Leafwell
FEBRUARY 11, 2019
As it’s International Epilepsy Day, we here at Leafwell thought to write a post on the use of cannabinoids for epilepsy. The past few years have seen a huge surge in interest in using cannabis – in particular, the cannabinoid, cannabidiol (CBD) – for epilepsy. Furthermore, Epidiolex, a mostly CBD-based medication, has recently been approved by the FDA for the treatment of Dravet.
NORML
FEBRUARY 14, 2019
Virginia SB1719 passes the House of Delegates. Originally posted on the Virginia NORML Blog. Richmond, Va — Virginia Senator David Marsden’s SB1719 has passed unanimously through both the House of Delegates and the Senate, and is headed to the governor’s desk for signature. SB1719 allows “registered agents” for those patients physically unable to pick up or receive delivery of their medical cannabis, like those in hospice, assisted living facilities, and those who r
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The Joint Blog
FEBRUARY 14, 2019
The World Health Organization’s ( WHO ) Expert Committee on Drug Dependence have proposed amending the classification of cannabis under international law. According to reporting in the British Medical Journal , the WHO policy reversal “takes account of the growing evidence for the medical applications of the drug,” and marks the first time that the agency has reviewed its stance on cannabis in nearly 60 years.
Cannabis Chronicles
FEBRUARY 14, 2019
OLYMPIA — Washington could wipe out as many as 200,000 convictions for misdemeanor marijuana possession for adults who don’t have anything else on their criminal records. A proposal in the Senate calls for automatic clemency for anyone over 21 convicted of marijuana possession after Jan. 1, 1998, the year voters legalized the drug for medicinal use.
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.
Leafly
FEBRUARY 14, 2019
Sustainable packaging company Sana is teaming up with Oceanworks to recycle plastic from the ocean into packaging for cannabis. Read more on how you too can affect change and promote green thinking in the burgeoning industry. The post An Ocean-Friendly Approach to Cannabis Packaging appeared first on Leafly.
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MassRoots
FEBRUARY 11, 2019
Legislation to end the federal prohibition of cannabis has been submitted in the U.S. Senate by Senator Ron Wyden (D-OR). S. 420’s companion proposals, including H.R. 420 , were submitted in the House last week by Representative Earl Blumenauer (D-OR). “The American people have elected the most pro-cannabis Congress in American history and significant pieces of legislation are being introduced,” said Blumenauer.
Cannabis Chronicles
FEBRUARY 15, 2019
Since starting Fairwinds, a Vancouver-based cannabis company, in 2014, James and Wendy Hull said they’ve heard from customers who’ve praised their products for helping them with pain, anxiety and other ailments — even cancer. Because of state regulations, the packaging for the company’s infused tinctures, topicals, capsules and other products contains no information claiming any therapeutic effects.
Leafly
FEBRUARY 12, 2019
Cannabis research has shown that even a small amount of THC can make your CBD medicine more effective. Here's why. The post Why CBD Works Better With a Little THC (Even If You Don’t Want to Get High) appeared first on Leafly.
NORML
FEBRUARY 14, 2019
The House Financial Services subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Financial Institutions held a hearing Wednesday to address the lack of access to basic banking services by state-legal marijuana businesses. Currently, state-licensed marijuana businesses face a web of conflicting regulations and federal prohibitions largely prohibit these businesses from partnering with financial institutions, processing credit cards, and taking standard business deductions.
The Fresh Toast
FEBRUARY 11, 2019
Marijuana Makes Your Brain More Plasticy And That’s A Good Thing Neuroplasticity is the broad term used to describe how our brains reorganize its connections for our benefit. Marijuana can increase this. The post Marijuana Makes Your Brain More Plasticy And That’s A Good Thing appeared first on The Fresh Toast.
Cannabis Chronicles
FEBRUARY 11, 2019
In the months after Washington voters approved legalized marijuana in 2012, Clayton Mosher, a sociology professor at Washington State University Vancouver, noticed what he believed to be unnecessary safety concerns. Years after sales began, Mosher believes the apprehension has been proven to be unwarranted. “We’re only four years out, but I don’t think you’re going to see a lot of negative outcomes,” Mosher said.
Leafly
FEBRUARY 13, 2019
After midterm elections that changed the cannabis equation in Congress, the US House is taking up a key issue: banking and other financial services for the new industry. The post In Congress, a Changed House Finally Looks at Cannabis Banking appeared first on Leafly.
NORML
FEBRUARY 15, 2019
Welcome to the latest edition of NORML’s Weekly Legislative Roundup! This was a big week for marijuana in Congress. The House Financial Services subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Financial Institutions held a hearing Wednesday to address the lack of access to basic banking services by state-legal marijuana businesses. Also this week Senator Brian Schatz (D-HI) and Representative Barbara Lee (D-CA) introduced legislation, The Veterans Medical Marijuana Safe Harbor Act, to expand and f
The Fresh Toast
FEBRUARY 12, 2019
Why Mangoes And Marijuana Are A Match Made In Heaven Add mangoes and marijuana to the Amazingly Wonderful Food Combo Lexicon. And there is actual science as to why these two work well together. The post Why Mangoes And Marijuana Are A Match Made In Heaven appeared first on The Fresh Toast.
