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Poll: 69 Percent of Adults Support Legalizing Marijuana, Most Say It’s Less Harmful Than Alcohol

NORML

"At a time when national politics remain acutely polarized, elected officials ought to come together in a bipartisan manner to repeal the failed policy of cannabis prohibition. It is one of the few policy reforms that voters on the right and on the left can all agree upon.”. The post Poll: 69 Percent of Adults Support Legalizing Marijuana, Most Say It’s Less Harmful Than Alcohol appeared first on NORML.

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Could Elon Musk’s Twitter end the cannabis social media ban?

Leafly

If Twitter embraces legal weed—and succeeds—the company could force Instagram, Facebook, and others to follow. The post Could Elon Musk’s Twitter end the cannabis social media ban? appeared first on Leafly.

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Cleveland to Expunge Cannabis Convictions

Cannabis Life Network

Officials with the city of Cleveland have filed motions to expunge cannabis convictions of more than 4,000 people. The convictions are for possession of 20 grams or less, dating back to 2017. If considered a minor misdemeanour, cannabis possession won’t create a criminal record. Located in Ohio, cannabis in Cleaveland remains illegal. However, like elsewhere […].

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Beyond CBD & THC: Kynurenine, Kynurenic Acid & More

Project CBD

Scientists probe health effects of little-known cannabis compounds.

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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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President Biden Uses Clemency Powers for the First Time; NORML Calls His Actions “Woefully Inadequate”

NORML

While granting clemency to nine individuals for federal marijuana offenses is the right thing to do, it is woefully inadequate when there remain over 10,000 individuals who still suffer under the weight of a federal charge on their criminal record. The post President Biden Uses Clemency Powers for the First Time; NORML Calls His Actions “Woefully Inadequate” appeared first on NORML.

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Do magic mushrooms have ‘strains’ like cannabis?

Leafly

Know what you're dosing: Different species and strains can have dramatically different levels of psilocybin, the hallucinogenic compound. The post Do magic mushrooms have ‘strains’ like cannabis? appeared first on Leafly.

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Top Studies Proving Medical Marijuana Works

CannaMD

It’s not uncommon for medical marijuana critics to cite a “lack of research” as their main argument for not supporting the use of cannabis for medical purposes. But as it turns out, there is no shortage of research into the medical benefits of cannabis. The volume of studies on the subject has boomed in recent […].

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Study: Marijuana Legalization Laws Not Are Associated with Lax Attitudes Toward Drugged Driving

NORML

The study's authors reported: “Current cannabis users in recreational and medical only cannabis states were significantly less likely to report driving within three hours of getting high in the past 30 days, compared to current users living in states without legal cannabis.". The post Study: Marijuana Legalization Laws Not Are Associated with Lax Attitudes Toward Drugged Driving appeared first on NORML.

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Best strains and terpenes for anxiety

The Cannigma

Anxiety is one of the major reasons why people consume cannabis. Even before this was an area of scientific interest, cannabis lovers knew this plant could calm them down. But today, science is backing what stoners have known for years. Of course, like all things, it’s more complicated than “cannabis fixes anxiety.” There are complex interactions between cannabinoids, terpenes, the endocannabinoid system, your hormones and your brain, and research is still in the early stages, so there’s a lot w

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President Biden commutes sentences of 9 marijuana prisoners

Leafly

Of the 78 people whose sentences were reduced, 9 involved cannabis offenses. The post President Biden commutes sentences of 9 marijuana prisoners appeared first on Leafly.

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Research Reveals Lower Odds of Psychological Distress With Psychedelic Use

Veriheal

According to the CDC , an estimated 12.2 million American adults seriously thought about committing suicide in 2020. The CDC explains that there is one suicide about every 11 minutes, which would be a lot higher if all of those considering suicide actually followed through. As for psychological distress, it was found that between 34% and 43% experience significant psychological distress depending on the time of year.

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Virginia: Senate Kills Governor’s Recriminalization Amendment, Bill Addressing Synthetically Derived Marijuana Products

NORML

With the 2022 legislative session having already ended, this vote effectively ends any further discussion of the legislation this year. . The post Virginia: Senate Kills Governor’s Recriminalization Amendment, Bill Addressing Synthetically Derived Marijuana Products appeared first on NORML.

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How to Get Approved for Medical Cannabis in Maryland

Peninsula Alternative Health

Today we will discover the 3 steps needed to obtain your Medical Cannabis Certification in the state of Maryland. Step 1: Gather Your Files and Information Here you will have 3 options to register: Register as an Adult , Register as a Minor , or Register as a Caregiver. Registering as an Adult Patient - What You Will Need: 1. A valid, accessible email account. 2.

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NFL’s Laremy Tunsil is selling a gas mask NFT to help cannabis prisoners

Leafly

The Houston Texans lineman lost millions on Draft Day 2016 after a leaked video showed him using weed. Now he's reclaiming the narrative. The post NFL’s Laremy Tunsil is selling a gas mask NFT to help cannabis prisoners appeared first on Leafly.

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Elon Musk Bought Twitter—What Does It Mean for Cannabis Content?

Veriheal

Twitter has officially accepted billionaire Elon Musk’s offer to buy the company. Elon’s purchase comes in at $44 billion, or approximately $52.40 a share. In a statement released along with the purchase announcement, Elon stated his intentions to “make Twitter better than ever by enhancing the product with new features, making the algorithms open source to increase trust, defeating the spam bots, and authenticating all humans.”.

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Maine: Various Marijuana Bills Become Law Absent Gov. Mills’ Signature

NORML

"These common-sense changes will further facilitate patients' and others’ access to medical cannabis products and will provide opportunities for greater inclusivity within Maine's licensed marijuana industry.”. The post Maine: Various Marijuana Bills Become Law Absent Gov. Mills’ Signature appeared first on NORML.

