Project CBD

JANUARY 1, 2022

New studies highlight therapeutic potential of cannabinoids for cancer, but clinical trials are lacking.

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NORML

JANUARY 3, 2022

Legislation permitting licensed retailers to sell marijuana products to those ages 21 or older took effect on Saturday, January 1. The post Montana: Era of Adult-Use Marijuana Sales Begins appeared first on NORML.

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Leafly

JANUARY 5, 2022

Participating in Dry January or trying to live California sober? These drinks will help you enjoy life without alcohol. The post 10 non-alcoholic drinks to help you through Dry January appeared first on Leafly.

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Medicinal Genomics

JANUARY 2, 2022

Many growers are beginning to use irradiation techniques (e.g. x-ray, electron beam, gamma) that promise to eliminate microbes without compromising quality. A microbial failure can cost growers hundreds of thousands of dollars in lost revenue, so irradiation appears to be a prudent risk mitigation strategy. However, some labs have reported that although irradiated material typically passes culture-based techniques, it still fails qPCR testing.

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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 Blunt Truth

JANUARY 7, 2022

Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. We take a look at where things stand in Mississippi as regards medical marijuana. Montana began legal cannabis sales this week. The governor issued pardons for marijuana offenses in Colorado. What actions might the new Virginia governor take (or not take) as the state ramps up its cannabis industry?

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Leafly

JANUARY 5, 2022

As cannabis legalization spreads, so too has research, giving insight into the plant's potential, and overturning old beliefs about its harms. The post The top cannabis research studies of 2021 appeared first on Leafly.

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 5, 2022

Credit Union Times reports. State/Federal agencies accept the certification model as the compliance standard, as well as for applying risk-mitigating strategies. New Mexico Attorney General Hector Balderas said Monday that the $1.3 billion U.S. Eagle Federal Credit Union earned a certification in safe monetary banking protocols that establishes high levels of compliance standards and risk-mitigating strategies for banking cannabis and hemp businesses.

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Cannabis Life Network

JANUARY 4, 2022

Christianity and weed — natural enemies or unusual bedfellows? Contrary to mainstream belief, cannabis has long enjoyed a place within religion and spirituality. The same goes for shamanic practices and the Rastafari religion, but what about Christianity? There is a general consensus that Christianity prohibits using most recreational psychoactive substances, including cannabis.

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NORML

JANUARY 6, 2022

"I look forward to working closely with Congress and our allies to continue the efforts to end prohibition, repair the harms it has caused, and enact new policies centered on science, safety, and justice," Fox said. The post Longtime Cannabis Policy Expert Morgan Fox Hired to Oversee NORML’s Federal Advocacy Efforts appeared first on NORML.

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Leafly

JANUARY 6, 2022

A story in The Telegraph said Mayor Sadiq Khan's plan would 'effectively decriminalize' weed. If only. The post Is London really going to decriminalize cannabis? appeared first on Leafly.

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 6, 2022

New York will establish a $200 million fund to support social equity applicants seeking adult-use cannabis business licenses, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Wednesday during her State of the State address in Albany. The fund is welcome news to those who have questioned how one of the most progressive cannabis legalization laws in the country would prop up those most impacted by the War on Drugs.

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The Blunt Truth

JANUARY 5, 2022

Every year, employers find themselves revisiting their marijuana and drug testing policies to account for newly enacted laws at the state and local level. Now is no different. Below are some highlights of what happened in 2021. Connecticut. On June 22, 2021, Connecticut legalized recreational marijuana use by adults 21 years and older. Although provisions relating to possession are effective now, the employment-related provisions are not effective until July 1, 2022.

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NORML

JANUARY 7, 2022

Updates on filed and moving legislation over the last week. FLORIDA Legislation has been filed… The post State Policy Update (1/7/2022) appeared first on NORML.

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Leafly

JANUARY 1, 2022

Opening day drew lines of customers on a crisp winter morning, with many excited to exercise their new freedom. The post Montana cannabis stores open to happy customers braving freezing temps appeared first on Leafly.

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 5, 2022

Starting January 1st, 2022 , every insurance provider in Colombia , is now mandated to cover the costs of high and low THC medical cannabis prescriptions. Significantly improves the current insurance coverage process, simplifying the procedure and reducing approval times for patients to obtain insurance coverage across the country. Colombia has upwards of 6 million potential patients for medical cannabis products (Source: IMS Quintiles), and more than 97% of the population is covered with

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Cannabis Life Network

JANUARY 7, 2022

Static electricity is a common subatomic force less frequented in cannabis extraction. Traditionally, there are charas and vital upgrades to the ancient art of dry sieving. More recently, however, static electricity is being used to rapidly extract cannabis oil out of vapour in a modern piece of equipment. And while both techniques are solventless, one […].

