Doctor Sues DEA for Right to Give Psilocybin to Ailing Patients
Project CBD
NOVEMBER 8, 2021
Psilocybin, the psychedelic mushroom extract, has been fast-tracked by the FDA to treat depression, but doctors still can’t use it in their practice.
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Veterans consume marijuana illegally everyday – here’s how you can change that?
NORML
NOVEMBER 11, 2021
Despite medical marijuana programs being passed or enacted in a supermajority of states, federal policy currently prohibits VA-affiliated doctors from even recommending medical cannabis to veterans in those states where such use is legal -- thus forcing military veterans to seek the advice of a private, out-of-network physician. . The post Veterans consume marijuana illegally everyday – here’s how you can change that?
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October/November issue of Cannabis Patient Care Magazine Now Available
Americans for Safe Access
NOVEMBER 11, 2021
We're excited to say the the October/November issue of Cannabis Patient Care Magazine is now available online. You'll want to make sure you check out the first article, my interview with Dr. Marisa Weiss. I got her thoughts on how patients can talk to their doctor or oncologist about medical cannabis. It was great to hear her perspective, as a doctor, on an issue that we talk a lot about from the patient side.
How to take a Thanksgiving weed walk with your cousins
Leafly
NOVEMBER 23, 2021
It's America's secret holiday tradition, and a great way to enhance your appetite. Here's how to do it well. The post How to take a Thanksgiving weed walk with your cousins appeared first on Leafly.
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.
Is Cannabis Better For Sports Injuries Than Traditional Painkillers?
The Fresh Toast
NOVEMBER 1, 2021
Is Cannabis Better For Sports Injuries Than Traditional Painkillers? The sooner the sports world accepts cannabis for its medicinal properties, the better life will be for everyone involved. The post Is Cannabis Better For Sports Injuries Than Traditional Painkillers? appeared first on The Fresh Toast.
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Alcohol & the Endocannabinoid System
Project CBD
NOVEMBER 10, 2021
Scientists have only recently begun to investigate and understand the critical role that the endocannabinoid system plays in alcohol addiction and various mood disorders. Alcohol dependence is linked to down-regulation of endocannabinoids and CB1 brain receptors.
New Congressional Report Provides Pathway for How the Biden Administration Can Deschedule Marijuana and Issue Blanket Pardons to Past Offenders
NORML
NOVEMBER 3, 2021
“Should President Biden wish to acknowledge the political, economic, and moral realities surrounding cannabis policy, and fulfill the promises he made on the campaign trail, this report lays out a clear roadmap for how to do so.”. The post New Congressional Report Provides Pathway for How the Biden Administration Can Deschedule Marijuana and Issue Blanket Pardons to Past Offenders appeared first on NORML.
SBS News Australia: Australian company wrongly named by Taliban over Afghanistan cannabis deal
Cannabis Law Report
NOVEMBER 26, 2021
Although we do feel sorry for the company in question we have to say that this does ring of Schadenfreude all round considering the revelations over the past 16 months about the way the Australian military acted in Afghanistan. And let’s be honest. if an Australian cannabis company was offered loads of dosh by the Taliban to produce and process their cannabis and they thought they could get away with it ,it’d be a done deal.
7 questions about Germany’s weed legalization answered
Leafly
NOVEMBER 29, 2021
Is weed legal in Germany? Not yet, but we answered five questions you might have about cannabis legalization in Deutschland. The post 7 questions about Germany’s weed legalization answered appeared first on Leafly.
THC & Inflammation: Here’s What This Relationship Means For Your Health
The Fresh Toast
NOVEMBER 12, 2021
THC & Inflammation: Here’s What This Relationship Means For Your Health. Researchers believe that cannabinoids are able to create pathways in the brain that reduce or shut off the body's anti-inflammatory response. The post THC & Inflammation: Here’s What This Relationship Means For Your Health appeared first on The Fresh Toast.
