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Will Most Medical Cannabis Consultations Start to Take Place Online?

Leafwell

Prior to the COVID-19 outbreak, many states throughout the United States required that a patient see a physician in-person before they could use telemedicine for future consultations. Now, an initial physical examination is not required to use telemedicine. From: [link] (Public Domain &#8211. Source.

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The Cost of Non-Compliance

Americans for Safe Access

While most cannabis and hemp businesses understand that they must follow a set of guidelines and implement certain quality control factors into their daily operations, many do not understand the depth of compliance and documentation needed to meet all state and federal requirements. Countless operators complain about the cost of compliance, without factoring in the costs of non-compliance.

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THC-A: A Better Anti-Inflammatory And Neuro-Protectant

The Fresh Toast

THC-A: A Better Anti-Inflammatory And Neuro-Protectant. CBD gets all the hype, but tetrahydrocannabinolic acid (THC-A) is another cannabinoid that has yet to get the attention it truly deserves. THC-A presents an option that is similar to CBD but better! The post THC-A: A Better Anti-Inflammatory And Neuro-Protectant appeared first on The Fresh Toast.

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Few impressed with Biden’s weak new marijuana decriminalization plan

Leafly

Under the 'Biden Plan for Black America,' cannabis would be okay to possess but illegal to purchase. The post Few impressed with Biden’s weak new marijuana decriminalization plan appeared first on Leafly.

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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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Psilocybin Mushrooms: The Next Cannabis?

Leafwell

Introduction. Broaching the subject of magic mushrooms as a form of therapy for psychiatric illnesses is not something one usually does in polite company. Yet, perhaps one sometimes should. It is, after all, something we here at Leafwell take a brief look at on our cannabis for addiction page. We in the cannabis industry have a difficult enough time getting people thinking of cannabis as medicine.

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Cannabis, CBD & Anxiety

Project CBD

Managing anxiety is often the reason why people take cannabis or CBD products.

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Marijuana Mythbusters: The Truth Behind 3 Cannabis Falsehoods

The Fresh Toast

Marijuana Mythbusters: The Truth Behind 3 Cannabis Falsehoods. Rumors about marijuana run the gamut from silly to downright harmful, but they all share one trait in common: they simply aren’t true. The post Marijuana Mythbusters: The Truth Behind 3 Cannabis Falsehoods appeared first on The Fresh Toast.

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Study: Medical Cannabis Use Has Little to No Effect on Driving Abilities

The Joint Blog

According to a new study published in the Journal of Concurrent Disorders, those who consistently use medical cannabis show little to no difference in their driving performance following cannabis inhalation. The study, titled Effects of therapeutic cannabis on simulated driving: A pilot study, was first reported on by NORML. For the study, researchers from the University of Toronto, Health Canada, and the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health examined the influence of marijuana inhalation on si

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Kansas Governor Hopes To Legalize Medical Marijuana This Year

MassRoots

The practice of social-distancing because of the Covid-19 pandemic has effectively hit the pause-button on some voter-backed legalization measures in states like Missouri and Montana this year, but according to Governor Laura Kelly of Kansas, lawmakers in her state still aim to move forward with the legalization of medical marijuana. With the coronavirus limiting the amount of time lawmakers have left to make decisions this year, they are forced to prioritize topics.

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Study: Cannabis Can Slow, Cure Alzheimer’s Disease

The Joint Blog

Article updated in May 2020 adding new resources and studies to the article A study conducted by researchers at the Roskamp Institute in Florida, and published in the journal Molecular and Cellular Neuroscience , has found that cannabis can slow the effects of Alzheimer’s Disease, and may in fact be able to halt it entirely. According to Corbin Bachmeier, Ph.D – who’s the lead researcher of the study – Alzheimer’s Disease is “the result of impaired A?

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Medical Marijuana Leads To Less Hospitalizations For IBS Patients

The Fresh Toast

Medical Marijuana Leads To Less Hospitalizations For IBS Patients. New data shows IBS patients who used marijuana experienced less hospitalizations and shorter visits compared to non-users. The post Medical Marijuana Leads To Less Hospitalizations For IBS Patients appeared first on The Fresh Toast.

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What is hydrocarbon extraction and what cannabis products come from it?

Leafly

Ever wonder how the cannabis plant gets broken down into an extract? Check out our guide on how cannabis extraction is done using hydrocarbons, typically butane and propane. The post What is hydrocarbon extraction and what cannabis products come from it? appeared first on Leafly.

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Study: CBD Treatment Improves Deficits Associated With Diabetes

The Joint Blog

A multi-week treatment with cannabidiol improves biophysical and behavioral deficits associated with experimental type-1 diabetes, according to a new study. The study is being published in the journal Neuroscience Letters, and it was epublished ahead of print by the U.S. National Institute of Health. The study is titled Two-weeks treatment with cannabidiol improves biophysical and behavioral deficits associated with experimental type-1 diabetes. “The prevalence rates of depression and anxi

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Take the NORML Cannabis & COVID-19 Survey

NORML

A lot is happening right now. There’s a global pandemic, various levels of government either shut down or solely focusing on COVID-19, and a lot of uncertainty. Cannabis programs have been deemed ‘essential’ in a majority of states that regulate its commerce, and multiple District Attorneys have deprioritized enforcement efforts in prohibition jurisdictions.

