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Doctor Sues DEA for Right to Give Psilocybin to Ailing Patients

Project CBD

Psilocybin, the psychedelic mushroom extract, has been fast-tracked by the FDA to treat depression, but doctors still can’t use it in their practice.

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Veterans consume marijuana illegally everyday – here’s how you can change that?

NORML

Despite medical marijuana programs being passed or enacted in a supermajority of states, federal policy currently prohibits VA-affiliated doctors from even recommending medical cannabis to veterans in those states where such use is legal -- thus forcing military veterans to seek the advice of a private, out-of-network physician. . The post Veterans consume marijuana illegally everyday – here’s how you can change that?

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October/November issue of Cannabis Patient Care Magazine Now Available

Americans for Safe Access

We're excited to say the the October/November issue of Cannabis Patient Care Magazine is now available online. You'll want to make sure you check out the first article, my interview with Dr. Marisa Weiss. I got her thoughts on how patients can talk to their doctor or oncologist about medical cannabis. It was great to hear her perspective, as a doctor, on an issue that we talk a lot about from the patient side.

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What are cannabis terpenes and what do they do?

Leafly

Learn more about cannabis terpenes, the aromatic oils that give cannabis its distinctive smell. Explore their benefits and discover how they can deepen your appreciation of cannabis. The post What are cannabis terpenes and what do they do? 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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Alcohol & the Endocannabinoid System

Project CBD

Scientists have only recently begun to investigate and understand the critical role that the endocannabinoid system plays in alcohol addiction and various mood disorders. Alcohol dependence is linked to down-regulation of endocannabinoids and CB1 brain receptors.

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Update to our State of the States scoring

Americans for Safe Access

The 2021 Americans for Safe Access State of the States Report, to be released next month, will feature new report card formats and scoring that highlight key areas of medical cannabis policy that affect patient needs. ASA’s updated grading rubric emphasizes the many issues that are still blocking millions of patients from access. The new report cards adds emphasis on civil rights and patient protections, affordability, health and social equity, and product safety while also giving penalties for

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The 23 dankest lyrics about loud weed

Leafly

Light one and smoke along with this potent playlist of classic songs featuring lyrics about dank weed. The post The 23 dankest lyrics about loud weed appeared first on Leafly.

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Flies, Lies & Magic Mushrooms

Project CBD

How one man used psilocybin to treat his anxiety and depression.

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THC & Inflammation: Here’s What This Relationship Means For Your Health

The Fresh Toast

THC & Inflammation: Here’s What This Relationship Means For Your Health. Researchers believe that cannabinoids are able to create pathways in the brain that reduce or shut off the body's anti-inflammatory response. The post THC & Inflammation: Here’s What This Relationship Means For Your Health appeared first on The Fresh Toast.

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Study shows CBD can modify your high

The Cannigma

Amid speculation on whether cannabidiol (CBD) can influence the intoxicating effects of d9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), a new study supports this idea, along with another unexpected and interesting finding related to a serious mental health disorder. Published in the Journal of Clinical Psychopharmacology in September 2021, researchers concluded that CBD could lessen the psychoactive effects of THC when taken together. 1.

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Here’s how New York City’s weed dealers are preparing for legalization

Leafly

Retail stores aren't expected until 2023, so these street sellers have a year to strategize. Here are their plans. The post Here’s how New York City’s weed dealers are preparing for legalization appeared first on Leafly.

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Doctor Sues DEA for Right to Give Psilocybin to Dying Patients

Project CBD

Psilocybin, the psychedelic mushroom extract, has been fast-tracked by the FDA to treat depression, but doctors still can’t use it in their practice.

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Mystery surrounds the last cannabis production license DOH granted

The NM Political Report | Medical Cannabis Program

Recreational-use cannabis dispensaries in New Mexico are slated to open their doors in about five months, if not sooner. Medical cannabis dispensaries, many of which have been in operation for years, may end up feeling the brunt of an expected run on cannabis products next year, but legacy cannabis cultivators could have an advantage over those who are still in the queue, waiting for their applications to be approved.

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I’m A Proud Air Force Veteran, And Cannabis Changed My Life For The Better

The Fresh Toast

I’m A Proud Air Force Veteran, And Cannabis Changed My Life For The Better. Not enough is being done to make sure veterans have access to medical cannabis, yet we have ample access to opioids. The post I’m A Proud Air Force Veteran, And Cannabis Changed My Life For The Better appeared first on The Fresh Toast.

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Top 5 stinky strains for funky weed lovers

Leafly

Love 'em or hate 'em, these stinky strains should be celebrated for their funkiness. The post Top 5 stinky strains for funky weed lovers appeared first on Leafly.

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A World Post Legalisation — The Pros & Cons of Legal Cannabis

Sensi Seeds

In the USA, we saw the simultaneous conflict between state and federal law, and the benefit of legalisation for different state economies. In the Netherlands and Spain, there was a half-hearted attitude towards legalisation. As for Uruguay? Full legalisation without proper preparation. Everybody did it a little differently — so is there a best way to do it?

