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5 questions to ask that help your budtender help you

Leafly

Communicating with your budtender doesn't always go smoothly. Here are 5 questions to help guide your next dispensary visit. The post 5 questions to ask that help your budtender help you appeared first on Leafly.

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CBD for Pain: What Does the Science Say?

Project CBD

A new book by three distinguished scientists reviews the current status of CBD as a treatment for acute and chronic illness.

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Poll: Three in Five Voters Say “Marijuana Should Be Legal Nationwide”

NORML

Voters' support for legalization was strongest among African Americans (72 percent), Democrats (71 percent), those between the ages of 18 and 44 (70 percent), Hispanics (67 percent), and Independents (61 percent). Republicans (47 percent) and those over the age of 65 (45 percent) failed to express majority support legalization. The post Poll: Three in Five Voters Say “Marijuana Should Be Legal Nationwide” appeared first on NORML.

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A Conservative Cannabis Act? 

Cannabis Life Network

Is it possible a Conservative Cannabis Act can fix the damage of Justin’s legalization? On October 17th, 2018, the government of Canada legalized cannabis with strict conditions on who could sell it, how to access legal products, and how much you could grow for personal use. This top-down public health scheme split BC Bud into two camps. Those who wanted to follow the rules and try to become legitimate.

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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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The “Lazy Stoner” Stereotype Isn’t Backed by Science

CannaMD

“Marijuana makes you lazy, apathetic, and emotionally detached.” For decades, critics of marijuana use have sounded this dire warning, and pop culture has long embraced and reinforced the stereotype of the lazy stoner. But science tells a different story. MARIJUANA AND MOTIVATION In recent years, a number of studies on both adolescents and adults have […].

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FBI: Nearly Half of All Drug Seizures in 2021 Involved Marijuana

NORML

"It remains clear from the limited data available that marijuana seizures and prosecutions remain the primary driver of drug war enforcement in the United States and that hundreds of thousands of Americans still continue to be arrested annually for these violations despite the reality that a majority of voters no longer believe that the adult-use of marijuana should be a crime.".

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THC detox: Myths, facts, and tips to get weed out of your system

Leafly

How do you get THC out of your system before a drug test? Learn how to naturally detox from weed and use products like detox drinks and clay powders. The post THC detox: Myths, facts, and tips to get weed out of your system appeared first on Leafly.

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Dr. Peter Grinspoon’s Recommendations On Using Cannabis To Manage Chronic Pain

The Fresh Toast

Dr. Peter Grinspoon’s Recommendations On Using Cannabis To Manage Chronic Pain. Peter Grinspoon is a medical doctor who is both a thought leader and pacesetter in the field of medical cannabis. The post Dr. Peter Grinspoon’s Recommendations On Using Cannabis To Manage Chronic Pain appeared first on The Fresh Toast.

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Best strains and terpenes for nausea

The Cannigma

Cannabis has been used to help combat vomiting in medical spaces since the 1980s, but plant lovers have known about the seemingly magical effects of weed for decades longer. If your stomach feels off, simply take a toke and wait – what could be better? But why exactly does cannabis help with nausea – and how can you optimize your experience to get the most benefits out of a sesh, rather than getting high with a belly ache?

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NORML Op-Ed: Claims of ‘Fentanyl-Laced Cannabis’ Are Common, But Are They Accurate?

NORML

By taking cannabis products off street corners and placing them behind the counter, lawmakers can provide consumers with a safer experience and greatly reduce their risk of being inadvertently exposed to contaminated products. The post NORML Op-Ed: Claims of ‘Fentanyl-Laced Cannabis’ Are Common, But Are They Accurate? appeared first on NORML.

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Gwinn brothers become Florida’s first Black medical cannabis licensees

Leafly

The Gwinn brothers were born and raised on Florida farms. They're now the first Black farmers in the state licensed to grow medical cannabis. The post Gwinn brothers become Florida’s first Black medical cannabis licensees appeared first on Leafly.

