Greencamp
DECEMBER 1, 2019
Any fool can know. The point is to understand. – Albert Einstein There’s a vast difference between knowing and understanding. Continue Reading. The post Marijuana Effects on the Brain appeared first on Greencamp.
The NM Political Report | Medical Cannabis Program
DECEMBER 5, 2019
Earlier this year, New Mexico legislators and Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham overhauled the state’s medical cannabis statute. Updates to the law ranged from relatively simple definition changes to more significant changes like allowing consumption areas for cannabis patients. But the parts of the law that are supposed to protect patients from losing their jobs solely for being a patient in the program may also be hindering the nearly 79,000 cannabis patients in New Mexico from getting a job with th
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Project CBD
DECEMBER 5, 2019
November 1, 2018, was a day for celebration. With one stroke, the British government finally cast aside years of outdated dogma, moving ‘ Cannabis Based Medicinal Products’ from Schedule 1 to Schedule 2. Unfortunately, a year has passed and only a handful of patients have actually been prescribed cannabis.
NORML
DECEMBER 3, 2019
Adult-use retail cannabis access is associated with a decline in the sales of over-the-counter (OTC) sleep aid medications, according to data published in the journal Complimentary Therapies in Medicine. Investigators from the University of New Mexico and California Polytechnic State University assessed trends in the demand for OTC sleep aids in the years prior to and immediately after the enactment of adult-use marijuana regulation.
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.
The Blunt Truth
DECEMBER 4, 2019
On November 18, 2019, Florida Senator Lori Berman (D) introduced Senate Bill 962 , which proposes to provide job applicants and employees who use medical marijuana various protections in employment. If enacted, Florida would join the growing number of states to pass laws with similar protections, including most recently in Illinois. Specifically, the bill proposes to make it unlawful for an employer to take adverse action against an applicant or employee who is a qualified patient using medical
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Leafly
DECEMBER 5, 2019
Canadian medical marijuana patients reported a 50% reduction in pain severity and length after smoking cannabis or cannabis concentrate. The post New study finds cannabis effective for treating migraines appeared first on Leafly.
Project CBD
DECEMBER 5, 2019
Life-threatening side effects from pharmaceuticals led one man to try cannabis. In this testimonial, he shares how cannabis helped him overcome refractory lockjaw and severe nerve pain.
Leafly
DECEMBER 5, 2019
Cannabis has been used as a sacrament in many cultures and spiritual practices. Learn how people today are popularizing its use for mindfulness, meditation, and more. The post The rise of cannabis spirituality: How the plant can heighten your experience appeared first on Leafly.
The Blunt Truth
DECEMBER 3, 2019
In its largest mass enforcement action involving cannabidiol (CBD) yet, the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) announced on November 25 the issuance of 15 warning letters to various companies for illegally selling products containing CBD. In addition to the letters, the FDA published a revised Consumer Update detailing safety concerns about CBD products more broadly.
Leafly
DECEMBER 4, 2019
The entourage effect, or the theory that cannabis compounds work synergistically, may explain why strains make us feel differently. But is there evidence that suggests terpenes play a role in cannabis' effects? The post How might terpenes contribute to the ‘entourage effect’ of cannabis? appeared first on Leafly.
Canna Law Blog
DECEMBER 3, 2019
Over the past few years, our international trade team has advised a growing suite of clients on import/export issues related to cannabis. We regularly advise clients on manufacturing overseas , hemp import/export issues, and customs. Currently we are also working on heady questions surrounding international treaties and cannabis. One thing no one has hired us for yet, though–and which I would love to work on–is shipping medical cannabis internationally.
The Joint Blog
DECEMBER 2, 2019
CBD could “significantly reduce opioid use and improve chronic pain and sleep quality among patients who are currently using opioids for pain management”, according to a new study. The study, titled Evaluations of effects of CBD hemp extract on opioid use and quality of life indicators in chronic pain patients: a prospective cohort study , was published in the journal Postgraduate Medicine.
Cannabis Law Report
DECEMBER 4, 2019
Ganjapreneur report. MassRoots Cannabis Social Network Goes Dark. The MassRoots cannabis social network is apparently dead after the website and related app went dark a few weeks back. After millions of dollars in capital and several years of hype, the cannabis social media network MassRoots has reportedly gone offline for good. First reported by competitor Cannabis.net , MassRoots.com appears to have gone dark despite being the first cannabis-focused online platform to raise millions in i
Canna Law Blog
DECEMBER 5, 2019
The tides have been rapidly changing for hemp companies to gain access to banking, which has not traditionally been available to hemp companies due to the fact that hemp was (sort of) federally illegal until about a year ago. As we previously explained : Commercial marijuana activity remains a federal crime, and the Bank Secrecy Act (“BSA”) generally prohibits financial institutions from accepting marijuana-generated dollars.
NORML
DECEMBER 2, 2019
Licensed storefronts are now eligible to engage in retail cannabis sales to adults. The first adult-use sales began on Sunday, December 1. Michigan voters last year approved a statewide initiative authorizing state officials to regulate the plant’s production, use, and sale. In October, state regulators began accepting applications from medical cannabis dispensaries wishing to also engage in adult-use marijuana sales.
