Project CBD
MAY 1, 2019
In this edition of Cannabis Conversations, Martin A. Lee speaks with Greg Gerdeman, neuroscientist, former professor, and chief science officer with 3 Boys Farms on the endocannabinoid system and the biology of wellness.
Leafly
MAY 28, 2019
TSA clarifies its policy: CBD is A-OK. There are rules, though. Here's what you need to know. The post Flying With CBD? TSA Says It’s Cool appeared first on Leafly.
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Peninsula Alternative Health
MAY 15, 2019
As medical cannabis emerges from the dark days of prohibition, researchers are finding a wide range of conditions responding successfully to it. Because cannabis is still a schedule 1 drug in the U.S., clinical research is extremely difficult to conduct. However, thanks to our friends in Israel and case studies from leading U.S cannabis physicians, we can see its extraordinary potential which is leading us to a true medical revolution.
NORML
MAY 31, 2019
With Governor Pritzker’s Signature, Illinois will become the first state in history to legislatively legalize and regulate cannabis sales. Springfield, IL : Just prior to the closing of the 2019 legislative session, both chambers of the Illinois statehouse passed the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act (HB1438-SFA2) to legalize cannabis and regulate it’s production, manufacture, and distribution. “Cannabis criminalization in Illinois is coming to an end.
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.
Americans for Safe Access
MAY 17, 2019
On May 15, 2019, the National Public Radio (NPR) program All Things Considered included a segment about high-potency cannabis. A corresponding article, " Highly Potent Weed Has Swept the Market, Raising Concerns About Health Risks ," was posted to NPR's website. Unfortunately, NPR presented a one-sided view of the topic and made assertions that are not supported by the available evidence.
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Project CBD
MAY 1, 2019
The state of veterinary medicine has advanced significantly in recent years and thanks to the availability of more effective medicine, many pets are living longer than they would have years ago. With age however, comes the onset of problems such as arthritis and other forms of pain and inflammation. Conventional pharmaceuticals commonly used to treat pain sometimes have a negative impact on the immune system, GI tract, liver, and kidneys.
Leafly
MAY 9, 2019
Skip the brunch and enjoy a legal day out with Mom. Or a legal day in. We've got you covered. The post 9 Awesome Things to Do With Your Mom While High appeared first on Leafly.
MassRoots
MAY 27, 2019
TSA ( Transportation Security Administration ) now allows CBD (Cannabidiol) in airports and on flights. TSA clarifies that the CBD products must be hemp-derived “under the Agriculture Improvement Act 2018.” They recently updated a section of their website “What Can I Bring?” regarding medical marijuana shown below. Possession of cannabis and “certain cannabis infused products” are still prohibited, but the wording opens up the possibility of some cannabis infu
NORML
MAY 29, 2019
Illinois poised to become the first state to legislatively legalize and regulate cannabis. Springfield, IL : For more than 40 years, NORML has been committed to the mission of ending cannabis prohibition, and after decades of hard work by dedicated volunteers and activists from coast-to-coast that mission is one step closer to fruition following the passage of the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act (HB1438-SFA2) by the Illinois Senate.
Americans for Safe Access
MAY 21, 2019
Americans for Safe Access Wants to Help You Navigate the Federal Regulatory Process. Earlier this spring, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a notice in the Federal Register that invited the public to submit scientific information and comments on cannabis and cannabis products. This is not the first time that the FDA has called for comments.
FloridaMarijuana.net
MAY 27, 2019
Cannabis has been a source of food, fuel, paper, and building materials, a textile fiber, and a folk medicine remedy for thousands of years. THC and CBD are two popular cannabinoids, and have been used medicinally for centuries. But now, science has proven that there’s far more to the cannabis plant than just those two beneficial compounds. Cannabis also has terpenes.
Project CBD
MAY 8, 2019
A new wave of research points toward cannabinoids having an adaptive, immunomodulating effect, rather than just suppressing immune activity.
Leafly
MAY 31, 2019
Residents can carry 30 grams of cannabis; tourists, 15. Legal stores could yield $500 million in annual taxes. The post Surprise! Illinois Becomes the 11th Cannabis Legalization State! appeared first on Leafly.
The Fresh Toast
MAY 23, 2019
NFL Agrees To Study Marijuana As Pain Management Tool The NFL and NFL have agreed to form two new joint medical committees, with a particular focus on marijuana as a pain management tool. The post NFL Agrees To Study Marijuana As Pain Management Tool appeared first on The Fresh Toast.
