Project CBD
OCTOBER 17, 2019
How close are we to an approved cannabis therapy for cancer? Medical cannabis science pioneer Dr. Manuel Guzman discusses the successes and challenges towards acceptance in the medical community.
FloridaMarijuana.net
OCTOBER 14, 2019
In 2017, researcher Andreas Zimmer of the University of Bonn in Germany published his study titled Cannabis reverses aging process in the brain. The results of the study were published in Natural Medicine , a peer-reviewed medical journal. Zimmer and his team found that when older mice were given a low-dose cannabis treatment their memory improved to the average age of a two-month old mouse.
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Leafly
OCTOBER 16, 2019
It's not the THC: Sloppy work at the AP, Wall Street Journal, and other outlets feeds consumers bad information. The post How mainstream media botched the vape lung story appeared first on Leafly.
NORML
OCTOBER 10, 2019
Some four in ten adults who reported using both marijuana and opioids within the past year acknowledge either decreasing or ceasing their consumption of opioids as a result of substituting cannabis, according to an analysis of survey data published in the journal PLOS One. A team of investigators affiliated with the San Francisco Veterans Affairs Medical Center assessed the prevalence of self-reported cannabis substitution in a nationally representative sample of pain patients.
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.
LIWTS
OCTOBER 3, 2019
Slowly but surely, medical cannabis in general is becoming a less controversial topic on a global basis. With countless studies having categorically illustrated the potential benefits and applications of medical pot, its place in medicine is no longer a subject of debate. But at the same time, this doesn’t mean that there are not certain [ ] The post Cannabis as a Treatment for ADHD appeared first on Legalize it.
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Leafly
OCTOBER 3, 2019
The California State Legislature unanimously approved SB305, titled “Ryan’s Law.” It’s now on its way to Governor Newsom, who is expected to sign it in the coming weeks. If all goes as predicted, it will come into effect on January 1, 2020. The post End-of-life hospital care in California could soon include cannabis appeared first on Leafly.
Canna Law Blog
OCTOBER 8, 2019
Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you know that the U.S. is facing a vaping epidemic where consumers are potentially inhaling/ingesting very toxic chemicals in the form of vaporized nicotine liquid and THC oil. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevent ( CDC ), Food and Drug Administration ( FDA ), and state and local governments are still trying to figure out what exactly is causing vapor-related illnesses and even death in some cases.
Project CBD
OCTOBER 10, 2019
Two compounds that target the endocannabinoid system are currently in development to treat scleroderma – and they’re already in clinical trials. Pharmaceutical researchers have their sights set on developing a drug that bypasses CB1 while boosting CB2. Referred to as a “selective CB2 agonist ,” such a compound would appear to have potential as a treatment for scleroderma.
NORML
OCTOBER 1, 2019
The total number of persons arrested in the United States for violating marijuana laws rose for the third consecutive year, according to data released by the US Federal Bureau of Investigation. According to the FBI’s Uniform Crime Report, police made 663,367 arrests for marijuana-related violations in 2018. That total is more than 21 percent higher than the total number of persons arrested for the commission of violent crimes (521,103).
Puff Puff Post
OCTOBER 8, 2019
With more and more countries around the globe legalizing cannabis , there is a growing need for scientific studies designed to research the physical impact on the human body. This includes the oral health effects of the plant. Even countries that haven’t fully legalized marijuana report higher cannabis prevalence than ever before. What we know at the moment is that marijuana users tend to get sick more often than those who aren’t using , but what about the impact of marijuana on oral health?
The Fresh Toast
OCTOBER 11, 2019
While muscle stiffness affects an estimated 90% of MS patients, a study of medical marijuana has shed light on how cannabinoids in marijuana may alleviate spasticity. Continue reading A Multi-Faceted Approach To Treating Multiple Sclerosis With Marijuana at The Fresh Toast.
NORML
OCTOBER 9, 2019
The enactment of adult-use marijuana legalization laws is not associated with any significant increase in cannabis-related activity in neighboring states and counties, according to a federally funded report published by the nonprofit Justice Research and Statistics Association and first reported by MarijuanaMoment.net. The study , entitled “Measuring the Criminal Justice System Impacts of Marijuana Legalization and Decriminalization Using State Data,” assessed the impact of adult-use
Project CBD
OCTOBER 3, 2019
In recent years, cannabis has been at the center of one of the most important developments in modern science - significantly advancing our understanding of health and disease.
Americans for Safe Access
OCTOBER 1, 2019
Over the past two months, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has been working with state and local departments of health around the country to identify cases of what has come to be known as Vaping-Associated Pulmonary Illness (VAPI). As of 5:00 PM on September 25, the CDC had confirmed 805 cases of lung injury in 46 states and one U.S. territory.