Studying while high: is it a good idea?
The Cannigma
NOVEMBER 21, 2021
Can cannabis help you focus and motivate you to study more effectively? Like all substances designed to help you, it depends. Cannabis is used for many things, from pain relief to stress reduction, to help in getting a good night’s rest. For some enthusiasts, cannabis use is a daily ritual and studying is just one more thing that happens while cannabis is in their system.
How Does Cannabis Impact Alcohol Consumption?
Project CBD
NOVEMBER 16, 2021
Scientists are studying the role the endocannabinoid system plays in alcohol addiction and related mood disorders.
Montana: Officials Create New Drug Court to Focus Solely on Expunging Past Marijuana Convictions
NORML
NOVEMBER 22, 2021
Under the state's new adult-use legalization law, those with past marijuana convictions may petition for either the expungement of their records or for a re-sentencing of their conviction. The post Montana: Officials Create New Drug Court to Focus Solely on Expunging Past Marijuana Convictions appeared first on NORML.
Mystery surrounds the last cannabis production license DOH granted
The NM Political Report | Medical Cannabis Program
NOVEMBER 8, 2021
Recreational-use cannabis dispensaries in New Mexico are slated to open their doors in about five months, if not sooner. Medical cannabis dispensaries, many of which have been in operation for years, may end up feeling the brunt of an expected run on cannabis products next year, but legacy cannabis cultivators could have an advantage over those who are still in the queue, waiting for their applications to be approved.
Danksgiving recipe: ‘Mushroom Magic’ from celeb chef Laurie Wolf
Leafly
NOVEMBER 22, 2021
Fact: Mushrooms are having a moment. Don’t trip, though. The New Yorker’s ‘Martha Stewart of marijuana edibles,’ author Laurie Wolf, returns with a low-key, easy, savory, winter stuffed mushroom recipe for Leafly readers. (THC only; hold the psilocybin, thanks.) Mushroom Magic These stuffed mushrooms scream Thanksgiving (Indigenous People’s Day) in the most come-hither way.
Cannabis-Based Drug Approved For Cancer Treatment In Peru
The Fresh Toast
NOVEMBER 23, 2021
Cannabis-Based Drug Approved For Cancer Treatment In Peru. The medication is considered an efficient, non-addictive substitute for opioids, like morphine or oxycodone. The post Cannabis-Based Drug Approved For Cancer Treatment In Peru appeared first on The Fresh Toast.
Study shows CBD can modify your high
The Cannigma
NOVEMBER 11, 2021
Amid speculation on whether cannabidiol (CBD) can influence the intoxicating effects of d9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), a new study supports this idea, along with another unexpected and interesting finding related to a serious mental health disorder. Published in the Journal of Clinical Psychopharmacology in September 2021, researchers concluded that CBD could lessen the psychoactive effects of THC when taken together. 1.
Nomenclature Alert: Beyond Indica and Sativa
Project CBD
NOVEMBER 3, 2021
Cannabis terpene profiles are more meaningful than strain names and breeding history.
Virginia: Election Outcomes Likely to Influence Marijuana Legalization Launch
NORML
NOVEMBER 4, 2021
“Virginians were expecting an opportunity to expedite retail sales and cannabusiness licensing in the 2022 General Assembly. Now, it appears that chance may have gone up in smoke, and instead a potential delay looms on the horizon.". The post Virginia: Election Outcomes Likely to Influence Marijuana Legalization Launch appeared first on NORML.
Indica And Sativa Are Wrong, Study Finds You Buy Cannabis For Terpenes
Cannabis Life Network
NOVEMBER 13, 2021
Cannabis cultivars — informally known as “strains” — stretch across a spectrum of effects and aromas, spinning into various products. Consumers commonly divide this spectrum into Indica and Sativa while incorrectly focusing on THC percentage. However, a recent study supports that we’re selling cannabis wrong — Indica and Sativa are misleading, and consumers buy weed […].