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5 Ways to Thank Essential Workers

Americans for Safe Access

While many of us are stuck inside, safe in our homes, most essential workers are still making their commutes into work every day. Whether they’re preparing the food we eat, saving lives in the ICU, delivering packages, or working in a dispensary to provide medicine to patients; these individuals are putting themselves at risk to ensure that the essential services we rely on remain open.

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What is the best quantity for a dose of cannabis?

Leafly

With different methods of consumption and different potencies of flower, the amount of a standard dose of cannabis isn't clear. Cannabis is potent medicine and standardizing dosing will help both research and consumers. The post What is the best quantity for a dose of cannabis? appeared first on Leafly.

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The Ultimate Stoner’s Guide to smoke weed in Los Angeles [Travel Guide]

Cannabis Life Network

Signature palm trees, sunshine and legal marijuana since January 1 2018. Welcome to the ultimate stoner’s guide to buy weed in Los Angeles. If you are 21+, you can buy weed up to 28.5 grams, 8 grams of cannabis concentrate and up to six live plants. If you are 18-20 years old, you can also […]. The post The Ultimate Stoner’s Guide to smoke weed in Los Angeles [Travel Guide] appeared first on Latest Cannabis News Today - Headlines, Videos & Stocks.

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Study: Police Make Fewer Traffic Stops Following Marijuana Legalization, But People of Color Still Disproportionately Targeted

NORML

Police are less likely to conduct searches for illicit contraband during a traffic stop following the enactment of adult-use marijuana legalization, according to data published in the journal Nature: Human Behavior. A team of researchers affiliated with Stanford University and New York University assessed the effects of statewide legalization laws in Colorado and Washington on traffic stop outcomes.

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Can I Use My Medical Marijuana in States Where It’s Not Legal?

CannaMD

Planning a vacation should be fun. However, given rapidly evolving – and often complicated – laws surrounding medical marijuana, many patients feel overwhelmed. Is it okay to use legally purchased medical marijuana in states where it’s not legal? Can you use your medical marijuana card in different states? CannaMD sorts through the confusion, outlining everything Florida residents need to know about using medical marijuana outside of the Sunshine State.

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The Roll-Up #141: The legend of Jack Herer

Leafly

A special episode exploring the wild life and profound legacy of the man who inspired the popular cannabis strain. The post The Roll-Up #141: The legend of Jack Herer appeared first on Leafly.

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The Week in Weed: May 8, 2020

The Blunt Truth

Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. We’re starting out this week with state news. We’ll visit Montana, Illinois, California and Massachusetts. On the federal level, there’s some support for cannabis to be part of the next stimulus bill. And there’s an issue with marijuana research.

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New ‘Cannabis For Dementia’ Podcast Launches

Cannabis Law Report

Forbes reports… On May 1, they launched the “Cannabis Helps Dementia” podcast, to share their experience and “connect with experts in the medical field and … Read More.

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How to Reverse Marijuana Tolerance

CannaMD

Do you ever feel like you aren’t getting the full benefits from your medical cannabis therapy? You might be developing a tolerance for marijuana. Research has shown that frequent cannabis use can reduce the body’s natural affinity for marijuana by desensitizing our natural cannabinoid receptors , which becomes less effective at binding with the cannabinoids found in marijuana.

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This is America: Super Bowl champ arrested for enjoying ‘essential’ product

Leafly

The COVID-19 pandemic is revealing marijuana prohibition for what it is: A prison trap set for people of color. The post This is America: Super Bowl champ arrested for enjoying ‘essential’ product appeared first on Leafly.

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Do I Really Need Both CBD And THC?

The Fresh Toast

Do I Really Need Both CBD And THC? When it comes to cannabis, the whole is clearly greater than the sum of its parts. The post Do I Really Need Both CBD And THC? appeared first on The Fresh Toast.

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Canadian firm buys Colorado psychedelic mushroom company

Cannabis Law Report

Canadian CBD company NewLeaf Brands Inc. has bought a Colorado-based businesses that cultivates different strains of mushrooms for medical purposes. The agreement calls for NewLeaf … Read More.

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Akerna Flash Report: Steep Decline in Nevada’s Cannabis Sales

Cannabis Life Network

DENVER, May 01, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Business intelligence from Akerna, a leading compliance technology provider and developer of the cannabis industry’s first seed-to-sale enterprise resource planning (ERP) software technology (MJ Platform®) shows recreational cannabis sales in Nevada have taken a steep decline reaching 56% when compared to the rest of the recreational market’s average […].

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Best Mother’s Day gifts of cannabis flowers, chocolate, and candy

Leafly

Most cannabis stores are open, and they have the flowers, chocolate, candy, and drinks she really wants. The post Best Mother’s Day gifts of cannabis flowers, chocolate, and candy appeared first on Leafly.

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Will Most Medical Cannabis Consultations Start to Take Place Online Via Telehealth?

Leafwell

Prior to the COVID-19 outbreak, many states throughout the United States required that a patient see a physician in-person before they could use telemedicine for future consultations. Now, an initial physical examination is not required to use telemedicine. From: [link] (Public Domain – CC0). Source.

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Hemp business sues two Oregon counties for $2.5 million after police raid

Cannabis Law Report

Hemp Industry Daily reports… Oregonized Hemp Co. LLC, a hemp farm and farm service contracting business based in Grants Pass, and owner Justin Pitts filed … Read More.

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