Pot Industry

NORML

As Illinois lawmakers continue to consider input from various stakeholders for legislation that would legalize the possession and use of marijuana for adults 21 and up in 2019, some advocates are feeling left out of the process. This is especially concerning because the majority reside in communities that have been devastated by marijuana prohibition.

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Oregon may look to export marijuana

Cannabis Chronicles

SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Marijuana could take the next step toward joining pinot noir and craft beer on Oregon’s list of famous exports, under a proposal likely to go before state lawmakers in the new year. The Statesman Journal reports that the Craft Cannabis Alliance, a business association led by founder and executive director Adam Smith, is working with legislators to let Oregon start exporting pot to other legal-weed states by 2021.

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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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Wanna Get Higher than High? Don’t Hold Your Breath…

LIWTS

Everyone has their own unique set of ‘rules’ when it comes to getting higher than high. We’ve all tried all manner of weird and wonderful things to feel a bigger buzz – some of which turn out to be more successful than others. But then there are those standards that are followed instinctively by millions […]. The post Wanna Get Higher than High?

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What Does a Government Shutdown Mean for Medical Cannabis?

Americans for Safe Access

If you have seen the news lately, you know that the possibility of a partial government shutdown is looming. Although Congress has passed funding extensions, the President is threatening to veto any appropriations packages that do not contain sufficient funding for border security. Without further action, much government funding will end at 11:59 PM on Friday, December 21, meaning that many non-essential government operations and agencies will be suspended until a budget is passed.

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How Long Does it Take to Feel CBD and How Long Do the Effects of CBD Last?

Cannabis Cheri

Ask Cheri: How long does it take before CBD effects kick in? How long do the effects of CBD last? How much CBD should I take? Thanks, Carole. Those are ALL great questions Carole! Regardless of the reason you are taking CBD, you obviously want to know what to expect and how to best use it. Instead of answering this question myself, I am going to turn it over to CBD expert Joy Smith, of Joy Organics , a full spectrum (minus THC) CBD hemp oil company.

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New data shows Cannabis replacing Alcohol and Pharmaceuticals in the U.S.

Leaf Science

A new U.S. study shows that more and more people are giving up alcohol and pharmaceuticals in favour of cannabis use. The groundbreaking study conducted by New Frontier Data surveyed over 3,000 adult Americans to show people from all age groups and demographics in the U.S. are moving away from alcohol and pharmaceuticals in favour of cannabis use. Taking cannabis user archetypes beyond the traditional medical/recreational binary, the study developed nine distinct cannabis consumer profiles and l

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Marijuana businessman and former federal inmate faces new legal problems

Cannabis Chronicles

SPOKANE — Cip Paulsen, a former federal inmate-turned marijuana businessman, is fighting for control of his firm in court against angry investors and new drug charges. Paulsen’s licensed marijuana business, Growstate, is in the hands of a court-appointed receiver after three early investors sought repayment of their initial $625,000 investment in 2014.

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Athletes Continue to Turn to CBD Oil for Pain and Inflammation

Puff Puff Post

Although CBD has been a viable alternative to synthetic medications for decades, recent studies conducted by the FDA have pushed the plant compound into mainstream favor. With this newfound popularity, there has been an influx of interest in CBD amongst professional athletes seeking a reliable, natural alternative to synthetic pain relievers and anti-inflammatories.

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Colorado’s New Cannabis Rules Advance its Growing Market

Sensi Seeds

With the announcement in September that Colorado’s cannabis market had generated more than $1 billion in revenue by August 2018, reaching the milestone much earlier than predicted and flooding state coffers with more than $200 million in tax revenue, it’s clear the industry’s move from black to green is on track. One of the trends driving sales is consumer preference for edibles and concentrates.

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World Health Organization Keeps Patients Waiting

Americans for Safe Access

Despite the anticipation of a major announcement at the 61st Commission on Narcotic Drugs relating to the international scheduling of cannabis, no announcement came from the World Health Organization (WHO) today. Many expected the WHO to issue a recommendation on its findings of the first ever critical review of cannabis, however the WHO delayed its recommendation saying that it needed more time to review its findings.

