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A Journey of Compassion: Advocating for Medical Cannabis Patients

Americans for Safe Access

For over two decades, I have been privileged to be a part of the medical cannabis movement as an advocate for patients in need, and member of Americans for Safe Access. Throughout this time, I have witnessed firsthand the transformative power of medical cannabis in improving the lives of countless individuals facing various health challenges. Let me take a moment to remind you of the remarkable work we, as advocates, have accomplished and the organization that has been instrumental in this progr

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Study: Cannabis Use Enhances ‘Runner’s High’ During Exercise

NORML

Data suggests that endocannabinoids (namely anandamide), rather than endorphins, are responsible for the so-called 'runner's high' experience. The post Study: Cannabis Use Enhances ‘Runner’s High’ During Exercise appeared first on NORML.

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Three Delicious Raw Cannabis Smoothie Recipes

Project CBD

It was once a common assumption within the cannabis community that plant cannabinoids aren’t “activated” or useful until they are “decarbed” — short for decarboxylated — which refers to the process of heating cannabis before it is consumed. But that notion has proven to be way off the mark. The major and minor cannabinoids in raw, unprocessed cannabis plants are found in their acid form: THCA, CBDA, CBGA, CBCA, and THCVA.

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Homegrown Review: Viking Milk by John Grow #35

Illinois News Joint

It’s been since mid-February, but we’re back with another Medical Patient Homegrown Review. This one comes from a registered patient new to this educational series, John Grow #35. John Grow #35 tells us about his latest harvest of Viking Milk, bred by Elev8. Viking Milk is a hybrid cross of Dutch Crunch and Cereal Milk, and this batch, grown from a feminized seed, takes nine full weeks to flower.

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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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Consumer Beware: Report Reveals Major Disparities in State Cannabis Testing Programs

Americans for Safe Access

The legalization of medical cannabis has covered most of the United States, offering patients an new alternative for their health. Today, there are more than six million registered medical cannabis patients but the safety and quality of the cannabis products they depend on have shocking gaps in how they are tested!

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Why Does Cannabis Make You Paranoid?

United Patients Group

Cannabis, a plant with a long history of human use, has gained widespread popularity for both recreational and medicinal purposes. While it is often associated with relaxation and euphoria, some individuals may experience unpleasant side effects, particularly paranoia. Cannabis-induced paranoia is a relatively common phenomenon that can leave individuals feeling anxious, fearful, and suspicious.

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Know Your Brand: Enliven

Illinois News Joint

We’re back with another Know Your Brand feature to help our readers, followers, and consumers learn more about new and established cannabis brands in Illinois. This Know Your Brand entry features the new Illinois-based brand, Enliven Edibles. Enliven, a social equity, woman-owned, and Veteran-owned company, began sales in Illinois May 2023. Enliven offers three flavors of infused cookies currently on dispensary menus: Chocolate Chip, Peanut Butter, and Snickerdoodle.

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Cannabis and Alzheimer’s: Potential Protection

PrestoDoctor

Alzheimer’s disease is a devastating condition that affects millions of people worldwide. It is a progressive brain disorder that causes problems with memory, thinking, and behavior. At the moment, there is no cure for Alzheimer’s. However, scientists are looking for ways to slow down the disease or even stop it from happening completely.

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State Policy Weekly Update 7/12/2023

NORML

This week's updates include developments in: CA, MA, ME, NJ, NY, & PA. The post State Policy Weekly Update 7/12/2023 appeared first on NORML.

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5 Factors Causing Cannabis to Fail Total Yeast and Mold

Medicinal Genomics

To ensure the safety and quality of cannabis products, some jurisdictions set limits on the amount of yeast and mold that can be present. A total yeast and mold (TYM) failure can be a serious financial hit for growers, depending on the rules in their jurisdiction. In some cases, regulators allow growers to extract cannabinoids from the failed batch, and retest.

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Review: Project 4510 by Revolution

Illinois News Joint

The genetic history of various strains is a topic of deep conversation in many cannabis-enthusiast circles. Sometimes, it’s the mystery of not knowing where a cultivar came from that can drive fame. That’s the case with the newest Cookies-related drop under the Revolution Cannabis label, Project 4510. I headed up to Enlightened Mount Prospect to pick up a sample and check out the flower behind the mystery.

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Scientists Find New CBD Source, Louisville Gets Infused Drinks, and Scotland’s Plea for Decriminalization

Veriheal

Researchers found CBD in an unexpected place, infused cannabis drinks touched down in the south, and Scotland called for an end to the war on drugs. Let’s dive into this week’s canna-news. Brazilian Researchers Find New Source of CBD A team of Brazilian researchers stumbled upon CBD in an unlikely place. The popular cannabis-derived substance was found in a common Brazilian plant called Treme Micrantha Blume.

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Science chat: Dissecting the new study on cannabis abuse and depression

Leafly

Correlation is not causation. And detection bias is real. The post Science chat: Dissecting the new study on cannabis abuse and depression appeared first on Leafly.

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Michigan Court Recognizes Cannabis Cultivation as Agricultural Operation

Dykema (Cannabis Law Blog)

In a first-of-its-kind decision, the Cass County Circuit Court has ruled in favor of HRP Cassopolis, LLC, a Michigan-based cannabis business, in their dispute with the LaGrange Township assessor. A potential milestone for the cannabis industry, this ruling sheds light on the legal classification of cannabis cultivation and its eligibility for agricultural tax-related benefits.

