September, 2018

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Project CBD Releases Educational Primer on Cannabinoid-Drug Interactions

Project CBD

New: This report is now available in Spanish and Japanese translations! See bottom of this article for downloads. Project CBD , a California-based educational non-profit, has published an in-depth primer on Cannabinoid-Drug Interactions for health professionals, patients, and public policy-makers. The 33-page report, summarized below, is available for free download at the bottom of the page.

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Understanding Full Spectrum CBD Oil and Why It Is Important

Cannabis Cheri

By Joy Smith. Readers of this blog have heard Cheri preach the benefits of “full-spectrum” CBD oil over CDB isolates or distillates. But what exactly is Full Spectrum CBD oil and why is it so important for health? Cannabidiol (or CBD) is one of the hundreds of different cannabinoids found in the Cannabis sativa plant. This non-psychoactive (meaning it doesn’t make you high) cannabinoid has been all the rage over the last couple of years.

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Terpene Spotlight: Pinene

FloridaMarijuana.net

As the cannabis plant, and medical marijuana, become more mainstream, science is proving what humans have known for centuries: cannabis is a means by which patients can seek and receive holistic wellness. The healing cannabis plant is complex and most notably known for the compounds THC and CBD. As researchers dive into the depths of the cannabinoid system it is becoming clear that cannabis terpenes are just as vital to a plant’s efficacy as are THC and CBD.

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Rise in Use of Rico

MJ Business Attorneys

In 1970, Congress passed the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) Act with the intention to combat organized crime. To be criminally or civilly liable under RICO, the liable person must take part in an enterprise that repeatedly engages in racketeering activity. Racketeering, in general, refers to the act of obtaining money illegally, or illegally conducting business activities.

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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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Medical Marijuana Products We’re Loving

PrestoDoctor

It can be hard to find quality medical marijuana products, especially with so many brands coming out at once. That’s why we created PrestoDoctor Shop. We want to help patients find only the best medical marijuana products to help treat their condition. We love all the products listed, but some definitely stand out! Learn about some of the medical marijuana products we’re loving!

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Project CBD Releases Educational Primer on Cannabinoid-Drug Interactions

Project CBD

Project CBD , a California-based educational non-profit, has published an in-depth primer on Cannabinoid-Drug Interactions for health professionals, patients, and public policy-makers. The 33-page report, summarized below, is available for free download at the bottom of the page.

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CBD Hemp Versus Industrial Hemp: What You Need to Know

Cannabis Cheri

By Joy Smith. If you are confused by the topic of CBD Hemp oil, you’re not alone. The market is filled with a lot of hype and propaganda. In contrast to the marijuana industry — one of the most highly regulated in the world — the CBD industry can be compared to the Wild West with too few rules and regulations on its production and not enough manpower to enforce the ones that do exist.

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Terpene Spotlight: Myrcene

FloridaMarijuana.net

Essential Oils have become commonplace and accepted as a supplement to an individual’s health care routine. Even drugstores, grocery stores and everywhere in between carry variations of plant essential oils and products containing oils to improve health. Just like all other plants, the Cannabis plant produces and excretes beneficial essential oils. These essential oils are called Terpenes, and while research is still evolving, science has proven that these oils can drastically improve a patient’

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Marijuana Mayhem

MJ Business Attorneys

Fighting Investment Fraud in the Marijuana Business Industry. On September 5, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) charged Greenview Investment Partners L.P. with defrauding investors about returns in cannabis businesses after Greenview used misleading marketing materials to raise over $3 million from investors. The SEC has the powers, inter alia, to impose sanctions for violations of laws, rules, and regulations, can issue cease and desist orders to marijuana companies to prevent fraud

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Learn How to Recognize Synthetic CBD and Cannabis

PrestoDoctor

Welcome to good news/bad news: CBD edition. The good news: As you may have seen over the past year or so, CBD has surged in popularity and availability across the country. Now, patients and adult use consumers can purchase CBD online, at local pharmacies and even in corner stores and coffee shops. The bad news: While this expansion is incredible and welcomed, that does not mean that all CBD is created equal.

