Americans for Safe Access

APRIL 23, 2018

This week, we submitted comments relating to the efficacy and medical usefulness of cannabis as a medical treatment. In early April, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a notice in the federal register asking for public comments on cannabis and its derivatives. These comments will help inform the response of the United States to the World Health Organization in potentially reclassifying cannabis.

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MGC Pharma

APRIL 4, 2018

A word from Ron Lipsky, Manager of Business Development and International Relations at MGC Pharmaceuticals. Thursday March 29 was a day of celebration on MGC Pharma’s timeline as we announced the commencement of production for the first batch of CannEpil™. CannEpil™?—?CBD-based treatment for people with Refractory Epilepsy?—?is the first product we’ve released to market.

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Alchimia

APRIL 17, 2018

As research on the different cannabinoids and terpenes – and other compounds produced by the cannabis plant – advances, more and more testimonies claim that the efficacy of these substances is beyond doubt. While further research is needed in both humans and animals, cannabinoids like CBD are being increasingly used to treat diverse symptoms and pains in pets , since many users have realised the great benefits it can provide in some cases.

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Medicinal Genomics

APRIL 23, 2018

We expanded our youPCR Plant Screening Platform to include two new youPCR detection assays for common cannabis plant pathogens: botrytis and russet mites. These early detection assays, along with our powdery mildew test , can help cannabis cultivators identify infected plants before they show visual signs. Cultivators can use these tests as a preventative measure to reduce the risk of a costly pathogen outbreak.

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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.

Cannabis

MMJ Recs

APRIL 24, 2018

As it stands in 2018, medical marijuana sits at a distinctive crossroads in American society. Over half of the country has embraced it; 29 states have legalized the drug for medicinal purposes, with the 30th state almost sure to follow this year. Across the remaining 20 states, however, medical marijuana remains a contentious issue. Some are dead set on never leaglazing it at all.

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Ezra Parzybok

APRIL 28, 2018

Cannabis can stop working or have the opposite effect for some users. I’ve had clients who actually feel like their symptoms and pain increase while other people find that cannabis decreases pain. Anxiety is another one. In fact, the number one reason why people use medicinal cannabis is because they feel it helps their anxiety. And the number one reason why people stop smoking marijuana is because they feel it increases their anxiety.

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Nature's Way Medicine

APRIL 9, 2018

Today, Pennsylvania has approved medical marijuana “flower” (a.k.a. bud), the classic form of marijuana that is used for rolling joints the way Bob Marley did. This does not mean that it is available yet, which it is not. The product will have to be sold to dispensaries (assuming the already grown cannabis is used for. The post Pennsylvania Flower Approved appeared first on Nature's Way Medicine ®.

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Leafwell

APRIL 10, 2018

What Should I Choose – Indica or Sativa? Long answer short – there’s absolutely loads to choose from! If you’ve been reading around this site, then you’ll find in that there doesn’t seem to be any major difference between medical and recreational cannabis. The distinction comes from the user, who might need it for specific ailments, rather than the type of plant itself.

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Medicinal Genomics

APRIL 15, 2018

In April of 2018, DigiPath Labs and Medicinal Genomics began a research program to better understand testing discordance with 3M TAC and TYM Petri-Films and PathoSEEK qPCR. Discordant samples were collected. Individual Colonies were isolated, subjected to qPCR and then DNA Sequenced to obtain 18S and 16S ITS sequence information. Surprisingly the isolated colonies gave robust amplification with both 16S and 18S PathoSEEK primers.

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MMJ Recs

APRIL 19, 2018

More and more people are getting introduced to the many advantages of using medical marijuana. With its increased availability and popularity, senior citizens are becoming more likely to buy MMJ products. Between 2006 and 2013, the use of cannabis by senior citizens (over the age of 65) increased by an astounding 250 percent. In fact, the elderly make up about 14 percent of all cannabis users in the United States.

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Green Relief

APRIL 21, 2018

Parkinson’s. Hi Ron. I wanted to give you an update on John’s dad. He’s been taking the Sativa now, 5 drops on a spoon held under the tongue, for over 2 weeks and he is responding very well. He called us today and shared he has noticed considerable improvement with his shaking and balance. He has been using a walker since his fall in December and his doctor said he no longer needs a walker and only wants him using a cane.

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Ezra Parzybok

APRIL 5, 2018

I approach cannabis with a more holistic mindset than just going to a dispensary. I really think that there’s a lot to the mind-body aspect of cannabis that can help patients with arthritis. Arthritis is inflammation in the body and the degradation of cartilage between joints. Some bones have soft tissue between them that can break down until the bones are hitting each other.

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The NM Political Report | Medical Cannabis Program

APRIL 26, 2018

On April 20, a popular day for cannabis enthusiasts, headlines were filled with pot puns, promises of legalization from politicians and an announcement that Albuquerque ended criminal penalties for possession of small amounts of marijuana. But after the smoke cleared, some medical cannabis advocates are still holding their breath, waiting to hear from New Mexico’s top medical cannabis decision maker on whether or not opioid addicts can legally obtain derivatives of the plant to aid in trying to

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Leafwell

APRIL 30, 2018

As many of you probably know by now, there are a lot of “legal” or “semi-legal” products out there that use analogues of cannabinoids that are not necessarily covered by the law. In recent years, this has lead to a deluge of “cannabis alternatives” (aka “designer marijuana” or “synthetic marijuana”), where synthetic cannabinoids such as cannabicyclohexanol, HU-210, JWH-018 and JW-073 are sprayed.

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Medical Cannabis Seedbank

APRIL 25, 2018

When we do research into cannabis, we find that the topic of Sativa vs. Indica to either be misunderstood or the information we find to be very vague. In this post, we will get a better understanding by looking at the detailed differences between the two species of cannabis. We cover all you need to know about the medical benefits, places of origin and why each plant looks so different.

