October, 2023

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The Cannabis Cancer Connection

Project CBD

Adapted from The Cannabis Cancer Connection: How to use cannabis and hemp to kill cancer cells by Joe D. Goldstrich, MD, with Angela Bacca (Flower Valley Press, 2023). There is a growing body of anecdotal and scientific evidence that the “major cannabinoids” tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD), certain “minor cannabinoids” (some without a name), and other cannabis compounds have antineoplastic action against cancer cells.

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NORML Op-Ed: The Science Is Clear — Marijuana Is Safer Than Tobacco

NORML

Numerous studies assessing the long-term health impacts of cannabis smoke exposure belie the myth that marijuana is associated with the same sort of well established, adverse respiratory hazards as tobacco. The post NORML Op-Ed: The Science Is Clear — Marijuana Is Safer Than Tobacco appeared first on NORML.

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13 best cannabis strains of harvest 2023

Leafly

Leafly Editor David Downs collects a baker’s dozen dank exemplars of the 2023 season; with Gush Mints, Grapes and Cream, and Glitterbomb.

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Marijuana lab testing under scrutiny amid recalls, differing rules

Americans for Safe Access

By Kate Robertson for MJBizDaily State marijuana regulators, producers and other stakeholders are grappling with how to safeguard consumers at a time when lab-testing requirements and enforcement differ dramatically nationwide and large-scale product recalls are common. Each state currently takes its own approach to medical and adult-use cannabis lab testing for potency and contaminants as well as production standards and inspection – a situation that has led to inconsistent testing regulations

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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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Comparing THC and CBD Ratios A Comprehensive Guide

Medical Marijuana Program Connection

Lets look into Comparing THC and CBD Ratios A Comprehensive Guide. As interest in the potential therapeutic benefits of cannabis continues to grow. Understanding the.

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Exploring the Benefits of Cannabis for Chronic Pain Management

United Patients Group

Chronic pain affects millions of people worldwide and presents a significant burden on their quality of life, daily functioning, and mental well-being. While conventional pain management solutions like over-the-counter pain relievers and prescription opioids are effective for some, these medications may pose risks such as addiction, tolerance, and adverse side effects.

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Analysis: State-Legal Cannabis Not Correlated with Increased Traffic Fatalities

NORML

“There are legitimate concerns around the marijuana legalization debate. … However, based on our research and the research of others, the effect that legal marijuana could have on traffic safety should not be one of those concerns.” The post Analysis: State-Legal Cannabis Not Correlated with Increased Traffic Fatalities appeared first on NORML.

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10 best horror films to watch high

Leafly

With Army of Darkness, Jason X, and Us. The post 10 best horror films to watch high appeared first on Leafly.

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Close to half of Maine’s medical cannabis may contain pesticides, mold, officials say

Americans for Safe Access

By Hannah LaClaire for the Portland Press Herald Steph Sherer, founder of medical cannabis advocacy group Americans for Safe Access, stressed during the panel Tuesday that contaminants are often an innocent mistake. “It doesn’t mean that there’s someone who has some evil plan to contaminate patients,” she said. Cannabis is a bioaccumulator, meaning it will suck up and hold onto any pesticides and heavy metals in the soil.

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Study On Marijuana Use And Yoga Finds That Set And Setting Can Influence Mental Health Benefits

Medical Marijuana Program Connection

A newly published study finds that people who practice yoga after consuming marijuana experience improved mindfulness and mysticality, indicating that setting and behavior may play.

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Variety of Illinois cannabis events expands culture

Illinois News Joint

For the last few years, we have been tracking and adding an increasing number of cannabis-related events to our Events Calendar , and with more yearly and monthly events come even more variety. Expect that variety to expand even further in future. In the last couple months, we have attended several events from Afroman concert to Great Harvest 2023 , and we are scheduled to attend The Herban Legend Cup next week.

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United Workers Make Money Off Passengers’ Confiscated Cannabis

Veriheal

Two United workers Joel Lamont Dunn, and Adrian Webb, are in some serious legal trouble. The ramp cargo agents have been charged with conspiring to distribute a controlled substance, shedding light on their involvement in a long-running scheme. The operation involved stealing and selling cannabis from passengers’ checked luggage at San Francisco International Airport.

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Ohio: Early Voting Begins on Adult Use Marijuana Legalization Initiative

NORML

If passed, Ohio will be the 24th state to legalize the adult-use marijuana market, and the 14th do so by a public vote. The post Ohio: Early Voting Begins on Adult Use Marijuana Legalization Initiative appeared first on NORML.

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Hemp extract reversed hair loss in new alopecia study

Leafly

A low-CBD hemp extract reversed hair loss in a small new alopecia study. Here’s the pharmacokinetics of why it might work.

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Top 10 Most Frequently Asked Questions about Medical Marijuana

United Patients Group

As the popularity and acceptance of medical marijuana continues to grow across the United States and worldwide, more and more people are seeking reliable information about its uses, benefits, and potential risks. Navigating the complex world of medical marijuana can be challenging, particularly for individuals who are new to this alternative form of therapy.

