March, 2023

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Federal Pardons Now Available!

Americans for Safe Access

We are excited to say that the Biden White House is now accepting applications for the pardon of anyone convicted of Simple Possession of Cannabis by a Federal Court (including D.C.’s courts). ASA has been fighting to protect patients and cannabis providers from being unjustly arrested for 20 years and we are very pleased to see the Biden administration starting to address the harms of the “war on drugs.

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CBD for Tinnitus?

Project CBD

Exploring a novel treatment for phantom sounds.

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Is secondhand cannabis smoke harmful?

Leafly

Beyond the issue of accidentally getting high, what are the respiratory risks associated with secondhand weed smoke or vapor? The post Is secondhand cannabis smoke harmful? appeared first on Leafly.

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Mechoulam on the Future of Cannabinoid Research

Project CBD

Raphael Mechoulam, the father of cannabis science, emphasized three key research areas to prioritize.

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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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These 4 States Stand a Good Chance at Legalizing Recreational Cannabis in 2023

Veriheal

Four U.S. states — Minnesota, Ohio, Oklahoma, and Pennsylvania — stand a good chance at legalizing recreational cannabis this year. There’s also a slim chance of efforts being successfully voted on in the Carolinas, Indiana, and New Hampshire. Advocates are pushing harder for cannabis reform after achieving mixed results during last year’s midterm elections , which saw two victories (Missouri and Maryland) and three losses (Arkansas, North Dakota, and South Dakota).

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What happens when you mix cannabis and tobacco?

The Cannigma

Mixing cannabis and nicotine isn’t uncommon – especially in Europe, Australia and Israel. Many people enjoy mixing the two substances to create a unique “high”; some swear it heightens the effects of THC while others claim to not feel much from weed without nicotine. How do these two substances interact in the body and brain, and what can you expect from combining them?

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Terrabis to open first dispensary in Illinois

Illinois News Joint

This spring, Terrabis is set to open its newest retail location in Grayville, Illinois. The new dispensary will be located near I-64 at Exit 130 on Koehler Road. Full-building remodeling has begun and will include new exterior finishes, an expansive and welcoming lobby, multiple checkout stations, and prospective plans for an on-site consumption lounge in the future.

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66 women-led cannabis companies to watch in 2023

Leafly

Meet the women behind some of cannabis' best companies, including license holders, brand builders, and activists. The post 66 women-led cannabis companies to watch in 2023 appeared first on Leafly.

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Cancer & the CB2 Receptor

Project CBD

A compound in cauliflower, cabbage, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, and other leafy greens exerts anti-cancer effects through the endocannabinoid system.

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Parkinson’s and Cannabis Benefits

United Patients Group

Introduction Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a chronic, progressive disease of the nervous system. It affects neurons in the brain that produce dopamine, leading to tremors and impaired movement. People with PD may experience a range of symptoms, including tremor (shaking), stiffness, slowness of movement and difficulty walking; these symptoms worsen over time.

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Justice Department Website Opens Portal for Those Seeking Presidential Pardon Certificates

NORML

After a several month delay, the Justice Department has opened the online application process for those persons eligible to receive certificates indicating that their marijuana-related convictions have been pardoned by the President. The post Justice Department Website Opens Portal for Those Seeking Presidential Pardon Certificates appeared first on NORML.

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The 7 Best Strains for Beginners

Sensi Seeds

Cannabis has been around for thousands of years, but it is only now that more people are looking towards cannabis for its potential therapeutic and calming effects. Increased global awareness and cannabis education have created an influx of home growers. More people are looking to cultivate in the comfort of their homes, relying less on dispensaries and coffeeshops.

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Illinois 2023 medical sales lowest start in two years

Illinois News Joint

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) updated its January 2023 and February 2023 medical cannabis sales totals yesterday for the first time this year. Medical cannabis sales for 2023 started well below the 2022 and 2021 monthly totals. In January 2023, Illinois collected $27,621,022.42 and in February 2023 Illinois collected $26,652,042.97.

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Star signs and cannabis strains: March 2023 horoscopes

Leafly

Spring is springing, Leafly nation! With the new season come a bevy of planetary changes for each sign, and the perfect strains to help you through them. The post Star signs and cannabis strains: March 2023 horoscopes appeared first on Leafly.

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Cancer & the CB2 Receptor

Project CBD

The cannabinoid receptor CB1, primary target of THC in the brain, is known for mediating the cannabis high. And its counterpart CB2, mainly expressed in immune cells throughout the body, is understood to play an important role in inflammatory processes. These abstractions are accurate as far as they go, but as with anything related to the endocannabinoid system, reality is far more complex.

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Cannabis and Your Pets – Are there Benefits?

United Patients Group

Introduction With the growing acceptance that cannabis is a safe and effective medicine, many people are interested in trying it—including their pets. However, when it comes to pets and marijuana, this has not been studied extensively here in the U.S. It has been used for years in other countries such as India, France, Italy, Scotland and U.K. to name a few.

