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Cannabis Therapy for Headaches

Project CBD

New studies explore the analgesic effects of cannabis in migraine sufferers and the potential roles of THC , terpenes, and inflammation.

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New York: Employers Are Prohibited from Testing Most Employees for Cannabis

NORML

Employers will still be allowed to take action against an employee who is impaired on-the-job, but only if an employee "manifests specific articulable symptoms of impairment.". The post New York: Employers Are Prohibited from Testing Most Employees for Cannabis appeared first on NORML.

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New Study Backs Claims That Cannabis Can Reduce Anxiety And Depression

The Fresh Toast

New Study Backs Claims That Cannabis Can Reduce Anxiety And Depression. The study concluded that medicinal cannabis use may reduce anxiety and depressive symptoms in clinically anxious and depressed populations. The post New Study Backs Claims That Cannabis Can Reduce Anxiety And Depression appeared first on The Fresh Toast.

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New York will soon allow homegrown medical cannabis

Leafly

Starting in late December, medical patients and caregivers can grow up to six plants per household. The post New York will soon allow homegrown medical cannabis appeared first on Leafly.

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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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Scientists weren’t able to kill monkeys with excessive amounts of THC. Here’s why this matters

The Cannigma

The good news first – if you were for whatever reason to give a rhesus monkey a “massive” dose of THC it probably won’t die, though it may become extremely stoned and sit for hours with its head in its hands. The bad news? Massive doses of THC will kill rats – lots of rats. These findings were unearthed in a study titled “Comparison of acute oral toxicity of cannabinoids in rats, dogs and monkeys,” carried out at the Mason Research Institute in Worcester Massachusetts in 1973.

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Alzheimer's Disease & the Endocannabinoid System

Project CBD

CBD , THC , and other cannabinoids show promise for treating neurodegeneration and improving cognitive function.

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New York: Officials Moving to Clear Over 400,000 Past Marijuana Convictions

NORML

State officials announced: “Approximately 203,000 marijuana related charges are presently being suppressed from background searches and in process to be sealed or expunged. This will add to the approximately 198,000 sealing accomplished as part of the first round of marijuana expungements for the 2019 expungement legislation.”. The post New York: Officials Moving to Clear Over 400,000 Past Marijuana Convictions appeared first on NORML.

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Does Cannabis Help With Bone Health?

The Fresh Toast

Does Cannabis Help With Bone Health? Cannabis has emerged as a possible remedy for poor bone health in recent times, but just how? The post Does Cannabis Help With Bone Health? appeared first on The Fresh Toast.

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Marijuana drug tests are now illegal in most workplaces in New York State

Leafly

Most employers are now prohibited from testing employees for weed use outside of work hours. The post Marijuana drug tests are now illegal in most workplaces in New York State appeared first on Leafly.

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Keto diet and cannabis: is it a recipe for success?

The Cannigma

The ketogenic diet (or keto diet) and cannabis can both individually have profound effects on the human body, but do these two popular lifestyle choices share more in common than meets the eye? Not only is it possible, but it’s reasonable to assume that the ketogenic diet and the effects of cannabis are related, as they both affect the endocannabinoid system. 1 2.

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The Week in Weed: October 8, 2021

The Blunt Truth

Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. Nevada legalizes cannabis lounges. California allows medical marijuana in hospitals. Could Nebraska legalize medical marijuana in 2022? And finally, we check in on Clint Eastwood’s continuing fight against bogus CBD advertising. nevada. If you’d like to open a cannabis lounge in Nevada , now’s the time to turn in your application.

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Death Trap: Human Rights Abuses & Drug War Casualties at Riker's Island

Project CBD

Cannabis is now legal in New York City, but smoking it could be lethal if you’re black, poor and on parole.

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Study: Cannabis Use Disorder Diagnosis Associated with Greater Risk of COVID Breakthrough Infections

NORML

NORML’s Deputy Director Paul Armentano said that study “raises more questions than it answers,” but also cautioned that its findings should not yet be extrapolated to the cannabis consuming population as a whole. The post Study: Cannabis Use Disorder Diagnosis Associated with Greater Risk of COVID Breakthrough Infections appeared first on NORML.

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Cannabis Provides Immediate Relief For Symptoms Of Depression, Other Mental Health Issues

The Fresh Toast

Cannabis Provides Immediate Relief For Symptoms Of Depression, Other Mental Health Issues. The findings of a recent study suggest that, at least in the short term, the vast majority of patients that use cannabis experience antidepressant effects. The post Cannabis Provides Immediate Relief For Symptoms Of Depression, Other Mental Health Issues appeared first on The Fresh Toast.

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During the EVALI lung crisis, my state banned all vapes. We were wrong.

Leafly

Massachusetts halted sales of all vape products. That drove consumers to the illicit market, where toxic vitamin E oil circulated. The post During the EVALI lung crisis, my state banned all vapes. We were wrong. appeared first on Leafly.

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What is the strongest strain of weed?

