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Unusual Animals Help Scientists Probe the ECS

Project CBD

Unusual animals help scientists investigate the root cause of disease and test new treatments by targeting the endocannabinoid system.

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How Cannabis Can Treat Arthritis and the Best Strains for your Pains

Cannabis Life Network

Arthritis is one of the most widely seen medical conditions and even though it is mostly experienced by older people, there are better alternatives out there than pharmaceutical pain killers. A typical solution used by many people to ease the pain. but these pain killers can only reduce the pain temporarily, and their side effects […]. The post How Cannabis Can Treat Arthritis and the Best Strains for your Pains appeared first on Latest Cannabis News Today - Headlines, Videos & Stocks.

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Missouri Marijuana Cultivation License: Everything You Need To Know

MMJ Recs

For those who qualify, the laws surrounding medical marijuana in Missouri have now extended past just the use of cannabis as medicine. The state has deemed home cultivation legal and has given people the option to apply for a license that would allow them to cultivate medical marijuana in their homes. Here’s everything you need to know about getting a Missouri marijuana cultivation license and using it to grow MMJ at home.

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Poll: Nearly 70 Percent of Americans Want Congress to Allow Licensed Cannabis Businesses Access to Banking Services

NORML

Sixty-eight percent of Americans say that Congress should pass legislation so that marijuana businesses can "access banking services and products in states" where it is legal. The post Poll: Nearly 70 Percent of Americans Want Congress to Allow Licensed Cannabis Businesses Access to Banking Services 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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Powerful women who love weed and strong strains to smoke in their honor

Leafly

From Rita Marley and Billie Holiday, to Brownie Mary and Queen Victoria, history is full of influential ladies who loved the plant. The post Powerful women who love weed and strong strains to smoke in their honor appeared first on Leafly.

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6 Most Popular Cannabis Consumption Methods

Cannabis Law Report

With the cannabis industry growing at an unprecedented rate, people are spoilt of choice with the consumption methods and brands. No particular way of using cannabis is the best. Everybody’s needs and preferences are different. And each method has its pros and cons. Having stated that, making decisions on the best cannabis products is not easy for beginners or even regular users willing to try something new.

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Let’s Legalize America!

NORML

Show that you are "all in" on legalization from the Atlantic to the Pacific and we will send you a LEGALIZE AMERICA sticker. The post Let’s Legalize America! appeared first on NORML.

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Where to buy weed seeds online in the US

Leafly

To save weed growers the hassle of finding a trustworthy seed source, we played secret shopper at some of the most recommended cannabis seed banks. Here are five of the most trustworthy sources to buy cannabis seeds in the US. The post Where to buy weed seeds online in the US appeared first on Leafly.

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All you need to know before trying cannabis for the first time

The Cannigma

Ready to try cannabis, but nervous about – well, everything? You’re in the right place. As cannabis legalization spreads across the US , and the world, the number of people trying cannabis for the first time is on the rise. But approaching cannabis can be nerve-wracking, even in the legal market. Luckily, thousands of people turn to the plant for help relaxing, sleeping, reducing pain, or just to have a good time; and you can be one of them too.

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To Test or Not to Test: Considerations for Employers Pondering the Future of Their Cannabis Testing Practices

The Blunt Truth

The latest Gallup poll shows that 68% of Americans support cannabis legalization. Further, the rate of positive cannabis test results has jumped in the last decade. And according to recent news reports, some large employers have stopped testing job applicants for cannabis. As a result, other employers may be pondering whether to change their approach to an increasingly popular drug that is legal for medicinal or recreational use in most states.

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NCAA Relaxes Drug Testing Policies for Cannabis

NORML

The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) has taken a progressive step forward with respect to their policies regarding athletes’ personal cannabis use by relaxing their cannabis testing policies. The post NCAA Relaxes Drug Testing Policies for Cannabis appeared first on NORML.

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These women grow the dankest cannabis in Canada

Leafly

To celebrate International Women's Day, spark up some of the best weed in Canada courtesy of these female growers. The post These women grow the dankest cannabis in Canada appeared first on Leafly.

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Saving Money on Cannabis

Cannabis Law Report

The start of 2022 has seen the cost-of-living rise at a rate that most of us have never experienced before. Whether that be gas prices, groceries or buying buds, we are all feeling the pinch. So, like me, you’re probably looking at your expenditure to figure out where you can save some money. If you are consuming cannabis either medically or recreationally, you’ve probably wondered exactly how can you keep the costs down.

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Wild cannabis: what is ditch weed and can you use it?

The Cannigma

Ditch weed is a term used in North America for any wild-growing cannabis. It’s an umbrella term that can encompass any variety of cannabis plant found outside and growing without the help of a human. You may hear ditch weed referred to as wild weed, but this term would actually more appropriately represent a cannabis plant that has never been influenced by humans.

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New Mexico: Supreme Court Rules Against Imposition of Certain Excise Taxes on Medical Cannabis Products

NORML

"It is encouraging to see the Court take the position that medical cannabis ought to be tax exempt in a manner like other medications. Patients, many of whom may be on disability or a fixed income, should not been seen by lawmakers as a source of tax revenue.". The post New Mexico: Supreme Court Rules Against Imposition of Certain Excise Taxes on Medical Cannabis Products appeared first on NORML.

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Israeli Justice Minister signs regulation decriminalizing cannabis possession

Leafly

Fines would be capped at about $150 dollars. The post Israeli Justice Minister signs regulation decriminalizing cannabis possession appeared first on Leafly.