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Social Equity Criteria Lottery winners announced

Illinois News Joint

Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) announced today the results of the Social Equity Criteria Lottery (SECL) for 55 Conditional Adult Use Cannabis Dispensary Licenses. Nearly 2,700 applicants participated in the lottery, which was performed in conjunction by IDFPR and the Illinois Lottery.

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Guess What Is Gumming Up The Marijuana World?

The Fresh Toast

Guess What Is Gumming Up The Marijuana World? The cannabis culture is changing, Data firm BDSA revealed marijuana consumer have changed their go to choice of product. The post Guess What Is Gumming Up The Marijuana World? appeared first on The Fresh Toast.

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US reprimands makers of counterfeit snacks laced with delta-8-THC

Leafly

Read this month's biggest news on CBD and delta-8. The post US reprimands makers of counterfeit snacks laced with delta-8-THC appeared first on Leafly.

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Mushroom Dispensaries in Canada

Cannabis Life Network

Are there really ten mushroom dispensaries across Canada? In Montreal, there’s at least one. Or there was. Hours after opening this past Tuesday, police raided the FunGuyz mushroom dispensary. According to a police spokesperson, they arrested four people. However, a store spokesperson told the Canadian Press the raid was a “waste of taxpayers’ money” and that they expect to open the next day.

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Summer bump propels June cannabis sales

Illinois News Joint

The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation today announced recreational cannabis sales totals for June 2023. June sales totals were the third-most monthly sales since recreational-use legalization began. Illinois recorded $136,408,322.07 in total June sales, only behind December 2022’s $143,899,826.30 and December 2021’s $137,896,859.11.

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Is THCa A Medical Solution That Can Help You?

The Fresh Toast

Is THCa A Medical Solution That Can Help You? Science says medical marijuana can help with a variety of health problems, what is THCa and can it help you? The post Is THCa A Medical Solution That Can Help You? appeared first on The Fresh Toast.

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Calendar of top cannabis contests 2023—July update

Leafly

Key dates for Cannabis Cups in the US and beyond. The post Calendar of top cannabis contests 2023—July update appeared first on Leafly.

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Can I bake with a cannabis tincture?

The Cannigma

Getting the right answers in your cannabis journey can be tricky. But with The Cannigma’s Ask the Expert, you can find questions from readers like you, answered by a real cannabis pharmacist. Question: Besides putting tincture in a drink – alcoholic or otherwise – can I cook or bake with tincture? Answer: I love that you’re experimenting with your cannabis and infused foods ; it’s such a fun niche of cannabis consumption that not everyone explores.

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Review: Space Cream Live Resin by Rythm

Illinois News Joint

Rythm has been impressive with its recent selection of blockbuster strains, and one standout is Space Cream. Rythm has introduced this hybrid strain as a live resin variant. Curious to explore the cultivar, I recently visited Rise Effingham and picked up a sample. Space Cream is a hybrid cross of Time Wreck and Space Queel. This batch of live resin tested at 2.212% THC, 77.569% THCa, and 79.781% total cannabinoids.

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From Patient to Pioneer: My Journey with Medical Cannabis

Cannabiz MD

In the heart of adversity, we often discover our true calling. My journey with medical cannabis began in the throes of a life-altering diagnosis. Today, it has become my lifeline, my mission, and my message to the world. On November 12, 2018, I was diagnosed with metastatic cervical cancer.

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3 charming 85+ point Maryland flowers for summer 2023

Leafly

Maryland hit the adult-use ground running, with thousands of flower options across nearly 100 dispensaries. Here are some of the best strains we found. The post 3 charming 85+ point Maryland flowers for summer 2023 appeared first on Leafly.

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How Cannabis Biosynthesis Is Transforming the Cannabis Industry

MaxQ Cannabis

For many years, life science companies have been using biosynthesis to make a range of medical products, including insulin, human growth hormone, and blood clotting factors. In the recent past, researchers have shifted to using biosynthesis to accelerate the production of cannabinoids, including cannabidiol (CBD) and tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). According to recent research by Persistent Market […] The post How Cannabis Biosynthesis Is Transforming the Cannabis Industry appeared first on Ma

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Homegrown GOAT Cup set for July 16

Illinois News Joint

The Homegrown GOAT Cup is just around the corner, which means so is the awards announcement for the GOAT cup competition. Along with crowning the GOAT Cup grow-off winner, this one-day celebration of local flavors, craftsmanship, and community spirit will host a diverse array of more than 50 vendors, including Illinois News Joint. The event, presented by Homegrown Supplies Inc. , is free to the public and runs from 11 a.m.-7 p.m.

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Cannabis and Gynecomastia: Cannabis on Estrogen Levels

PrestoDoctor

Marijuana has become a hot topic recently, with many states legalizing the drug for both medical and recreational use. However, there is debate over its potential side effects. This includes the impact it may have on estrogen levels in both men and women. Studies have shown that marijuana use can cause an increase in estrogen levels. This can lead to a condition known as gynecomastia, or the development of breast tissue in men.

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The best cannabis seed companies 2023

Leafly

See our list of the best cannabis seed companies 2023. Find quality seeds you can count on with this roundup of some of our favorite banks. The post The best cannabis seed companies 2023 appeared first on Leafly.

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Road Rash And Marijuana Are Not A Good Match

The Fresh Toast

Road Rash And Marijuana Are Not A Good Match Summer is the time to enjoy the outdoors. Accidents happen, but is cannabis helpful when you have a wound? The post Road Rash And Marijuana Are Not A Good Match appeared first on The Fresh Toast.