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Parolees Should Have Access to Medical Cannabis

Veriheal

As a cannabis coach, I talk to many people who are seeking information about cannabis to improve their health and their lifestyle. Through these conversations, I am able to capture first-hand stories about how current cannabis policy impacts their lives – both positively and negatively. For many patients, especially those in states where cannabis access has been extended to both medical and recreational markets, patients are now better served than they used to be.

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How To Grow Cannabis In a Greenhouse

Marijuana Seeds NL

Despite the fact that the popularity of cannabis is on the rise what seems like everywhere these days, many enthusiasts and consumers find themselves in places without either dispensaries or the legal framework to safely obtain some quality buds, which would partially explain the exploding popularity of domestic cultivation. This is a reliable and (relatively) inexpensive way of ensuring access to your medicine, but new growers are faced with a slight dilemma: what is the best method to cultivat

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Poll: 92 Percent of Americans Say Marijuana Should Be Legal Under Certain Circumstances

NORML

Ninety-two percent of those surveyed favored either partially or fully legalizing marijuana. Only eight percent of respondents opposed legalization. The post Poll: 92 Percent of Americans Say Marijuana Should Be Legal Under Certain Circumstances appeared first on NORML.

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How cannabis can impact anesthesia and surgery

Leafly

Can cannabis interact with anesthesia drugs? Check out this information before your next surgery. The post How cannabis can impact anesthesia and surgery appeared first on Leafly.

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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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How to make cannabis bread

The Cannigma

The past year may have led you to believe otherwise, but you actually don’t need a pandemic to get into baking bread. Baking bread is an almost primordial human endeavor, a way of making a timeless human staple from the barest of essentials — and posting the whole process on Instagram. But what if you combined it with another global feature of humanity — getting high and watching the rest of the day stroll by?

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Nevada: Governor Signs Bill into Law Regulating Cannabis Consumption Lounges

NORML

Assembly Bill 341 allows adults 21 and older to purchase and consume adult-use cannabis products on-site at any licensed “cannabis consumption lounge.”. The post Nevada: Governor Signs Bill into Law Regulating Cannabis Consumption Lounges appeared first on NORML.

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Did New York really ban delta-8 THC?

Leafly

Yes.and no. The state is banning the production of D-8 products. But possession and sale are still murky. The post Did New York really ban delta-8 THC? appeared first on Leafly.

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Does cannabis affect birth control?

The Cannigma

To cover our rear, ask your doctor or pharmacist! Follow their advice. Thus for educational purposes, and not as medical advice, we point out that many women in the United States will use some form of birth control in their lifetime 1. One of the most common forms is hormonal birth control pills also called oral contraceptive pills. With cannabis becoming legal and increasingly available in the United States, it is important to ask whether and how the two may adversely interact.

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Arizona Supreme Court Launches Site To Help People Expunge Marijuana Convictions

Cannabis Law Report

Marijuana Moment… The Arizona Supreme Court on Wednesday announced that it has launched a website to help people expunge their past marijuana conviction records, pursuant to the legalization initiative that voters approved last year. “Provisions for expunging records that show the arrest, charge, adjudication, conviction, or sentence of certain marijuana-related offenses take effect July 12, 2021,” the court said.

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Louisiana: Lawmakers Send Marijuana Decriminalization Legislation to Governor’s Desk

NORML

While there would be no possibility of jail time under the bill, these offenses would still be classified as misdemeanors. The post Louisiana: Lawmakers Send Marijuana Decriminalization Legislation to Governor’s Desk appeared first on NORML.

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What happens if you get caught with cannabis in a national park?

Leafly

'Tis the season for hitting up your local national park—so we talked to a legal expert to answer all your questions about cannabis policies on federal land. The post What happens if you get caught with cannabis in a national park? appeared first on Leafly.

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Cannabis Rice Krispies treats recipe

The Cannigma

What if you took one of the few breakfast cereals that doesn’t have a metric ton of sugar per box and loaded it up with butter and marshmallows? Like candy apples or smores, the humble Rice Krispies treat is an iconic snack food and a microcosm of what makes so much about munching out in America great. Simply take an innocent cereal, cracker, or fruit, and fry it, or encase it in caramel, marshmallows, or whatever your heart desires.

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Las Vegas Cannabis Comeback Is Underway

Cannabis Law Report

Nevada seemed like a sure bet before the pandemic for cannabis companies. A seemingly never-ending stream of tourists from states where cannabis isn’t legal or the legal product offerings were meager. Several companies made huge investments in the state, especially in Las Vegas, to capitalize on tourists happy to plunk down big bucks to sneak some products back home.

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Study: Enactment of Adult-Use Marijuana Laws Doesn’t Encourage Drugged Driving Behavior

NORML

Researchers concluded, “[W]e found no predominant pattern suggesting that behaviors and attitudes were more tolerant in states with liberal marijuana policies.”. The post Study: Enactment of Adult-Use Marijuana Laws Doesn’t Encourage Drugged Driving Behavior appeared first on NORML.

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Is weed gay?: Cannabis and queer health

Leafly

Queer health and weed go hand in hand. Cannabis plays a significant role in the health and wellness of the LGBTQIA+ community. The post Is weed gay?: Cannabis and queer health appeared first on Leafly.

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How Cannabis Helps People Cope With Mental Health: A Study

Cannabis Life Network

There is a significant and long-standing debate over the effects of cannabis on mental health. Let’s look at some ways cannabis impacts mental health and mental illnesses. Anxiety Many children, young adults and adults suffer from anxiety. Anxiety causes panicking and intense stress-induced brain activity. Some of the symptoms that occur due to anxiety can […].

