NORML

JANUARY 31, 2022

“We are ready and eager to work with Ohio legislators over the next four months to legalize the adult use of marijuana in Ohio,” CTRMLA spokesman Tom Haren said in a press release. “We are also fully prepared to collect additional signatures and take this issue directly to voters on November 8, 2022, if legislators fail to act.”. The post Ohio: Activists Place Adult-Use Marijuana Initiative Before Lawmakers appeared first on NORML.

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Leafwell

JANUARY 29, 2022

THC syrup is a sweet, viscous liquid that consists of vegetable glycerine, sweetener, and cannabis concentrate. It’s texturally similar to thick cough syrup and provides many of the same effects as traditional cannabis edibles. A highly versatile cannabis product, THC syrup offers discretion and highly potent levels of cannabis for the discerning consumer.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

“Marijuana access is long overdue for Mississippi’s patients,” NORML’s State Policies Manager Jax James said. “The overwhelming majority of voters decided in favor of this policy change over a year ago, and for the past 14 months the will of the people has been denied.”. The post Mississippi Becomes 37th State to Provide Medical Cannabis Access appeared first on NORML.

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Americans for Safe Access

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

On February 2, 2022, Governor Tate Reeves chose to sign SB 2095 into law, making Mississippi the 37th state to adopt medical cannabis laws. The adoption of these laws is the conclusion of a year-long struggle for the future of cannabis in Mississippi. . In November 2020, Mississippi voters overwhelmingly supported a ballot initiative (74.1% of votes in favor), which authorized the state’s department of health to create a medical cannabis program.

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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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Project CBD

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

Among lonely, depressed seniors, increased circulating endocannabinoids are associated with better adaptation to bereavement.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

NORML has long opined that patients must have access to cannabis flowers, stating: "Orally administered non-herbal forms of cannabis possess delayed onset and their effects are far less predictable than those of herbal cannabis. The post Minnesota: Patients’ Access to Herbal Cannabis Products Begins March 1 appeared first on NORML.

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Veriheal

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

Most of us do not realize how many resources are dedicated to dealing with cannabis-related crime in the U.S., but it is said to include a cost of over $3.6 billion annually. Many cannabis advocates have pointed to cannabis decriminalization and legalization as a means of freeing up resources for handling more serious, violent crimes. Now, findings from a recent research study —published in the February 2022 volume of the International Journal of Drug Policy—support the theory.

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Project CBD

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

“If the hemp market is to grow and mature, we need to think beyond cannabinoids.

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The Cannigma

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

For many of us, stepping onto our yoga mat is a sacred daily ritual that brings us into the present moment by yoking the mind, body, and breath. For others, cannabis represents a way of becoming more grounded. So, what happens when you combine the two? Enter ganja yoga, or “stoga.” Fascinatingly, consuming cannabis while practicing yoga isn’t just a trendy new spin on an ancient practice.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

This vote marks the sixth time that members of the House have advanced SAFE Banking to the Upper Chamber either as an amendment or as a stand-alone piece of legislation. The post House Advances SAFE Banking Act as Part of the America COMPETES Act appeared first on NORML.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

Cannabiz Australia has the story… Medicinal Cannabis Industry Australia (MCIA) has sent a position paper to members on delta-8 THC products in a bid to clear up confusion about the medicine, ensure accurate labelling, and avoid it being prescribed in error. In October 2021, growing alarm about delta-8 products in the US, and reports of it being prescribed to patients in Australia , prompted industry bodies to warn members about the potential risks associated with the cannabinoid and to ra

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The Blunt Truth

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. The SAFE Act rises like the phoenix once again. An Ohio initiative heads to the legislature. Idaho legalizes hemp. Illinois has more licensing problems. And finally, if you’re a woman who likes hemp drinks, Pepsi has a new product just for you.

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Leafly

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

We smoked Wiz Khalifa's Khalifa Kush 2022—It’s a heavyweight slapper. The post Wiz Khalifa’s ‘Khalifa Kush’ cannabis cultivar unboxing and review 2022 appeared first on Leafly.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

"This legislation is consistent with the laws of a growing number of jurisdictions that recognize that off-hours cannabis use poses no legitimate threat to either workplace safety or productivity. Tens of millions of Americans consume cannabis responsibly while in the privacy of their own home and its serves no purpose to allow employers to unduly discriminate against them.".

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

NYSBA members can join the Cannabis Law Section for only $35 and law student members can join for free. Join The Cannabis Law Section. We would like to formally congratulate what was previously our Committee on Cannabis Law on their transition to becoming an official NYSBA Section! Becoming a Section means New York State Bar Association members can now join and participate in the Section’s work.