Cannabis Law Report
DECEMBER 6, 2019
After several years of planning and navigating an exhaustive path of obtaining regulatory approvals, medicinal cannabis developer THC Global (ASX: THC) has finally completed its first round of “farm-to-pharma” cannabis processing. The company has commenced operations at its Southport manufacturing facility in Queensland, considered to be the largest pharmaceutical bio-floral extraction facility in the southern hemisphere.
Leafly
DECEMBER 2, 2019
The vape scare has claimed many lives in the past several months, but has it slowed vape sales? The post Is the vape scare affecting the cannabis market? appeared first on Leafly.
Cannabis Life Network
DECEMBER 2, 2019
It seems as though people have been left on their own to understand Canada’s cannabis laws, and with that has come misconceptions, such as one that denotes an open loophole to legal seed, which has yet to be resolved. This is largely due to a general legal shortage, and the fact that Health and Justice […]. The post Medical Seeds cannot be shared, period appeared first on Cannabis News | Lifestyle Tips | Expert Opinions | Stocks.
NORML
DECEMBER 6, 2019
Trenton, NJ – Garden State NORML and cannabis consumers across New Jersey are calling on legislators to find an immediate solution to stop arresting nearly 100 people every day for possessing small amounts of marijuana. “Taxpayers are spending millions to put handcuffs on marijuana consumers, the same people who are expected to come out to the polls and vote for a constitutional amendment,” said Garden State NORML Executive Director Charlana McKeithen. “With another delay
Greencamp
DECEMBER 6, 2019
If you’re following cannabis news, you know about the plant’s medical potential and how the scientific community is very interested. Continue Reading. The post Marijuana and Bronchitis: Are They Compatible? appeared first on Greencamp.
Leafly
DECEMBER 1, 2019
Michiganders gathered in Ann Arbor to watch John Sinclair make the first buy. Festive lines and happy customers marked the day. The post Michigan celebrates first legal cannabis purchases appeared first on Leafly.
Canna Law Blog
NOVEMBER 30, 2019
Dozens of times per month, I am asked by clients and potential clients whether hemp-derived cannabidiol (“Hemp CBD”) products are legal in California. With almost any other product, I can give an easy “yes” or “no” answer. But with Hemp CBD, my answer usually takes five to ten minutes to explain and ultimately ends with “there is no clear answer, all of this could change dramatically in the next few months, and all of this will change in the next year
NORML
DECEMBER 6, 2019
The transdermal application of plant-derived CBD reduces fascial pain in patients with temporomandibular disorders (TMD aka TMJ), according to clinical data published in the Journal of Clinical Medicine. Polish investigators conducted a randomized, double-blind placebo-controlled trial assessing the efficacy of twice-daily transdermal CBD administration on 60 patients with TMD over a period of 14 days.
Marijuana Seeds NL
DECEMBER 3, 2019
Originally posted 16th November 2015, Updated on 3rd December 2019. So you’ve bought your marijuana seeds. Are you ready to use them yet? If not, then you’ll want to know how to store marijuana seeds. More accurately, you’ll want to know the best way to store marijuana seeds. After all, you could just store your cannabis seeds in a tub in the fridge.
Leafly
DECEMBER 2, 2019
This cannabis journalist only uses cannabis tinctures. Find out which CBD oils are her favorite alongside a list of pros and cons. The post I only use cannabis tinctures and these 5 CBD oils are my favorite appeared first on Leafly.
Greencamp
DECEMBER 4, 2019
In June 2018, the World Health Organization issued a report that characterized cannabidiol (CBD) as a substance with “a good. Continue Reading. The post What Drugs Should Not Be Taken with CBD? appeared first on Greencamp.
NORML
DECEMBER 3, 2019
Giving Tuesday is the largest global giving day all year and NORML is excited to be a part of this worldwide event! We’ve set a goal to raise $10,000. It’ll take everyone to get it done, but the impact your donations will have is going to be incredible. Year-end giving helps NORML prepare for the coming year, and there’s so much in store for 2020.
Peninsula Alternative Health
DECEMBER 3, 2019
We have another amazing month full of eventful memories! Obi from Melting Point Extracts always in an amazing mood and full of knowledge! For those who remember last year, we had quite a collection of vendors come out and show amazing support for the amazing Maryland medical cannabis community that has been building more and more every day. Shore Natural Rx’s Head of Genetics Cam Taylor showing off some of his all natural custom made soil.
Leafly
DECEMBER 6, 2019
It's getting easier for CBD researchers to conduct studies of cannabidiol. Here are some developing trends in CBD research that bear watching. The post CBD research trends in 2019 appeared first on Leafly.
Canna Law Blog
DECEMBER 1, 2019
The Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (“ 2018 Farm Bill ”) legalized hemp by removing the crop and its derivatives from the definition of marijuana under the Controlled Substances Act (“CSA”) and by providing a detailed framework for the cultivation of hemp. The 2018 Farm Bill gives the US Department of Agriculture (“USDA”) regulatory authority over hemp cultivation at the federal level.
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