Women Patient Cannabis Activists Fighting for Change
Project CBD
MARCH 7, 2021
Portraits of four women patient-activists who are leading the struggle for medical cannabis access around the world.
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How many isomers of THC are in cannabis and beyond?
Cannabis Life Network
MARCH 7, 2021
A century ago, cannabis was respected but not well understood in the scientific literature. The intoxicating ingredient, THC, was officially isolated in 1964. (1) After 56 years, an isomer of THC, Delta-10-THC, was identified in cannabis extract for the first time. But, how many different variations and isomers of THC are truly in cannabis, and […].
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Medical cannabis reciprocity bill heads to the Senate floor
The NM Political Report | Medical Cannabis Program
MARCH 14, 2021
A state Senate committee narrowly advanced a bill Sunday that would prevent New Mexico residents from becoming reciprocal cannabis patients by a 3-2 vote. Sen. Jerry Ortiz y Pino, D-Albuquerque, the sponsor of SB 340, said the law change is necessary to ensure integrity of the state’s Medical Cannabis Program. He said current patients could suffer if New Mexicans who do not qualify for medical cannabis bypass the system and qualify through a state like California, which is more lax with medical
Landmark CBD Study Concludes: No Liver Toxicity with CBD Use
Cannabis Cheri
MARCH 25, 2021
Care by Design Hemp , a wholly-owned CannaCraft brand, is pleased to announce that the groundbreaking clinical study exploring the effects of CBD on liver health has concluded after seven months of research. The IRB-approved study, which included the brand’s expertly formulated CBD products, was commissioned, designed and conducted by ValidCare in response to requests in early 2020 by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
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.
A How-To Explainer For First-Time Senior Patients
Leafwell
MARCH 10, 2021
Did you know that more and more seniors are turning to cannabis as an alternative and effective form of medicine? According to the Marijuana Policy Project, there are more than 4 million medical cannabis patients across the 35 states, four U.S. territories, and the District of Columbia. And while cannabis isn’t often associated with the elderly, studies show that a steadily growing number of those.
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CBD for Heart Disease
Project CBD
MARCH 16, 2021
Research shows that CBD can help maintain healthy cardiovascular function and prevent heart disease.
New York: Governor Cuomo Signs Marijuana Legalization Legislation into Law
NORML
MARCH 31, 2021
The provisions specific to the personal possession of marijuana took effect upon signing. The post New York: Governor Cuomo Signs Marijuana Legalization Legislation into Law appeared first on NORML.
New York becomes 17th state to legalize marijuana: Weed is legal in NY starting today
Leafly
MARCH 31, 2021
Cannabis is legal in New York today. Yes, today. The law takes effect immediately. The post New York becomes 17th state to legalize marijuana: Weed is legal in NY starting today appeared first on Leafly.
Pot in the can: Why can’t inmates get medical marijuana?
The Cannigma
MARCH 25, 2021
A United Kingdom police chief proposed a novel idea this January: Allow drug-dependent inmates access to free cannabis to help them overcome opioid addiction. An added bonus — reduce violence behind prison walls. “If they’re on opioids, why can’t they be prescribed cannabis?” asked North Wales Police Chief Constable Arfon Jones, adding “at the end of the day, opioids are a damn sight more dangerous than cannabis.”.
Pot stock analyst @BettingBruiser accused of role in Conspiracy to get Regulators looking at Anson Funds
Cannabis Law Report
MARCH 21, 2021
A popular cannabis stock analyst, Robert Lee Doxtator, is accused of being involved in what looks like an extortion scheme… Read More.
How Artificial Intelligence is Transforming the Cannabis Industry
Cannabis Life Network
MARCH 27, 2021
AI is transforming the world—and the cannabis industry. Some view Artificial Intelligence (AI) as an existential risk that could wipe out humanity, others see it as an exciting new frontier to advance civilization. Regardless of one’s views, its prevalence today cannot be understated. Its application is so ubiquitous that even those critical of AI may […].
Psychedelics for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
Project CBD
MARCH 22, 2021
Psychedelic treatments for OCD may yield insights into whether therapeutic benefits are caused by the drug alone, acting physiologically on the brain, or are they caused by the lived, subjective response engendered by the drug?
BREAKING: New York Legislature Approves Marijuana Legalization
NORML
MARCH 30, 2021
Marijuana Revenue and Taxation Act (MRTA) legalizes and regulates the adult-use, commercial marijuana market in New York State, while also permitting those over the age of 21 to cultivate personal-use quantities of cannabis in their own homes. The post BREAKING: New York Legislature Approves Marijuana Legalization appeared first on NORML.
What is delta-8?
Leafly
MARCH 31, 2021
Delta-8 is a cannabis compound similar to THC, although less potent. It's become popular lately because it's legal in states where THC is illegal—sometimes. Learn all about delta-8. The post What is delta-8? appeared first on Leafly.
Cannabis is mainstream — if you’re white and middle class
The Cannigma
MARCH 8, 2021
Judging by the gains it has made in recent years, it’s tempting to declare that cannabis has firmly entered the mainstream and has been normalized in American society. According to a recent study, however, such declarations are premature. Stigmas around cannabis and cannabis users are alive and well, especially when it comes to people of color. Some people get a little too excited and claim that cannabis is already normalized, Dr.
