Sat.Dec 10, 2022 - Fri.Dec 16, 2022

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ASA Founder Steph Sherer: Reflection on 20 Years of Advocacy

Americans for Safe Access

Welcome to ASA’s 10 th Unity Conference! This year Americans for Safe Access is celebrating our 20-year anniversary, and in the spirit of the occasion we are taking some time to reflect on the impact we have had on bringing safe access to the U.S., explore the challenges still facing us today, and to recommit to the future for everyone who needs safe access to medical cannabis.

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Kansas City: Officials Dismiss Hundreds of Marijuana Cases Following Statewide Legalization Vote

NORML

City officials report that there are no longer any open cases specific to marijuana possession pending before the Municipal Court. The post Kansas City: Officials Dismiss Hundreds of Marijuana Cases Following Statewide Legalization Vote appeared first on NORML.

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Poison Alert! Quality Control is Often Lacking for Cannabis Products

Project CBD

Are your CBD and THC -rich products contaminated by heavy metals, pesticides, and reproductive toxins?

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The 5 most intriguing cannabis research studies of 2022

Leafly

Reduced restrictions and improved legalization efforts paved the way for new and exciting ways to research cannabis and its complexities in 2022. The post The 5 most intriguing cannabis research studies of 2022 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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Help ASA Document 20 years of Advocacy: Share your story!

Americans for Safe Access

Anniversaries are a time to reflect and remember. For the holiday season, ASA is compiling stories from our friends, allies, and members to share with our community. We invite you to take a few minutes to make a short video on the Tribute platform.

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The history and science of psychedelics: from acid and shrooms to ketamine and salvia

The Cannigma

Psychedelics were first discovered by indigenous cultures surveying the land for resources. Through trial, error, and knowledge sharing, they began to discover the magic hidden in the world around them. Powerful, mystical effects were uncovered about certain plants and specific combinations of plants, which altered the mind and changed perceptions of reality.

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How much do shrooms cost?

Leafly

Shrooms are gaining popularity, but how much should you expect to pay for them? Learn about the cost of shrooms, including what factors impact price. The post How much do shrooms cost? appeared first on Leafly.

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Is It All in Your Head? Cannabis Vs. The Dreaded Placebo Effect

The Fresh Toast

Is It All in Your Head? Cannabis Vs. The Dreaded Placebo Effect. Weed's main enemy in pain studies seems to be the placebo effect. The post Is It All in Your Head? Cannabis Vs. The Dreaded Placebo Effect appeared first on The Fresh Toast.

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District of Columbia: Council Members Advance Legislation Further Expanding Medical Cannabis Access

NORML

The District of Columbia’s city council has recently approved the Medical Cannabis Amendment Act, significantly expanding medical cannabis operations in DC. The post District of Columbia: Council Members Advance Legislation Further Expanding Medical Cannabis Access appeared first on NORML.

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The Week in Weed: December 16, 2022

The Blunt Truth

Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. This week, we report (with skepticism) on the chances of SAFE Banking making it into the omnibus bill. Then we move on to Connecticut, where sales and expungement are in the news. Staying in New England, we examine the potential for New Hampshire legalization.

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New York reacts to lawsuit blocking weed stores from opening

Leafly

Reactions to the lawsuit that's blocking nearly half of the state's adult-use dispensary licenses. The post New York reacts to lawsuit blocking weed stores from opening appeared first on Leafly.

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Cannabis Seizures Decrease 98% At California/Mexico Ports Of Entry

Cannabis Law Report

ICBC reports on this huge drop Historically, one of the most active parts of the world for illegal cannabis activity was along the border shared between the United States and Mexico. For many years cannabis cultivated in Mexico, and farther south in the hemisphere, was smuggled into the United States where it was then transported […].

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Ohio: Lawmakers Advance Sentencing Reform Bill to Governor’s Desk

NORML

Provisions in the bill provide pathways so that those with misdemeanor marijuana convictions (and/or those convicted of most misdemeanors and fourth- or fifth-degree felonies) can petition the courts to have their records sealed. The post Ohio: Lawmakers Advance Sentencing Reform Bill to Governor’s Desk appeared first on NORML.

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Technologies for Enhancing Cannabis Bioavailability and Their Legal Methods of Protection

The Blunt Truth

Co-authored by Ruth Fisher, PhD. The following post explores the bioavailability and efficacy of various cannabis products, followed by a brief overview of the legal protection afforded to each as an intellectual property asset. Over the millennia, our bodies have evolved to better protect themselves. Protection from outside our bodies comes from our skin, which creates a barrier that’s quite difficult to penetrate by most foreign substances (pathogens).

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Here’s why police are raiding psychedelic mushroom stores in major cities

Leafly

Brazen entrepreneurs in San Francisco, Toronto and Portland have all been reprimanded. Portland still bans retail sales, despite statewide decrim. The post Here’s why police are raiding psychedelic mushroom stores in major cities appeared first on Leafly.

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LA Times Report: “UCLA said its pot research was independent but hid that Big Cannabis was paying some of the bills”

Cannabis Law Report

Conflict of Interest rearing its head in university research of cannabis. The LA Times has been looking into it. They write When UCLA started its cannabis research initiative five years ago, the university hailed the undertaking as one of the first academic programs in the world dedicated to studying the health effects of pot. Legalization was quickly […].

