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Cannabis Therapy for Headaches

Project CBD

New studies explore the analgesic effects of cannabis in migraine sufferers and the potential roles of THC , terpenes, and inflammation.

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Study: Cannabis Use Disorder Diagnosis Associated with Greater Risk of COVID Breakthrough Infections

NORML

NORML’s Deputy Director Paul Armentano said that study “raises more questions than it answers,” but also cautioned that its findings should not yet be extrapolated to the cannabis consuming population as a whole. The post Study: Cannabis Use Disorder Diagnosis Associated with Greater Risk of COVID Breakthrough Infections appeared first on NORML.

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5 ways to use extra weed

Leafly

Harvest time yields an abundance of bud that you can transform in many ways. Find out what to do when you have way too much weed. The post 5 ways to use extra weed appeared first on Leafly.

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Cannabis Provides Immediate Relief For Symptoms Of Depression, Other Mental Health Issues

The Fresh Toast

Cannabis Provides Immediate Relief For Symptoms Of Depression, Other Mental Health Issues. The findings of a recent study suggest that, at least in the short term, the vast majority of patients that use cannabis experience antidepressant effects. The post Cannabis Provides Immediate Relief For Symptoms Of Depression, Other Mental Health Issues appeared first on The Fresh Toast.

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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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The Week in Weed: October 8, 2021

The Blunt Truth

Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. Nevada legalizes cannabis lounges. California allows medical marijuana in hospitals. Could Nebraska legalize medical marijuana in 2022? And finally, we check in on Clint Eastwood’s continuing fight against bogus CBD advertising. nevada. If you’d like to open a cannabis lounge in Nevada , now’s the time to turn in your application.

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New York dispensaries can now sell cannabis flower, but who’s got it in stock?

Leafly

A dramatic change catches NY dispensaries by surprise. It could be days or weeks before the bud hits the shelves. The post New York dispensaries can now sell cannabis flower, but who’s got it in stock? appeared first on Leafly.

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How to make a delicious cannabis smoothie

The Cannigma

Yield: 2 smoothies Cook/prep time: 5 minutes if the infusion is already made. Can be one hour to several hours if an infusion must be made first. Fresh fruit, ice-cold milk, a cool breeze, and just the right amount of THC sounds like the perfect recipe for a great summer afternoon. Making a cannabis smoothie is a refreshing way to get high, and is very easy to share if you’re looking for a fruity, healthy, and stony poolside happy hour with friends.

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Employees seek to add whistleblower complaint to existing suit against NM cannabis regulators

The NM Political Report | Medical Cannabis Program

Four state employees who initially filed a lawsuit against the New Mexico Regulation and Licensing Department over where they were assigned to work have asked the judge in the case to allow more claims to be added. The four plaintiffs filed a motion last week to amend their suit to include allegations that RLD and its Cannabis Control Division violated the state’s Whistleblower Protection Act.

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Nevada: New Marijuana Laws Took Effect This Month

NORML

These laws include revising possession penalties for minors and regulating social consumption sites. The post Nevada: New Marijuana Laws Took Effect This Month appeared first on NORML.

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5 cannabis breeders to follow on Instagram for hot new strains

Leafly

With new weed strains popping up all the time, what's going to be the next big hype strain? Here's who to follow to keep up with the best new strains in cannabis. The post 5 cannabis breeders to follow on Instagram for hot new strains appeared first on Leafly.

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High & Polite Article: What Happens If You’re Caught Growing Magic Mushrooms In The UK?

Cannabis Law Report

This is what’s going down in the UK re the criminal penalties for Magic Mushroom growers in the UK. Thankyou High & Polite. Did you know that, not so long ago, magic mushrooms used to be legal in the UK so long as they were fresh? That’s right. You could pop into your local head shop and buy packets of fresh mushies over the counter. They were only illegal if they had been prepared in some way, like by being dried, frozen or cooked.

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What is Kush? Everything You Need To Know about kush strains

Marijuana Seeds NL

Kush is a word that’s highly popular across the cannabis industry. In fact, it’s one of the most widely used adjectives to describe top-shelf weed. But do you truly know the kush meaning or what’s the difference between cannabis kush strains? If not, no worries - we’ve put together the ultimate guide to cannabis kush including an in-depth guide to different types of kush strains, too.

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Ohio: Lobby for Cannabis Reform on October 13

NORML

Join NORML Appalachia of Ohio at the State House atrium in Columbus beginning at 9am! The post Ohio: Lobby for Cannabis Reform on October 13 appeared first on NORML.

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The Roll-up #212: How much weed can you get from one plant?

Leafly

It's Croptober! Leafly's grow editor Pat Goggins joins us to tell us how much bud you can get from a single plant. The post The Roll-up #212: How much weed can you get from one plant? appeared first on Leafly.

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Some Questions To Greg Rovner, CEO of Heally On Filed Legislation For Psychedelics Research In Florida

Cannabis Law Report

You may have already read our piece … A Few Questions To Dr. John Huber CEO At TripSitter Clinic On Recent Legislation Filed To Study Psychedelic Compounds In Florida. We also asked Greg Rovner, CEO of Heally the same series of questions about the hoped for boost to research in Florida. Greg is based out of San Francisco and runs Heally, a B2B platform that is aggregating cannabis, psychedelics, homeopathy, and other alternative medicine clinics using their EMR/telemedicine software.

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Using Cannabis for Diabetic Nerve Pain

Veriheal

Associated with potential long-term adverse effects in the body, diabetes is a condition that requires continuous management and monitoring. The body is unable to control the blood sugar, which can lead to diabetic neuropathy caused by long-term levels of high blood sugar. Neuropathy damages the nerves that send signals to one’s hands and feet, causing significant pain.

