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5 Things You Need to Know When Traveling as a Medical Cannabis Patient

Americans for Safe Access

Are you allowed to travel with medical cannabis? Can you cross state lines with medical cannabis? Can you bring cannabis on a plane or train? What about a bus? While in another state, what are the rules to purchase it legally? These are just a few of the many questions that medical cannabis patients may have while travelling for the holidays.

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UK Epileptic Children Denied Cannabis Prescriptions

Project CBD

Abandoned to their fate, desperately ill epileptic children can’t access life-saving cannabis treatments.

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The Truth About Smoking Marijuana and Lung Health

Cannabis Cheri

One of the major objections to the medicinal use of marijuana is the use of smoking as a delivery system. Based on the fact that smoking tobacco causes deterioration of lung function, these detractors intone that smoking marijuana is just as harmful. So let’s examine the truth about the effects of smoking marijuana and lung health. Testing that hypothesis is really quite simple—even you can do it.

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Virginia: Oversight Committee Urges Lawmakers to Expedite Launch of Retail Cannabis Sales

NORML

“Virginians 21 and older ought to have access at the already-operational dispensaries sooner rather than later, and they have been very clear in their demands to move earlier the date of sales," said Jenn Michelle Pedini, NORML's Development Director and the Executive Director of Virginia NORML. The post Virginia: Oversight Committee Urges Lawmakers to Expedite Launch of Retail Cannabis Sales appeared first on NORML.

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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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Can Oakland save its cannabis companies, or will crime destroy the industry?

Leafly

Relentless burglaries, high taxes drive legal pot biz out of its birthplace. The post Can Oakland save its cannabis companies, or will crime destroy the industry? appeared first on Leafly.

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The Truth About Smoking Marijuana and Lung Health

Cannabis Cheri

One of the major objections to the medicinal use of marijuana is the use of smoking as a delivery system. Based on the fact that smoking tobacco causes deterioration of lung function, these detractors intone that smoking marijuana is just as harmful. So let’s examine the truth about the effects of smoking marijuana and lung health. Testing that hypothesis is really quite simple—even you can do it.

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Missouri: St.Louis Lawmakers Repeal Local Marijuana Possession Laws

NORML

Under the newly signed law, the possession of personal use quantities of cannabis by adults will no longer be subject to civil penalties. Furthermore, police may no longer cite the odor of cannabis as justification for engaging in a warrantless search. The post Missouri: St.Louis Lawmakers Repeal Local Marijuana Possession Laws appeared first on NORML.

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Is your drug a psychedelic, a dissociative, or an empathogen?

Leafly

Ketamine affects the brain differently than ecstasy or psilocybin. Why? The answer lies in each drug's chemical structure. The post Is your drug a psychedelic, a dissociative, or an empathogen? appeared first on Leafly.

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Who invented bubble hash? A secret technique from a UN scientist’s son?

Cannabis Life Network

Hash has been with human beings for thousands of years, acknowledged in the Ayurvedic tradition. And yet, modern cannabis concentrates revolutionized the idea of hash less than a half-century ago. The former owner of the Holland Seed Bank, the late Nevil Shoenmakers, carved out a historical legacy. Aside from founding the first cannabis seed bank, […].

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NM judge rules patient cannabis purchase limits consistent with state law

The NM Political Report | Medical Cannabis Program

A New Mexico state judge ruled on Thursday that medical cannabis patients cannot purchase the same amount as non-patients when recreational-use sales begin. Second Judicial District Court Judge Benjamin Chavez, in his written ruling, dismissed a claim from a medical cannabis patient that medical cannabis patients should be afforded the same purchase limits as what is laid out in the state’s Cannabis Regulation Act, which went into effect in June.

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Government-Funded Study Shows Unprecedented Decline in Marijuana Use By Young People

NORML

Specifically, the data identified a 38 percent year-over-year reduction in self-reported marijuana use among eight graders, a 38 percent decline among 10th graders, and a 13 percent decrease among 12th graders. The post Government-Funded Study Shows Unprecedented Decline in Marijuana Use By Young People appeared first on NORML.

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Puffco.com shuts down due to Post Office vape ban

Leafly

The maker of the popular Puffco Peak e-rig may have to find a new way to reach consumers. The post Puffco.com shuts down due to Post Office vape ban appeared first on Leafly.

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The Week in Weed: December 17, 2021

The Blunt Truth

Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. Malta is legalizing adult-use cannabis. South Dakota voters are unhappy with the governor’s actions on marijuana. Montana writes rules for its cannabis industry. Lawmakers in Rhode Island work on legalization. A hemp research farm was destroyed in the recent tornados.

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What is HHC and how does it affect the body?

The Cannigma

Hexahydrocannabinol (HHC), which was patented in the late 1940s as a “therapeutic substance having marihuana activity,” is a cannabinoid that’s growing in popularity and availability. This synthetic derivative of naturally occurring delta-9-Tetrahydrocannabinol (delta-9-THC) was first reported by noted cannabis chemist Professor Roger Adams at the University of Illinois in 1940. 1 2.

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Baltimore: City Officials Move to Abolish Pre-Employment Drug Screens for Many Public Employees

NORML

Baltimore's mayor, Brandon M. Scott, said: "[O]utdated and costly pre-employment drug and alcohol screenings only served to block qualified and passionate residents from obtaining employment with the City. I am grateful that we are making this change now so that we can continue to improve local government operations and better serve the people of Baltimore.".

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7 last-minute weed gift ideas for the holidays and more

Leafly

Looking for a last minute weed gift? Leafly has your back with gifts for the special stoner in your life, even if you're a little late.???. The post 7 last-minute weed gift ideas for the holidays and more appeared first on Leafly.

