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How does cannabis affect sleep and dreaming?

Leafly

We know THC can impact sleep and dreaming. But how? And why? The post How does cannabis affect sleep and dreaming? appeared first on Leafly.

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Check Out Our New Cannabis Glossary

Canna Law Blog

Our mission at the Canna Law Blog is to translate complicated legal concepts into plain English for cannabis entrepreneurs and enthusiasts. We know just how complicated, inaccessible, and even contradictory cannabis terminology can be. So we wanted to design an industry resource of key legal terms and even non-legal or technical terms for anyone in the industry.

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Better pain management with CBD according to Harvard Med

Cannabis Life Network

Two professors from Harvard Medical School combined their respective skills to find an optimal treatment for pain. Cannabinoids were initially absent from one researcher’s focal point, but CBD hit the correct targets for better pain management. An optimal pair of pain signals became central in their collaborative research, proving the promiscuous nature of CBD.

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Senate Leadership Introduces Legislation to End Federal Marijuana Prohibition

NORML

Washington, DC: Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY), along with Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ) and… The post Senate Leadership Introduces Legislation to End Federal Marijuana Prohibition 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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Heal the Mind, Heal the World

Project CBD

A Review of Psychedelic Justice: Toward a Diverse and Equitable Psychedelic Culture, edited by Beatriz Labate and Clancy Cavnar.

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Cannabis Is Indeed The Best Natural Treatment For Parkinson’s Disease, New Studies Show

The Fresh Toast

Cannabis Is Indeed The Best Natural Treatment For Parkinson’s Disease, New Studies Show. There is still no known cure for this disease which robs people of their dignity and quality of life. The post Cannabis Is Indeed The Best Natural Treatment For Parkinson’s Disease, New Studies Show appeared first on The Fresh Toast.

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District of Columbia: Mayor Signs Legislation Prohibiting Most Employers from Discriminating Against Cannabis Consumers

NORML

“Suspicionless workplace drug testing policies for cannabis are relics of the failed ‘war on drugs’ policies of the 1980s and it is time that we move beyond them.”. The post District of Columbia: Mayor Signs Legislation Prohibiting Most Employers from Discriminating Against Cannabis Consumers appeared first on NORML.

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Guide: How to make cannabis drinks at home

Leafly

Weed beverages are here to stay, but options are limited at the dispensary. Here's how to make delicious and dank cannabis drinks at home. The post Guide: How to make cannabis drinks at home appeared first on Leafly.

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This free cannabis hotline answers all of your plant questions

The Cannigma

There’s a lot of misinformation about cannabis in the world. Between internet searches that bring up myths and falsehoods, medical professionals who aren’t properly educated about the plant, and marketing language designed to confuse , it’s easy for someone who is curious about cannabis to get the wrong information. What people need is education; free education from qualified professionals that helps you sort through your options and find a cannabis product or routine that serves your needs.

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Can Biden Legalize Cannabis without Congress?

Cannabis Life Network

Can the United States President Joe Biden legalize cannabis without authority from Congress? Technically, no. The US Constitution doesn’t allow it. But then again, the prohibition of cannabis is unconstitutional. Additionally, the US Constitution has never stopped presidential administrations in the past. Passing an “executive order” is a common way for presidents to act like […].

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Indonesia constitutional court rejects latest push to allow medical use of cannabis

Cannabis Law Report

INDONESIA’S constitutional court ruled that existing laws on narcotics are constitutional, rejecting requests to use marijuana for medical purposes. The country’s top court did crack the door for potential future use of cannabis for health conditions by ordering the government to review the way it categorises narcotics. A change in the existing classification would be needed to allow medical marijuana to become available in Indonesia, presiding judge Anwar Usman said in the ruling on Wednesday

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Get free delta-8 & delta-9 THC gummies from Apollo

Leafly

Apollo is here to make an offer you can't refuse: Free delta-8 or delta-9 gummies of your choice. Just pay shipping. The post Get free delta-8 & delta-9 THC gummies from Apollo appeared first on Leafly.

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Are crystal bowls safe to smoke cannabis out of?

The Cannigma

You’re scrolling Instagram aimlessly when a photo catches your eye; it’s sparkly, colorful, and full of weed – it’s a crystal bowl. You’re taken aback, having never seen one before. It’s intriguing – who knew you could smoke weed out of crystals? Well, just because you can doesn’t mean you should. Crystal bowls (also called crystal pipes) are undeniably eye-catching, but are they actually safe to heat and inhale through?

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Federal vs. State Approaches to Cannabis: Recent DEA Data Shows Increase In Enforcement While States Move Toward Decriminalization and Legalization

The Blunt Truth

One might think that the recent uptick in the legalization of recreational marijuana usage would correlate with a decline in the arrests and seizures related to the leafy-green. According to recent data from the Drug Enforcement Administration , however, in 2021, federal law enforcement agents seized over 5.5 million marijuana plants and conducted more than 6,600 marijuana related arrests.

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Crypto ATMs for Cannabis Retailers

Cannabis Life Network

What are crypto ATMs for cannabis retailers? Legal and grey-market cannabis retailers have always had an issue with banking services. Many can’t access standard banking services, like getting cash. Banks flag regular business transactions as risks when associated with cannabis. Fortunately, cryptocurrencies have filled the niche. And so has BankLine and a new Crypto ATM […].

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The Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act is finally here. Here’s what it would do

Leafly

It's similar to the MORE Act, which already passed the House, but different in a few key areas. The post The Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act is finally here. Here’s what it would do appeared first on Leafly.

