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Arizona Supreme Court: Maternal Use of Cannabis for Morning Sickness Doesn’t Constitute Child Neglect

NORML

"Because the use of marijuana under AMMA ‘must be considered the equivalent of the use of any other medication under the direction of a physician,’ the exposure of [the plaintiff’s] infant to marijuana resulted from medical treatment and did not constitute neglect under A.R.S. § 8–201(25)(c).”. The post Arizona Supreme Court: Maternal Use of Cannabis for Morning Sickness Doesn’t Constitute Child Neglect appeared first on NORML.

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Let's Make 2023 the Year of the Patient!

Americans for Safe Access

This year Americans for Safe Access celebrated our 20-year anniversary. During 2022, I spent a lot of time reconnecting with ASA members and supporters. One common thing I heard from everyone was despair about the state of medical cannabis in the U.S.

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Three New Studies on Cannabis and PTSD

Project CBD

Growing numbers of PTSD sufferers are medicating with cannabis and finding it helpful.

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Can cannabis help your workout?

Leafly

Nothing beats being in the flow of a kickass workout. Whether your feet are pounding the pavement, your arms pumping while lifting kettlebells, or your glutes firing while swimming across a pool, a great workout session will leave you feeling fantastic. The problem for many, though, is finding the motivation to get started. When the […]. The post Can cannabis help your workout?

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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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Will Oklahoma Be the Next State to Legalize Marijuana?

NORML

Oklahoma voters will decide on a citizens’ initiated measure (State Question 820) legalizing the adult-use marijuana market in a special election to be held on Tuesday, March 7, 2023. . The post Will Oklahoma Be the Next State to Legalize Marijuana? appeared first on NORML.

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Cannabis Oil For Stroke Patients: What The Latest Medical Studies Reveal

The Fresh Toast

Cannabis Oil For Stroke Patients: What The Latest Medical Studies Reveal. What can cannabis oil and CBD do to help post-stroke rehab? The post Cannabis Oil For Stroke Patients: What The Latest Medical Studies Reveal appeared first on The Fresh Toast.

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Psychedelic mushrooms are coming to Oregon. Here’s how to get them

Leafly

Oregon is now accepting license applications for psilocybin businesses. But getting mushrooms may not be as easy as you think. Learn how Oregon's system works. The post Psychedelic mushrooms are coming to Oregon. Here’s how to get them appeared first on Leafly.

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Study: Chronic Pain Patients Frequently Report Using Cannabis In Place of Opioids

NORML

“Cannabis has established efficacy in the treatment of multiple conditions, including chronic pain, and it possesses a safety profile that is either comparable or superior to other controlled substances. So it is no wonder that those with legal access to it are substituting cannabis in lieu of other, potentially less effective and more harmful substances.".

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New York to Legalize Psychedelics?

Cannabis Life Network

Not even a month after legalizing recreational cannabis, New York looks posed to legalize psychedelics in 2023. The legislation, which three Assembly Members will introduce, will legalize psilocybin, DMT, LSD, and ibogaine for adults over 21 years old. Specifically, it would make legal the “possession, use, cultivation, production, creation, analysis, gifting, exchange, or sharing by or between natural persons of twenty-one years of age or older of a natural plant or fungus-based hallucino

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Pot Charges Against Terminally Ill Cancer Patient In Kansas Dropped, Son Speaks Out

The Fresh Toast

Pot Charges Against Terminally Ill Cancer Patient In Kansas Dropped, Son Speaks Out. Although the 69-year-old patient was not arrested, he was issued a ticket. The post Pot Charges Against Terminally Ill Cancer Patient In Kansas Dropped, Son Speaks Out appeared first on The Fresh Toast.

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Connecticut’s first legal weed stores will open next week

Leafly

Here’s the latest on where to buy legal weed in Connecticut on day one and beyond. The post Connecticut’s first legal weed stores will open next week appeared first on Leafly.

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Virgin Islands: Lawmakers Advance Legislation Legalizing Cannabis Use, Expunging Past Convictions

NORML

“Once implemented, … the Territory will see an industry that is inclusive and diverse, and most importantly, safe,” said the bill’s sponsor. “It is my hope that the current administration implements [the law] to its full potential, for the benefit of the people of this Territory.". The post Virgin Islands: Lawmakers Advance Legislation Legalizing Cannabis Use, Expunging Past Convictions appeared first on NORML.

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Cannabis and Its Health Benefits – What You Should Know

United Patients Group

Cannabis has been a topic of much debate in recent years, but there is no denying the numerous health benefits that it can provide. While the plant has been used for recreational purposes for centuries, it is only recently that its medicinal properties have been studied and accepted in the medical community. In this article, we will discuss the various health benefits of cannabis that everyone should know.

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New York to Allow for Cannabis Deliveries Prior to Storefronts Opening

Veriheal

There has been no shortage of news surrounding the New York cannabis industry in recent months. Medical cannabis has been legal in the state since 2014. On Jan. 24, 2022, the state completely removed the qualifying conditions list that patients used to have to adhere to in order to qualify for the medical cannabis program. Since then, doctors in the state have been able to recommend medical cannabis for any condition in which they feel it may benefit.

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Slam dunk 2023 with the Gary Payton strain—January’s Leafly HighLight

Leafly

This cross of The Y and Snowman has become a national all-star. The post Slam dunk 2023 with the Gary Payton strain—January’s Leafly HighLight appeared first on Leafly.