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Marijuana and Morpheus: Why does pausing cannabis use spark vivid dreams?

Medical Marijuana Program Connection

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My Experience at Great Harvest 2023

Illinois News Joint

After hosting a booth at multiple events these past several weeks, I was ready to attend an event as a spectator and not a vendor. The Great Harvest 2023 event at the Mackinaw Valley Vineyard Thursday night gave me the opportunity to relax after months of unavoidable outside-work stress. So I did just that. I rooted for this event to do well (not that I had any doubt) because I wanted Phil Cooper and High-Minded Events to host more events in central Illinois.

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MI’s New Testing Policy, Utah’s First Union Dispo, & A $7.2B Psychedelic Forecast

Veriheal

Here’s what you missed this week in cannabis and psychedelic news. Michigan Ends Pre-Employment Drug Testing…Here’s The Catch Earlier this month, Michigan officially ended pre-employment drug screenings for government employees. The Michigan Civil Service Commission unanimously approved the move over the summer. The policy change affects approximately 2/3 of state government jobs.

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Ohio: Latest Polls Show Continued Support for Legalization Ahead of Initiative Vote

NORML

If enacted by Ohio's voters on Election Day (November 7th), the possession of marijuana will become legal for adults on December 7th. The post Ohio: Latest Polls Show Continued Support for Legalization Ahead of Initiative Vote appeared first on NORML.

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Star signs and cannabis strains: October 2023 horoscopes

Leafly

Notice anything different this month, Leafly nation? The leaves are changing, the days are getting shorter, and spooky sensations abound. As Libra season takes us through October, we have a list of festive strains to help you thrive through this transition. The post Star signs and cannabis strains: October 2023 horoscopes appeared first on Leafly.

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The Week in Weed: October 13, 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 Georgia pharmacies selling medical marijuana. We have an update on the Ohio legalization ballot initiative. We note that Hawai’i is allowing inter-island transport of cannabis. And finally, weed is now available at the Weed Museum.

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Is Cannabis Able To Help Relieve Food Poisoning?

Medical Marijuana Program Connection

Food poisoning, while common, can be an intense experience, often leaving individuals feeling weak and helpless.

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Review: Cali Sour by IC Collective

Illinois News Joint

This week, the new craft grow team at IC Collective dropped five new strains as part of its Illinois launch. I picked up to review three eighths of flower (Cali Sour, Fox River Chem, and Alley Cat) and a gram of Pheno Hunt #2 live rosin. Of course, I chose to review first the strain most likely to fit our Work Sativa series, Cali Sour. Cali Sour is a sativa-leaning hybrid cross of Cali Chem (Cookies N Chem and Chem 91) and Sour Diesel.

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Understanding the Role of Terpenes in Medical Cannabis: Benefits and Applications

United Patients Group

Medical marijuana has gained significant recognition for its potential therapeutic benefits, ranging from pain management to anxiety relief. However, much of the conversation surrounding medical cannabis focuses on the two primary cannabinoids: THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) and CBD (cannabidiol). While these compounds are undoubtedly crucial in determining the therapeutic potential of cannabis, another lesser-discussed component, terpenes, plays a vital role in defining each strain’s unique c

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FBI: Police Make Over a Quarter Million Marijuana Arrests in 2022

NORML

"Even from this incomplete data set, it remains clear that marijuana seizures and prosecutions remain a primary driver of drug war enforcement in the United States." The post FBI: Police Make Over a Quarter Million Marijuana Arrests in 2022 appeared first on NORML.

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Boston weed delivery man Devin Alexander blazes a trail

Leafly

Rolling with one of the first legal delivery services on the East Coast. The post Boston weed delivery man Devin Alexander blazes a trail appeared first on Leafly.

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Understanding the Efficacy of Medical Cannabis for Terminal Care

Canna Care Docs

On top of overwhelming struggles or feelings, patients who have been diagnosed with a terminal illness can face a broad range of both physical and psychological effects. As a devastating diagnosis, patients with a terminal illness must not only learn to cope with this information about their health but find restorative ways to alleviate the most common symptoms and effects.

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9 environmental factors of cannabis growth and development

The Cannigma

So you want to grow your own cannabis at home. There are many opinions on the best way to grow cannabis, but the most important thing for all new growers is that cannabis is just a plant. This is why The Cannigma Cultivation Guide doesn’t start with choosing your growing environment, lights etc – though we get to that as well. Instead, we started with the real basics – photosynthesis, transpiration and respiration.

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Rep. Ford introduces cannabis transporting bill

Illinois News Joint

Today, State Rep. La Shawn Ford introduced a new bill for cannabis transporting organizations in Illinois. House Bill 4164 would amend the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act and the Administrative Procedure Act and provide that by January 1, 2024, the Department of Agriculture shall adopt emergency rules to “begin accepting applications for the conversion of transporting organization licenses to third-party transporting organization licenses.

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New Marijuana Bill Heads to Senate Floor

Medical Marijuana Program Connection

… changes to the regulation of marijuana-related transactions. Transactions made at … resolve these issues by allowing marijuana dispensaries access to traditional banking … process.

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