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MMJ Recs

APRIL 9, 2018

Medical marijuana is something that suffers from a lot of stigma. While it offers real treatment to many patients who suffer from a variety of conditions, it is the victim of misinformation from people who believe it to be nothing more than a legitimized street drug. The truth is that medical marijuana helps people who need it most and the most common myths can be easily dispelled by common sense and evidence. 1.

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The Herb Collective

APRIL 23, 2018

About 1 percent of the children around the world suffer from autism. Autism is a mental disorder that makes communication, forming relationships, speaking and understanding abstract concepts difficult. Marijuana is being researched as a treatment for autism in more severe cases where patients are more violent and symptoms are more intense. There are several types of drugs prescribed for autism such as Ritalin.

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Green Relief

APRIL 20, 2018

Parkinson’s. Hi Ron. I wanted to give you an update on John’s dad. He’s been taking the Sativa now, 5 drops on a spoon held under the tongue, for over 2 weeks and he is responding very well. He called us today and shared he has noticed considerable improvement with his shaking and balance. He has been using a walker since his fall in December and his doctor said he no longer needs a walker and only wants him using a cane.

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Dykema (Cannabis Law Blog)

APRIL 20, 2018

Individuals and businesses operating in the medical cannabis industry have seen ample foes and scrutiny by the federal government. It is not a secret Jeff Sessions is a long standing antagonist of cannabis products and the laws supporting the industry. However, in the past month, the world of medical cannabis has experienced minor victories.

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Leafwell

APRIL 24, 2018

There are a significant number of studies out there showing that cannabis could be a useful treatment for insomnia. Certainly, when comparing cannabis to some of the addictive pills that are prescribed for those with insomnia (usually benzodiazepines), cannabis could be said to be the more tolerable option. So, how do we judge what the best cannabis product for insomnia is?

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Marijuana Packaging

APRIL 19, 2018

I can’t wait until the day that I no longer have to write a “will they?”/”won’t they?” article about banks working with the cannabis industry. There’s been so much back and forth over the years with really very little happening in favor of marijuana businesses finding steady, reliable banking options. Most businesses are operating as cash only establishments while some have dabbled in accepting cryptocurrencies which have their own set of risks.

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MMJ Recs

APRIL 29, 2018

Since its introduction in 1996 in California, patients have been finding unique ways to incorporate medical marijuana into their daily routine. As well as all the legislature, advocation, and vilification of MMJ, there’s also a fun side too; you can mix and match your medicine with a large variety of sweet treats, making it more appetizing, appealing, and fun!

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Nature's Way Medicine

APRIL 3, 2018

The number of patients being approved for medical marijuana in Pennsylvania has been growing exponentially! The post 10,000 Patients in Pennsylvania Approved for Medical Marijuana appeared first on Nature's Way Medicine ®.

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Burns Levinson (Cannabusiness advisory)

APRIL 16, 2018

After threatening to block any Department of Justice nominations following Attorney General Jeff Sessions’ revocation of the Cole Memorandum, Senator Cory Gardner of Colorado said in a statement that President Trump has given him assurances that states in which marijuana is legal will be protected from federal interference. Per Senator Gardner: Since the campaign, President Trump has consistently supported states’ rights to decide for themselves how best to approach marijuana.

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Marijuana Packaging

APRIL 16, 2018

As the popularity of concentrates continues to rise, so does the ingenuity behind the dabbing devices. Concentrates have become popular for good reason. The cannabinoids that give marijuana its medicinal and recreational effects (such as THC and CBD) are packed into concentrates alongside terpenes. These are the compound that give marijuana its smell, flavor and more specific tailored effects.

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MMJ Recs

APRIL 14, 2018

If you’re thinking about using medical marijuana, you might be anxious as to how you can make it fit in with your daily life. MMJ has a difficult reputation, but thanks to a rise in use, further legalization, and increased research in the area, more and more people are turning to it in order to treat the symptoms of illnesses that can be difficult and debilitating.

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Marijuana Packaging

APRIL 12, 2018

It’s a confusing time for drug testing. On the one hand, you have overwhelming support across the country in favor of marijuana legalization. But this is all happening at a state level while the Attorney General rails against cannabis like it’s a holy crusade, demonizing it without substance. Then we have the undeniable crisis from a raging opioid epidemic (an epidemic that cannabis legalization has been shown to effectively treat, but I digress).

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Marijuana Packaging

APRIL 9, 2018

What is a pre-roll? For those of you who don't know, it's a pre-rolled joint that's ready to smoke so you don't need to go through the hassle of rolling it yourself. For those who like to celebrate the country's unofficial weed national holiday on the 20th of April each year, a pre-roll is often highly appreciated. At 4:20PM marijuana enthusiasts all across the country light up a joint (or other preferred method of consumption) in homage to the plant.

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Marijuana Packaging

APRIL 5, 2018

Marijuana is still a hot topic in politics today with many states overturning prohibition and lawmakers working to change federal law. A contributing factor to the anti-prohibition movement is to get drugs off the streets and make it regulated. Though this plant that has, in its own right, been found to be safer and healthier than alcohol and cigarettes there is still reasonable concern that it will remain in the hands of drug traffickers.

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MMJ Recs

APRIL 4, 2018

With over half of U.S. states legalizing medical marijuana (29 at last count), the drug is starting to be accepted as something more than simply an outlier treatment; it is a genuine, progressive form of therapy with tangible results. Although MMJ faced (and still faces, in some states) stiff opposition from conservative politicians, the wave of advocacy has been equally strong, leading to a steady increase in legalization over the years.

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