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Connecticut: Officials Expunge 40,000+ Marijuana-Related Convictions

NORML

“Hundreds of thousands of Americans unduly carry the burden and stigma of a past conviction for behavior that most Americans, and a growing number of states, no longer consider to be a crime,” NORML’s Deputy Director Paul Armentano said. “Our sense of justice and our principles of fairness demand that public officials and the courts move swiftly to right the past wrongs of cannabis prohibition and criminalization.”.

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10 Benefits of Probiotics for Your Immune System

United Patients Group

Introduction. Probiotics are a hot topic these days, and for good reason. A growing body of research suggests that probiotics can help protect us from illness and disease, improve our mental health, and strengthen our immune system. In this article, I’ll explain how taking probiotics might make you less likely to catch a cold or flu—or at least keep your symptoms from getting worse when you do get sick.

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Illinois 2022 adult-use cannabis sales surpass 1.55B

Illinois News Joint

The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) announced today the totals for adult-use cannabis sales in December and final total sales for the entire year. December sales totals broke a record for monthly sales totals. December total adult-use sales reached $143,899,826.30. The record-breaking month pushed Illinois’ sales totals for 2022 passed the 1.55 billion mark at $1,552,324,820.37.

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What’s next for New York’s legal weed rollout in 2023?

Leafly

These are the stories to watch as New York’s brand new industry enters 2023 with high hopes. The post What’s next for New York’s legal weed rollout in 2023? appeared first on Leafly.

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Maryland: Civil Penalties Take Effect for Cannabis Possession

NORML

Under the new law, adults who possess up to 1.5 ounces of cannabis (and/or up to 12 grams of cannabis concentrates and/or any cannabis product containing up to 750 mgs of THC) are subject to a civil violation, punishable by no more than a $100 fine. Adults will be legally permitted to possess up to 1.5 ounces of cannabis and/or 12 grams of cannabis concentrates with no penalty beginning in July 2023.

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FTX & Cannabis

Cannabis Life Network

What’s the connection between FTX and cannabis? Is it FTX’s appeal to cannabis companies to do banking with them? Or is there a bigger picture to consider? Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF) is the former head of the cryptocurrency exchange FTX. Authorities have charged him with defrauding customers and investors. He was arrested last month and released on a $250 million bail.

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Illinois 2022 medical cannabis sales at 2-year low

Illinois News Joint

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today reported December 2022 medical cannabis sales totals. December sales of $31,405,976.35 were the most medical cannabis sales since April 2022 ($31,774,180.50). However, the overall 2022 yearly total sales of $353,601,178.56 was less than total sales from 2021 and 2020. Although August total medical cannabis sales is estimated because of an uncorrected IDPH data entry error, Illinois medical cannabis sales for 2022 should be around $353 million

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New York lawmakers want to legalize DMT, psilocybin, and mescaline

Leafly

The Empire State is the latest to propose legalizing psychedelics for safe access and medicinal potential. But what does that mean? The post New York lawmakers want to legalize DMT, psilocybin, and mescaline appeared first on Leafly.

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Ohio: Governor Signs Sentencing Reform Legislation Into Law

NORML

“The adoption of this law will make it so that tens of thousands of Ohioans are no longer stigmatized and disenfranchised by the collateral consequences resulting from a minor marijuana violation,” said Jax James, NORML’s State Policy Manager. The post Ohio: Governor Signs Sentencing Reform Legislation Into Law appeared first on NORML.

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Modern Mindfulness for the New Year

United Patients Group

Modern Mindfulness for the New Year. Introduction. Mindfulness is a hot topic these days. It’s also a practice that can improve your quality of life by increasing self-awareness, reducing stress and anxiety, and improving relationships with others. Mindfulness isn’t about clearing your mind or having perfect memories – it’s about being present in the moment without judgment.

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Review: 420 Pipes Sample Box

Illinois News Joint

Over the last few years, there has been a proliferation of subscription-style services delivering a monthly rotation of curated cannabis smoking accessories. Being a tastemaker is no easy feat, but that hasn’t stopped the folks at 420 Pipes from throwing their hat into the mix. I recently received the Sample Box and found out what sets 420 Pipes Sample Box apart from the others.

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Snoop Dogg’s grower details Death Row Cannabis debut

Leafly

SFV OG, LA Runtz, and Trop Cherry will lead off. The post Snoop Dogg’s grower details Death Row Cannabis debut appeared first on Leafly.

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Victoria Cannabis Buyers Club (VCBC) Eviction Notice

Cannabis Life Network

The post Victoria Cannabis Buyers Club (VCBC) Eviction Notice appeared first on Cannabis | Weed | Marijuana | News.

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The Role of Technology in Spurring Growth in the Cannabis Industry

MaxQ Cannabis

According to a report by Globe Newswire, the global cannabis industry was worth a staggering 20.8 billion in 2021 and is expected to attain a market worth of $197.75 billion by 2028, with a CAGR of 32.04% between 2022 and 2028. With the cannabis industry growing in leaps and bounds, investors worldwide are scrambling for a […]. The post The Role of Technology in Spurring Growth in the Cannabis Industry appeared first on MaxQ Technologies.

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Dispensary Spotlight: Nature’s Care Co. Rolling Meadows

Illinois News Joint

Nature’s Care Co. Rolling Meadows opened in 2017 and is located 975 Rohlwing Road in Rolling Meadows, Illinois. The retail store serves medical patients and recreational customers with hours of operation from 8 a.m.–9 p.m., Sunday through Saturday. For a live medical patient menu, click here. For the recreational menu, click here , or check our Dispensary Directory for more information about Nature’s Care Co.