Can edibles really be strain-specific, or is that just hype?
Leafly
NOVEMBER 16, 2021
Some brands promise strain-specific effects from their tasty treats. But is that even possible? The post Can edibles really be strain-specific, or is that just hype? appeared first on Leafly.
I’m A Proud Air Force Veteran, And Cannabis Changed My Life For The Better
The Fresh Toast
NOVEMBER 11, 2021
I’m A Proud Air Force Veteran, And Cannabis Changed My Life For The Better. Not enough is being done to make sure veterans have access to medical cannabis, yet we have ample access to opioids. The post I’m A Proud Air Force Veteran, And Cannabis Changed My Life For The Better appeared first on The Fresh Toast.
What is PGR cannabis and how can you spot it?
The Cannigma
NOVEMBER 2, 2021
In the mad scramble to capitalize on the higher demand for weed due to increased legalization, some cultivators have resorted to questionable growing methods. Arguably, the most notorious of these “cultivation hacks” is the use of PGRs. Short for “plant growth regulators,” PGRs are artificial hormones that can alter a plant’s development. The good news is, they are frequently employed to help increase cannabis bud production.
Flies, Lies & Magic Mushrooms
Project CBD
NOVEMBER 10, 2021
How one man used psilocybin to treat his anxiety and depression.
Massachusetts: Majority of Adults Say Marijuana Legalization Has Been “Positive” for the State
NORML
NOVEMBER 29, 2021
NORML’s Deputy Director Paul Armentano said: “These polling results once again affirm that most voters do not experience ‘buyer’s remorse’ following the enactment of marijuana legalization. Most Americans believe that these laws are operating in a manner that is consistent with their expectations and that legalization and regulation is preferable to criminalization.”.
Malaysia set to allow the import and use of medical cannabis
Cannabis Law Report
NOVEMBER 17, 2021
Medical cannabis will require a prescription and will only be allowed to be prescribed by registered medical practitioners or licensed pharmacists. Says Cannabis Health News article. Malaysia is set to allow the import and use of medical cannabis if the products comply with government regulations. Medical cannabis will require a prescription and will only be allowed to be prescribed by registered medical practitioners or licensed pharmacists.
What are cannabis terpenes and what do they do?
Leafly
NOVEMBER 10, 2021
Learn more about cannabis terpenes, the aromatic oils that give cannabis its distinctive smell. Explore their benefits and discover how they can deepen your appreciation of cannabis. The post What are cannabis terpenes and what do they do? appeared first on Leafly.
Medical Cannabis For Chronic Pain: Global Task Force Develops New Protocols And Guidelines
The Fresh Toast
NOVEMBER 3, 2021
Medical Cannabis For Chronic Pain: Global Task Force Develops New Protocols And Guidelines. These protocols will function as the backbone for treatment, allowing physicians to suggest medical cannabis as an ongoing, safer alternative to opioids. The post Medical Cannabis For Chronic Pain: Global Task Force Develops New Protocols And Guidelines appeared first on The Fresh Toast.
Women more likely to substitute cannabis for prescription drugs, survey says
The Cannigma
NOVEMBER 2, 2021
Women are more likely to use cannabis as a substitute for prescription drugs, according to the findings of a new survey performed by The Cannigma. The survey found that out of a total of 204 female respondents, 147 (72%) reported that they use cannabis as a substitute for prescription medications, as opposed to 90 out of 162 male respondents (55.5%).
A World Post Legalisation — The Pros & Cons of Legal Cannabis
Sensi Seeds
NOVEMBER 10, 2021
In the USA, we saw the simultaneous conflict between state and federal law, and the benefit of legalisation for different state economies. In the Netherlands and Spain, there was a half-hearted attitude towards legalisation. As for Uruguay? Full legalisation without proper preparation. Everybody did it a little differently — so is there a best way to do it?
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