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Grandma Is The New Face Of Cannabis

Canna Care Docs

Silver Haze In The Golden Years. Even as the boomer generation—the one known for “tuning in and dropping out”—approaches retirement, there’s a long-held stigma surrounding marijuana among older people. For many who were young in the 1960s and 70s, cannabis was something seen at parties, possibly experimented with, but for the most part set aside. It’s hard to get past decades of federal prohibition and criminalization, so it’s little wonder that in 2017 only three percent of adults over 65 years

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The Truth about Medical Cannabis and Depression

Canabo Medical Clinic

It’s estimated that most people will live through at least one bout of mild depression in their lifetimes. Others will suffer frequent major depressive episodes while some people may be chronically depressed. If you have depression or believe you may be suffering from it, the best thing you can do is consult with a medical professional, such as your family doctor, a therapist, a counsellor, a social worker, or a psychologist.

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Oklahoma quickly becoming medical marijuana hotbed

Cannabis Chronicles

OKLAHOMA CITY — The rollout of statewide medical and recreational marijuana programs typically is a grindingly slow process that can take years. Not so in Oklahoma, which moved with lightning speed once voters approved medical cannabis in June. The ballot question received 57 percent support and established one of the nation’s most liberal medical pot laws in one of the most conservative states.

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A New Treatment: CBD Oil For Autism?

Puff Puff Post

Autism is a complex neurobehavioral disorder that affects roughly 1 in 59 Americans. With an estimated 3.5 million Americans living with a disorder on the autism spectrum and no proven remedies yet, scientists have been keen on discovering a way to help those afflicted. One recent observational study has shown an astonishing success rate of 80% in reducing negative behavioral patterns in test subjects by using CBD oil.

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Cannabis Light takes Europe by storm

Sensi Seeds

Cannabis plants gently swaying in the golden sunset, and in the background a soft hilly landscape that inspires dreams. This is not Mendocino County in California; it is the heart of Switzerland. Switzerland in Cannabis Light frenzy. Companies such as De Rerum Natura are growing cannabis here completely legally. Because none of the plants contain more than 1% THC , the growers have nothing to fear.

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Peninsula Alternative Health Celebrates 1 Year Anniversary

Peninsula Alternative Health

(From left to right: CTO Daniel Korpon, CFO Chuck Henn, CEO Anthony Darby, Clinical Director Dr. Mary Pat Hoffman PharmD). On December 6, 2018, Peninsula Alternative Health is celebrating their one year anniversary. PAH was formed with the goal of providing patients an effective, safe alternative to traditional pharmaceuticals. Medical cannabis has been embraced by Maryland residents over the past year, and according to the Maryland Medical Cannabis Commission, state regulators are receiving mor

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Marijuana Before Surgery: Friend or Foe?

Marijuanally

Is marijuana before surgery a smart thing to do or something to avoid? In this article, we talk about smoking marijuana before surgery, weed as a post-op medicine , and what is the best way to consume it when undergoing a surgical procedure. Marijuana before surgery: Yes or No? Everyone would agree that the preparations for a surgery, no matter of what kind, are somewhat stressful and you get anxiety attacks just by thinking about it.

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What’s the Difference Between Loose Leaf Cannabis, Cannabis Concentrates, and Cannabis Oil?

Canabo Medical Clinic

If you’re new to the world of medical cannabis, one of the things you may not know is that there are different forms of cannabis. Most people are familiar with the loose leaf variant, but you may be less familiar with cannabis concentrates and cannabis oil. What’s the difference among the various forms of cannabis? There are some major differences between loose leaf cannabis and other forms.

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Moms, It’s Okay To Use Cannabis To Feel Good, So Stop Feeling Ashamed

Miss Marijuana

By: Jessica DaCosta of Northern Wellness . You don’t have to feel guilty about feeling good. Especially as a mom who uses cannabis. . Moms have a hard time doing “selfish” things, “indulging” themselves. The to-do list is never completed, a nd we can’t let go of the things left undone. We can’t calm our minds. We don’t even know where to start. I talk to moms everyday that struggle with feeling good.