NORML
MAY 15, 2019
NORML has submitted written comments to the US Food and Drug Administration ahead of the agency’s scheduled hearing on the regulation CBD-infused products. The agency will be taking public testimony on Friday, May 31, with regard to the “manufacturing, product quality, marketing, labeling, and sale” of CBD-infused retail products. In its written testimony , NORML encourages the FDA to act expeditiously to clarify confusion among both consumers and regulators with regard to the
Canna Law Blog
MAY 1, 2019
We have been closely following California’s commercial hemp cultivation licensing law since it was proposed last year as Senate Bill 1409 (see here , here , and here ). In March, I wrote about some of the roadblocks to implementing SB-1409’s commercial hemp cultivation programs, and the lengthy review process of the California Department of Food and Agriculture (“CDFA”) regulation which would allow hemp cultivators to register with their county agricultural commissione
The Blunt Truth
MAY 21, 2019
The Illinois General Assembly has been working on a marijuana legalization bill this session. The Senate Bill would protect employer rights to ban marijuana and discipline employees for use. Across the country, states are moving to legalize medical and recreational marijuana. In states that legalize recreational marijuana, employers and drug testing services have seen significant increases in positivity rates for marijuana metabolites.
Project CBD
MAY 22, 2019
It’s been six months since Congress passed the Farm Bill legalizing hemp for cultivation. It’s high time that we rectify some common myths about this plant.
Leafly
MAY 30, 2019
Joint? Vape? Dab? Our own Dante Jordan discusses why smoking flower beats all other consumption methods. The post Opinion: Why Smoking Flower Will Always Be the Best Consumption Method appeared first on Leafly.
The Fresh Toast
MAY 22, 2019
Cancer Patients Should Just Buy Marijuana On The Streets, Says Alabama Senator Jim McClendon's reasoning resembled those conservatives have made in Texas as well, stating any loosening of the law will eventually lead to full-blown recreational cannabis reform. The post Cancer Patients Should Just Buy Marijuana On The Streets, Says Alabama Senator appeared first on The Fresh Toast.
NORML
MAY 23, 2019
Seniors who report the use of cannabis over the past year say that it improves their overall quality of life, according to survey data published in the journal Gerontology & Geriatric Medicine. Researchers from the University of Colorado School of Medicine surveyed 274 older respondents (mean age = 72.5 years) regarding their cannabis use patterns.
Canna Law Blog
MAY 26, 2019
Looks like marijuana banking is stuck, again. The banking associations from all 50 states and 1 U.S. territory sent a joint letter to leaders of the Senate Banking Committee on Monday, to urge advancement of bipartisan legislation that would protect financial institutions that service marijuana businesses. The banking associations complained that while the SAFE Banking Act cleared the House Financial Services Committee in March (with a bipartisan vote of 45 to 15), no action has been taken on th
Leaf Science
MAY 3, 2019
Of all of the empirical and anecdotal benefits of CBD oil, perhaps the most widely accepted is its anti-anxiety capability. In recent years it has become enormously popular as an alternative to prescription drugs and has helped countless people avoid the potential side effects that these medications are known to cause. What is CBD Oil? CBD oil is the more common name for cannabidiol, one of over 100 compounds found in the cannabis plant.
Project CBD
MAY 15, 2019
The human endocannabinoid system ( ECS ) is so named because it responds to cannabis compounds.
Leafly
MAY 30, 2019
Gov. Polis signs measure to legalize delivery and cannabis 'hospitality spaces.' No more need to smoke in the back alleys of Denver! The post Colorado Gov. Signs Bills Legalizing Delivery and Lounges appeared first on Leafly.
The Fresh Toast
MAY 12, 2019
Anxiety And Stress Scientifically Proven To Be Reduced By Cannabis What if a scientific report was released that showed that marijuana helped to significantly reduce depression, anxiety and stress? The post Anxiety And Stress Scientifically Proven To Be Reduced By Cannabis appeared first on The Fresh Toast.
NORML
MAY 31, 2019
Washington, DC : Today the US Food and Drug Administration is taking in-person public testimony with regard to the “manufacturing, product quality, marketing, labeling, and sale” of CBD-infused retail products. “The rapidly evolving hemp-derived CBD marketplace sadly includes a number of bad faith actors selling the equivalent of modern day snake-oil,” said NORML Political Director Justin Strekal. “With states rapidly legalizing the distribution of these products, c
Canna Law Blog
MAY 25, 2019
Most states’ regulated cannabis regimes require licensed cannabis companies to use seed-to-sale track-and-trace software. In California, the state has contracted the entire track-and-trace program to the METRC program. The METRC program isn’t yet fully implemented because many operators don’t yet have annual licenses. Our California cannabis attorneys frequently assist clients with track-and-trace compliance and preparation.
Cannabis Law Report
MAY 9, 2019
If you wish to re-publish this story please do so with following accreditation. AUTHOR: Larry Mishkin of Hoban Law Group. PUBLISHER: CANNABIS LAW REPORT. True to his word on the campaign trail, new Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced on May 4, 2019 the specifics of adult use legislation he would like to see pass the Illinois legislature this year.
Otherside Farms
MAY 6, 2019
Once upon a time, not so long ago, the thought of using CBD as a treatment for beneficial health and wellbeing would have been unimaginable. It is only recently that we have truly become educated on the benefits of CBD- and, as a result, the CBD market is now booming. CBD comes in varying forms- tablets, sprays, gummies, vapes- but arguably the most popular of them all is CBD oil.
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