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What You Need To Know About The Healing Benefits Of Marijuana’s CBG

The Fresh Toast

What You Need To Know About The Healing Benefits Of Marijuana’s CBG Cannabis is an extremely complex plant, and it contains many more cannabinoids than just THC and CBD. Let's Talk about CBG. The post What You Need To Know About The Healing Benefits Of Marijuana’s CBG appeared first on The Fresh Toast.

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Cannabis for IBS: Treating Irritable Bowel Syndrome with Medical Marijuana

Greencamp

Many people are using cannabis for IBS with great success in managing symptoms like nausea, cramps and stomach pains. Here’s how. The science and research behind cannabis and IBS has linked the imbalances of our endocannabinoid system with certain IBS symptoms. What is IBS? Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a collection of symptoms which create discomfort in the abdominal area, resulting in the inflammation of the digestive tract.

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Congress looks into allowing banking for marijuana businesses

SpeedWeed

U.S. lawmakers are once again exploring efforts to allow legal cannabis businesses access to banks. The Democratic-controlled House Financial Services Committee on Wednesday held a hearing to discuss the Secure and Fair Enforcement Banking Act of 2019, also known as the SAFE Banking Act, reports Yahoo Finance. “We’re trying to examine how outdated banking regulations on the federal level are hindering reform on the state level when it comes to marijuana,” said Democratic Congre

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The Feds Aren’t Done With Cannabis

Canna Law Blog

As more and more states legalize cannabis in some form or another, and as more and more Senators and Representatives introduce legislation that would relax the federal pot laws, it’s important not to lose sight of reality: cannabis is still a Schedule I drug and is unlawful under federal law. That said, in the years since cannabis has become legal in various states, the federal government has taken an increasingly less active role in enforcement in those states.

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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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Cannabis Awakening: A Matter of Life or Death

Project CBD

In this edition of Cannabis Conversations, former municipal court judge Doug Bench discusses his transformation from ardent prohibitionist to medical cannabis advocate.

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Legalization Coming ‘Within Weeks,’ New Jersey Advocates Say

Leafly

Lawmakers tussle over taxes, home growing, expungements, and equity in a greener Garden State. The post Legalization Coming ‘Within Weeks,’ New Jersey Advocates Say appeared first on Leafly.

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Study: Cannabis May Help Treat Alcohol And Cocaine Addiction

The Fresh Toast

Study: Cannabis May Help Treat Alcohol And Cocaine Addiction Scientists reported that CBD reduced relapse that would have normally been provoked by stress or temptation of the available drugs. The post Study: Cannabis May Help Treat Alcohol And Cocaine Addiction appeared first on The Fresh Toast.

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Pennsylvanians Spent $132M On Medical Marijuana In Successful First Year

MassRoots

In 2018, the first full year of operations for the retail medical marijuana program in Pennsylvania, patients spent more than $130 million on the herbal medication. “The first year that the state’s medical marijuana program has been operational tells us that this program is working to help Pennsylvanians in need of this medication,” Governor Wolf said.

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Weekly Legislative Roundup 2/22

NORML

Welcome to the latest edition of NORML’s Weekly Legislative Roundup! At the state level, the North Dakota House of Representatives defeated a decriminalization bill on the House floor by a narrow 43-47 vote. On the same day, LegalizeND announced that they will try again with a 2020 legalization ballot initiative. Arizona Governor Doug Ducey signed legislation into law this week permitting the production of industrial hemp in accordance with the new federal regulations.

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California Made $300 Million on Legal Cannabis in 2018, and It’s Just Getting Started

Leafly

The new revenue is equivalent to average salaries for an extra 4,000 teachers, or 3,500 additional police officers. The post California Made $300 Million on Legal Cannabis in 2018, and It’s Just Getting Started appeared first on Leafly.

