December, 2021

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5 Things You Need to Know When Traveling as a Medical Cannabis Patient

Americans for Safe Access

Are you allowed to travel with medical cannabis? Can you cross state lines with medical cannabis? Can you bring cannabis on a plane or train? What about a bus? While in another state, what are the rules to purchase it legally? These are just a few of the many questions that medical cannabis patients may have while travelling for the holidays.

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Medicinal Terpenes

Project CBD

Aromatic terpenes in cannabis and other plants reduce pain and stress, boost brain health, fight cancer and antibiotic-resistant bacteria, and more.

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Several States to Usher In the New Year with Cannabis Liberalization Laws

NORML

New state and local laws amending marijuana policies will take effect on the first day of the new year. The post Several States to Usher In the New Year with Cannabis Liberalization Laws appeared first on NORML.

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The Truth About Smoking Marijuana and Lung Health

Cannabis Cheri

One of the major objections to the medicinal use of marijuana is the use of smoking as a delivery system. Based on the fact that smoking tobacco causes deterioration of lung function, these detractors intone that smoking marijuana is just as harmful. So let’s examine the truth about the effects of smoking marijuana and lung health. Testing that hypothesis is really quite simple—even you can do it.

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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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36 cannabis predictions for 2022 guaranteed to come true

Leafly

In 2022, look for legalization in Missouri, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, and Arkansas—but don't expect it to pass in Congress. The post 36 cannabis predictions for 2022 guaranteed to come true appeared first on Leafly.

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New Issue of the ASA Activist Newsletter is out!

Americans for Safe Access

The latest issue of the ASA Activist Newsletter has the news you need to stay informed and be an effective advocate. Updates include important federal cannabis reforms that have been signed into law or are pending before Congress, as well as PFC's new role as a GMP Certifier in New York state, a new episode of the Cannabis Enigma podcast, and a sneak peek at the revamped state report card.

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UK Epileptic Children Denied Cannabis Prescriptions

Project CBD

Abandoned to their fate, desperately ill epileptic children can’t access life-saving cannabis treatments.

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Rick Steves: Let’s Win in 2022

NORML

Let's make 2022 a huge year for legalization. I'll match all donations up to $20,000, double your impact! The post Rick Steves: Let’s Win in 2022 appeared first on NORML.

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CBD Reduces The Symptoms Of Schizophrenia According To New Medical Studies

The Fresh Toast

CBD Reduces The Symptoms Of Schizophrenia According To New Medical Studies. Antipsychotic medications are usually prescribed in order to taper the disorder's symptoms. However, these medications have a long list of side effects. The post CBD Reduces The Symptoms Of Schizophrenia According To New Medical Studies appeared first on The Fresh Toast.

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12 strains to pair with 2021’s best streaming shows and movies

Leafly

2021 was full of excellent televlsion series and documentaries. Find out the best strains to pair with the best 2021 streaming shows. The post 12 strains to pair with 2021’s best streaming shows and movies appeared first on Leafly.

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The 10 simple cannabis-related resolutions you need to start your year on a high

The Cannigma

Creating cannabis-focused resolutions symbolizes a fun, feel-good way to shake up your perspective on the new year ahead. For many, cannabis is already part of a wellbeing or self-care regimen and creating mindful resolutions can further enhance each person’s relationship with this special plant. Resolutions can nudge your cannabis use into healthier territory, or encourage you to dip your toes into trying new things.

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Who invented bubble hash? A secret technique from a UN scientist’s son?

Cannabis Life Network

Hash has been with human beings for thousands of years, acknowledged in the Ayurvedic tradition. And yet, modern cannabis concentrates revolutionized the idea of hash less than a half-century ago. The former owner of the Holland Seed Bank, the late Nevil Shoenmakers, carved out a historical legacy. Aside from founding the first cannabis seed bank, […].

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Cannabis Treatment for Aches & Pains

Project CBD

Dr. Mikhail Kogan’s cannabis recommendations for chronic pain.

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Record Number of Scientific Papers Published About Cannabis in 2021

NORML

Since 2010, scientists have published an estimated 27,000 peer-reviewed papers specific to cannabis, with the annual number of total papers increasing every year. NORML's Deputy Director Paul Armentano said, "It is time for politicians and others to stop assessing cannabis through the lens of 'what we don't know' and instead start engaging in evidence-based discussions about marijuana and marijuana reform policies that are indicative of all that we do know.".

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Cannabis And Breast Cancer: What A New Study Reveals

The Fresh Toast

Cannabis And Breast Cancer: What A New Study Reveals. The study showed that the combination of certain cannabinoids with standard chemotherapy upgraded the effectiveness of killing cancer cells up to six times compared to existing treatment. By Nina Zdinjak Can cannabis help cure cancer? Although there is still no single recognized and approved cure for cancer, there are many treatments that help people fight […].

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Can Oakland save its cannabis companies, or will crime destroy the industry?

Leafly

Relentless burglaries, high taxes drive legal pot biz out of its birthplace. The post Can Oakland save its cannabis companies, or will crime destroy the industry? appeared first on Leafly.

