Project CBD
MARCH 18, 2019
It’s no secret that many cancer patients are using cannabis to help manage pain, fatigue, nausea, and other side effects of chemotherapy. Less well known is the fact that extensive preclinical research shows that plant cannabinoids – most notably, tetrahydrocannabinol ( THC ) and cannabidiol ( CBD ) - produce antitumor responses in various animal models of cancer.
Leafly
MARCH 19, 2019
The study focused on CBD aims to help determine “the secret sauce” that can be used to treat pain and post-concussion neurological disorders. The post NHL Alumni Study Centres on CBD, Puts THC on Ice appeared first on Leafly.
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The Fresh Toast
MARCH 20, 2019
Consumers Are Replacing Pharmaceuticals With Medical Marijuana In recent years, certain states that have medical and/or recreational cannabis programs in place have experienced decreases in the number of opioid overdoses. The post Consumers Are Replacing Pharmaceuticals With Medical Marijuana appeared first on The Fresh Toast.
NORML
MARCH 20, 2019
A widely reported study appearing today in the British journal The Lancet alleges that an estimated 30 to 50 percent of psychosis cases in Europe are due to cannabis exposure, and that exposure to elevated levels of THC increases this risk. NORML has previously written on the data showing a multi-directional association between cannabis and psychiatric illnesses, and we have cautioned that those predisposed to psychosis or other disorders may be at higher risk for adverse events.
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.
Project CBD
MARCH 18, 2019
In this edition of Cannabis Conversations, Project CBD director Martin A. Lee interviews Kelly Dunn & Josh Sarvis, British Columba regenerative farmers, about how using sustainable and regenerative growing practices can bring out the highest quality product.
Medical Cannabis Brief brings together the best content for patients and advocates from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
MassRoots
MARCH 19, 2019
The Cannabidiol (CBD) industry is so hot right now that everybody from Martha Stewart to Montel Williams is trying to get in on a piece of the action. Now the creator of the original Jelly Belly jelly bean can be added to the list of CBD industry hopefuls. Candy maker David Klein, the self proclaimed Candyman, created the Rolls-Royce of jelly beans in 1976, and now that CBD is no longer restricted in the United States under the Controlled Substances Act, he had the idea to combine the two to mak
NORML
MARCH 18, 2019
A.1617 , the Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act (MRTA), has been re-introduced this legislative session. The bill would legalize the adult possession, use, and regulated sale of marijuana. Over the past twenty years, many New Yorkers have been negatively affected by the harms of prohibition in New York. With people of color accounting for nearly 85% of those arrested annually, the MRTA directs the benefits of taxing and regulating marijuana to these communities.
Project CBD
MARCH 18, 2019
In this edition of Cannabis Conversations, former municipal court judge Doug Bench discusses his transformation from ardent prohibitionist to medical cannabis advocate.
Leafly
MARCH 22, 2019
The nation's largest drugstore chain is selling CBD products in 8 states. Meanwhile, independent CBD stores are being raided by police in Texas. The post CVS Ignores DEA, Says It’s Already Selling CBD Products appeared first on Leafly.
The Fresh Toast
MARCH 22, 2019
Marijuana 101: Dabbing Wax Vs. Vaping Wax In order to help you better understand which method is more preferable for you, we'll describe each method and the differences between them. The post Marijuana 101: Dabbing Wax Vs. Vaping Wax appeared first on The Fresh Toast.
NORML
MARCH 19, 2019
Chief Petitioners Madeline Martinez, Leia Flynn, and Angela Bacca filed a ballot measure to be known as “The Legalization Justice Act of 2020” at the Oregon State Capitol on Monday, March 18. All three women are longtime West Coast cannabis advocates. Madeline Martinez is the executive director of Oregon NORML and the only Latina member of the board of directors of the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML).
Puff Puff Post
MARCH 21, 2019
New Breakthrough Treatment for Opiate Addiction with a Unique Combination of Specific Detox Medications, Vivitrol and Reduction of Pressure to the Brain Stem. According to Neurologist & Addiction Medicine Specialist Dr. Russell Surasky, Tips on New and Advanced System of Addiction Treatment Showing Great Success. SEE RELATED ARTICLE 2 Israeli firms sign deal to make CBD cosmetics with Dead Sea minerals.
Leafly
MARCH 22, 2019
Choose your own adventure with these futuristic, effect-specific must-buys from OLO, Level, and other Cali brands. The post Hot New Cannabis Products Promise Precise Effects appeared first on Leafly.
The Fresh Toast
MARCH 21, 2019
Study: Older Marijuana Users Are More Productive Research conducted in states where marijuana is legal found that users aged 51 and older experienced a significant reduction of pain and an increase in their work productivity. The post Study: Older Marijuana Users Are More Productive appeared first on The Fresh Toast.
NORML
MARCH 22, 2019
Welcome to the latest edition of NORML’s Weekly Legislative Roundup! The U.S. House Financial Services Committee has scheduled to convene a markup on The Safe Banking Act, HR 1595 on Tuesday, March 26th. Activists in Oregon have filed a 2020 ballot initiative with the Secretary of State that, if approved, would allow social cannabis consumption sites and protect consumers from employment discrimination.