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Brittney Griner’s Lawyers Inform the Russian Court that Medical Cannabis Was Prescribed to Her

Cannabis Law Report

A doctor’s note recommending medical marijuana for Brittney Griner was submitted in Russian court Friday, according to several reports, and lawyers for the WNBA star’s legal team delivered it. Griner, who has been jailed in Russia since February, pleaded guilty last week to criminal charges for bringing hashish oil-laced vape cartridges into a Moscow airport.

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4 Common Ailments & Recommended Applications For Medical Marijuana, CBD, CBG, and Delta 8

LifeCannMD

Dr. Fernando Fandiño-Sende has successfully assisted over 3,000 patients in obtaining their Medical Marijuana cards. LifeCannMD is located in Brickell West/Calle Ocho, Miami, and carries some of the best CBD, CBG, and Delta-8 on the market. Often he is asked what is best to take for different ailments. You might be surprised at some of the research that backs up accepting other cannabis applications for various illnesses over Medical Marijuana.

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New York State Legalizes Cannabis

Cannabis Life Network

Has New York State legalized cannabis? Last week the State’s Cannabis Control Board approved regulations that bring it closer to recreational adult-use sales. Regulators approved a licensing program that legislators proposed earlier this year. The plan has the first round of retail licenses for applicants with past cannabis-related convictions.

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Woody Harrelson’s dispensary reviewed: The Woods has the goods

Leafly

But will Los Angles buy outdoor? The post Woody Harrelson’s dispensary reviewed: The Woods has the goods appeared first on Leafly.

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Illinois issues 185 new recreational cannabis retail licenses

Cannabis Law Report

Via MJ Biz. Illinois regulators on Friday announced tentative winners for 185 new recreational marijuana retail permits. The licenses, awarded by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR), mean that the marijuana retail market in the state will more than double, since there are only 110 adult-use shops in operation.

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Breaking News:  Florida Medical Marijuana Card Scam

LifeCannMD

We have been getting phone calls from multiple patients complaining of deceptive business practices by our competitors. One of the most recent issues they reported to us happened after they scheduled and paid $50 for a telephone visit to obtain their Medical Marijuana card with the doctor. From what we are being told, directly after their telephone visit, they receive a message of approval from the Florida Medical Marijuana Use Registry, and they head to their nearest Medical Marijuana dispensar

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Cannabis & Climate Change Legislation

Cannabis Life Network

Politicians in the Netherlands are stealing Dutch farmland under the guise of an environmental emergency. This has many on the other side of the Atlantic wondering: what about cannabis & climate change legislation? Cannabis cultivation isn’t exactly carbon-neutral. Depending on where and how you’re growing it, a cannabis farmer may use up to 22 litres […].

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Texas marijuana decriminalization: Yes, it does exist

Leafly

Austin is the only city to officially decriminalize cannabis flower, but other cities may follow in November. The post Texas marijuana decriminalization: Yes, it does exist appeared first on Leafly.

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NJ Man Sent To Prison After State Decriminalized Cannabis – Family Want Him Released

Cannabis Law Report

A Cape May family is fighting for justice while one of their loved ones remains behind bars for a marijuana conviction. Humberto Ramirez’s sentence came after the decriminalization of adult-use marijuana in New Jersey. He remains in jail after an objection from a judge slowed the possibility of a shorter sentence. “I came home from working a second job to a nice, cooked dinner.

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Best Pain Management Centers In Michigan That MMJ Patients Should Know

MMJ Recs

No matter the area or intensity of your pain, help is on your doorstep. Taking affirmative action for your pain begins with you. Thankfully, the state of Michigan is equipped with a strong selection of pain management consultants. Chronic pain – triggered and perpetuated by illness, injury, trauma, cancer, arthritis and more – can be effectively addressed through both medical marijuana and professional consultation.

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Are Arrests for Cannabis Starting to Decline in the Age of Legalization?

Veriheal

The U.S. federal government claims that there has been an 11% decline in cannabis arrests over the last decade. This is good news, but like anything regarding cannabis and the federal government, there’s more to it. Arrests may be beginning to decline, but with cannabis legal in so many places across the nation, it should be doing much more. Cannabis legalization has taken the nation by storm.

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3CHI’s bakery takes hemp delta-9 THC edibles to a whole new level with Party Packs

Leafly

Be the hero of the house party with new delta-9 THC edible Party Packs. Brownies, Krispy Treats & more with potent D-9 in every bite. The post 3CHI’s bakery takes hemp delta-9 THC edibles to a whole new level with Party Packs appeared first on Leafly.

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Metrc Grab Rhode Island Contract

Cannabis Law Report

We all know the pros and cons of Metrc. They keep getting the contracts which suggests that for all their faults nobody else has the software to compete with them yet, or if they have they aren’t selling it as aggressivley as METRC. The press release. Metrc Announces New Track-And-Trace Government Contract with the State of Rhode Island. Partnership to Support the Regulation of the State’s Medical Cannabis Market with the Implementation of the Company’s Innovative Track-and-Trace System.

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How much cannabis should I add to this recipe?

The Cannigma

Getting the right answers in your cannabis journey can be tricky. But with The Cannigma’s Ask the Expert, you can find questions from readers like you, answered by a real cannabis pharmacist. Question: I have a question about dosing. I see most of your recipes call for infused oil or cannabutter. I got a recipe for a chocolate bar off Pinterest that I wanted to try but don’t know how much decarbed cannabis flower to use in the recipe.

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