Canna Law Blog

JULY 24, 2020

On Tuesday, July 21, the Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) released draft guidance for clinical research related to the development and manufacturing of cannabis-based drugs, which gained particular interest following the legalization of hemp in December 2018. Although the guidance does not cover other FDA-regulated products, such as hemp-derived CBD (“Hemp CBD”)-infused foods and dietary supplements, the last section of the document – Section III C. – addresses delta

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Leafwell

JULY 23, 2020

What is Acetaminophen, aka Tylenol, Used For? How Does Tylenol Work? How Effective Is Tylenol? How Dangerous is Paracetamol? Can I Overdose on It? Mixing Acetaminophen with Other Medications Mixing Tylenol with Alcohol Mixing Medical Cannabis with Other Medications Can I Overdose on Marijuana? Acetaminophen vs. Medical Marijuana for Mental Health Acetaminophen and its Effect on Mental Health.

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Veriheal

JULY 20, 2020

Although many states have legalized cannabis for medical purposes, actually accessing medical cannabis is a bit more difficult. Of course, if recreational cannabis is legal in your state, you can generally just walk into a dispensary and purchase what you want. But this is only the case in eleven states so far. If you live in one of the many other states that allow the purchase of medical cannabis but don’t permit recreational use, things will be a bit more complicated for you.

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NORML

JULY 21, 2020

Later this month, there will be a crucial vote in the US House of Representatives… The post Federal: Upcoming vote in the House on marijuana policy appeared first on NORML.

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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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The NM Political Report | Medical Cannabis Program

JULY 21, 2020

A second medical cannabis company has filed a petition asking a state district judge to invalidate rules recently enacted by the New Mexico Department of Health. Pecos Valley Production, a medical cannabis company with dispensaries in the southern part of the state, filed a petition Monday in state district court calling for an annulment of regulatory rules that lawyers for the company called “arbitrary and capricious.”.

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Veriheal

JULY 21, 2020

According to written testimony from a current Justice Department official, Attorney General William Barr improperly diverted Justice Department resources to scrutinize cannabis company mergers because he doesn’t like the cannabis industry. A Career Antitrust Division Staffer Testified to the House Judiciary Committee. John Elias, a veteran employee at ATR, testified to the House Judiciary Committee that the merger investigations by the agency into cannabis companies didn’t “even come close to me

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Canna Law Blog

JULY 23, 2020

Given that cannabis remains federally illegal in the United States (despite the fact that more than a majority of states have some form of cannabis legal reform), we get pretty excited when we see other countries undertake legalization experiments at the federal level. Canada was the first country to legalize commercial licensing for the cultivation, production, distribution, and sale of adult use cannabis products.

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The Fresh Toast

JULY 22, 2020

Marijuana Shows Promise In Sickle Cell Disease Treatment. Clinical trial results indicate cannabis could provide an alternative or adjunctive treatment to sickle cell patients. The post Marijuana Shows Promise In Sickle Cell Disease Treatment appeared first on The Fresh Toast.

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Canna Law Blog

JULY 19, 2020

Even before COVID-19 entered our lives, it was clear that more and more businesses were realizing the importance of engaging with consumers online. Now, as most are forced to limit their in-person activities or shut them down altogether, we are seeing an even sharper trend in businesses investing in their online presence – especially with the creation of new websites and social media platforms to communicate status updates and allow for online ordering.

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Miss Marijuana

JULY 23, 2020

By: Matthew Morrow. Finding a remedy that adequately controls chronic pain can be difficult. Patients who report experiencing chronic pain often try a variety of medical treatment options before landing on one that is able to improve their situation. RELATED: How Cannabis Helps Me Be A Better Mom Despite My Chronic Pain & Illness. Cannabis has recently emerged as a potential treatment option for certain types of persistent chronic pain, and has even been proposed by some as a way to reduce

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 23, 2020

Wednesday 22nd July , Argentina’s health minister Ginés González García met with key stakeholders and advisers to conclude details of the draft legislation which extend … Read More.

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The Joint Blog

JULY 24, 2020

According to a new study published in the journal Addiction, neither the current nor the cumulative lifetime use of marijuana is associated with heart abnormalities at middle age. The study, first reported on by NORML, is titled Association between marijuana use and electrocardiographic abnormalities by middle age. For the study researchers from Switzerland and the United States examined the relationship between cumulative marijuana use and the prevalence of electrocardiogram (ECG) abnormalitie

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NORML

JULY 24, 2020

John Lennon obviously thought something good might result from his focusing national attention on this unjust prison sentence for a minor marijuana offense, but I suspect he was as pleasantly shocked as the rest of us when, shortly following the event, the Michigan Supreme Court took action to free John Sinclair. The post A Founder Looks at 50: The “Free John Sinclair” Rally; Public Protests Sometimes Matter appeared first on NORML.