Leafly
OCTOBER 22, 2019
Every year the news scares parents into thinking their kids may be given cannabis edibles as trick-or-treat candy. Here's 5 reasons why they're wrong. The post 5 reasons why no one’s giving your kid edibles appeared first on Leafly.
Canna Law Blog
OCTOBER 1, 2019
It’s common to see articles these days related to the positive economic impacts of hemp legalization. Most of these articles focus on job creation, opportunities for farmers, or opportunities for businesses chasing the CBD craze. One thing that has been interesting to me, though–and which seems to have attracted less attention–is the way that hemp has revitalized certain non-farm properties that had been underutilized or abandoned.
MedicalJane
OCTOBER 20, 2019
This article has been updated – Stefanie LaRue died on May 31, 2017, at her home in Venice Beach, California, after a 12-year-battle with Stage IV breast cancer. In 2005, when Stefanie was only 30, a lump was found in her breast. A series of doctors misdiagnosed her, simply sending her home with antibiotics and convincing her she was too young to have breast cancer.
NORML
OCTOBER 8, 2019
The enactment of statewide legislation permitting adult cannabis possession and sales is not associated with any significant or long-term uptick in criminal activity, according to data published in the journal Justice Quarterly. Investigators affiliated with the Department of Justice and Criminology at Washington State University assessed trends in monthly average crime rates in Colorado and Washington following legalization compared to various control states.
Project CBD
OCTOBER 31, 2019
The use of cannabis as medicine for animals has been getting a lot attention in the medical, scientific, and pet owning communities. One of the potential uses showing the most promise is in the treatment of seizures. Does it work as well for pets as it does for people?
Greencamp
OCTOBER 30, 2019
The effects of cannabis on various kidney disorders like CKD and AKI have been the subject of numerous scientific studies, Continue Reading. The post Marijuana and Kidney Disease: A Scientific Overview appeared first on Greencamp.
Leafly
OCTOBER 15, 2019
Prices are up for outdoor cannabis in the legal states, buoying farmers, but frustrating deal-hunters. The post Farmers rejoice: Harvest season flips to seller’s market appeared first on Leafly.
Puff Puff Post
OCTOBER 3, 2019
Previous success from treating epilepsy with Cannabinoids now motivates doctors to investigate the plant’s effectiveness in treating symptoms of autism. Montefiore Medical Center in New York and GW Pharmaceuticals are examining the effects of a cannabis compound when administered to children on the autism spectrum. The cannabis compound referred to as cannabidivarin (CBDV) is a non-psychoactive chemical that does not cause a “high” when consumed.
The Fresh Toast
OCTOBER 3, 2019
A new Canadian study demonstrates how CBD blocks the negative side effects caused by marijuana's THC. Continue reading How CBD Blocks The Paranoia And Anxiety From Marijuana’s THC at The Fresh Toast.
NORML
OCTOBER 9, 2019
There has been some confusion and misinformation circulating about what New York’s latest expansion of marijuana decriminalization means and what impact it will have on criminal prosecutions going forward. The Short Synopsis of the Offenses and Sentences. There are 2 provisions of New York’s Penal Law that relate marijuana-related offenses.
Canna Law Blog
OCTOBER 11, 2019
A few weeks ago, I wrote a Hemp/CBD litigation forecast in which I predicted that at some point a CBD company will make use of the Lanham Act by claiming that a competitor is engaging in false or misleading advertising. (See here ). In that post I promised to go into the Lanham Act in further detail and address an important case on the United States Supreme Court’s docket this term.
Cannabis Info
OCTOBER 9, 2019
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Leafly
OCTOBER 11, 2019
Two Ukrainian associates of Rudy Guilani have been indicted in a scheme to obtain cannabis licenses in Nevada illegally. The post Indicted Ukrainians sought Nevada cannabis licenses in all the wrong ways appeared first on Leafly.
Marijuana Lawyer Blog
OCTOBER 5, 2019
The black market for marijuana in California is three times the size of the legal market, a recent audit has shown. The findings, made public in September, highlight the state’s ongoing battle to curb its illegal cannabis trade. Approximately 2,835 unlicensed dispensaries were listed as trading across California, according to the audit conducted by the United Cannabis Business Association (UCBA), a trade association representing a wide variety of licensed marijuana businesses.
The Fresh Toast
OCTOBER 15, 2019
Hundreds of studies have looked into the benefits of THC and CBD on pain and overall health, and in the last decade alone, dozens have focused on the effect of cannabinoids on ALS. . Continue reading Here’s How Medical Marijuana Can Help ALS at The Fresh Toast.
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