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Cannabis and Exercise go Hand-in-Hand For Some Fitness Buffs

Puff Puff Post

TORONTO — As an avid runner with some two dozen marathons under his belt, Adrian Landini is thoroughly familiar with the runner’s high. He’s also quite experienced running while high. Yes, the longtime pot smoker says he routinely lights up during a run, and sometimes before — a recent habit that he says has become inextricably linked to his endurance training. “I just kind of zen out, I pay attention to my movements and what’s around me and whatnot and just bring it in w

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Sensi’s Ultimate Cannabis Gift Guide for the Holidays

Sensi Seeds

If you dread buying gifts because you never know what anyone might like, can’t remember any of the cool stuff you saw during the year, or if like me, you just plain hate shopping, fear not Sensi friends, we have created the ultimate cannabis gift guide for you, full of ideas guaranteed to be a hit! Cannabis Vaporizers. BUY HERE ›› . All the cool kids are doing it these days, so much so some predict that vape pens are the future of consuming cannabis, and thanks to a bunch of new styles with upgr

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PAH Point of Sale Conversion

Peninsula Alternative Health

Hello All! I wanted to take this opportunity to introduce myself. My name is Dan Korpon, and I am the Chief Technology Officer for PAH. In October 2018, I left my position as a Senior Data Scientist at Anne Arundel Medical Center to focus my efforts on Peninsula Alternative Health and our technology and data needs. It’s been an exciting transition ending 2018, and I’m looking forward to what 2019 has to offer.

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Thailand Legalizes Medical Marijuana As New Year’s ‘Gift’

The Fresh Toast

Thailand Legalizes Medical Marijuana As New Year’s ‘Gift’ The move positions Thailand as the first Southeast Asian country to legalize cannabis use, which is significant, as the region maintains some of the harshest drug laws in the world. The post Thailand Legalizes Medical Marijuana As New Year’s ‘Gift’ appeared first on The Fresh Toast.

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The Ultimate Guide to Choosing a Dry Herb Vaporizer

Otherside Farms

If you are thinking about buying a dry herb vaporizer, you are on the right page! Vaporizers are completely changing the way we consume marijuana, both for recreational and medicinal purposes. When selecting a vaporizer, do your research or visit a reputable site like www.portablehookahs.com. So What is Vaporizer? A vaporizer is an electrical device that is responsible for heating the marijuana to a high enough temperature to extract steam from it without burning it (usually at 200 degrees Cels

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What Microdosing Cannabis Is Really Like, According To 14 Real People On Reddit

Miss Marijuana

Microdosing cannabis allows users to experience the health benefits of marijuana without getting too high. What is microdosing? According to Urban Dictionary , the microdosing definition is: “ The ingestion of fractional doses of LSD, usually about 1/8 of a regular tripping dose, in order to increase thinking organization, and a sense of wellness.”.

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Can Cannabis Help Cerebral Palsy Patients?

Puff Puff Post

Can cannabis help Cerebral Palsy patients? Research shows can be effective in relieving pain associated with Cerebral Palsy. Cannabis’ analgesic effects can be just as effective as more standard forms of treatment. The post Can Cannabis Help Cerebral Palsy Patients? appeared first on Puff Puff Post.

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Science Backs Cannabis for Stress Relief

Kind Meds (Cannabis Education Blog)

Although marijuana laws have changed dramatically in recent years, one of the major roadblocks for more scientific studies of cannabis is the federal classification of cannabis as a Schedule I controlled substance. This drastically limits the research opportunities and funding available for cannabis studies. However, a few major studies have gone a long way in changing attitudes about the medical applications of cannabis.

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Hemp & Health

Leaf Science

Johnny Hughes is a freelance writer living in County Longford in the heart of Ireland. After spending 10 years of his life in the corporate world he took a chance 12 months ago and left for good. Now he is embarking on a new journey – a discovery through research & writing. Johnny is taking a look at the problems of our world and how Cannabis Sativa L and Industrial Hemp can hemp solve those problems.

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