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Veriheal

JANUARY 7, 2022

After a strong 2021, all signs are pointing to an even bigger year for the cannabis industry in 2022. According to a report from Marijuana Business Daily, U.S. legal cannabis sales are predicted to surpass $30 billion in 2022. The number may seem high, but there are plenty of reasons experts believe the prediction will be spot on. For starters, American support of cannabis, already at a record high, will only increase as cannabis becomes more accessible.

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Leafly

JANUARY 4, 2022

Gov. Wolf tweeted, "I just want to be sure we also include measures to restore justice to those who have been harmed by the War on Drugs.". The post Pennsylvania Gov tells lawmakers to stop stalling legalization, but will it help? appeared first on Leafly.

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 3, 2022

Mother of-two goes all the way to the High Court to fight Irish ban on THC after cops raid her shop and seize €1,500 worth of product. MEET the mum-of-two waging a ‘David vs Goliath’ High Court battle against the State over the absolute ban on the sale of products containing minuscule amounts of THC. D enise Lynch’s business, D Hemp Shop, in Cootehill, Co Cavan was raided by gardai under the Misuse of Drugs Act on September 24 and €1,500 worth of products were seized.

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Leafwell

JANUARY 1, 2022

You know the traditional stoner stereotype. Lazy and sleepy. While it’s true that some cannabis has this effect, not all marijuana strains are the same. Some strains can actually support your energy levels and ward off fatigue. How does one plant make you both tired and energized? It’s all in the compounds. Look inside the cannabis plant, and you’ll find hundreds.

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Veriheal

JANUARY 4, 2022

‘Spice’, or ‘K2’, is a substance often made up of synthetic cannabinoids. While we have already uncovered that this street drug is associated with serious health problems and adverse side effects , the largest study to date has just reinforced what we already know; Spice is far more harmful than cannabis. This large-scale study was published in Psychopharmacology.

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Leafly

JANUARY 5, 2022

What's in store for you in 2022? Check out your January 2022 horoscope and weed strain pairing to help it all fall into alignment. The post Star signs and cannabis strains: January 2022 horoscopes appeared first on Leafly.

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 7, 2022

A member of a mega-millionaire Ohio family, the Schottensteins, has been involved in a long-running insider trading scheme that involves getting inside info from Joey Schottenstein and the family’s patriarch Jay Schottenstein. The Schottensteins run a private investment fund that has invested in cannabis companies along with large-cap stocks like discount show retailer DSW.

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Leafwell

JANUARY 1, 2022

There has been a long and common association between cannabis and sleep. For thousands of years, cannabis has been used to treat a lack of sleep and insomnia. However, a recent study published in the journal Regional Anesthesia & Pain Medicine suggests otherwise. They found that adults who used weed 20 or more days during the last month were: 64% more likely to sleep less than six hours a night 76%.

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Cannabis Life Network

JANUARY 2, 2022

Have you ever wondered why weed smells like, well, skunk? Researchers recently uncovered the science behind cannabis and its skunky smell. Even though cannabis is increasingly becoming legal in more countries, we didn’t know the reason behind its smell — until now. Before, many speculated that the skunky smell came from terpenoids, a compound found […].

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Leafly

JANUARY 5, 2022

Each month, Leafly highlights a trending strain you should know about —we call it Leafly HighLight. Savory, nutty, and great for riding out the Omicron wave on your couch with The Witcher, Peanut Butter Breath is the Leafly HighLight for January. If you haven’t tried it—uncrack a jar. If you have, celebrate the win for […]. The post January’s Leafly HighLight is Peanut Butter Breath—Yum!

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 7, 2022

A member of a mega millionaire Ohio family, the Schottensteins, has been involved in a long running insider trading scheme that involves getting inside info from Joey Schottenstein and the families patriarch Jay Schottenstein. The Schottenstein’s run an private investment fund that has invested in cannabis companies along with large cap stocks like discount show retailer DSW.

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Leafwell

JANUARY 7, 2022

If you’ve ever experienced a headache, body pain, inflammation, or fever, there’s a good chance you’ve used a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), such as Ibuprofen, aspirin, or Aleve. While effective for short-term relief, these drugs carry severe long-term health risks. So, what NSAID alternatives exist? And can cannabidiol (CBD) play a role as an all-natural alternative to traditional.

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Cannabis Life Network

JANUARY 3, 2022

Few of us are strangers to how the cannabis industry blew up after legalization. If you aren’t someone who wants to open up your own shop, there are many ways to partake. You might be interested in becoming a real expert with courses and programs available in class and online. Here are some of the […]. The post School of Pot – Best Degrees to Get Ahead in the Cannabis Industry appeared first on Latest Cannabis News Today - Headlines, Videos & Stocks.

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Leafly

JANUARY 7, 2022

Our predictions for 2022 are absolutely 100% guaranteed to come true. Really. The post The Roll-up #225: Predictions for 2022 appeared first on Leafly.

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