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Minnesota: Regulators Okay Patients’ Access to Cannabis-Infused Edible Products

NORML

Under the plan, patients in the state’s medical access program will be able to purchase marijuana-infused gummies or other similar chewable products beginning on August 1, 2020. The post Minnesota: Regulators Okay Patients’ Access to Cannabis-Infused Edible Products appeared first on NORML.

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Cannabis Treatment for Aches & Pains

Project CBD

Dr. Mikhail Kogan’s cannabis recommendations for chronic pain.

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The Leafly Strain of the Year 2021 is Dosidos!

Leafly

End the year with Dosidos, a living legend of a weed strain that's smoker-tested and grower-approved. The post The Leafly Strain of the Year 2021 is Dosidos! appeared first on Leafly.

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CBD Reduces The Symptoms Of Schizophrenia According To New Medical Studies

The Fresh Toast

CBD Reduces The Symptoms Of Schizophrenia According To New Medical Studies. Antipsychotic medications are usually prescribed in order to taper the disorder's symptoms. However, these medications have a long list of side effects. The post CBD Reduces The Symptoms Of Schizophrenia According To New Medical Studies 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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SAFE Banking Language Not Included In Final NDAA Package

NORML

It is unfortunate that Congress chose to not affirm the legitimacy of state-level marijuana legalization and instead chose to deny this emerging legal industry access to basic financial tools and services. The post SAFE Banking Language Not Included In Final NDAA Package appeared first on NORML.

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World’s largest THC-infused brownie weighs in at 850 pounds

Leafly

There are 20,000 mg of THC buried in that boulder of chocolate. If we eat it in one sitting, is it free? The post World’s largest THC-infused brownie weighs in at 850 pounds appeared first on Leafly.

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The Week in Weed: December 10, 2021

The Blunt Truth

Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. It looks like marijuana banking will not be part of the NDAA. Lawmakers introduced a bill to require the FDA to regulate CBD. Medical cannabis could become part of veterans’ healthcare. Federal assistance with state expungement programs might be on the table.

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CBD Products Commonly Flagged by FDA for Making Unsubstantiated Claims About Treating COVID-19

NORML

"We reviewed letters over 18?months sent to violating companies by the FDA. Cannabidiol-related substances led the spectrum of products with unsubstantiated claims to treat COVID-19 infection.". The post CBD Products Commonly Flagged by FDA for Making Unsubstantiated Claims About Treating COVID-19 appeared first on NORML.

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Tissue Culture Cultivation: The Future for Growing Cannabis

Cannabis Life Network

Tissue culture cultivation could shape the future for growing cannabis. We could see issues like disease and pests go away soon. Before we delve into tissue culture cultivation, it would be useful to understand how weed is currently grown. Right now, most cannabis manufacturers use traditional methods to grow the plant. This means planting seeds, […].

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The Leafly buyer’s guide to bongs

Leafly

We smoked through numerous makes and models from online stores and glass shops, spanning domestics and imports, classic designs, and accomplished contemporary pieces, to find the best bongs to buy. The post The Leafly buyer’s guide to bongs appeared first on Leafly.

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Kentucky Governor Wants To Let Farmers Sell Cannabis To Other States

Cannabis Law Report

Marijuana Moment reports. The governor of Kentucky says medical marijuana is “the future,” and part of that future should involve letting farmers grow cannabis to sell to other states. Gov. Andy Beshear (D) talked about how legalizing medical marijuana is a priority for him in the coming legislative session during an interview with 44 News that aired on Wednesday.

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New Jersey: Regulators Approve Provisional Licenses for 30 New Medical Marijuana Dispensaries

NORML

Only 23 medical cannabis facilities are currently operating in the state. Under the state's medical marijuana law, patients are not permitted to home-cultivate cannabis. The post New Jersey: Regulators Approve Provisional Licenses for 30 New Medical Marijuana Dispensaries appeared first on NORML.

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Everything You Need To Know About CBD Oil for Dogs

Cannabis Life Network

Pet wellness topics are an almost all-time favourite with netizens. But there is a deluge of available information on trending issues on the topic, making it difficult for the layman to distinguish facts from fiction. Let’s face it, we love our canine friends and would go to great lengths for their well-being and health. That […]. The post Everything You Need To Know About CBD Oil for Dogs appeared first on Latest Cannabis News Today - Headlines, Videos & Stocks.

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5 cannabis strains with a Mexican heritage

Leafly

Sativa strains have long flourished in Mexico’s hot climate, and these heirlooms have since propagated countless hybrids with their genetics. Here are six of those descendants. The post 5 cannabis strains with a Mexican heritage appeared first on Leafly.

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Aspergillus brasiliensis is NOT Aspergillus niger

Medicinal Genomics

You may have heard otherwise, but the truth is that Aspergillus brasiliensis and Aspergillus niger are two distinct species, and A. niger assays that do not exclude A. brasiliensis will produce false positive results. Let’s explore where the confusion came from. A new species is found. In 2007, researchers reviewed black aspergilli samples from around the world and realized they were not all the same.

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Nurturing Nature: A Contemporary Clinician’s Insight

TheAnswerPage

TheAnswerPage.com blog post by Jeffrey S. Block, M.D. Founder and President – Nurturing Nature®. Plants and Animals Have Co-Evolved. Comparing botanical medicines with plant substances. As our ancestors evolved in prehistoric times, healers were depended upon as horticultural botanists. If they did not understand how to keep plants alive, healers would have lost their formulary and most certainly would have failed at their craft.

