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Amazing: Psychedelics & Phantom Limb Pain

Project CBD

Scientists are studying the therapeutic potential of psilocybin, the magic mushroom compound, for severe phantom limb pain.

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Surgeon General Says Stop Locking People Up For Marijuana

CannaMD

On July 16, 2021, the United States Surgeon General made a statement that went against years — no, decades! — of prior official policy. According to the nation’s top doctor, it’s time to stop locking up people who use marijuana. U.S. Surgeon General’s Remarks on Marijuana As stated by the U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy: […].

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Modern cannabis originated in East Asia, DNA study finds

The Cannigma

This article first appeared in Analytical Cannabis. It is republished here with permission. From the analysis of ancient pollen, scientists had already previously determined that modern cannabis evolved in Central Asia on the Tibetan Plateau millions of years ago. Now, new research suggests that the plant was actually domesticated for the first time in East Asia, roughly 12,000 years ago.

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Revised for 2021 — NORML Report Highlights Over 450 Studies Assessing the Therapeutic Efficacy of Cannabis and Cannabinoids

NORML

This updated edition reviews over 450 peer-reviewed studies assessing the safety and efficacy of either whole-plant cannabis or cannabinoids for 23 different patient populations. The post Revised for 2021 — NORML Report Highlights Over 450 Studies Assessing the Therapeutic Efficacy of Cannabis and Cannabinoids appeared first on NORML.

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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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The July Activist Newsletter is out!

Americans for Safe Access

Check out the July 2021 issue of the ASA Activist Newsletter to find out about the long-awaited Senate cannabis legalization proposal and what ASA is doing to shape it to meet patient needs. You'll also read about what ASA is doing to get changes in cannabis drug testing so positive drug tests don't end anyone's career or Olympic dreams. . The July newsletter includes announcements about ASA's launch of a new PFC training platform, upcoming in-person events with ASA staff, and a new partnership

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Becoming the Kushman: Kyle Kushman Shares Tips for Growing Incredible Weed

The Cannigma

With a green glass bong in hand, Kyle Kushman leans forward on his couch at his home somewhere in LA County and marvels at how his life story became a stoner film whose last act has yet to be written. “Growing pot and [that] becoming my career, there’s a movie in there somewhere. There’s gotta be a movie in there somewhere,” he says. Long before he became the legendary cannabis cultivator behind powerhouse strains like Strawberry Cough , he was Adam Orenstein, a nice Jewish boy from Long I

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Upcoming Congressional Vote House On Marijuana Policy

NORML

As soon as next week, there will be a crucial vote in the US House of Representatives on an amendment to protect legal marijuana states from federal interference. The post Upcoming Congressional Vote House On Marijuana Policy appeared first on NORML.

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Delta-8, Smokable Flower Is Saving Hemp Farmers

Cannabis Law Report

Delta-8 and smokable flower are the two products keeping hemp framers alive. The regulatory loophole that has allowed Delta-8 to be sold legally is also causing legal confusion. Delta-8 is a cannabis product that can be derived from hemp, but still give the consumer a light psychotropic experience. Some states have issued restrictions around the product, while others haven’t addressed it at all.

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How cannabis vaporizers are continuing to evolve

Leafly

Weed vaporizers have come a long way in the past couple decades. Read more on how companies continue to innovate and optimize vapes. The post How cannabis vaporizers are continuing to evolve appeared first on Leafly.

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10 cultural masterpieces we have thanks to weed

The Cannigma

It’s a nug of cannabis conventional wisdom that’s as old as time: Getting high makes you more creative, insightful, and more willing to heed the call of your artistic side, leaving behind the staid and serious concerns of the work day. But is it actually true? Marijuana and creativity: What the research says. To get the buzzkill out of the way up top — clinical research has found little to support the assertion that cannabis boosts creativity and artistic inspiration across the board.