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Most Interesting Scientific Reports On Cannabis

Marijuanally

In this article, we have curated for you the most interesting scientific reports on the potential use of cannabis in the relief of symptoms or diseases. #Medical Marijuana versus diabetes. A cross-sectional analysis of data from the US National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey ( NHANES ) between 2005 and 2010 shows that present or previous marijuana users were less likely to experience type 2 diabetes compared to non-marijuana users.

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Cannabis Science: What to Believe?

Project CBD

Alan was disoriented and his words were not making sense. His wife thought he might be having a stroke, so she took him to the emergency room where he was seen by the on-call neurologist. When asked, Alan admitted to using cannabis on a regular basis for many years. The neurologist then brought him a printout with the title: “Marijuana Use Associated with Increased Risk of Stroke, Heart Failure.

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Could Cannabis Growing in the Garden of Eden Explain the Tree of Knowledge?

Marijuana Packaging

Religion is often a topic best skirted; a subject at the center of so many debates that have little sway on any given side. Yet, every so often, a statement is made that is so egregious as to taunt neutrality, especially considering its prominent position pinned to the vulnerable sleeve of religion. In this case, we’re referring to a comment made by conservative radio personality Gordon Klingenschmitt.

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Terpene Spotlight: Limonene

FloridaMarijuana.net

Modern medical marijuana genetics are more prolific and stronger than ever before. Each strain of medical marijuana has distinct characteristics and traits. This means that each strain has a unique genetic lineage, individual effects, odor , taste and THC content. Cannabinoid Receptors , referred to as CB1 and CB2, are an essential part of the human body’s endocannabinoid system.

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Guide to Growing Cannabis

LIWTS

If you are interested in growing cannabis indoors, you must realize that it is entirely different from growing the plant outdoors. Indoor cannabis farming poses more challenges compared to outdoor farming. To grow healthy plants indoors, you must replicate the outdoor environment that the plants receive the right growing conditions are available. There is […].

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Elon Musk and Other Successful People Who Use Cannabis

PrestoDoctor

Have you heard about Tesla co-founder Elon Musk smoking pot on the Joe Rogan webcast? We’re kidding. Of course you have. The news has been all over the press with some mocking the billionaire’s newfound fondness for cannabis, while others celebrate his stepping out. Regardless of where you stand, it got us thinking of all the successful people who use cannabis and why Elon Musk is far from a new thing.

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Now in Store: Dr. Zodiak’s MOONROCK™ Clear 90%+ THC Vape Cartridges

Kind Meds (Cannabis Education Blog)

Kind Meds in Mesa, Arizona is a proud purveyor of Dr. Zodiak’s MOONROCK high-THC products, and we are excited to now offer the Dr. Zodiak’s MOONROCK Clear vape cartridge, powered by K.I.N.D. Concentrates! Dr. Zodiak’s MOONROCK is known for the “Strongest Bud in Your Galaxy,” and these clear, pesticide-free cartridges are no exception. The MOONROCK Clear Cartridge delivers pulls of 90 percent THC or higher, every time!

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Project CBD Releases Educational Primer on Cannabinoid-Drug Interactions

Project CBD

New: This report is now available in Spanish and Japanese translations! See bottom of this article for downloads. Project CBD , a California-based educational non-profit, has published an in-depth primer on Cannabinoid-Drug Interactions for health professionals, patients, and public policy-makers. The 33-page report, summarized below, is available for free download at the bottom of the page.

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Medical Cannabis and Pets

Medical Cannabis Seedbank

Medical Cannabis and Pets, thanks to the fantastic research that has been done on medical cannabis. A growing number of vets now believe CBD products can be effective in treating various ailments. The application of these products can assist your pets with various ailments. Has also proven to be very effective for anxiety and lack of appetite. Sounds great, however, laws in South Africa make it extremely difficult for vets to discuss this, let alone prescribe it to pet owners.

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Terpene Spotlight: Camphene

FloridaMarijuana.net

Medical marijuana genetics are more prolific and stronger than ever before. As cannabis becomes part of mainstream healthcare routines, more patients are discovering the efficacy of the plant. Cannabis has been used medicinally for centuries. Science has studied cannabis throughout the past few decades, but researchers are just beginning to understand the complexity and magnitude of the plant.