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CBD Simplified: The Right Dosage of CBD for a Restful Night’s Sleep

Cannabis Law Report

What is CBD? Cannabidiol, sometimes known as CBD, is the most common functional component in marijuana (marijuana). While CBD is an important component of medical marijuana, it is either extracted directly from hemp, a marijuana cousin, or synthesised in a lab. CBD is one of hundreds of ingredients in marijuana, but it does not produce a “high” on its own.

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Is it legal to fly with marijuana? Here are the laws you need to know

Leafly

You accidentally left a gram or two in your pocket. What will happen on your way through security? The laws are murky. The post Is it legal to fly with marijuana? Here are the laws you need to know appeared first on Leafly.

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NCAA Relaxes Rules for Cannabis Testing and Consumption Among U.S. College Athletes

Veriheal

The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) recently announced that it would be lifting the restraints on its cannabis drug testing policy among collegiate athletes located in the United States. Moreover, the sporting organization has confirmed that it will reduce penalties for athletes who return a positive test. The NCAA’s updated cannabis policy includes relaxing the rules for cannabis testing and consumption among U.S. college athletes and will effect hundreds of schools and th

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State Policy Weekly Update 4/29/2022

NORML

This week's update highlights legislative advancements in several states, including Kentucky, Virginia, Vermont, Tennessee, and Kansas. The post State Policy Weekly Update 4/29/2022 appeared first on NORML.

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Key Takeaways from Benzinga 2022

Burns Levinson (Cannabusiness advisory)

After a few days in the Miami sun — well, actually, in the air-conditioned exhibition spaces of the Fontainebleau hotel — the Burns & Levinson team is happy to report that the 2022 Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference was a great success. Our Cannabis Business & Law Advisory Group was well represented by Frank A. Segall, Scott Moskol, Bryan Natale, and myself – Max Borg.

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Best Marijuana Strains for Stress

Kind Meds (Cannabis Education Blog)

Marijuana is used for many purposes, both therapeutic and recreational. One of the more significant and impactful uses is helping people combat personal stress and stress disorders. With the use of marijuana, many have found that they can return to a normal life or start feeling like themselves once again. Of course, different strains of marijuana are cultivated to produce different effects.

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Star signs and cannabis strains: May 2022 horoscopes

Leafly

Which weed strains will help you spring forward this May with minimal drama and maximum alignment? Find out with our May strain horoscopes. The post Star signs and cannabis strains: May 2022 horoscopes appeared first on Leafly.

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LCB Board Action: Expedited rule making filed – Replacing “Marijuana” with “Cannabis”

Cannabis Law Report

On April 27, during a regularly scheduled meeting, the Liquor and Cannabis Board (LCB) took the following action: Expedited rules filed – public comment period now open: Approved proposal for expedited rule making (CR 105) to replace every use of the term “marijuana” with the term “cannabis” throughout Title 314 WAC. Second Substitute House Bill 1210, Section 168 (Chapter 16, Laws of 2022), directs the LCB to use expedited rule making under RCW 34.05.353 to replace the term “marijua

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Ancient Drugs and Narcotics Crossword

Cannabis Life Network

The ancient world was full of drug use and narcotics and today this hasn’t really changed. However, the drugs back then were different from our modern-day supply. Every drug came from the surrounding environment and most of them packed a heavy hit. Test your knowledge of drug use way back in the day; learn all […]. The post Ancient Drugs and Narcotics Crossword appeared first on Cannabis News, Lifestyle - Headlines, Videos & Cooking.

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Is weed legal in Belize?

The Cannigma

Medical : no formal program Recreational : partially decriminalized. The status of cannabis in Belize is complicated. There is no medical program nor legal adult use market, but possession of 10 grams or less and consumption on private property is decriminalized. Belize is one of the top countries in Central America when it comes to cannabis consumption, but buying, selling, and growing cannabis are illegal.

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What’s at stake for Humboldt County’s legacy farms? New docuseries spotlights growers

Leafly

The Legacy Southern Humboldt County documentary series from Boveda goes inside the struggle facing Emerald Triangle legacy farmers. The post What’s at stake for Humboldt County’s legacy farms? New docuseries spotlights growers appeared first on Leafly.

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Ohio Legislators Introduce Legalization Bill Authored By Cannabis Advocates

Cannabis Law Report

Ganjapreneur. Two Ohio lawmakers have introduced legislation proposed by the campaign seeking to legalize cannabis in the state, The Center Square reports. The bill’s introduction comes after advocates successfully submitted enough signatures to trigger the state’s initiated statute process. Under the initiated statute process, once a campaign submits enough signatures, the Legislature has four months to pass the bill, or an amended version, and if they fail to do so, the campaign – the Co

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Cannabis and the Clan: Exploring the Highs of the Wu-Tang Clan

Cannabis Life Network

There is, will, and can only ever be one Wu-Tang Clan. The Wu-Tang Clan has a career-long connection to cannabis, including performing at the 2017 Cannabis Cup. There’s much to explore when it comes to the Wu-Tang Clan and cannabis. Some questioned Ol’ Dirty Bastard’s claim that “Wu-Tang is for the children” at the 1998 Grammy […].

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11 Best Indica Strains

Sensi Seeds

Cannabis is classified into three main sub-categories: Indica, sativa and hybrids. Traditionally, Indica dominant hybrids are associated with a physical body high and" stoned sensation. Sativas are associated with a more cerebral high. However, some Indicas don't make you feel sleepy, or sativas that don't help with creativity. The post 11 Best Indica Strains appeared first on Sensi Seeds.

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