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Bioavailablity – Is Your CBD Getting Into Your Body?

Ellementa

Is the CBD You Took Getting Into Your Body? With the popularity of CBD oils or “tinctures,” it was inevitable for other ingestible forms of CBD to crop up. Manufacturers are processing CBD in a variety of ways to try to increase the effectiveness of their products. One important aspect of ingestible CBD products is how well it is absorbed into the body, a process referred to as bioavailability.

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The US cannabis industry now supports 321,000 full-time jobs

Leafly

The cannabis industry added 77,300 jobs last year, a 32% gain over 2019—despite a pandemic and economic recession. The post The US cannabis industry now supports 321,000 full-time jobs appeared first on Leafly.

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Marijuana Legalization Legislation Advances Nationwide

NORML

Here's a summary of progressing marijuana legalization efforts thus far and where they stand in key states across the country. The post Marijuana Legalization Legislation Advances Nationwide appeared first on NORML.

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USDA Nominee Vilsack: Climate Reformer or Saboteur?

Project CBD

Agriculture is one of the biggest contributors to the climate crisis, and it must be a key part of the solution.

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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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Register for Unity 2021

Americans for Safe Access

Americans for Safe Access is excited to announce the 9th Annual National Medical Cannabis Unity Conference on April 29-30, 2021. Unity 2021 will be our most accessible yet, with numerous “Pay What You Can” options, guaranteeing that no one will be turned away for lack of funds. Unity 2021 is the place to gather with other patients, caregivers, providers, students, veterans, advocates, medical and legal professionals, and concerned individuals from around the country to learn best practices, exch

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Study: Cannabis Mitigates Symptoms in Patients with Treatment-Resistant Fibromyalgia

NORML

“The current study revealed the positive effects of MC [medical cannabis] therapy in some patients with FMS [ fibromyalgia syndrome] and resistance to conventional treatment. Thus, cannabinoids may be considered for FMS treatment.". The post Study: Cannabis Mitigates Symptoms in Patients with Treatment-Resistant Fibromyalgia appeared first on NORML.

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Agriculture Secretary Nominee Tom Vilsack: Climate Reformer or Saboteur?

Project CBD

Agriculture is one of the biggest contributors to the climate crisis, and it must be a key part of the solution.

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South Dakota voters legalized cannabis, but state politicians aren’t having it

Leafly

Voters passed both medical and adult-use legalization. Now politicians are trying to undermine the law. The post South Dakota voters legalized cannabis, but state politicians aren’t having it appeared first on Leafly.

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Cannabinoids Could Limit Brain Injury Damage, Researchers Say

The Cannigma

This article was first published on Analytical Cannabis. It appears here with permission. The initial effects of a traumatic brain injury are severe. Fractures, soft tissue lacerations, and intracranial hemorrhage are all common injuries in the aftermath of such an injury. But in the days following the moment of injury, excessive inflammation inside the skull can continue to cause further secondary brain damage.

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Congressional Cannabis Caucus Co-Chairs Urge President Biden To Pardon Federal Cannabis Offenses

NORML

Today, 37 members of Congress, led by Congressional Cannabis Caucus co-chairs Barbara Lee and Earl… The post Congressional Cannabis Caucus Co-Chairs Urge President Biden To Pardon Federal Cannabis Offenses appeared first on NORML.

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USDA Director Vilsack: Climate Reformer or Saboteur?

Project CBD

Agriculture is one of the biggest contributors to the climate crisis, and it must be a key part of the solution.

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Answer to a century-old cancer mystery supports cannabis use for cancer

Cannabis Life Network

New research by the Sloan Kettering Institute has finally answered how cancerous cells consume and use up energy from glucose. Interestingly though, their answer to a century-old cancer mystery supports cannabis use and medicinal cannabinoid therapy to treat cancer. How does cancer consume fuel? Cells efficiently eat sugar (glucose) but cancer cells strangely avoid this […].

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What Is Nanoemulsion and What Does It Mean for Cannabis Beverages?

The Cannigma

Cannabis drinkables offer the promise of a better THC experience — the perfect happy hour libation with friends or colleagues — without any smoking or vaping needed and no hangover the next day. But until recently, the promise of cannabis in your cup has been thwarted by science — mainly, how to speed up the onset of the liquid marijuana high. That’s where nanoemulsion comes in.

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Study: Adult-Use Marijuana Legalization Laws Associated with Declines in Workers’ Compensation Claims

NORML

"The present study provides empirical evidence on the consequences of marijuana legalization on issues related to the labor market outcomes, in particular, WC [workers' compensation] claiming of older adults. … Our findings suggest potentially important benefits to older workers and society at large.". The post Study: Adult-Use Marijuana Legalization Laws Associated with Declines in Workers’ Compensation Claims appeared first on NORML.

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The Week in Weed: February 19, 2021

The Blunt Truth

Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. We have updates on the situations in New Jersey and Virginia. Many things happened in South Dakota this week. New Mexico starts the legalization process. A wide array of governors express support for cannabis. And finally, marijuana has some effect on brainstorming. new jersey.

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Plastic Cannabis Extracts- How to identify from real dabs

Cannabis Life Network

Extracts are popular in the cannabis industry. Solvent less hash, such as rosin, has become a huge hit, yet other realms of highly specified extracts hold benefits beyond rosin. Unfortunately though, if consumers don’t care about the quality of their cannabis, it can be difficult to identify plastic cannabis extracts from real dabs. If you […].