The Cannigma

Having an abundance of very potent cannabis at your fingertips is a great problem to have, but are we missing the point when we talk about the potency of cannabis strains? When it comes to the effects of cannabis, there’s a lot more at play than just how much THC is in every nug. Instead, it’s better to take a more holistic look at cannabis chemovars, their cannabinoid and terpene profile – and your own personal tastes and goals.

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CBG is safe, gets green light for clinical trials and therapy

Cannabis Life Network

Cannabigerol, known as CBG, is a minor cannabinoid that became popular after companies worked around new FDA regulations placed on cannabis producers. Even as a common name, CBG had yet to undergo the same tests and clinical trials as CBD to ensure high doses are safe. That has since begun to change, especially with a […]. The post CBG is safe, gets green light for clinical trials and therapy appeared first on Latest Cannabis News Today - Headlines, Videos & Stocks.

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California Greenlights Hemp-Derived CBD Commerce

Project CBD

Will California’s new CBD law become the de facto national standard?

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House Veterans Affairs Committee To Consider Marijuana Research Bill

NORML

The House Veterans Affairs Committee (HVAC) will conduct a legislative hearing on Wednesday, October 13th, which will include consideration of the bipartisan VA Cannabis Research Act of 2021, HR 2916. The post House Veterans Affairs Committee To Consider Marijuana Research Bill appeared first on NORML.

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The Week in Weed: October 22, 2021

The Blunt Truth

Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. Could DC be allowed to open a legal cannabis market? The feds look at marijuana research. We have an update on South Dakota and Mississippi. And finally, the DEA had some visitors recently. district of columbia. DC’s legal cannabis journey has truly been a long and winding road.

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How to get hired as a budtender

Leafly

Looking to start a career as a budtender? Check out our tips on how to connect with customers and employers, and how to land the right job. The post How to get hired as a budtender appeared first on Leafly.

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How to make cannabis coffee

The Cannigma

Yield: 1-4 cups of coffee Prep time: Minutes if the infusion is already ready. If not, prep time should take 1-3 hours. For hundreds of years the plant has been cultivated in some of the most beautiful and remote backcountries of Asia, Africa, and the Americas. It is a morning ritual and a daily companion for countless people around the world and is a trusted pick-me-up that’s great to share with friends.

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Important Terpenes in Medical Marijuana

CannaMD

When you go to a medical marijuana treatment center, you will be presented with a variety of different cannabis strain options, most of which have very unique flavor profiles. This is largely due to the effect of terpenes. Terpenes are the main constituents of essential oils as well. These are basically molecules that provide smell, flavor, […].

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Can Cannabis Be a Substitute for Alcohol?

Sensi Seeds

Cannabis is less harmful than alcohol and it is helping more and more people to quit drinking. This is supported not only by anecdotal reports, but also by interesting research results. CBD, which has become increasingly popular in recent years, seems to have a favourable effect on the treatment of alcoholism. The post Can Cannabis Be a Substitute for Alcohol?

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Connecticut: Medical Marijuana Home Grow Law Takes Effect

NORML

Patients who are registered with the state’s medical cannabis access program may now legally grow cannabis for their own personal use. The post Connecticut: Medical Marijuana Home Grow Law Takes Effect appeared first on NORML.

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The Week in Weed: October 29, 2021

The Blunt Truth

Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. Luxembourg becomes the first place in Europe to legalize adult-use marijuana. We check in on Rhode Island and Mississippi to find out where they stand in legalizing adult-use and medical cannabis. New York’s Cannabis Control Board issued some proposed rules.

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Leafly Buzz: 12 terped-out, new hashes for harvest season

Leafly

Splurge on cold-cured live rosin, rare temple balls, Rainbow Belts Persy Rosin Pods, and more. The post Leafly Buzz: 12 terped-out, new hashes for harvest season appeared first on Leafly.

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ADHD medications and cannabis – what happens when you combine them?

The Cannigma

ADHD has long been tied to increased cannabis use, as well as abuse of drugs like alcohol and nicotine. This has led many doctors to assume it is more harmful than helpful in treating ADHD. Still, many patients report that cannabis helps them to feel more in control of their symptoms, leading to important questions. Can cannabis help with ADHD? And if so, is it safe to combine cannabis with other ADHD medications?

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A Guide to Using LSD: How to Have a Good Acid Trip

Cannabis Life Network

With LSD making a cultural and scientific comeback, a guide to using LSD is needed to help steer first-timers in the right direction. Many people are yearning to experience the mind-altering effects of this elusive yet celebrated drug that has garnered an eclectic mix of fans from the likes of Michel Foucault to Steve Jobs. […]. The post A Guide to Using LSD: How to Have a Good Acid Trip appeared first on Latest Cannabis News Today - Headlines, Videos & Stocks.

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Employees seek to add whistleblower complaint to existing suit against NM cannabis regulators

The NM Political Report | Medical Cannabis Program

Four state employees who initially filed a lawsuit against the New Mexico Regulation and Licensing Department over where they were assigned to work have asked the judge in the case to allow more claims to be added. The four plaintiffs filed a motion last week to amend their suit to include allegations that RLD and its Cannabis Control Division violated the state’s Whistleblower Protection Act.

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