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WA Parliamentary Committee Into Cannabis & Hemp Has Re-Jigged How MP’s Declare Interests

Cannabis Law Report

A WA parliamentary committee into cannabis and hemp use has overhauled how MPs declare any conflicts of interest after its chair Brian Walker got into very hot water and had to resign from the board of ASX-listed medicinal cannabis company Creso after only 4 days in the position. As far as we can find there’s no reference to either the prior rules or the updated rules on the relevant WA Parliament page.

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4 Former WWF And WCW Superstars Turned Weed Activists

The Fresh Toast

4 Former WWF And WCW Superstars Turned Weed Activists. Since times have changed regarding how cannabis is viewed, former superstars are able to be more vocal about the benefits and ways it has helped prolong their careers. The post 4 Former WWF And WCW Superstars Turned Weed Activists appeared first on The Fresh Toast.

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Budhunter: California weed steals and deals to remember this November

Leafly

Spotted: sub-$200 ounces up and down the Golden State. The post Budhunter: California weed steals and deals to remember this November appeared first on Leafly.

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Why Do Parkinson’s Patients Use Medical Marijuana?

CannaMD

There is a growing body of both anecdotal evidence and clinical research supporting the benefits of medical marijuana to mitigate the symptoms of Parkinson’s disease. In recognition of this information, a significant but still limited number of Parkinson’s patients have turned to cannabis as a complementary therapy to traditional pharmaceutical options.

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Koala Karma Podcast No.46. Bob Hoban, Dede Perkins the founder and CEO of Procanna and Dr Mama Deta Meghoo

Cannabis Law Report

This week Heather chats with Bob Hoban of Law Firm Clark Hill about his work in Columbia + a quick round up of his thoughts on what’s happening in other jurisdictions in South & Central America. Bob Hoban. Then we pop back to the US and a conversation with Dede Perkins about one of our favorite subjects, compliance, and her company’s platform that aims to make life easier for companies in the very complicated world of cannabis compliance.

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A Farmer Turns to Cannabis Cultivation for Survival

Veriheal

For many, the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic were devastating—socially, professionally, physically, emotionally, and mentally. For a farmer in the Central Highlands province of Dak Lak, Vietnam, a serious change was needed in order to survive the pandemic. After pandemic impacts “rendered his products unsellable, plunging him into a dire situation,” 39-year-old Ho Long Phung switched to growing illicit cannabis, VnExpress International reports.

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Texas judge allows legal sale of delta-8 products—for now

Leafly

Delta-8 products are legal in Texas as of today. But that may only be temporary. The post Texas judge allows legal sale of delta-8 products—for now appeared first on Leafly.

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Can Marijuana Treat or Prevent Type II Diabetes?

Leafwell

Diabetes can be debilitating, both physically and financially. This severe disease costs the United States $245 billion annually, but the human toll is even more costly. In 2016, diabetes killed 1.6 million people worldwide, with another 2.2 million deaths in 2012 attributable to high blood sugar. Unfortunately, the death rate for diabetes is on the rise, increasing by 14 percent between 2019 and.

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Cannabis Corporate Virus Spreads Across The Pond … Oxford Cannabinoid Technologies’ Shares Fall A Further 20% As Chairman Stands Down Following Market Rule Breach

Cannabis Law Report

Sad to see US market issues now hit the UK-listed cannabis world. Business Cann Report. THE Chairman of a recently-listed UK pharmaceutically-focused cannabis company has stood down after a breach of market rules. Neil Mahapatra is a co-founder of the Oxford Cannabinoid Technologies (OCT) which floated on the LSE in the May this year, he is also founder of UK venture capital business Kingsley Capital Partners (KCP).

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What is lecithin and why is it in your edibles?

The Cannigma

Cannabis edibles have progressed beyond basic “ pot brownies” and now come in all sorts of flavors and tastes and most work perfectly. But some things with marijuana can be like oil and water – literally. If you’re making edibles, then chances are you’ve seen lecithin in a recipe or two. It can be the key to making seamlessly-blended weed gummies, and improve the effectiveness of all types of edibles.

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How much should an ounce of weed cost in California?

Leafly

We break down the basics behind the price of an ounce of weed and share how much you should be paying depending on the quality of buds. The post How much should an ounce of weed cost in California? appeared first on Leafly.

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Why Is Cannabis So Effective for PTSD?

Leafwell

Approximately 8 million adults have post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in the United States, a condition in which a person has difficulty recovering after experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event. It is estimated that approximately 8 percent of adults, or one in 13 people in the US, will develop PTSD during their lifetime. This number sharply increases for military veterans and armed forces.

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INCBA Files Amicus in Russell v. State of Mississippi 

Cannabis Law Report

Here’s what they say. INCBA Files Amicus in. Russell v. State of Mississippi . A huge thank you to our Amicus Committee, and the incredible attorneys that were able to complete an INCBA Amicus Brief in Russell v. State of Mississippi. Mr. Russell was sentenced to life in prison for possession of just over 1 ounce of marijuana – his legal team, along with support from INCBA, are hoping to overturn that sentence in the Mississippi Supreme Court.

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Plants that interact with the endocannabinoid system

Alchimia

It’s not unusual for people to think that cannabis is the only plant that produces cannabinoids (after all, it has “canna” in its name). But other phytochemicals (known as ‘ cannabimimetics ‘) also interact with the endocannabinoid system in a wide variety of plants and fruits, which could open other alternative routes to explore new therapeutic compounds.