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How to Clean Your Vaporizer

The Cannigma

Convenient, discreet, and handy, a vaporizer is a treasured bit of your smoking kit that you use all the time. Like any implement that has a busy life, it needs some maintenance. Keeping your vaporizer clean is an essential part of this. Vaporizers are routinely filled with substances that leave behind debris and residues. While this dirt might not be immediately noticeable, over time it can degrade the performance of your device.

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Report: Legal Marijuana Industry Employs Over 321,000 Full-Time Workers

NORML

"In the United States there are more legal cannabis workers than electrical engineers. There are more legal cannabis workers than EMTs and paramedics. There are more than twice as many legal cannabis workers as dentists.". The post Report: Legal Marijuana Industry Employs Over 321,000 Full-Time Workers appeared first on NORML.

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Medical Marijuana News We Love [2021]

CannaMD

Whether you have a date this Valentine’s Day or not, there’s plenty to love as we round the corner on 2021! Medical marijuana research, advocacy, and acceptance is on the rise – and that means more and more great news for Florida medical marijuana patients. Need a pick-me-up or just some extra positivity to top off your Valentine’s Day celebrations?

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8 Best Cannabis Strains For Getting Things Done

Miss Marijuana

By: Stephanie Maldonado. Cannabis today isn’t what it has always been. Today’s society supports the cannabis culture, respects that it is indeed a lifestyle. Beyond the myriad of medicinal uses, cannabis use doesn’t have to get that deep. It can be simplified to uses such as boosting your energy and increasing your productivity. These consumption goals are able to be reached due to the characteristics in the various strains’ terpenes.

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Leafly Buzz: 12 fire cannabis strains of February 2021

Leafly

12 new, hot, and best-selling strains for February including Animal Face, Zookies, Kush Mints, and Cereal Milk. The post Leafly Buzz: 12 fire cannabis strains of February 2021 appeared first on Leafly.

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Clinical Trial: Cannabis Inhalation Associated with Clinical in Patients with Ulcerative Colitis

NORML

“This study demonstrates that treatment with THC-rich cannabis in patients with mild to moderate UC is associated with clinical improvement.". The post Clinical Trial: Cannabis Inhalation Associated with Clinical in Patients with Ulcerative Colitis appeared first on NORML.

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The Future of the CBD Industry in Europe

Cannabis Law Report

Authored By: Brian Cusack Managing Director Dr. Hemp Me. European lawmakers have had a tough time defining exactly what… Read More. The post The Future of the CBD Industry in Europe first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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Parents Choose Cannabis Over Alcohol During Pandemic

Leafwell

The Covid 19 pandemic has presented parents with many hard choices. Many families are juggling homeschooling and working from home at a time of unprecedented uncertainty. We all need some help getting through this time. Parents have found themselves debating this dilemma: While cooped up with the kids, are the needs of the family better served by Mom and Dad reaching for a shot of alcohol or.

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Which States Scored Over a Billion in Cannabis Tax Revenue in 2020?

Veriheal

One of the biggest drivers of cannabis legalization has been the allure of tax revenue. While there are many reasons cannabis ought to be legalized , such as the medical benefits and the harm wrought upon marginalized communities by the War on Drugs, the practical benefits of tax revenue have helped to move the needle when it comes to legislators who might not have otherwise gotten on board.

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NORML Calls On President Biden To Pardon Non-Violent Federal Marijuana Offenses

NORML

This Presidents Day, the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML), along with a coalition of business groups and criminal justice reform advocates, is calling upon President Joe Biden to follow through on his campaign commitment to expunge the criminal records of those with non-violent marijuana convictions. The post NORML Calls On President Biden To Pardon Non-Violent Federal Marijuana Offenses appeared first on NORML.

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February 15 2021: Walking to buy legal Cannabis in Bangkok

Cannabis Law Report

Ever wanted to know where you can get legal THC and CBD products in Thailand? Here I walk from Chit… Read More. The post February 15 2021: Walking to buy legal Cannabis in Bangkok first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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If Inflammation Causes Obesity, Can Cannabis Help Break The Vicious Cycle?

The Fresh Toast

If Inflammation Causes Obesity, Can Cannabis Help Break The Vicious Cycle? Many chronic related conditions are in one way or another related to inflammation. Obesity is no exception to this trend. The post If Inflammation Causes Obesity, Can Cannabis Help Break The Vicious Cycle? appeared first on The Fresh Toast.

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Top 5 reasons why CBD isn’t working for you

Healer

Have you been using CBD to feel better but you feel like you’re not seeing the results that you’re looking for? When you learn how to best use CBD, t he health benefits can be life changing. Here are the top 5 reasons why CBD may not be working for you and solutions on how to fix them. 1. Not finding your optimal amount of CBD. CBD affects everyone differently.

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Illinois: Marijuana Consumers Still Face Discrimination in Family Court

NORML

Despite the enactment of adult use legalization with parental protections in place, consumers are still facing discrimination for legal marijuana use in court. The post Illinois: Marijuana Consumers Still Face Discrimination in Family Court appeared first on NORML.

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