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The origins of weed: How the plant spread across the world

Leafly

Check out the story of cannabis—where it originated, how it spread across the globe, and which cultures used it. Learn how important the plant was to ancient humans and how it continues to be important to humans today. . The post The origins of weed: How the plant spread across the world appeared first on Leafly.

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How to make THC hot sauce

The Cannigma

Yield: 32 oz weed hot sauce Prep/cook time: 30 minutes, not including decarboxylation. When you can make anything into a cannabis-infused edible, why stop at brownies and gummies ? THC hot sauce is a delicious and unexpected way to incorporate cannabis into a meal, adding a pop of flavor to your morning eggs, lunchtime salad, or dinner rice. This recipe is quick and approachable for all skill levels and best of all, you’ll have infused hot sauce on hand for weeks afterward.

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Hemp Biofuel: What it is, its potential, and why it hasn’t taken off yet

Cannabis Life Network

As one area of focus in transitioning away from fossil fuels, biofuels appeared to have a promising future. Unlike corn or other biomass used for biofuels, Hemp biofuel has not reached its potential highs. What is Hemp biofuel, what is its potential, and why hasn’t it taken off yet? Hemp’s versatility has always been among […]. The post Hemp Biofuel: What it is, its potential, and why it hasn’t taken off yet appeared first on Latest Cannabis News Today - Headlines, Videos & Stocks.

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CBD for Schizophrenia

Project CBD

Clinical study: CBD can treat schizophrenia as effectively as antipsychotic pharmaceuticals with far fewer side effects.

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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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New Jersey: Regulators Begin Process of Accepting Applications for Retail Marijuana Businesses

NORML

A robust, above-ground retail marijuana market is necessary in order to disrupt the unregulated marketplace and to assure that consumers have adequate access to lab-tested, high quality products at competitive prices. The post New Jersey: Regulators Begin Process of Accepting Applications for Retail Marijuana Businesses appeared first on NORML.

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What Are The Benefits Of Using Cannabis For Digestive Disorders?

The Fresh Toast

What Are The Benefits Of Using Cannabis For Digestive Disorders? Cannabis has been proven many times over to help treat and prevent several digestive disorders that plague people everyday. The post What Are The Benefits Of Using Cannabis For Digestive Disorders? appeared first on The Fresh Toast.

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Is weed legal in Indonesia?

The Cannigma

Medical: illegal Recreational: illegal. As early as the 10th century, cannabis was reportedly used on the Indonesian island of Java, along with tobacco and opium. Early evidence of cannabis cultivation has been found in the Aceh province in northern Sumatra. Cannabis was grown in other parts of the country during the 1800s when it was called the Dutch East Indies.

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St. Louis: City Officials Move to End Marijuana Screening for Most Public Employees

NORML

The new rules stipulate, “No person currently employed by St. Louis County or applying for employment by St. Louis County shall be required to undergo pre-employment or random drug testing for the presence of marijuana metabolites (THC) as a condition or part of employment.”. The post St. Louis: City Officials Move to End Marijuana Screening for Most Public Employees appeared first on NORML.

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Why can’t America defend Brittney Griner as if she owned the vapes?

Leafly

Many pro athletes use cannabis to maintain their mental and physical health. And that's okay. It's time to stop pretending otherwise. The post Why can’t America defend Brittney Griner as if she owned the vapes? appeared first on Leafly.

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Skunk #1 Feminized Grow Report (Indoor)

Sensi Seeds

Follow Sensi Seeds as we grow our legendary Skunk #1 Feminized. A main staple in the cannabis industry since the 1970s, Skunk #1 produces large, dense buds coated with resin. We grew a beautiful Skunk #1 Feminized plant following a simple regimen that rewards us with a delicious, plentiful harvest. The post Skunk #1 Feminized Grow Report (Indoor) appeared first on Sensi Seeds.

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The Most Common Mistakes of New Cannabis Consumers

Cannabis Law Report

Do you have any prior experience with the usage of medicinal marijuana? Then you’ve already figured out the right and wrong ways to accomplish things. You may also have some questions and worries if you’re new to the realm of medicinal marijuana. For your safety, we’ve produced a list of the most common Mistakes New Cannabis consumers Make to assist you in staying clear of them.

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Sentencing Commission: Far Fewer Federal Offenders Charged with Marijuana-Related Crimes in 2021

NORML

"The attitudes and priorities of federal prosecutors have shifted in the era of state-level marijuana legalization.". The post Sentencing Commission: Far Fewer Federal Offenders Charged with Marijuana-Related Crimes in 2021 appeared first on NORML.

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The Roll-up #234: Why athletes use cannabis

Leafly

Brittney Griner's arrest in Russia highlights the issue of athletes using cannabis. How are they using it? When? Where? We have answers. The post The Roll-up #234: Why athletes use cannabis appeared first on Leafly.

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Can a THC tincture help with ADHD?

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 was listening to Episode 39, ADD & Cannabis, with Max Simon and learning about how a THC tincture might be good for concentration and sociability of individuals suffering from ADHD.

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Montana: State Supreme Court approves temporary marijuana expungement rules

Cannabis Law Report

The Montana Supreme Court this week approved temporary rules that outline procedures for expunging or revising marijuana-related convictions. When Montana voters legalized recreational cannabis sales in November of 2020, they also created a path for clearing criminal records of actions that are now legal. Under the state’s recreational marijuana law, people previously convicted of offenses that are now legal can petition to have their conviction re-sentenced or expunged from their record.

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Advocates Respond To Delaware House Vote On Cannabis Legalization

NORML

Last week, Delaware’s House of Representatives missed another chance to legalize cannabis for adults 21 and older. HB 305 needed to clear a legislative hurdle requiring a three–fifths super majority, or 25 votes. The final tally on March 10th was 23-14-4. The post Advocates Respond To Delaware House Vote On Cannabis Legalization appeared first on NORML.