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NORML Issues Report Highlighting 2022 State Legislative Victories

NORML

“Voters and lawmakers took significant steps this year to repeal marijuana prohibition laws and to provide relief to those tens millions of Americans who have suffered as a result of them,” NORML’s Deputy Director Paul Armentano said. The post NORML Issues Report Highlighting 2022 State Legislative Victories appeared first on NORML.

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Cooking With Cannabis: The Basics

CannaMD

The holiday season provides us with the opportunity to take a break from our busy schedules and spend time with the ones we care for most. A time that is often celebrated with gatherings surrounded by food. As cannabis reform laws continue to evolve, more people are being drawn to edible forms of cannabis. These […].

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How cannabis helps some Ukrainians persist amid war

Leafly

Ukraine has been fighting invasion since early 2022. Find out how cannabis helps some Ukrainians cope with life under siege on Leafly. The post How cannabis helps some Ukrainians persist amid war appeared first on Leafly.

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The Supply Chain in the Cannabis Industry  

MaxQ Cannabis

As an owner or manager in the Cannabis Business, it is imperative to be able to optimize and manage the internal supply chain to ensure that your business is running efficiently and profitably. The cannabis industry is growing rapidly, and competitors are entering the market on almost a daily basis. That said it is vital […]. The post The Supply Chain in the Cannabis Industry appeared first on MaxQ Technologies.

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Super Skunk Automatic (White Label) Grow Report

Sensi Seeds

An impressive lineage of award-winning parental genetics makes Super Skunk Automatic from White Label an excellent plant for new growers to find success with. It can be grown indoors or outdoors, and the terpene profile of the finished flowers is exquisite. With an 80% indica / 20% sativa lineage, the most common effects reported are an uplifted body stone.

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Cannabis laws in Kosovo

The Cannigma

Medical : illegal Recreational : illegal. Recreational and medical cannabis are both illegal in Kosovo. Those found in possession of drugs — including cannabis — can potentially face imprisonment of one to three years. First-time offenders may be punished with just a fine. Possible penalties. Like many countries, Kosovo doesn’t define cannabis as a drug legally separate from other substances like cocaine and heroin.

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I tried ‘mad honey,’ but actually felt pretty happy

Leafly

Mad honey sounds too good to be true. We investigated how this psychedelic substance got so popular, and what it feels like. The post I tried ‘mad honey,’ but actually felt pretty happy appeared first on Leafly.

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Denver drops charges against ‘mushroom rabbi’ preaching psychedelics

Cannabis Law Report

The Times of Israel Ben Gorelick, founder of multifaith group that mixes hallucinogens with ideas rooted in Jewish tradition, won’t face prosecution after Colorado votes to legalize psilocybin JTA — A Denver rabbi who promotes the use of psychedelics as part of spiritual practice will no longer face prosecution after Coloradans voted last month to […].

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Guide to Better Choosing Cannabis Strains

Kind Meds (Cannabis Education Blog)

As new innovations in cannabis cultivation are discovered, the world of cannabis becomes more nuanced every day. As a result, understanding the terminology and differences between varieties of cannabis is a crucial step before trying new products. For some, loyalty to a specific strain is crucial when looking for products to try, while other cannabis consumers are more open to trying new hybrids and broadening their cannabis horizons.

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Cannabis laws in the Czech Republic

The Cannigma

Medical: legal Recreational: decriminalized. Cannabis is medically legal in the Czech Republic and has been since 2013. The country has progressive views on cannabis and first decriminalized small possession amounts back in the 1990s. This code was updated in 2009 , and possession of 15 grams of cannabis, five grams of cannabis resin, and five plants is subject to a minor fine.

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The weirdest, wildest weed stories of 2022

Leafly

Leafly's annual Doobious Achievement Award winners include The Champ, Thai chickens, chillin' cows, Circle K, and convention floor chumps. The post The weirdest, wildest weed stories of 2022 appeared first on Leafly.

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LEGALISE CANNABIS NSW INCORPORATED  NOTICE OF AGM 6:00 pm on Wednesday 28 December 2022

Cannabis Law Report

NOTICE OF MEETING The 2022 Annual General Meeting of LEGALISE CANNABIS NSW INCORPORATED will be held at 6:00 pm on Wednesday 28 December 2022 via Zoom (online web meeting) REGISTRATION If you are planning to attend please REGISTER HERE. Once registered you will receive an email with the zoom link. There is no need to respond if you will not […].

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Best Pain Management Centers In Missouri That MMJ Patients Should Know

MMJ Recs

For some patients, MMJ treatment alone can be a fantastic aid in relieving chronic pain. However, in other cases, it can be helpful to combine MMJ with other therapies – and this is when pain management doctors in Missouri can come to the rescue. MO pain clinics are there to help you understand and identify the root cause of your pain, and to advise you on the best treatments available for you.

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Cannabis laws in Puerto Rico

The Cannigma

Medical: Yes Recreational: No Reciprocity : Yes. Recreational cannabis is not legal in the commonwealth of Puerto Rico but the island legalized medical cannabis in 2015. Possible penalties. Only registered medical patients are allowed to possess cannabis in Puerto Rico. Without a medical card, possession of any amount is considered a felony and carries at least three years in jail.

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