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Why CBD Might Not be Working For You

LIWTS

Over the past few years, Cannabidiol (CBD) has become all the rage. Thanks to the vast amount of medicinal benefits created by the cannabinoid, people have been trying it in droves. For most people, they claim that it’s a miracle drug. However, a small sub-sect of people claim that CBD does little to nothing […]. The post Why CBD Might Not be Working For You appeared first on LIWTS.

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Cannabis Accessories That Enhance The Consumption Experience

PrestoDoctor

Cannabis accessories are a key part of the consumption experience. With the right devices, you can optimize the way you preserve cannabis, prepare cannabis, clean cannabis, and so much more! We created PrestoDocotor Shop , a patient curated medical marijuana shop, to make it easier to find the best products! One of our most versatile accessory companies is Green Goddess Supply.

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Best Marijuana Collectives in California

The Herb Collective

Marijuana is bigger than ever in California. According to 2018 statistics , California makes more money from weed sales than any other state, including Colorado and Washington. This is largely thanks to the wide availability of marijuana retailers across The Golden State. Many dispensaries in California operate as marijuana collectives. These allow you to sign up as a member to make it easy to purchase weed either in-store or get it delivered directly to your door.

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Cannabis Science: What to Believe?

Project CBD

Alan was disoriented and his words were not making sense. His wife thought he might be having a stroke, so she took him to the emergency room where he was seen by the on-call neurologist. When asked, Alan admitted to using cannabis on a regular basis for many years. The neurologist then brought him a printout with the title: “Marijuana Use Associated with Increased Risk of Stroke, Heart Failure.

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2018 Farm Bill to Grow CBD Industry

Burns Levinson (Cannabusiness advisory)

After nearly 50 years as a Schedule I federally controlled substance, hemp is set to become a legal crop. If passed, the 2018 omnibus farm bill (which includes the Hemp Farming Act of 2018) will allow cannabidiol (CBD) to be legally sold in all 50 states. While related as members of the Cannabis sativa family, hemp and marijuana have different biological characteristics.

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Dry Herb Vaping: Buyers Guide

FloridaMarijuana.net

Dry Herb Vaping – Buyers Guide. It is estimated that almost 20 percent of the global population are smokers. Smoking has been a major cause of preventable deaths in the world. It is a hard-to-stop habit and many people who smoke will admit that they don’t truly like it as it is hard to get rid of it. But they can have more success by using a dry herb vape which helps to eliminate dangerous toxins.

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The Tree of Life is being redefined with Genomics

Medicinal Genomics

The first whole genome shotgun assemblies of microorganisms were published in 1995. Since then over 313,000 genomes have been sequenced to varying degrees. DNA sequencing has become the new framework upon which the Tree of Life is now built and referenced. . Traditional taxonomy relied on phenotypic features, interbreeding characteristics and metabolic tests.

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How to Spot High Quality CBD

PrestoDoctor

CBD is being widely used by hundreds of thousands of people, as its medicinal properties contain benefits that help numerous medical conditions. With all the buzz, many new CBD products are hitting the market. We created PrestoDoctor Shop , a patient curated medical marijuana shop , to ease the search for finding the best products. One of our favorite high quality CBD brands is CBD Drip.

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Growing Your Own Marijuana in California

The Herb Collective

Growing your own marijuana in California is legal, cheap, and the sunny weather provides the perfect growing environment. With just a few marijuana seeds and some water and compost, you can easily grow your favorite strains outdoors. You can also grow marijuana indoors, although you’ll have to spend a bit more on equipment. California laws allow anyone 21 years of age or above to grow up to six plants at home.

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ICRS 2018: Informe de Leiden (parte 2)

Project CBD

Durante la primera semana de julio de 2018, 535 delegados de 5 continentes se reunieron en la Universidad de Leiden en Holanda para el 28.º simposio anual de la Sociedad Internacional de Investigación sobre Cannabinoides (ICRS, por sus siglas en inglés). La conferencia de cuatro días de duración presentó nuevos descubrimientos sobre el sistema endocannabinoide y varias formas de enfocarse en las mejoras de los resultados médicos.