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Cannabis Users At Low Risk For Developing Mental Health Issues

The Fresh Toast

Cannabis Users At Low Risk For Developing Mental Health Issues The impact marijuana has on mental health is still somewhat of an anomaly in the grand scheme of what we know, understand and appreciate about the cannabis plant. The post Cannabis Users At Low Risk For Developing Mental Health Issues appeared first on The Fresh Toast.

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New study shows CBD as effective antidepressant in mice

Leaf Science

A groundbreaking new study conducted by the University of Sao Paolo has found that CBD works as a long-lasting and rapid antidepressant in mice. This new study , published in the medical journal Molecular Neurobiology in June, found that cannabidiol was successful at inducing rapid and sustained antidepressant-like effects when tested on rodents. Testing Cannabidiol (CBD) for Antidepressant properties.

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Move Legalization Forward in New Jersey

NORML

In New Jersey, there has been a great deal of progress in the last few years. Several bills have been introduced in the state legislature, ranging from legalization to expungement, and the fight for freedom has never been more widely supported than now. New Jersey residents overwhelmingly support marijuana legalization; in a recent poll conducted by Monmouth University, 62 percent of New Jerseyans support legalizing the responsible adult-use of marijuana , and several members of the New Jersey S

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Now You Can Fight the Flu — With Cannabis!

Leafly

Atlas Edibles drinks, infused HoneyPot, Jade nectar tinctures, and more products to survive the ravages of flu season. The post Now You Can Fight the Flu — With Cannabis! appeared first on Leafly.

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CBD Could Be Part Of The Next Wave Of Antidepressants, Suggests Study

The Fresh Toast

CBD Could Be Part Of The Next Wave Of Antidepressants, Suggests Study But it is going to take some doing for a CBD-based medicine to be recognized for its ability to treat depression in the United States. The post CBD Could Be Part Of The Next Wave Of Antidepressants, Suggests Study appeared first on The Fresh Toast.

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Idaho State Police Are Not Required to Return Seized Hemp (Yet)

Canna Law Blog

Earlier this week, I wrote about how hemp businesses should not yet rely on the 2018 Farm Bill to protect them from their products being seized. This is because although Section 10114 of the 2018 Farm Bill prohibits states from interfering with the interstate transport of hemp and hemp products, that protection is limited to hemp that was cultivated in accordance with Section 10113 of the 2018 Farm Bill.

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Marijuana Activists Will Meet in Raleigh to Lobby State Lawmakers

NORML

Marijuana bills have a history in North Carolina of getting sent to committee’s where they die. While public support for marijuana reform has never been better, the Senators and Representatives in Raleigh aren’t so quick to jump on board. Our organizations focus is to raise awareness of bills and mobilize marijuana supporters to act. Since Senate Bill 58 was introduced, we have sent over 3,000 letters to the committee on “Rules and Operations of the Senate” (where S58 cur

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Wisconsin Could Decriminalize Cannabis, Legalize Medical Use

Leafly

Gov. Tony Evers would allow doctors to recommend medical marijuana. He'd also decriminalize less than 25 grams, and allow expungements of past records. The post Wisconsin Could Decriminalize Cannabis, Legalize Medical Use appeared first on Leafly.

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Should Growing Male Hemp Outdoors Be Banned?

Medicinal Genomics

Gender is a controversial topic in hemp cultivation. Recently, Oregon CBD made a statement on its social media accounts, calling for the end of male hemp cultivation outdoors in Oregon and other areas that are currently devoid of feral hemp populations. An excerpt from the post says: “We have fought in the OR state legislature since 2014 to ban male plants from hemp cultivation in Oregon, knowing full well the ecological destruction that would eventually despoil our home and one of the world’s

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Drug Manufacturer For CVS and Walgreens Launches Line of Hemp Supplements

The Fresh Toast

Drug Manufacturer For CVS and Walgreens Launches Line of Hemp Supplements With hundreds of different product offerings, it should come as no surprise that major players like Contract Pharmacal would eventually eye hemp as the next major health and wellness ingredient. The post Drug Manufacturer For CVS and Walgreens Launches Line of Hemp Supplements appeared first on The Fresh Toast.