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The Week in Weed: September 30, 2022

The Blunt Truth

Welcome back to the Weed in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. This week, we learn that Arkansas voters will have their votes counted in their referendum on cannabis. Oklahoma’s governor favors federal legalization, although not a state measure. Cannabis lounges open in Nevada. Georgia issues medical marijuana licenses.

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Minister In Sri Lanka Wants To Legalize Medical Cannabis Exports

Cannabis Law Report

The Colombo Gazette Medical cannabis to be legalised for export, State Minister of Indigenous Medicine Sisira Jayakody said. The State Minister has instructed the relevant officials to prepare the legal documents for this purpose. He said that Sri Lanka can earn around USD 3 billion through the export of indigenous medicine. The State Minister said […].

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Survey: Medical Students Rarely Exposed to Scientific Data About Cannabis

NORML

“The use of cannabis for therapeutic purposes has been legal in certain jurisdictions of the United States for several decades. It is stunning that the medical establishment largely remains unwilling to acknowledge this reality and that so many health professionals in training continue to profess willful ignorance about this important topic.”. The post Survey: Medical Students Rarely Exposed to Scientific Data About Cannabis appeared first on NORML.

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Exotic pot is actually pretty basic: Learn these six major genres of cannabis

Leafly

There are six main smell types that define the 6,000 strains in the Leafly database today. Leafly turned them into music genres, so you can curate your next dispensary list with the same precision as your playlist. The post Exotic pot is actually pretty basic: Learn these six major genres of cannabis appeared first on Leafly.

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Trulieve Faces Backlash Over Cannabis Death, Nevada Cannabis Sales Decline, and Scientists Stumble Upon Non-hallucinogenic Psychedelics

Veriheal

OSHA found Trulieve partly to blame for the first cannabis-related death on record, Nevada cannabis profits declined again, and scientists found antidepressant molecules similar to LSD/psilocybin without hallucinogenic effects. Let’s dive into this week’s cannanews. Trulieve in Hot Water Over First Cannabis-Related Death. Back in January, a Trulieve employee passed away after inhaling kief at a cultivation site.

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The U.S. Court of International Trade ruled last month that importing cannabis paraphernalia into the US is legal

Cannabis Law Report

Ganjapreneur report The U.S. Court of International Trade (CIT) last month ruled that cannabis paraphernalia could be imported into the country, breaking with the rule outlined under the federal Controlled Substances Act (CSA), Above the Law reports. The ruling came in Eteros Technologies USA, Inc. v. U.S., in which Eteros had challenged the CSA ban on cannabis paraphernalia importation after […].

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Is CBL a cannabinoid

Cannabis Life Network

Cannabicyclol (CBL) is a compound found in cannabis. Many describe the substance as a phytocannabinoid even though CBL is void of activity at cannabinoid receptors. Defining the molecule as a cannabinoid involves a chemical view rather than a pharmacological interpretation. Defining CBL as a cannabinoid From a drug standpoint, the receptor targeted by the ingredient is crucial for definition.

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OSHA report ties cannabis worker death to dust inhalation

Leafly

New reports question the death of a staff member at a Trulieve facility in Massachusetts earlier this year. The post OSHA report ties cannabis worker death to dust inhalation appeared first on Leafly.

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Black-Owned FL Farm Awarded Commercial License, German Officials Visit CA, and Sen. Booker Breaks Down Prohibition Problem

Veriheal

A Black-owned farm in Florida received a cannabis license for the first time, German officials are looking to California for cannabis industry inspo, and Sen. Booker made a case for federal legalization. Let’s dive into this week’s cannanews. Gwinn Brothers Beat Florida’s Rigid Application Process. After years of delays, Florida finally awarded its first Black farmer commercial cannabis license.

