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New lawsuit aims to force DEA to reschedule marijuana

Leafly

The DEA's five-part test to determine 'currently accepted medical use' is flawed, say the plaintiffs. The post New lawsuit aims to force DEA to reschedule marijuana appeared first on Leafly.

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Cannabis consumption area future cloudy amid COVID-19

The NM Political Report | Medical Cannabis Program

Amid a gradual relaxing of public health orders designed to slow the spread of COVID-19, consumers and business owners alike are navigating how to have a socially distanced meal, shopping trip and gym session. But after July, there will be a new type of business facing still unknown restrictions while at the same time allowing patrons to smoke inside.

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NORML Letter to NIDA: Prohibition Must Be Recognized as More Damaging than Marijuana Itself

NORML

NORML leadership today sent an open letter to Nora D. Volkow, M.D., Director of the US National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), asking her to recognize the detrimental impact that racially-discriminatory marijuana law enforcement has had on the public health of communities of color. NORML’s letter was written in response to a recent blog post authored by Director Volkow in which she acknowledges, “Whites and Black/African Americans use drugs at similar rates, but it is overwhelmingly

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Ultra-low cannabis dosing: When microdosing is still too much

Leafly

Is microdosing still too much weed for you? Check out why both researchers and consumers are looking into the benefits of ultra-low dosing. The post Ultra-low cannabis dosing: When microdosing is still too much 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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A Cannabinoid Antagonist for Dying COVID Patients?

Project CBD

French scientists promote cannabinoid antagonist as a treatment for COVID -19

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Cannabis & COVID-19: Breaking News or Bogus Science?

Project CBD

A molecular biologist critiques claims that cannabis can prevent or treat COVID -19.

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An Anti-Climactic End to the First Cannabis Patent Litigation?

Canna Law Blog

Our last update on the first-ever cannabis patent case, United Cannabis Corporation (“UCANN”) v. Pure Hemp Collective, Inc. (“Pure Hemp”) was back in July 2019. A lot has changed in the world since then (although the case was largely unremarkable), and the possible ending to this once-deemed “pivotal” case for the industry may now face a pretty anti-climatic ending, at least for now: bankruptcy.

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A Founder Looks at 50: The Important Role of Medical Experts in Support of Legalization

NORML

NORML Founder Keith Stroup. For NORML’s 50th anniversary, every Friday we will be posting a blog from NORML’s Founder Keith Stroup as he reflects back on a lifetime as America’s foremost marijuana smoker and legalization advocate. This is the seventh in a series of blogs on the history of NORML and the legalization movement. The Important Role of Medical Experts in Support of the Legalization Movement: Dr.

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Study Finds Over-the-Counter CBD Products Less Potent Than Advertised

The Joint Blog

According to a new study published by the Journal of Dietary Supplements , many cannabinoid (CBD)-infused products that are purchased over-the-counter contain far lower percentages of cannabidiol than advertised on the products’ labeling. The study, titled Content versus label claims in cannabidiol (CBD) products obtained from commercial outlets in the state of Mississippi , was first reported on by NORML.

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Rhode Island Court Upholds Termination of Medical Marijuana User for Refusing a Reasonable Suspicion Drug Test

The Blunt Truth

On May 29, 2020, the Rhode Island Supreme Court affirmed dismissal of an employee’s lawsuit against his former employer after it terminated him for refusing to submit to a reasonable suspicion drug test, even though his “bizarre” behavior could have been attributed to other causes. As employers are becoming increasingly concerned about marijuana use in states with recreational or medical marijuana laws, the decision serves as a reminder to employers to develop a process for making and defending

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Medical Marijuana And Epilepsy: All You Need To Know

MMJ Recs

Can medical marijuana treat epilepsy? This is an important question that needs to be thoroughly explored by any patient or carer of a person with epilepsy. Epilepsy is a serious medical condition that can be dangerous if not properly treated. Treatment of epilepsy is complex, but there are some signs that medical marijuana may offer benefits to some epileptic patients.

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Market Report: CBD Industry Has Come a Long Way in Improving The Quality and Accuracy of its Products

Cannabis Law Report

Leafreport partnered with Las Vegas’ Canalysis Laboratories to put dozens of CBD products from various brands to the test. Our goal was simple: check if … Read More.

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Study: Cannabinoids Are “Relevant to the Current and Future Practice of Clinical Gastroenterology”

The Joint Blog

According to a new study “cannabinoid mechanisms and pharmacology are relevant to the current and future practice of clinical gastroenterology.” The study was published in the journal Neurogastroenterology & Motility, and was published online by the U.S. National Institute of Health. It was conducted by researchers from the Clinical Enteric Neuroscience Translational and Epidemiological Research department at Mayo Clinic.

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Indonesian Activists Rally For Medical Cannabis Rights

Cannabis Law Report

Interesting story in the Jakarta post. Any form of drug use is severely frowned upon in Indonesia as a matter of course and as many … Read More.