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What are cannabis landrace strains?

The Cannigma

If you’ve ever consumed cannabis, you probably already know that the plant has many different varieties, commonly referred to as strains. Still, while there are lots of options, few strains are as prized as “landrace strains” – those rare varieties of cannabis plucked from a specific habitat. But what are landrace strains from a scientific point of view?

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Marijuana Laws: A Look Back at 2021

CannaMD

In contrast to a year of headlines dominated by divisional politics and Covid-19 warnings, 2021’s news on the medical marijuana front is decidedly positive. Over the course of the year, states across the country enacted more than 50 individual pieces of pro-marijuana legislation touching on everything from legalization and decriminalization to the expansion of access […].

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Free Speech Under Attack in Czech Cannabis Crackdown

Project CBD

Czech Editor convicted of promoting cannabis cultivation and THC -induced “toxicomania,” could face jail time.

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Virginia: Oversight Committee Urges Lawmakers to Expedite Launch of Retail Cannabis Sales

NORML

“Virginians 21 and older ought to have access at the already-operational dispensaries sooner rather than later, and they have been very clear in their demands to move earlier the date of sales," said Jenn Michelle Pedini, NORML's Development Director and the Executive Director of Virginia NORML. The post Virginia: Oversight Committee Urges Lawmakers to Expedite Launch of Retail Cannabis Sales appeared first on NORML.

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NM judge rules patient cannabis purchase limits consistent with state law

The NM Political Report | Medical Cannabis Program

A New Mexico state judge ruled on Thursday that medical cannabis patients cannot purchase the same amount as non-patients when recreational-use sales begin. Second Judicial District Court Judge Benjamin Chavez, in his written ruling, dismissed a claim from a medical cannabis patient that medical cannabis patients should be afforded the same purchase limits as what is laid out in the state’s Cannabis Regulation Act, which went into effect in June.

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The Leafly Strain of the Year 2021 is Dosidos!

Leafly

End the year with Dosidos, a living legend of a weed strain that's smoker-tested and grower-approved. The post The Leafly Strain of the Year 2021 is Dosidos! appeared first on Leafly.

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What is crossfading and what are the risks?

The Cannigma

Purposely mixing alcohol and cannabis together—or crossfading—is a very common party trend among young adults. Even though it’s a very popular practice, it also comes with some big risks, and can be downright uncomfortable. Learning about how this combination may affect you can minimize the risks and help you enjoy the effects of both substances.

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Groups From 56 Countries Ask UN To Ensure Secretive ‘Cannabis Initiative’ Is Open To Public Scrutiny

Cannabis Law Report

Cannabis Business Executive reports that people (read countries) are getting heartedly sick and tired of the United Nations Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND) and their Stasi-like approach to being public about any decisions never mind the one that matters, the issue of re-scheduling. CBE write. ONE year on from the formal recognition of the potential for cannabis as a medicine almost 200 global advocacy and civil society groups are backing for calls for greater transparency over emerging new

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Cannabis! A Viper Vaudeville opens in New York

Project CBD

A multimedia extravaganza on the history, culture, and politics of the cannabis plant is scheduled to debut in NYC next month.

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Reps. Dave Joyce and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Introduce Legislation To Expunge Marijuana Records

NORML

Legislation would incentivize state and local governments to expunge the criminal records of tens of millions of Americans who have previously been convicted of marijuana offenses. . The post Reps. Dave Joyce and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Introduce Legislation To Expunge Marijuana Records appeared first on NORML.

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Smartphone Sensor Data Could Detect Cannabis Intoxication With 90% Precision

Veriheal

A brand new study featured in the journal Drug and Alcohol Dependence delivered exciting news to psychiatrists, health professionals, and law enforcement officials across the United States and beyond. The investigation assessed the suitability of using smartphone sensor data to detect cannabis intoxication, and it had promising results. The study, which was conducted by the Rutgers Institute for Health, Health Care Policy, and Aging Research, used technology that was able to successfully determi

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World’s largest THC-infused brownie weighs in at 850 pounds

Leafly

There are 20,000 mg of THC buried in that boulder of chocolate. If we eat it in one sitting, is it free? The post World’s largest THC-infused brownie weighs in at 850 pounds appeared first on Leafly.

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How cannabis affects your skin

The Cannigma

Oils, creams, skin balms, gels and serums made from cannabis come in all shapes and sizes, and many of these products promise to improve your skin and make it healthier. But how does cannabis actually affect the skin? Recent scientific studies suggest that different cannabinoids and other cannabis-derived molecules (e.g terpenes ) may help treat a number of different skin conditions.

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Texas Supreme Court Agrees to Hear Challenge to State’s Ban on Smokable Hemp Production

Cannabis Law Report

The Texan reports. The Supreme Court of Texas has accepted a challenge to Texas’ prohibition on hemp for smoking. A group of hemp companies is suing the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS), the state agency in charge of regulating consumable hemp. After the companies won at district court, the agency appealed and the state’s highest civil court agreed to hear oral arguments on March 22.

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