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Help the New York State Cannabis Workforce Initiative

The Blunt Truth

The New York State Cannabis Workforce Initiative needs your input. The New York State Cannabis Workforce Initiative is a collaboration between the New York State School of Industrial & Labor Relations at Cornell University and the Workforce Development Institute. Their mission is to promote and support social equity in the adult-use cannabis market by providing quality workforce development and legal education.

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The Roll-up #221: The 2021 Strain of the Year is…

Leafly

David Downs tells us why this year's winner takes the prize in a new direction. We also talk about 850-pound pot brownies. The post The Roll-up #221: The 2021 Strain of the Year is… appeared first on Leafly.

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Cannabis Banking Is Out Of The Defense Spending Bill & Reps At Loggerheads About Which Comes First The Chicken Or The Egg?

Cannabis Law Report

Marijuana Moment reports. A new version of a congressional defense bill does not include marijuana banking reform following negotiations between the House and Senate. But the lead sponsor of the cannabis reform didn’t go down without a fight, filing an amendment in committee to attach the marijuana language to the legislation—though he ultimately didn’t insist on a vote.

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Army Recruits Who’ve Used Marijuana ‘No Riskier’ Than Others

CannaMD

Those who oppose medical marijuana have often claimed that, despite its therapeutic value (which – thanks to overwhelming, peer-reviewed research – is now near impossible to dispute), cannabis causes psychological impairment that makes responsible use in the ‘real world’ impossible. And yet, just as with earlier arguments, innovative new studies are turning the tide.

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The Amsterdam of the West, New Jersey’s MMJ Problems, & Skunk Studies

Veriheal

West Hollywood unveiled its celebrity-backed plans to transform the city into the Amsterdam of the West, New Jersey approved 30 new medical cannabis dispensary licenses, and scientists discovered the source of cannabis’ unique smell. Let’s dive into this week’s cannanews. Celebrities Push for More Dispensaries in West Hollywood. West Hollywood has always had a reputation for being an edgy city where progressive ideas are allowed to flourish.

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Shaleen Title speaks on confidence, the drug policy movement, and her journey in the cannabis industry

Leafly

Shaleen Title's drug policy activism and dedication to cannabis justice grew from the student level to the state level to the national stage. The post Shaleen Title speaks on confidence, the drug policy movement, and her journey in the cannabis industry appeared first on Leafly.

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Mexico Supreme Court paves way for low-THC cannabis production Dec 1 2021

Cannabis Law Report

MJ Biz reports. Mexico’s Supreme Court threw out barriers to low-THC cannabis production, just as the nation is moving toward full marijuana legalization. In a ruling issued Dec. 1 , Mexico’s high court sided with Xebra Brands and its Mexican subsidiary, Xebra Mexico, and declared that laws against growing cannabis below 1% THC are unconstitutional.

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Federal Court Issues Summary Judgment in Favor of Retail Defendant in Alleged Trade Secret Misappropriation of a CBD Cream Formula

The Blunt Truth

A federal district court recently issued summary judgment in favor of a retail defendant in a trade secret misappropriation case involving the alleged misappropriation of a CBD cream formula. On September 3, 2020, Healthcare Resources Management Group, LLC (“HRMG”) filed suit in the Southern District of Florida against several parties, including hemp products retailer Medterra CBD, LLC (“Medterra”), alleging that Medterra misappropriated its proprietary trade secret formula for a CBD cooling c

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Study Finds No Correlation Between Cannabis Legalization and Increased Mental Illness

Veriheal

When cannabis legalization began to gain ground and support, those who remained opposed to these policy changes touted claims that legalization would increase the risk of mental illness or even suicide among affected populations. However, a study has found that this is not the case, suggesting that those opposed to legalization are making unfounded claims.

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How to get weed in every province in Canada

Leafly

Buying cannabis in Canada is a little different in every province and territory. Here's what you need to know. The post How to get weed in every province in Canada appeared first on Leafly.

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Minnesota: Regulators Okay Patients’ Access to Cannabis-Infused Edible Products

Cannabis Law Report

NORML write. Regulators with the Department of Health have announced that cannabis-infused edible products will be available in state-licensed medical dispensaries next year. Under the plan, patients in the state’s medical access program will be able to purchase marijuana-infused gummies or other similar chewable products beginning on August 1, 2022.

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Guide to Linalool, the Terpene That Smells Like Lavender

Leafwell

Many compounds contribute to each cannabis strain’s (cultivar’s) unique aroma, with terpenes among the most famous of the bunch. Linalool is a naturally occurring essential oil found in many plants and is one of cannabis’ most commonly-found terpenes. Linalool is the most common terpene in lavender and has a sweet, slightly citrus lavender smell.

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850-Pound Pot Brownie Breaks Records

Veriheal

Happy National Brownie Day! MariMed, a Massachusetts-based company is celebrating the launch of its new brand, Bubby’s Baked, with a tried-and-true stoner staple pot brownie. But this pot brownie is no ordinary one. This pot brownie breaks records! Their giant brownie weighs in at 3 feet wide by 3 feet long with a total height of 15 inches. Best of all, the brownie contains a mind-blowing 20,000 milligrams of THC packed into those 850 pounds of chocolatey goodness!

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Top 8 cannabis strains of 2021

Leafly

GMO, London Pound Cake, Cereal Milk and others vied for top honors. The post Top 8 cannabis strains of 2021 appeared first on Leafly.

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