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New Jersey is accepting cannabis license applications. Here’s how to apply

Leafly

New Jersey's Cannabis Regulatory Commission is prioritizing business license applicants that were most affected by the War on Drugs. The post New Jersey is accepting cannabis license applications. Here’s how to apply appeared first on Leafly.

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The Hot Box: bridging the gap between black business owners and financing

The Cannigma

In the cannabis industry, capital is hard to come by. It’s especially hard to come by for BIPOC entrepreneurs who own just 4% of the cannabusinesses in the US. The Hot Box Pitch Contest is addressing this disparity. The Hot Box Pitch Contest is an event at the Black CannaConference that seeks to bridge the gap by making it easier for fledgling business owners to showcase their ideas to high-level financers.

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Lawsuit Filed in Georgia Argues Delta-8 and Delta-10 Products are Legal Under State Law

Cannabis Law Report

A recent raid of a business selling delta-8 THC products in Gwinnett County, Ga., has sparked litigation in the state. Hemp Grower reports. A recent raid of a business selling delta-8 THC products in Gwinnett County, Ga., has sparked a lawsuit against authorities. According to CBS46 , a video surfacing online shows a multi-force task agency raiding Element Distribution, a vape smoke distribution center in Gwinnett, for delta-8 products.

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Kentucky: Medical Cannabis Access Legislation Advances to the Senate

NORML

With a vote of 59 to 34, members of the Kentucky House of Representatives have advanced House Bill 136 to the Senate for further consideration. The bill provides for the production and distribution of a limited variety of medical cannabis products to qualified patients, including those with PTSD, cancer, chronic pain, epilepsy or any other intractable seizure disorder; multiple sclerosis, muscle spasms, or spasticity; and nausea or vomiting. .

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The best-rated weed dispensaries in Los Angeles

Leafly

Visiting the City of Angels? Here are the top weed shops to add to your itinerary. The post The best-rated weed dispensaries in Los Angeles appeared first on Leafly.

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New Research Says Psychedelic Use Is ‘Weakly’ Associated With Symptoms of Psychosis

Veriheal

Drug-induced psychosis has long been associated with psychedelics such as psilocybin, ayahuasca, DMT, LSD, etc. However, new research has found that psychedelic use is only “weakly associated with psychosis-like symptoms.” Although it is true that psychedelic consumers do report many psychosis-like symptoms, this can be attributed to the use of other psychoactive drugs and pre-existing or underlying mental health conditions. .

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Cannabiz: ANTG-Asterion Deal Is Off But Canadians May Already Be In Another Conversation

Cannabis Law Report

This is their “exclusive” report today. ANTG-Asterion merger hits the rocks but Canadian firm chases fresh Australian deal. A deal between Australian Natural Therapeutics Group and Vancouver-based Asterion to build one of the largest medicinal cannabis facilities in the world has collapsed, the Canadian business has revealed. Read more. ANTG-Asterion merger hits the rocks but Canadian firm chases fresh Australian deal.

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State Policy Update 3/18/2022

NORML

This week’s update highlights important legislative advancements in Illinois, Utah, South Dakota, and Kentucky, focuses on upcoming hearings, and provides updates on several other important bills moving forward across the country. The post State Policy Update 3/18/2022 appeared first on NORML.

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Alvi Ghaznavi is watching NJ celebrate its legal market from behind bars

Leafly

For Alvi and America’s 40,000 prisoners of prohibition, The War on Drugs was simply a 'War on Us'–Join Last Prisoner Project's fight to free them all. The post Alvi Ghaznavi is watching NJ celebrate its legal market from behind bars appeared first on Leafly.

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Here’s Why You Shouldn’t Drive for at Least 4 Hours After Consuming Cannabis

Veriheal

Cannabis and driving could be a recipe for disaster, say researchers from the Center for Medicinal Cannabis Research in the University of California San Diego. . Their insightful report , which was published in the JAMA Psychiatry , found that cannabis may cause driving-related impairment for over four hours post-consumption. “Although performance was improving at 3.5 hours, recovery was not fully seen until 4.5 hours post smoking,” wrote the researchers responsible for carrying out this two-ye

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Law Firm Files Suit In Georgia Re Delta 8 Legality

Cannabis Law Report

A new lawsuit in Georgia seeks a court order declaring that a chemical related to the main intoxicating ingredient in pot is legal under state law. The chemical, called delta-8 THC, is mostly synthesized from CBD, a non-intoxicating chemical that’s prevalent in hemp. Delta-8 has become extremely popular across the country, and the cannabis industry and state governments have grappled with its rise.

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Cannabis Topicals for Sunburns – Do They Work?

Cannabis Life Network

In the last several years, cannabis topicals have taken hold in the cannabis market and have even gained the attention of numerous beauty brands. Cannabis topicals, particularly those containing CBD, are seen in many everyday beauty products. With spring and summer right around the corner, this season we’ll explore if cannabis topicals work for sunburns. […].

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New Jersey is latest battleground for social equity in cannabis

Leafly

Legal weed sales could start as soon as late April in NJ, but lawmakers are still fighting claims that the game is rigged. The post New Jersey is latest battleground for social equity in cannabis appeared first on Leafly.

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DEA Delays Production Of Marijuana Drug As Potential Treatment For MS And Huntington’s Disease

The Fresh Toast

DEA Delays Production Of Marijuana Drug As Potential Treatment For MS And Huntington’s Disease. The DEA application process is being delayed for years for reasons unknown. The post DEA Delays Production Of Marijuana Drug As Potential Treatment For MS And Huntington’s Disease appeared first on The Fresh Toast.

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