Puff Puff Post
MARCH 21, 2019
Tecentriq assumes pole position with FDA approval but Keytruda looms in triple negative breast cancer, says GlobalData. On March 8, the FDA granted the accelerated approval of Roche’s programmed cell death protein 1 (PD-1) inhibitor Tecentriq in combination with Abraxane (protein-bound paclitaxel) for the treatment of locally advanced or metastatic triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC).
Leafly
MARCH 21, 2019
Prohibition jacked the price of cannabis up by a factor of ten. Need proof? Look at what happens when prohibition ends. The post Portland’s $6 Eighth-Ounces Are the Future of Cannabis appeared first on Leafly.
The Fresh Toast
MARCH 18, 2019
Marijuana Won’t Solve Opioid Crisis But Could Be Part of the Solution A paper from Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research shows the herb might help addicts through the worst of the withdrawal symptoms. This means a cannabis alternative might be a substantial first step in addiction therapy. The post Marijuana Won’t Solve Opioid Crisis But Could Be Part of the Solution appeared first on The Fresh Toast.
NORML
MARCH 20, 2019
In some big news out of New Jersey, several marijuana reform bills have been voted out of their committees and are awaiting floor votes. Senate Bill 2703 and Assembly Bill 4497 have both passed out of their committees and are set to be voted on as early as Monday, March 25th. These bills would legalize the personal possession of one ounce or less of cannabis and would regulate and tax the adult-use and retail sale.
Canna Law Blog
MARCH 16, 2019
We’ve written about the potential benefits of harnessing the power of blockchain technology to track and trace cannabis from seed to sale and provide an effective regulatory tool for governments (see here and here ). We’ve also warned of the risks and dangers (and outright scams) associated with many cryptocurrencies and the heightened risks that come when a federally prohibited substance is combined with use of typically anonymous cryptocurrencies.
Leafly
MARCH 21, 2019
It's got to pass within the budget, because legalization doesn't have the votes to pass in a standalone bill, says Sen. Diane Savino. The post New York Legalization Lives or Dies by Friday, Senator Says appeared first on Leafly.
The Fresh Toast
MARCH 16, 2019
Cannabis 101: Mastering Bong Etiquette And Winning At Life A typical bong includes a bowl and a water chamber. If you don't follow bong etiquette, you will look like an ass. Don't be an ass, follow our tips! The post Cannabis 101: Mastering Bong Etiquette And Winning At Life appeared first on The Fresh Toast.
LIWTS
MARCH 17, 2019
If you know anything about cannabis, you’ll probably know a thing or two about CBD. If nothing else, you’ll know that CBD is non-psychoactive and therefore isn’t going to get you high. Precisely why the vast majority of stoners don’t really give a damn about this prominent and prevalent cannabinoid. Still, there’s a growing raft […]. The post What’s a Good CBD Strain (and Why Should You Care)?
Canna Law Blog
MARCH 17, 2019
Great news: on March 7, 2019, the “ Secure and Fair Enforcement Banking Act of 2019 ” (or, the “SAFE Banking Act”) was officially introduced in the House of Representatives. Even greater news: championed by Representatives Ed Perlmutter (D-CO) and Denny Heck (D-WA), the SAFE Banking Act reached the House with a bipartisan alliance of 106 co-sponsors – meaning a quarter of the House recognizes that state-legal, marijuana-related businesses need to be able to engage with banks and other financial
Leafly
MARCH 20, 2019
Golden State cannabis prices have doubled post-legalization. We tried saving mad money with Flower Co.— a wholesale buyer's club backed by Y Combinator. The post ‘Costco of Cannabis’ Aims to Cut Prices in Half. Will it Work? appeared first on Leafly.
The Fresh Toast
MARCH 19, 2019
How CBD Can Positively Impact Borderline Personality Disorder CBD looks promising for BPD patients as a possible treatment option to supplement talk therapy and to target specific BPD symptoms that get in the way of everyday life. The post How CBD Can Positively Impact Borderline Personality Disorder appeared first on The Fresh Toast.
The Blunt Truth
MARCH 19, 2019
As cannabis growers and retailers struggle with the complex and onerous regulatory scheme governing California’s emerging legal marijuana marketplace, they may be excused for overlooking the requirements of California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986 —more commonly known as Proposition 65. Neither the Medicinal and Adult-Use Cannabis Regulation and Safety Act (MAUCRSA), nor its implementing regulations, reference or suggest that cannabis growers or retailers are subject to
Cannabis Law Report
MARCH 19, 2019
Licensing for cultivation of cannabis and associated activities. [link]. Cannabis and cannabis resin are classified as Class B drugs under Schedule 1 of the Misuse of Drugs (Bailiwick of Guernsey) Law, 1974. It is a criminal offence in the Bailiwick to possess, cultivate, supply or import cannabis. An Order can be made under the Law to authorise the cultivation of cannabis and associated activities for the manufacture of industrial hemp and any other product.
Leafly
MARCH 20, 2019
Support for legalization is strongest among 18-to-34-year-olds, with nearly 75% favoring it, according to a widely respected survey of social trends. The post Support for US Cannabis Legalization Reaches New High, Poll Finds appeared first on Leafly.
Leaf Science
MARCH 18, 2019
Weed Relief. It’s that time of the month again, Aunt Flow’s in town. Time to curl up in your PJs, fill up your hot water bottle and eat your body weight in chocolate. If this sounds like your monthly routine, then your not alone. A large majority of women suffer from PMS with symptoms like abdominal pain or cramping, lower back pain, leg pain, and even headaches.
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