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Malta and Thailand legalize recreational cannabis

Cannabis Life Network

The attitude towards recreational cannabis use is changing all over the world. This past week, Malta legalized recreational cannabis. Thailand did the same thing a little over a week ago. Although all the details have yet to be released, here is what we know about the new cannabis laws in Malta and Thailand. Malta Malta […]. The post Malta and Thailand legalize recreational cannabis appeared first on Latest Cannabis News Today - Headlines, Videos & Stocks.

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Philadelphia’s Restrictions on Pre-Employment Marijuana Tests Become Effective January 1, 2022

The Blunt Truth

Effective January 1, 2022, most Philadelphia employers will be prohibited from requiring prospective employees to undergo testing for the presence of marijuana as a condition of employment. Currently, only New York City and Nevada have similar drug testing restrictions, but we expect this trend to continue. Nevada prohibits employers from taking adverse action against applicants who test positive for marijuana, with exceptions for, among other jobs, safety-sensitive positions and motor vehicle d

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Tell Us What You Think – Take the NORML Survey

NORML

Please take time today to let us know how we are doing and to let us know what you think we should be doing to end America's war on marijuana consumers. The post Tell Us What You Think – Take the NORML Survey appeared first on NORML.

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Scientists are (finally) studying how weed affects athletic performance and recovery

Leafly

A first-of-its-kind study could blow the roof off of stigmas and myths about cannabis and high athletic performance. The post Scientists are (finally) studying how weed affects athletic performance and recovery appeared first on Leafly.

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Cannabis Around the World: the History and Culture of Ganja in Jamaica

Cannabis Life Network

Jamaica is known internationally for its associations with cannabis. Yet, most people still have a muddled view of the history and culture of ganja in Jamaica. Stumbling into sensationalism and exoticization when talking about cannabis cultures worldwide is easy. Hopefully, these factoids about the cannabis culture of Jamaica will help you have a clearer view […].

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Cannabis, Employment & Insurance, “Musta v. Mendota Heights Dental Center,” Makes It To SCOTUS

Cannabis Law Report

Musta v. Mendota Heights Dental Center , arises out of a dispute over whether the Controlled Substances Act (CSA) pre-empts a Minnesota state law requiring employers to reimburse workers for the cost of medical marijuana to treat a work-related injury. Marijuana Moment report… The U.S. Supreme Court is being asked to settle an emerging dispute on whether employers can be forced to reimburse workers for the cost of medical cannabis used to treat job-related injuries.

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A Patient’s Guide to CBD and Drug Interactions

Healer

Studies have shown CBD to be a safe substance, but as with any new drug, you must make sure it doesn’t negatively interact with other medications. By Dr. Dustin Sulak. November 5, 2021. Originally published on University Health News. Cannabidiol (CBD) is a well-known component of hemp with diverse health benefits such as reducing pain and inflammation after physical activity, relief from occasional sleeplessness, as well as improvements in focus, mood and resilience to stress.

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The Roll-up #222: Oakland weed under siege

Leafly

California's cannabis capital is suffering from store-invasion robberies, with little help from cops. The post The Roll-up #222: Oakland weed under siege appeared first on Leafly.

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Psychedelics in magic mushrooms and 6 hallucinogens beyond psilocybin

Cannabis Life Network

Psilocybe and inocybe mushrooms are a treasure cove of opportunity to clinicians, patients, and chemists. Psilocybin, the centrepiece of psychedelic mushroom literature, shares characteristics with a larger family of molecules. In fact, at least six other psychedelics in magic mushrooms form a matrix of hallucinogens beyond just psilocybin and its active metabolite.

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St Louis Mayor Signs Into Law Bill To Decriminalize Cannabis Possession & Cultivation

Cannabis Law Report

The mayor of St. Louis on Monday signed a bill to decriminalize marijuana possession and cultivation for adults, a local reform that comes as efforts to legalize cannabis statewide in Missouri are also gaining momentum. The St. Louis ordinance signing comes weeks after the Board of Aldermen unanimously approved the legislation , which makes it so adults 21 and older can possess up to two ounces of cannabis without facing the civil penalty that’s currently in place.

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Whole Plant Medicinal Cannabis Could Be More Effective Than CBD In Epilepsy Treatment

The Fresh Toast

Whole Plant Medicinal Cannabis Could Be More Effective Than CBD In Epilepsy Treatment. Whole plant cannabis includes THC, CBD, and other neuroactive molecules such as terpenes. The post Whole Plant Medicinal Cannabis Could Be More Effective Than CBD In Epilepsy Treatment appeared first on The Fresh Toast.

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How to grow some of Leafly’s best cannabis strains of all time with Seed Supreme

Leafly

We created a guide based on strain-specific growing advice from Seed Supreme on how to cultivate some of the dankest flower around. . The post How to grow some of Leafly’s best cannabis strains of all time with Seed Supreme appeared first on Leafly.

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Forget Holiday Diets, Cannabis Can Help You Shed Weight

Cannabis Life Network

The cannabis component CBD or cannabidiol has found its way into mainstream consumer products in various forms. The most popular of such products include beverages, gummies and even lotions. As a result, CBD enjoys a somewhat envious position of a neo-cure-all. Indeed, medical research does suggest that CBD can help in anything from ensuring good […].

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Fentanyl-laced Cannabis Demonstrates the Danger of Illicit Markets

Veriheal

Fentanyl-laced cannabis has been making headlines recently as a growing and life-threatening problem for cannabis users. The issue is not limited to any specific geographic area, but a concerning number of incidents have occurred in Connecticut in recent months, placing a spotlight on the state that’s working quickly to enact recreational cannabis sales and put its illicit market to rest.