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State judge denies petition for medical cannabis use while on house arrest

The NM Political Report | Medical Cannabis Program

A state district judge denied a petition asking the court to force Bernalillo County and its Metropolitan Detention Center to allow those on house arrest to use medical cannabis if they have a medical cannabis card. Second Judicial District Judge Erin O’Connell ruled from the bench during a telephone hearing on Tuesday. She said she denied the petition on the basis that it was out of her jurisdiction and that if she granted the petition it would conflict with the judges decision in a tangential

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Cancer And Medical Marijuana: A Patient’s Perspective

The Fresh Toast

Cancer And Medical Marijuana: A Patient’s Perspective. With states all over the U.S. legalizing medical marijuana, many more cancer patients are not hesitating to ask their care teams for the plant. The post Cancer And Medical Marijuana: A Patient’s Perspective appeared first on The Fresh Toast.

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A Monumental May for Nevada NORML

NORML

Even in the continually uncertain world that Nevadans find themselves in, Nevada NORML is continuing to advocate for cannabis reform despite the strange corona-world of 2020. While in-person meetings are on hold, Nevada NORML has found a cyber-way to continue to provide that education and cannabis advocacy that the chapter has become nationally recognized for.

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New Study Shows Cannabis Use May Be Responsible For Improved Health And Quality of Life

MedicalJane

A nonprofit organization dedicated to therapeutic cannabis research and education known as the Realm of Caring Foundation, in collaboration with Johns Hopkins University, has been diligently collecting data from cannabis users and non-users alike over the past 4 years for purposes of evaluating the impact of medicinal cannabis use on patient-level health and quality of life.

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If cannabis is legal, why is Michael Thompson serving 40 years in prison?

Leafly

The Michigan man, 69, sold three pounds of weed in 1994. It's time for Gov. Gretchen Whitmer to set him free. The post If cannabis is legal, why is Michael Thompson serving 40 years in prison? appeared first on Leafly.

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Dank of Oklahoma drops name after trademark infringement lawsuit from Bank of Oklahoma

Cannabis Law Report

March 13 2020 Tulsa world reported… A Tulsa-area dispensary faces a federal lawsuit from Bank of Oklahoma alleging trademark infringement. In a Wednesday filing in … Read More.

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A Founder Looks at 50: The Important Role of Medical Experts in Support of Legalization

NORML

When I started NORML in late 1970 I realized that our movement would need the support of some courageous doctors and other health experts to overcome the widely-held perception that existed at that time that marijuana must remain a crime to protect the public health. I found that support in Dr. Lester Grinspoon, Dr. Norman Zinberg, and others. The post A Founder Looks at 50: The Important Role of Medical Experts in Support of Legalization appeared first on NORML.

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What happens to your weed when it gets old?

Cannabis Life Network

Ever wonder what has happened to the weed you found in an old ziplock bag hidden in the depth of your closet? Because same. Now, before you grind that up and smoke it, read this article first to find out what happens behind the scenes when your weed gets old. To smoke or not to […]. The post What happens to your weed when it gets old? appeared first on Latest Cannabis News Today - Headlines, Videos & Stocks.

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How to prepare for your first psychedelic mushroom trip

Leafly

New to psychedelics? We talked to the pros at Zendo and tapped into psychedelic culture for tips on how to prepare for your trip. The post How to prepare for your first psychedelic mushroom trip appeared first on Leafly.

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The Week in Weed: June 12, 2020

The Blunt Truth

Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. Our big news this week is that the American Bar Association asked the Small Business Administration to make marijuana-related companies eligible for relief funds. There’s plenty of state news also. Iowa votes to reform its medical marijuana program.

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A Monumental May for Nevada NORML

NORML

Even in the continually uncertain world that Nevadans find themselves in, Nevada NORML is continuing to advocate for cannabis reform despite the strange corona-world of 2020. The post A Monumental May for Nevada NORML appeared first on NORML.

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I’m a Generally Healthy Person. How Can Cannabis Help Me?

Leafwell

Are you healthy but interested to learn how cannabis could help improve your quality of life, overall health and wellness? This blog is designed to help you understand how cannabis can be used as a supplementary medicine for people who are not ‘sick’ but want to harness the power and potential of the cannabis plant. It is becoming more and more evident that having a healthy endocannabinoid system.

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Why is it so hard for medical cannabis patients to get high?

Leafly

Common among medical cannabis users is the feeling of not being able to get high despite consuming all the time. The good news: cannabis can still provide symptom relief. The post Why is it so hard for medical cannabis patients to get high? appeared first on Leafly.

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Media Report Says Cannabis Industry Generates 150M Tons of Waste Annually

Cannabis Law Report

California’s Spectrum News 1 report… It is no secret that cannabis is a growing industry, but along with it comes tons and tons of waste.… Read More.

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Better Sleep Tips: Medical Marijuana

CannaMD

According to the National Sleep Foundation , 50 to 70 million Americans have problems sleeping. Left untreated, these problems can contribute to a variety of health issues including high blood pressure, diabetes, depression, and even stroke. Plenty of medical cannabis patients have offered anecdotes of better sleep as a result of nightly marijuana use, but the evidence doesn’t stop there.

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Top Tobacco Substitutes for Rolling Joints

LIWTS

Everyone knows the dangers of smoking tobacco, but are there really any viable tobacco substitutes for rolling joints and blunts? All over the world, millions of cannabis users pack their joints and blunts with weed and tobacco. For some, the appeal lies in the added buzz of the nicotine in the smoke. For others, it’s [ ] The post Top Tobacco Substitutes for Rolling Joints appeared first on Legalize it.