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Delaware: Attorney General Calls For Expanding Use Of Civil Penalties For Marijuana Violations

NORML

Delaware prosecutors will no longer be encouraged to pursue criminal charges against those who possess marijuana for personal use, according to guidelines issued by the state’s new Attorney General, Kathleen Jennings. In a memorandum issued this week, Jennings callas for sweeping changes to help prioritize resources toward the prosecution of violent criminal offenders and away from non-violent defendants.

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Support These Charitable Cannabis Business That Give Back

Leafly

Speak with your wallet and donate to good causes with the help of these charitable cannabis businesses. The post Support These Charitable Cannabis Business That Give Back appeared first on Leafly.

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UPS Sues Multiple Cannabis Delivery Companies for Trademark Infringement

Canna Law Blog

As ardent followers of this blog are well aware, one of my favorite pastimes is keeping tabs on who is suing whom in the cannabis industry for trademark infringement. These lawsuits serve as great examples for my clients of what NOT to do when choosing a brand for their company. The last couple of years have provided a couple of big-name cannabis trademark lawsuits, including the Gorilla Glue dispute and the Tapatio Foods lawsuit.

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Scientists And Experts Blast Anti-Marijuana Book ‘Tell Your Children’

The Fresh Toast

Scientists And Experts Blast Anti-Marijuana Book ‘Tell Your Children’ Scholars and scientists are concerned the book might throw a wrench in the marijuana movement currently sweeping the United States —something they argue would do more harm than good. The post Scientists And Experts Blast Anti-Marijuana Book ‘Tell Your Children’ appeared first on The Fresh Toast.

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Rhode Island: Now allowing out of state medical marijuana cards

Canna Care Docs

In July of 2018, Rhode Island expanded compassion center access to medical marijuana patients across state lines. At that time, the state’s MMJ regulatory body outlined regulations for sales to nonresidents: * Dispensaries must use “reasonably good-faith efforts” to verify nonresident medical marijuana ID cards by asking for a second form of government-issued photo ID. * Nonresident patients must be entered in a state database that tracks sales. * Nonresident patients are limited to how much can

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Straight From the Source: Clean Water Tips for Your Cannabis Homegrow

Leafly

Not sure what kind of water to use in your cannabis garden? This guide will dispel some myths and tell you how to get clean water to keep your plants healthy and vibrant. The post Straight From the Source: Clean Water Tips for Your Cannabis Homegrow appeared first on Leafly.

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Transporting Hemp Across State Lines is Still Risky

Canna Law Blog

Back in September 2018, I wrote about how important it was for hemp businesses to carefully plan the routes they would use to ship hemp and hemp products, including hemp-derived CBD. This is because some states are hostile towards hemp and do not recognize a difference between hemp and marijuana. My article was written prior to the passage of the Agricultural Improvement Act of 2018 (“2018 Farm Bill”), which expanded federal law to cover a wider range of commercial hemp activity and

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Study Links Teen Marijuana Use With Adult Depression

The Fresh Toast

Study Links Teen Marijuana Use With Adult Depression The study found that teens who used marijuana at least once a week before the age of 18 are associated with a 37 percent increased risk of depression as adults. The post Study Links Teen Marijuana Use With Adult Depression appeared first on The Fresh Toast.

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Responsible Cannabis Consumption as a Parent

LIWTS

Some critics claim that consuming any cannabis whatsoever as a parent is irresponsible. In which case, you have to say the same about every parent on earth who ever indulges in a glass of wine or the occasional beer. It’s exactly the same thing – complete BS on both accounts. Just because you’re a parent […]. The post Responsible Cannabis Consumption as a Parent appeared first on Legalize it.

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The 10 Best Things to Do in Amsterdam While High

Leafly

Explore the vibrant and cannabis-friendly city in the heart of the Netherlands by indulging in local coffeeshops and discovering new places. The post The 10 Best Things to Do in Amsterdam While High appeared first on Leafly.

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