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Washington: New Rule Expands the Pool of Those Eligible for Marijuana Business Licenses

NORML

be creating undue barriers of entry for those seeking to participate in the legal adult use marketplace," she said. "This new rule will encourage more inclusiveness and diversity in Washington's growing cannabis industry.". The post Washington: New Rule Expands the Pool of Those Eligible for Marijuana Business Licenses appeared first on NORML.

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Death and psychedelics: How science is reviving this ancient connection

Leafly

New research finds psychedelics can ease our fear of death. But the connections between the mind and mortality stretch back thousands of years. The post Death and psychedelics: How science is reviving this ancient connection appeared first on Leafly.

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Cannabis Law Report Speaks With Duffy MacKay, ND Senior Vice President, Scientific & Regulatory Affairs CV Sciences On AB45 Issues

Cannabis Law Report

This week we talk to Duffy MacKay, ND Senior Vice President, Scientific & Regulatory Affairs CV Sciences, Makers of PlusCBD. Dr. MacKay has over 20 years of experience in nutrition research, dietary supplements, health sciences and regulatory affairs after spending a decade at the Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN), where he served as Senior Vice President of Scientific and Regulatory Affairs.

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Clint Eastwood Wins $6.1 Million for Fake CBD Endorsements

Veriheal

Clint Eastwood and Garrapata, the company that owns his likeness, recently won $6.1 million in a lawsuit against a Lithuanian company that published articles claiming the actor was leaving his profession to sell CBD. The lawsuit was one of multiple filed last year against a group of companies that used Eastwood’s fake endorsement of their products to boost sales.

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New York: Regulators Approve Patients’ Access to Medical Cannabis Flower

NORML

Regulations for home cultivation by registered medical cannabis patients still have not been established. The post New York: Regulators Approve Patients’ Access to Medical Cannabis Flower appeared first on NORML.

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The Roll-up #211: Fewer of us got popped for weed last year

Leafly

Our experts test-drive the best new cannabis vape batteries. Also: We dive into the CDC's note on delta-8 THC. The post The Roll-up #211: Fewer of us got popped for weed last year appeared first on Leafly.

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Lawsuit Protesting Blocked Cannabis Equipment Imports Dismissed

Cannabis Law Report

LawStreet Media reports. A lawsuit that alleges U.S. Customs and Border Protection improperly excluded the import of cannabis and hemp processing equipment was dismissed Thursday by a federal trade court that said it didn’t have jurisdiction to hear the case. Root Sciences, LLC v. The United States, 1_21-cv-00123, No. 45 (Ct. Int'l Trade Oct. 7, 2021).

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Colorado Attorney General Wants Congress To Shield Cannabis From Big Tobacco

Veriheal

Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser has alerted members of Congress of the “potential resulting disruption” that federal cannabis legalization may potentially inflict on existing state-legal cannabis markets. Weiser’s primary concern centers around the prospect of federal legalization—should it happen—being poorly structured. Specifically, he placed emphasis on the proposed 25% national cannabis tax rate featured in Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer’s recently introduced

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Is Homegrown Marijuana Better than Dispensary-Bought?

Leafwell

In many states, medical cannabis patients can legally grow their cannabis. It’s one of the many perks of being a medical cardholder, along with paying lower sales tax and having priority access to products. Plus, it’s comforting to know that you won’t run out of the medicine you need. Many patients believe that growing their cannabis at home is healthier than buying marijuana from the dispensary.

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Here’s an early look at NBA Hall of Famer Chris Webber’s massive Detroit cannabis facility

Leafly

The Webber Wellness Compound will provide consumption zones, job training and expungements for the All-Star’s hometown. The post Here’s an early look at NBA Hall of Famer Chris Webber’s massive Detroit cannabis facility appeared first on Leafly.

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Cannabis Attorney David Feldman Launches New Law Firm

Cannabis Law Report

Green Market Report… Cannabis attorney David Feldman has formed a new law firm, Feldman Legal Advisors, PLLC. Feldman, who has focused on cannabis and psychedelics since 2013 and recently helped build and lead the 60+ attorney cannabis industry group at an AmLaw100 firm, will focus the new firm’s efforts on business and transactional matters in the industry.

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Justin Bieber Launches ‘Peaches’ Pre-Rolled Joints

Veriheal

Canadian heartthrob Justin Bieber has entered the cannabis scene with the launch of his own line of cannabis products through a partnership with Los Angeles-based cannabis company Palms. The limited-edition packs of pre-rolled joints are aptly titled Peaches, referencing his hit song of the same name and one of the most memorable lines from the chorus, “I get my peaches down in Georgia…I get my weed from California.” According to Bloomberg , the pre-rolls will be primarily mark

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Covid-19 and Cannabis: A farmer’s tale.

Cannabis Life Network

Covid-19 impacted cannabis culture in strange ways. In Morocco, stoners have spread the rumour of an authentic cannabis tour. Being the world’s top cannabis producer, we flew to Morocco to check that rumour. My friend Marco and I wandered through the blue city of Chefchaouen before reaching our hotel on the main square. A delicious […]. The post Covid-19 and Cannabis: A farmer’s tale. appeared first on Latest Cannabis News Today - Headlines, Videos & Stocks.

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Add this legendary cannabis comedy festival to your bucket list

Leafly

A comedy festival in the middle of Northern California's harvest season gives everyone a chance to relax, inhale, and laugh. The post Add this legendary cannabis comedy festival to your bucket list appeared first on Leafly.

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