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Leafly

JULY 23, 2020

Breonna Taylor's death is a direct result of the war on drugs. Examine how the police harmed yet another innocent and learn how you can get justice for Breonna. The post How the war on drugs killed Breonna Taylor appeared first on Leafly.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 24, 2020

According to the report… Leadership of the House of Representatives is moving toward holding a floor vote on a comprehensive federal cannabis legalization bill in … Read More.

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Leafwell

JULY 22, 2020

This article introduces you to THC (Tetrahydrocannabinol) and explains how this compound, found in the cannabis plant, can be used for medical purposes as well as providing some advice about dosing THC and how it interacts with CBD. What is THC? How Does THC Affect the Body? How is THC Processed or Metabolized By the Body? How Do CBD and THC Interact with Each Other?

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NORML

JULY 21, 2020

Sixty-two percent of likely general election voters “believe that marijuana should be legalized for adult use in the state of Arizona.”. The post Arizona: Voter Support Grows for Adult-Use Legalization Ahead of Likely Initiative Vote appeared first on NORML.

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Leafly

JULY 24, 2020

After serving on a bomb squad in Iraq, Sean Worsley managed his PTSD with medical marijuana—until Alabama sent him to prison for it. The post How medical marijuana and air guitar sent this ‘Hurt Locker’ hero to prison appeared first on Leafly.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 18, 2020

They write …”Seed the Future, the hemp rebellion, launches campaign to kickstart the fight for the right of the hemp plant to be grown freely … Read More.

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Cannabis Life Network

JULY 19, 2020

Weed not only has many therapeutic and medicinal purposes, it is also one of the safest recreational drugs to use. However, as with basically anything, too much of a good thing can turn into a bad thing. When weed is over-consumed, there is a chance that some users may experience what stoners call “greening out” […]. The post Greening out explained– and what to do when you do go green appeared first on Latest Cannabis News Today - Headlines, Videos & Stocks.

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NORML

JULY 20, 2020

In a July 20 e-mail update, proponents New Approach Montana posted: “The campaign to legalize marijuana. has cleared the signature hurdles to see its two initiatives on the ballot in Montana’s general election.”. The post Montana: Legalization Initiative Proponents Announce That They Have Qualified for 2020 Ballot appeared first on NORML.

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Leafly

JULY 22, 2020

What gives cannabis its purple, blue, and red hues? The answer is anthocyanin, a family of flavonoids that gives cannabis its colorful pigments. The post How does cannabis get its color? Here’s why some strains turn purple appeared first on Leafly.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 20, 2020

Hightimes Holding Corp., parent of High Times magazine , says that it has suspended publication of the monthly magazine edition due to Covid-19. The web … Read More.

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Veriheal

JULY 23, 2020

When we talk about cannabis legalization providing an opportunity for criminal justice reform that includes social equity – paying the cops with cannabis profits is definitely not what most had in mind. Thankfully, in Portland, Oregon officials will no longer use cannabis-derived tax funds for the city’s police budget. Mayor Ted Wheeler announced a redirection of $12 million from police budgets toward directly supporting communities of color.

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NORML

JULY 22, 2020

Members of the New York state senate approved legislation by a 58 to 2 vote… The post New York: Senate Lawmakers Approve Legislation Protecting Medical Marijuana Patients from Housing Discrimination appeared first on NORML.

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Leafly

JULY 22, 2020

Looks can be deceiving—the color of cannabis has nothing to do with its effects. Check out these beautiful purple strains that will give you a boost. The post 5 purple cannabis strains that won’t make you sleepy appeared first on Leafly.

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 24, 2020

Congressman Blumenauer, in his role as Chairman of the Ways and Means Trade Subcommittee, has already started discussing international cannabis trade with his counterparts in … Read More.

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Marijuana Seeds NL

JULY 20, 2020

If you’re familiar with the stickiness of good bud, then you’re already familiar with the peculiar term of ‘trichomes’. Trichomes comes from the Greek word Trích?ma which means ‘growth of hair’. In weed’s case, trichomes are the sticky-icky microscopic crystals that contain the plant’s beneficial cannabinoids and terpenes. Basically, the carriers of all the good effects and scents you love about weed.

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Kind Meds (Cannabis Education Blog)

JULY 22, 2020

When you start researching cannabis edibles online, you are likely to find a wide range of reports from various people all over the world about how wonderful or how terrible they are. While some people enjoy them due to the significant potency they typically offer, others may not be able to handle such a high dose of THC in the digestive tract. Ultimately, the best way to ensure you have a positive experience the first time you try edibles is to dose correctly.

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Leafly

JULY 21, 2020

The artist worked with Charlotte's Web to create the world's largest crop art installation in a Kansas hemp field. The post Shepard Fairey’s 76-acre cannabis crop art will blow your mind appeared first on Leafly.

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