Social Spaces for Members at Unity 2021
Americans for Safe Access
MARCH 31, 2021
One of our major goals for our 2021 National Medical Cannabis Unity Conference is to bring the social and community aspects of past Unity conferences forward into a virtual conference. We want Unity 2021 to be a place for patients, advocates and professionals to meet and have conversations that will inform their work and life going forward. So, let us tell you about some of what we have planned for socializing and networking at Unity 2021!
California (Yet Again) Considers Legislation Regulating Employer Consideration of Marijuana Use
The Blunt Truth
MARCH 17, 2021
Marijuana remains a Schedule I drug under the federal Controlled Substances Act. However, more and more states and localities are either enacting marijuana laws with express employment protections or resolving court cases in favor of marijuana users. Yet, more than a decade ago, the California Supreme Court held in Ross v. RagingWire Telecomm., Inc. , that employers have the right to reject an applicant who tests positive for medical marijuana.
The 'Weed Mom' Manifesto
Project CBD
MARCH 31, 2021
Thumbs up for Weed Mom, Danielle Simone Brand’s book about cannabis.
Texas: Survey Finds That 61 Percent of Self-Identified Medical Cannabis Consumers Report Substituting It for Prescription Drugs
NORML
MARCH 30, 2021
Sixty-one percent of respondents said that they “replaced” prescription opioids and/or benzodiazepines with medical cannabis – a finding that is consistent with several other studies. The post Texas: Survey Finds That 61 Percent of Self-Identified Medical Cannabis Consumers Report Substituting It for Prescription Drugs appeared first on NORML.
New York lawmakers reach historic deal on a marijuana legalization bill
Leafly
MARCH 25, 2021
With homegrow, social equity, delivery, and lounges, the legalization bill could pass next week. The post New York lawmakers reach historic deal on a marijuana legalization bill appeared first on Leafly.
Israeli Doctors Give CBD to Serious COVID-19 Patients, Get Positive Results
The Cannigma
MARCH 2, 2021
The majority of seriously ill COVID-19 patients given CBD to calm inflammation were released from the hospital in under a month, in a trial conducted recently at an Israeli hospital. The initial findings, stated an announcement by Beilinson Hospital in Petach Tikvah, Israel, indicate that CBD “has a positive impact on a number of inflammatory markers that occur with Corona patients.”.
Check out the March Activist Newsletter!
Americans for Safe Access
MARCH 18, 2021
Each month, Americans for Safe Access publishes a newsletter for advocates that covers important federal, state and local developments, what's happening with ASA, and inspiring stories of local activists. Delivered via email to subscribers , you can also see it each month here on ASA's website. Check out ASA's March newsletter for news and links on the federal rules for hemp and the cannabis bills pending in many states, as well as the ASA First 100 Days campaign, new webinars, the 2021 Unity Co
Tips for Storing Your Cannabis Vape Carts
Kind Meds (Cannabis Education Blog)
MARCH 12, 2021
Tips for Storing Your Cannabis Vape Carts. As cannabis gains popularity and recreational legality, many people are experimenting with ways to ingest marijuana. While some people prefer traditional smoking methods, others look toward edibles or concentrates to achieve the desired effect. One mode that is extremely popular is vaping, a process that involves heating the cannabinoids in marijuana to create a vapor rather than smoke.
The Essential Guide to CBD
Project CBD
MARCH 14, 2021
Project CBD has teamed up with Reader’s Digest to publish a reliable, accessible, easy-to-understand guide to all things CBD.
Study: “No Evidence” That Medical Cannabis Access Laws Encourage Youth Marijuana Use
NORML
MARCH 24, 2021
“This study found no evidence between 1991 and 2015 of increases in adolescents reporting past 30-day marijuana use or heavy marijuana use associated with state MML [medical marijuana law] enactment or operational MML dispensaries.”. The post Study: “No Evidence” That Medical Cannabis Access Laws Encourage Youth Marijuana Use appeared first on NORML.
How weed activists are taking action in the Mexican legalization movement
Leafly
MARCH 26, 2021
#PlanTÓN420 is occupying space in front of the Mexican Senate building as a means to fight for their rights to consume cannabis. The post How weed activists are taking action in the Mexican legalization movement appeared first on Leafly.
Why nurses must be involved in cannabis patient care
The Cannigma
MARCH 25, 2021
Like many people who are drawn to work with and advocate for medical cannabis , I first saw the difference that cannabis can make with someone very close to me. My partner, who was diagnosed with Crohn’s Disease at the age of 19, was able to improve his quality of life with cannabis by managing his nausea, poor quality sleep, gut motility, appetite, pain, and anxiety with a single substance.
Marijuana Legalization May Decrease Crime in Nearby States
CannaMD
MARCH 3, 2021
Law enforcement, policy makers, and public citizens have long debated how recreational marijuana legalization influences crime and public safety. The evidence available today is mixed, with some studies – including those published by the Journal of Primary Prevention and Justice Quarterly – finding increases in crime post legalization and others – featured by the Journal of Economic Behavior & Organization , The B.E.
Which states allow out-of-state patients to buy medical marijuana?
Veriheal
MARCH 1, 2021
This blog was originally written by Anthony Dutcher but has been updated with new information as states continue to change their regulations nationwide. Looking to find your medical cannabis in a state that hasn’t yet legalized it? It may be tempting to drive across neighboring state lines with more cannabis-friendly laws. However, the number of states that will authorize qualified patients from out-of-state medical marijuana programs is still relatively small. .
Cannabis, the Euphoriant
Project CBD
MARCH 22, 2021
Cannabis producers euphoria and a myriad of health benefits, according to Chris Kilham, the Medicine Hunter.
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