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Pennsylvania: Appellate Court Rules That Medical Cannabis Costs Should Be Reimbursed by Workers’ Compensation Insurance Plans

NORML

“For millions of patients, cannabis is a legitimate therapeutic option. More and more, lawmakers, regulators, and the courts are recognizing this fact and evolving their opinions and policies accordingly.” The post Pennsylvania: Appellate Court Rules That Medical Cannabis Costs Should Be Reimbursed by Workers’ Compensation Insurance Plans appeared first on NORML.

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The Week in Weed: March 31, 2023

The Blunt Truth

Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. This week, we see adult-use cannabis taking one path in Delaware and another in Hawaii. Meanwhile, in Kentucky, the Governor signs a bill to regulate Delta-8 THC. In New York, more locations open up to dispensaries owned by justice-involved individuals.

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Review: Refined Taste and Payton’s Pie Infused Prerolls by Bullet Train

Illinois News Joint

Since I’ve started exploring more infused prerolls, I’m delighted to watch the list of choice expand. I recently discovered the Bullet Train Extracts line of live resin infused prerolls on the menu at Consume Marion and picked up samples of the new line to see how the offering from Justice Cannabis Co. stacked up against Illinois’ growing market of infuse prerolls.

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Kentucky just legalized medical cannabis: Here’s what happens next

Leafly

No sales till 2025—but every step counts. The post Kentucky just legalized medical cannabis: Here’s what happens next appeared first on Leafly.

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Mechoulam on the Future of Cannabinoid Research

Project CBD

I was fortunate to cross paths with Raphael Mechoulam, “the father of cannabis research,” at several science conferences over the years. The most memorable occasion was the 22nd annual meeting of the International Cannabinoid Research Society (ICRS) in Freiburg, Germany, in July 2012. Mechoulam delivered a plenary speech at the symposium, addressing the future of cannabinoid research and key areas of study that should be pursued.

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Everything You Need to Know About Cannabis and CBD for Muscle Spasms

United Patients Group

Cannabis and CBD have become increasingly popular remedies for a variety of ailments, including muscle spasms. As cannabis and CBD become more accepted in mainstream society, more and more people are turning to these natural remedies to help manage their muscle spasms. But what exactly is the science behind cannabis and CBD for muscle spasms? How do they work, and what are the benefits?

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Kentucky Becomes the 38th State to Enact Comprehensive Medical Cannabis Access

NORML

"For years, Kentuckians have been calling for medical cannabis legalization and now they will have the freedom to safely access regulated, therapeutic products right here at home," said Matthew Bratcher, Executive Director of Kentucky NORML. The post Kentucky Becomes the 38th State to Enact Comprehensive Medical Cannabis Access appeared first on NORML.

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Meanwhile Over At Jurassic Park , UN Drug Board Criticizes Nations for Cannabis Legalization. … Or……”S**t. we might lose our reason for being, jobs , junkets & funding”

Cannabis Law Report

Here at CLR we really have very little time for these offices at the UN. In nigh on 8 years of daily reporting on the regulation of cannabis markets we have yet to see a statement from the Narcotics board on moving forward practically.

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Review: Pineapple Infused Preroll by Terp Stix

Illinois News Joint

As noted in my Strawberry Terp Stix review , I believe this will be the year of the infused preroll. As the category expands, Terp Stix is ensuring it has a place on dispensary menus by offering prerolls in a wide range of flavors. So I thought I’d try another flavor and review the Pineapple Terp Stix. Picked up from Mission South Chicago , this Pineapple Terp Stix tested at 18.25% THC-9, 16.50% THCa, 0.17% CBN, 0.35% CBG, 0.87% CBGa, 0.31% CBCa, 0.11% CBD, and 36.73% total cannabinoids.

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NYC bud crawl: Rating legal, legacy, & unlicensed cannabis strains

Leafly

We blazed through the best and worst flower from all corners of the Big Apple’s bud scene for classics like Haze and Sour, plus new favs. The post NYC bud crawl: Rating legal, legacy, & unlicensed cannabis strains appeared first on Leafly.

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Ode to a Vanishing Handcraft

Project CBD

A review of Cannabis Textiles in Hemp Garden Cultures by Git Skoglund.

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Does Cannabis Help with Grieving?

United Patients Group

Introduction Grief is a natural and healthy response to loss. It allows us to process our emotions in a healthy way and understand that the person we lost will always be a part of our lives. However, grief can also be overwhelming for many people. In fact, it’s estimated that 3 out of 4 people experience symptoms of PTSD following the death of a loved one.

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Washington: Lawmakers Advance Legislation Barring Pre-Employment Tests for Cannabis

NORML

“This is a victory against discrimination toward people who use cannabis,” said the bill's sponsor, Sen. Karen Keiser. “For people using a legal substance — many of them for medical reasons — locking them out of jobs based on a pre-employment test is just plain unfair, and we are putting a stop to it.” The post Washington: Lawmakers Advance Legislation Barring Pre-Employment Tests for Cannabis appeared first on NORML.

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Eight Cannabis Companies Sue Georgia, Allege Fraud, Corruption in Licensing

Cannabis Law Report

[link] Market Report write This is the second lawsuit challenging Georgia’s licensing process. A coalition of eight companies that submitted bids for medical marijuana licenses in Georgia have filed suit against the state, alleging that the permitting process was corrupt and fraudulent and asking a judge to set aside the license awards.

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