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UK – The Guardian: Demand grows for UK ministers to reclassify psilocybin for medical research

Cannabis Law Report

The Guardian reports. Conservative drug reformers and leading psychiatrists are urging ministers to reclassify the psychedelic compound psilocybin so that researchers can explore its potential as a medicine. The same demand is being made by people suffering from cluster headaches – which involve severe pain that existing drugs do little to relieve – amid evidence that psilocybin can help reduce both the condition’s physical and mental impact.

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Read this before you try to roll the perfect Backwoods blunt

The Cannigma

Backwoods blunts are a longstanding tradition among heavy tokers, combining the subtle flavors of tobacco with the richness of skunky, fruity cannabis flower. They are not as simple to roll as a regular blunt , thanks to the tobacco leaf paper. With a little practice and patience, though, it’s possible to master the art of the Backwoods—but a little helpful instruction never hurts.

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South Dakota: Lawmakers Finalize Legislation Protecting Patients’ Home Cultivation Rights

NORML

“Permitting limited home cultivation provides patients with the ability to have reliable, affordable, and consistent access to the medicine they rely on. Lawmakers were wise to think twice before taking these rights away.". The post South Dakota: Lawmakers Finalize Legislation Protecting Patients’ Home Cultivation Rights appeared first on NORML.

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Pot culture ground-up March 2022: Mainstream highlights and memes

Leafly

Wiz Khalifa’s kush-fueled empire, Rihanna’s baby-induced bud break, and Ricky Williams’ wild NFL cannabis stories. Here’s how weed is influencing popular culture in 2022. The post Pot culture ground-up March 2022: Mainstream highlights and memes appeared first on Leafly.

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Colorado Legislators Want More Cannabis Industry Oversight -Senate Bill 149

Cannabis Law Report

Westword reports. A group of Colorado lawmakers wants to increase oversight of the state’s marijuana businesses, but the cannabis industry is ready to fight the proposal. Senate Bill 149 , a nonpartisan bill introduced on March 7, proposes new reporting requirements for such marijuana business violations as sales to underage minors, contaminated product recalls and black market activity.

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Parenting and Cannabis: What You Need To Know

Kind Meds (Cannabis Education Blog)

If you’re a marijuana user and a parent, you likely want to understand how smoking weed will affect any parental rights and responsibilities, as well as the social stigma that may come with being a parent who is open about it. While there still may be some social stigma to smoking weed, it is becoming more and more accepted. Likewise, as more research makes it clear that marijuana has medical benefits for the body and mind, it’s likely to become more accepted. [1] Burggren, A.

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Delaware: House Members Fail to Advance Legalization Legislation

NORML

Despite a majority of lawmakers who participated in the vote deciding in favor of the measure, it failed to garner the required 3/5 supermajority to advance to the Senate. The post Delaware: House Members Fail to Advance Legalization Legislation appeared first on NORML.

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Brittney Griner is not alone: Here’s why pro athletes are using cannabis

Leafly

The author of 'Runners High' explains why athletes are using cannabis for more than just pain relief. The post Brittney Griner is not alone: Here’s why pro athletes are using cannabis appeared first on Leafly.

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Compliance Outfit, Simplifya, To Offer Services in New Mexico

Cannabis Law Report

Here’s their press release on their NM launch. Simplifya Offers a Suite of Comprehensive Compliance Solutions for Cannabis Businesses in New Mexico Ahead of Adult-Use Sales Launch. Company’s Proven Compliance Solution Helps Cannabis Operators Stay Compliant as State Readies Adult-Use Market. (DENVER) March 8, 2022 – Simplifya (“Simplifya” or “the Company”), the leading regulatory and operational compliance software platform serving the cannabis industry, announced the launch of its compreh

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Plating Methods Fail to Detect Pathogenic Enterobacteria in Cannabis?

Medicinal Genomics

The list of problems with culture-based microbial testing methods continues to grow. The latest discovery from the Medicinal Genomics team found that four Enterobacteria species ( Aeromonas hydrophila, Pantoea agglomorans, Yersinia enterocolitica, and Rahnella aquatilis) do not grow on common culture media when incubated at the manufacturer’s recommended temperature (36°C).

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State Policy Weekly Update 3/11/2022

NORML

This week’s update highlights important legalization advancements in Delaware and in Pennsylvania as well as updates on several other important bills moving forward across the country. The post State Policy Weekly Update 3/11/2022 appeared first on NORML.

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The best rated weed dispensaries in Portland

Leafly

Looking for the best dispensaries in Portland, Oregon? Leafly Lists show you our highest rated pot shops in Portland according to reviews by real people on Leafly.com. The post The best rated weed dispensaries in Portland appeared first on Leafly.

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Video – Pennsylvania: “Public Hearing on Adult-Use Marijuana”

Cannabis Law Report

AGENDA. Public Hearing Adult-Use Marijuana. SCHEDULE. Combined Testimony Packet. Opening Remarks: Senator Mike Regan, Majority Chair. Senator Jim Brewster, Minority Chair. Panel 1: Jesse Alderman, Esq., Partner, Co-Chair Cannabis Practice, Foley Hoag LLP. Brandon Nemec, Gov’t & Regulatory Affairs Associate Director, PharmaCann, Inc. Trent Woloveck, Chief Commercial Director, Jushi Inc.

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Montana’s Adult-Use Cannabis Sales Revenue Tops $12.8 million in First Month

Veriheal

Montana’s adult-use cannabis industry is on track to yield $130 million — a sales prediction made by the Governor’s budget office — in its initial year of operation. Adults age 21 and over have been legally allowed to purchase a maximum of one ounce of recreational cannabis in Montana since January 1, 2022. Based on the latest revenue results, the “Big Sky Country” generated $12.8 million during its launch month.