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INCBA Publish 2021 Board Member Nominees

Cannabis Law Report

INCBA Board of Directors Election. Join us For a Special Two-Hour Member Meeting & Candidate Forum. Friday, June 18, 2021. YOUR 2021 BOARD NOMINEES! The INCBA 2021 Nominee Period has closed – below, please find your 2021 Board Nominees! Elections take place June 21-25 online. You will receive an email ballot if your are a verified member of INCBA at the start of the election.

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Virginia: Marijuana Arrests Fall Dramatically Following Enactment of 2020 Decriminalization Law

NORML

"Decriminalization is only a partial step. It reduces the total number of marijuana arrests, but continues to leave far too many people -- and young adults in particular -- subject to the whims of law enforcement.". The post Virginia: Marijuana Arrests Fall Dramatically Following Enactment of 2020 Decriminalization Law appeared first on NORML.

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Is delta-8 THC safe? Here’s what the experts say

Leafly

Buyer beware: Illicit delta-8 THC vape cartridges may be setting America up for another VAPI lung crisis. The post Is delta-8 THC safe? Here’s what the experts say appeared first on Leafly.

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Amazon Supports Marijuana Legalization: But Why Now?

CannaMD

In an announcement that took the Internet by storm, a blog post from Amazon stated that the online giant will be “actively supporting The Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment and Expungement Act of 2021 (MORE Act)” and “no longer includ[ing] marijuana in our comprehensive drug screening program for any positions not regulated by the Department of Transportation.” […].

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California: State Legislature Hears Further Testimony On Ryan’s Bill To “Provide Relief to the Terminally Ill through Medical Cannabis Use in Hospitals”

Cannabis Law Report

Testimony delivered this week in the California State Assembly May Provide Relief to the Terminally Ill through Medical Cannabis Use in Hospitals. The State Health Committee heard testimony June 8th that suggests cannabis use in hospitals is closer than previously thought. Testimony at a California State Health Committee hearing June 8 shed light on the potential for terminally-ill patients to use cannabis in California hospital facilities and, possibly, nation-wide.

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Vermont: Governor Signs Law Providing Financial Assistance to Marijuana Operators

NORML

"These changes will help to establish a fair and diverse marketplace that reflects Vermont's values and priorities.". The post Vermont: Governor Signs Law Providing Financial Assistance to Marijuana Operators appeared first on NORML.

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Sorry, Connecticut, no legalization for you…yet

Leafly

Time ran out on an adult-use legalization bill, but it could still pass in a special session. The post Sorry, Connecticut, no legalization for you…yet appeared first on Leafly.

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Recipe: Cannabis-Infused Pico de Gallo & Guacamole

Cannabis Life Network

Summer is right around the corner, which means the beach days and lake visits have already started! The time for the comforting warmth of savoury curries and soups is over, and the time for bright, fresh, and quenching flavours is rapidly approaching. As far as cuisine in the heat goes, surpassing all the variety Mexican […]. The post Recipe: Cannabis-Infused Pico de Gallo & Guacamole appeared first on Latest Cannabis News Today - Headlines, Videos & Stocks.

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Oregon Cannabis Association Expungment Clinic – Eugene 24 June 2021

Cannabis Law Report

The Oregon Cannabis Association is proudly bringing our expungement program, in partnership with PCC’s CLEAR Clinic to Eugene! Leadership Circle Members, SugarTop Buddery, will be hosting us for a free community Expungement Clinic, Job & Resource Fair!

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Connecticut: Senate Lawmakers Advance Adult Use Marijuana Legalization Bill

NORML

“For decades, tens of thousands of Connecticut residents have faced arrest, prosecution, and the lifelong stigma associated with marijuana criminalization, simply for possessing a substance that is objectively safer than alcohol, tobacco, and many prescription medications.”. The post Connecticut: Senate Lawmakers Advance Adult Use Marijuana Legalization Bill appeared first on NORML.

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Is weed gay?: An abbreviated cultural history

Leafly

Queer culture and cannabis culture have a lot in common. Explore ways that both communities have overcome adversity. The post Is weed gay?: An abbreviated cultural history appeared first on Leafly.

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Researchers Weigh in on the Hype About MDMA Therapy

Veriheal

Note: Veriheal does not support illegally consuming therapeutic substances like MDMA but acknowledges that it transpires because of the current illicit status of both, which we strive to change by advocating for research, legal access, and responsible consumption. Always consult a physician before attempting alternative therapies. Can you imagine what it is like to be overcome with intense feelings of euphoria?

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Former Questex CEO Kerry Gumas Joins Jage Media Board

Cannabis Law Report

Jage Media , a B2B media company that produces distinctive events and focused content that accelerate the growth and profitability of cannabis brands and retailers, announces the election of Kerry Gumas to its Board of Directors. “Kerry brings extensive experience from decades on launching, building, and optimizing trade shows and related media assets,” said George Jage , CEO of Jage Media.

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Ohio: Regulators Expand the Pool of Patients Eligible for Medical Cannabis

NORML

Patients diagnosed with either Huntington's disease, spasticity or severe muscle spasms, or a terminal illness are now eligible to receive authorizations to access medical cannabis. The post Ohio: Regulators Expand the Pool of Patients Eligible for Medical Cannabis appeared first on NORML.

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