Canna Law Blog
FEBRUARY 10, 2019
On February 1, it was reported that the World Health Organization (WHO) made some significant and long overdue recommendations with respect to cannabis. Those recommendations have not been formally released, but we expect that to happen soon. If adopted wholesale by the United Nations (UN), the recommendations will have a significant impact globally as to controls placed on cannabis and its constituent parts.
Leafly
FEBRUARY 15, 2019
Carter Baird lost his substitute teaching job when his boss found out about his YouTube alter ego. The post YouTube’s ‘Pot Scientist’ Fired for Answering Burning Questions appeared first on Leafly.
Canna Care Docs
FEBRUARY 9, 2019
Saturday Spotlight. Interview with Suzannah Rowan, team member in the Hartford, CT office. -What are the conditions you are currently treating with cannabis? “I have been using cannabis for a number of them. I have occipital neuralgia, trigeminal neuralgia, zygomatic neuralgia, temporal neuralgia, and facial neuropathy in my peripheral nerves.”. -How long have you been battling these conditions?
The Fresh Toast
FEBRUARY 10, 2019
3 Things That Are Dangerous For Medical Marijuana Patients Here are three of the biggest concerns medical marijuana patients should watch out for when choosing their medicine. This could be a matter life or death. The post 3 Things That Are Dangerous For Medical Marijuana Patients appeared first on The Fresh Toast.
Canna Law Blog
FEBRUARY 11, 2019
Home of “dietary supplement” CBD. This post is part one of two on how the State of New York is regulating CBD. . Last week, New York City’s Department of Health (“DOH”) quarantined a number of edible products that contained hemp-derived CBD (“Hemp-CBD”) and announced that Hemp-CBD would not be allowed in food products in the City.
Leafly
FEBRUARY 15, 2019
There are plenty of resources to help minorities and multicultural people enter and flourish in the cannabis industry. EstroHaze is one of them. The post How EstroHaze Went from Black Enterprise to Black Cannabis appeared first on Leafly.
LIWTS
FEBRUARY 9, 2019
Realistically, it’s impossible to avoid building a somewhat developed and strong tolerance to THC over time. It’s the same with any drug – the more you use it, the greater the resistance your body develops to it and the more you need. Some stay in lightweight territory for their entire lives, but most will inevitably […]. The post 8 Ways to Deal With an Immense THC Tolerance appeared first on Legalize it.
The Fresh Toast
FEBRUARY 12, 2019
4 Ways That Medical Cannabis Can Ease Chronic Pain These are four ways that medical cannabis can help to improve overall quality of life for people who experience chronic pain, whether due to bodily injury, disease or illness, or other conditions. The post 4 Ways That Medical Cannabis Can Ease Chronic Pain appeared first on The Fresh Toast.
Canna Law Blog
FEBRUARY 14, 2019
We’ve been writing a lot on this blog about the regulation and sale of cannabidiol (“CBD”) products at the state and federal levels. The United States is not the only international actor, however, that is concerned with regulating the sale of CBD products, including CBD-infused foods. The European Food Safety Authority (“ EFSA ”), the European equivalent of the U.S.
Leafly
FEBRUARY 11, 2019
Let your loved ones know just how much you love them with these punny cannabis-friendly Valentine's Day cards. The post Check Out Leafly’s Printable and Infused Valentine’s Day Cards appeared first on Leafly.
Kind Meds (Cannabis Education Blog)
FEBRUARY 13, 2019
Is It Legal To Take CBD Oil On A Flight? If you’re one of many people who turn to cannabidiol (CBD) oil for pain relief, you may wonder what restrictions apply to bringing it on an airplane. Unfortunately, the federal government still bans the use of cannabis and CBD oil. This means you cannot (technically) legally take CBD oil on a plane. Federal CBD Oil Laws.
LIWTS
FEBRUARY 10, 2019
Find your perfect wake and bake strain and even the dreariest Monday morning can become an absolute joy. Well, maybe not a joy as such, but at least a little less painful. Which begs the question – what makes the ideal strain for a perfect wake and bake? The answer – the combination of fabulous […]. The post The Best Wake and Bake Strains Money Can Buy appeared first on Legalize it.
Cannabis Life Network
FEBRUARY 14, 2019
Love is in the air, or is that just linalool? Linalool is a terpene for romance, an aromatic component in numerous essentials oils and cannabis strains, packing the most punch with a pungent yet pleasant odour. Several varieties of linalool exist, known as isomers. This includes, but is not limited to, the main D-linalool, alongside […]. The post Linalool: A terpene for Health, Happiness, Love, and Preservation appeared first on Cannabis Life Network.
Leafly
FEBRUARY 13, 2019
The heat is on in California, judging by the recent tempo of arrests and closures across the Golden State. The post 2019 is the Year California Cracks Down on Illicit Cannabis appeared first on Leafly.
Cannabis Law Report
FEBRUARY 12, 2019
2019 Regular Session – HB 356. ID. HB 356 Title. CANNABIS REGULATION ACT. Sponsor. Javier Martínez. Antonio “Moe” Maestas. Daymon Ely. Deborah A. Armstrong. Angelica Rubio. HB0356.
Canna Law Blog
FEBRUARY 15, 2019
Time to kick back and consider Oregon cannabis. On January 31, the Oregon Secretary of State released an audit of Oregon marijuana regulation. The audit is a hefty 37 pages, but its core findings are listed right there on the cover sheet: “Oregon’s framework for regulating marijuana should be strengthened to better mitigate diversion risk and improve laboratory testing.
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