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The Week in Weed: July 30, 2021

The Blunt Truth

Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. We start off with an amendment to federal legislation that would protect state-legal cannabis programs. Then we move on to the states, where Mississippi is holding hearings on medical marijuana. Ohio’s legislature may take up adult-use legislation.

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Rhode Island’s medical cannabis business license lottery delayed yet again

Cannabis Law Report

MJ Biz report. Rhode Island regulators have again delayed a lottery for medical cannabis business licenses. The lottery, which was expected to take place next week, was postponed because of an ongoing administrative appeal by a rejected lottery applicant, the Providence Journal reported. Read full article at [link].

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Magic Hour Cannabis knows and grows good weed

Leafly

Magic Hour Cannabis is an organic, small-batch weed brand in Oregon that encourages everybody to Take Time. The post Magic Hour Cannabis knows and grows good weed appeared first on Leafly.

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School Board Fires A Florida Teacher for Medical Cannabis But Allows it For Students

Veriheal

Cannabis legalization has become widespread across the United States. Many states have adopted medical cannabis laws, and several allow recreational cannabis. It is easy to get frustrated by the negative opinions of anti-cannabis activists and supporters. After all, much of what they argue is based on misinformation. This information was abundantly plastered into the public’s minds for decades thanks to the United States Federal Government’s Reefer Madness campaign.

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NYC-area TBT Readers, Join Us for a Cannabis Industry Happy Hour!

The Blunt Truth

Thursday, August 5, 2021. 4:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Join Seyfarth and Fyllo for an action-packed happy hour event in the heart of New York City. Meet cannabis industry professionals from leading organizations, with expertise in compliance, real estate, government affairs, licensing, and more. There is no cost to attend, but registration is required. To register and for more information, including our Office Visitor Safety Guidelines, visit: [link].

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Does Legal Cannabis Increase Your Home’s Value? This Data Says So

Cannabis Law Report

Smoking cigarettes indoors has been shown to reduce a home’s resale value by up to 29%, says Realtor.com. When it comes to buying a cannabis enthusiast’s home, the resale value research is less clear, though 30% of realtors say they have struggled to sell a house where cannabis was grown. A recent study conducted by the National Association of Realtors said 50% of leasing professionals found it wasn’t hard to re-lease a property after tenants smoked cannabis indoors, and the organization “does n

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What I learned sitting courtside at the NBA Finals of weed

Leafly

At the Emerald Cup, judges pair cutting-edge lab data with their own exquisitely tuned senses. The post What I learned sitting courtside at the NBA Finals of weed appeared first on Leafly.

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The Case of Sha’Carri Richardson, The Olympics, and Cannabis

Veriheal

Many of you may have seen the widespread social media postings in support of Sha’Carri Richardson. This world-class athlete failed a drug test after having consumed cannabis, which resulted in her disqualification from the 130-person roster for the Summer Olympics. Without skipping a beat, Richardson graciously took responsibility and stated, “I apologize for the fact that I didn’t know how to control my emotions or deal with my emotions during that time”.

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Central Park + The Batch Hybrid

Cannabis Life Network

Before sitting down to watch this week's episode, I tested out a new-to-me strain from "The Batch" by High Park Holdings. A joint, some bong rips and a bag of chips later, "Central Park" left me feeling quite mellow and thoroughly entertained. The post Central Park + The Batch Hybrid appeared first on Latest Cannabis News Today - Headlines, Videos & Stocks.

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Congress To Vote On Proposal To Protect Existing State Programs

Cannabis Law Report

Congress will be voting on a proposal that would protect currently existing cannabis programs across the U.S. A proposed, bipartisan amendment from the House Rules Committee was presented on July 28. If passed, it would create protections for existing state cannabis programs, as well as any tribal medical cannabis programs. It also specifically bars the Justice Department from meddling in medical cannabis-related affairs.

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The Roll-up #201: Phytol and frauds

Leafly

This week the Roll-up crew discuss phytol, a new vape cartridge additive that's raising health alarms. The post The Roll-up #201: Phytol and frauds appeared first on Leafly.