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Veriheal

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

Rep. Nancy Mace is prepared for the uphill climb to federal cannabis legalization, smokable cannabis flower is coming to Minnesota, and the NFL is funding two million-dollar cannabis studies. Let’s dive into this week’s cannanews. Meet Nancy Mace: The Woman Behind the Latest Federal Cannabis Legalization Bill. In November 2021, freshman U.S.

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Cannabis Life Network

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

A new study conducted by The Association of Military Surgeons of the United States looked at cannabis use amongst veterans. The researchers found that veterans with traumatic brain injury (TBI) use cannabis far more often. In conclusion, the study questioned the reason and also noted the option for non-cannabis treatments, disregarding the endocannabinoids system (ECS). […].

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NORML

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

State lawmakers have rejected a series of legislative proposals that sought to curtail how and where patients could access and use medical cannabis. The post South Dakota: Lawmakers Reject Legislative Efforts to Restrict Medical Cannabis Access appeared first on NORML.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

In This Special Interview, Heather Speaks With Niambe McIntosh, Peter Tosh’s Daughter. About … Justice for Jawara, (her brother) Peter Tosh, War on Drugs, legalization, advocacy, activism. Read our story. Niambe chooses music for the show and we might throw in a couple more too. Bush Doctor by Peter Tosh. I Want To Get High by Rita Marley.

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Leafwell

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

There is a lot of mixed evidence when it comes to cannabis, cannabinoids and heart health. Overall, it seems that marijuana use has a complicated relationship with the heart, and that its use can have both positive and negative effects on the organ. For this article, we are looking at three heart problems: 1. Chronic Ischemic Heart Disease (narrowed heart arteries) 2.

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Veriheal

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

On Friday, Massachusetts legislators made progress on a number of significant changes to the state’s cannabis laws. If passed, they will be the first real changes to the state’s highly criticized laws, which have remained untouched since 2017, according to The Boston Globe. Though the changes are not expected to have much of an impact on consumers and patients, they will be crucial to reshaping the industry itself.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

Here is NORML’s weekly update on state legislative activity in Alabama, Alaska, Colorado, Illinois, Iowa, Maine, Mississippi, South Carolina, South Dakota, Utah, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Ohio. The post State Policy Weekly Update 2/4/2022 appeared first on NORML.

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Leafly

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Players and researches want to know more about how cannabis could help tackle the league's problems with painkillers and concussions. The post The NFL is throwing $1 million into cannabinoid research appeared first on Leafly.

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LifeCannMD

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is notoriously difficult to treat because there are many different types from which someone might be suffering. A person may be subjected to a battery of different medications before finding one that works for them, and some OCD medicines have a lot of unwanted side effects. As a result, people are starting to explore medical marijuana for obsessive-compulsive disorder instead.

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Veriheal

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Most of the world is aware that cannabis is wildly effective against various types of inflammation and pain. Now, cannabis has been found to help those with muscle contraction and movement issues—particularly those who have dystonia. Dystonia is described as “a movement disorder in which your muscles contract involuntarily, causing repetitive or twisting movements” by the Mayo Clinic.

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 31, 2022

The Chicago Tribune reports. The Illinois Supreme Court has denied a request to let the state name new craft cannabis license winners — meaning that all applicants must wait while some pursue lawsuits over their status. The cannabis company 1837 Craft Grow LLC had asked the court to modify lower court orders preventing the state from issuing the next round of licenses.

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Leafly

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Whether you're going on a blind date or doing a month of self-care, these strains are what your star sign needs to soar in February 2022. The post Star signs and cannabis strains: February 2022 horoscopes appeared first on Leafly.

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Leafwell

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

While the federal government labels marijuana as a Schedule I drug: a classification for illicit substances that are considered highly addictive with no medicinal applications, it is increasingly recognized as a medically viable substance. New studies indicate that it can alleviate chronic pain and reduce the symptoms of many other conditions, and medical marijuana is now legal in 36 states.

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Cannabis Life Network

JANUARY 29, 2022

For some people, cannabis has a reputation for being anxiety-inducing. Bad experiences with cannabis and anxiety lead some to abstain for life. Or can cause a significant amount of trepidation before consumption. Generally, cannabis users consider it comforting, relaxing and fun, but there is no denying that it doesn’t quite work that way for a […].

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 30, 2022

In this month’s issue. February 2022. Michael Sassano: GMP Article No 9: Bringing New Products to GMP Facility. Now that your GMP facility has been opened, it’s time to add some new products to your new facility. Luckily, … Read More. Janet E Jackim, Zuber Lawler LLP: The Arizona Medical & Adult Use Marijuana Programs. Within certain limits, Arizona confers legal immunity from criminal prosecution for the cultivation, manufacture, distribution, sale, possession, and use of …

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