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Podcast: Lower Taxes, More Problems? Unpacking the Impact of AB195 on California’s Cannabis Industry

Cannabis Law Report

California has finally enacted a law, AB195, that provides tax relief for cannabis distributers. But what might seem at first glance to be a win for the cannabis industry potentially complicates things for retailers and consumers. On this edition of The Grass is Always Greenberg, Greenberg Glusker attorneys Priya Sopori, Michelle Mabugat, Alexa Steinberg and […].

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Study Finds Competitors’ Aspergillus Assays Return False-Positive Results

Medicinal Genomics

Our latest pre-print study , provides evidence that two competitors’ Aspergillus qPCR assays inappropriately amplify Aspergillus tamarii, causing false-positive results that could potentially lead to millions of dollars in crop loss. Investigating Discordant Results. A customer recently contacted us about discordant results for some flower samples between our PathoSEEK 5-Color Aspergillus Detection Assay and our competitors’ assays.

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Why does weed give you the munchies?

Leafly

Everyone's gotten the munchies when high, but what is it about weed that causes it? Learn about why food tastes so good when high and why you might crave bizarre food combinations. The post Why does weed give you the munchies? appeared first on Leafly.

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Ask A Budtender: What Does CBG Feel Like?

Veriheal

Question: There are a lot of new products on my dispensary menu, and I see some new gummies with CBG as the featured ingredient. What does CBG feel like? Does it feel like CBD ? CBD doesn’t do anything for my daily pain. . I was curious about who CBG is for, and if you have any personal experience with it. Thanks! Cannabis Coach Haley: I love that you brought this up, as this has been a popular question lately.

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North Dakota: Fargo – Moorhead – Amendments to the use regulations for the sale and manufacturing of Cannabinoids to be discussed

Cannabis Law Report

Obviously there’s a sub-text to this story ! MOORHEAD – Amendments to the sale and manufacturing of cannabinoids will be discussed by the Planning Commission during a public hearing on Monday, Oct. 3. The Commission plans to request amendments to the City Code regarding cannabinoid use regulations from the city of Moorhead. Cannabinoids are a group of […].

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How does smoking cannabis compare to cigarettes?

The Cannigma

Getting the right answers in your cannabis journey can be tricky. But with The Cannigma’s Ask the Expert, you can find questions from readers like you, answered by a real cannabis pharmacist. Question: Hello. Is the tar build up in the lungs and bronchial pathways the same for marijuana as for cigarettes? In other words, is the smoke as damaging? And if so, what would be the best way to smoke it for the least amount of damage?

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Interview with a cannabis chef: Mike DeLao and his peanut budder cookies recipe

Leafly

For Chef Mike DeLao, cannabis was a casual pastime. Then he discovered the full scope of its healing properties. The post Interview with a cannabis chef: Mike DeLao and his peanut budder cookies recipe appeared first on Leafly.

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Understanding the New Marijuana & Hallucinogen Study

CannaMD

The recent release of a report by the National Institute on Drug Abuse generated a flurry of attention-grabbing headlines in the popular press. “Young adults are using marijuana and hallucinogens at the highest rates on record,” warned one major new agency, while another described the use of marijuana and psychedelics as “soaring among young adults.” […].

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Malaysia: AGC rejects plea by ex-envoy, son to drop cannabis planting charges

Cannabis Law Report

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 29 — The Attorney General’s Chambers (AGC) has turned down a plea by a former diplomat for Malaysia and his son to reduce or withdraw their joint charges for planting cannabis in Janda Baik, Pahang. Lawyer Rahmat Hazlan, who is representing former Malaysian ambassador to Indonesia Datuk Zainal Abidin Alias and the […].

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Are all terpenes aromatic?

Cannabis Life Network

Aromatic is a common description of terpenes. Yet aromaticity only occurs with a specific chemical structure. And out of two different terpene categories, only one features aromatic molecules. Terps often give off pungent or strongly pleasant odours in essential oils, cannabis, and various plants. Our nose receives while nasal receptors react to the molecules.