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Weekly Cannabis Roundup July 30

Veriheal

Congress has major cannabis-related bills to vote on. An Arizona hotel wants to become the first-ever cannabis-friendly hotel. Megan Rapinoe discusses her sister’s CBD brand in the wake of Sha’Carri Richardson’s scandal. Several cannabis-related amendments went through Congress this week. And a hotel in Arizona aims to be the first-ever cannabis-friendly one.

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What time of day should you take CBD, and why?

Cannabis Life Network

When using CBD, knowing how your body responds to it and what times are better for your body is important. Although you can use CBD at any time of day, there are a couple of things to consider. What is the best time to take CBD? While CBD can boost energy, a common paradoxical side […]. The post What time of day should you take CBD, and why? appeared first on Latest Cannabis News Today - Headlines, Videos & Stocks.

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Judge delays Illinois awarding cannabis retail licenses until he rules on lawsuit, but lottery will go on today

Cannabis Law Report

The Pantagraph reports… On the verge of a lottery to award new cannabis business licenses in Illinois, a judge has ordered that no new cannabis retail licenses may be awarded in Illinois until he rules on a challenge to the state’s licensing process. The order by Cook County Judge Moshe Jacobius on Wednesday allows the state to proceed Thursday with its first of three lotteries to determine who will be eligible to receive the licenses, but states that no licenses may be awarded “until furt

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Legalizing Marijuana Does Not Increase Youth Tobacco Smoking (Study)

CannaMD

In yet another win for marijuana advocates, peer-reviewed journal Nicotine & Tobacco Research has published results discrediting the prohibitionist argument that legalizing cannabis will lead to an increase in other forms of smoking – namely: tobacco cigarettes. Join CannaMD, Florida’s leading network of medical marijuana doctors, as we take a closer look at the research. […].

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Studies Dispel the Myth That Cannabis is a Performance Enhancing Drug

Veriheal

Following the recent news of Texan sprinter Sha’Carri Richardson returning a positive test for cannabis, a debate has erupted on the topic of cannabis as a performance-enhancing drug – can the plant enhance agility, strength, and/or speed? On July 6, Richardson faced her unfortunate Olympic fate. It was on this date that USA Track and Field’s 130-person roster was published… without Richardson’s name.

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Is There a Difference Between Medical and Recreational Marijuana?

Leafwell

One of the most intriguing aspects of marijuana is its vast range of effects. There aren’t many substances that can make you feel alternately energetic (sativas), and sleepy (indicas). There are even indica-sativa hybrid strains of marijuana that can make you feel euphoric initially, then relaxed later. One could argue that all marijuana is medical.

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Doobie Is The First Company To Offer Medical Marijuana Delivery in Missouri

Cannabis Law Report

Doobie now provides cannabis delivery service to medical marijuana patients throughout the St. Louis market. As more states open up to cannabis retailers, the natural progression is to offer delivery services. Doobie , a leading on-demand cannabis delivery platform, announced that it is expanding delivery services to medical marijuana patients in Missouri, a state where medical marijuana is legal. .

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What Consumers Want from CBD Brands

SpeedWeed

Be the first to know when new content like this is available! Subscribe to our newsletter to get alerts about new posts, local news, and industry insights. Thank you! Your submission has been received! Oops! Something went wrong while submitting the form. CBD products have exploded in popularity in recent years, and new brands seem to be entering the market every week.

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What Do The Latest Pennsylvania Medical Marijuana Law Changes Mean For MMJ Patients?

MMJ Recs

Medical marijuana has been legal in the state of Pennsylvania since April 6, 2016, with patients being able to access medical marijuana by 2018. When the laws were passed, many people were able to get the medical relief they needed for a variety of serious and chronic health conditions. It was a step in the right direction for medical marijuana use and the health of the Pennsylvania population.