NORML

AUGUST 28, 2020

House lawmakers are preparing for a September floor vote on legislation – The Marijuana Opportunity, Reinvestment, and Expungement Act a/k/a The MORE Act -- to remove marijuana from the federal Controlled Substances Act. The forthcoming vote would mark the first time since the passage of the Controlled Substances Act of 1970, which placed cannabis in the same category as heroin as a Schedule I controlled substance, that a Congressional chamber has voted to remove marijuana from its prohibitive c

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Project CBD

AUGUST 24, 2020

Project CBD seeks volunteers to assess the safety and efficacy of cannabidiol.

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Leafly

AUGUST 27, 2020

Start low. Go slow. Don’t take 1,000 mg and board a plane. The post Cannabis life advice from Ngaio Bealum: Edibles safety, and strain-specific edibles appeared first on Leafly.

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Cannabis Life Network

AUGUST 22, 2020

There are a lot of negative stigma surrounding psychedelic drugs. A large portion of the population and the government condemn these substances to be dangerous, addictive, and illegal. Although, that may be true when it comes to opiates or stimulants (such as heroin or cocaine). As they are, indeed, physiologically toxic and addictive. Psychedelics, on […].

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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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NORML

AUGUST 27, 2020

Nebraska voters will decide this November on a statewide ballot measure seeking to legalize and regulate medical marijuana access in the state. The post Nebraska Medical Marijuana Initiative Qualifies for November 2020 Ballot appeared first on NORML.

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Leafly

AUGUST 27, 2020

Microdosing is an effective way to introduce small amounts of cannabis into your lifestyle. Work from home is the perfect time to do it. The post Is microdosing the key to work-from-home happiness? appeared first on Leafly.

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Cannabis Life Network

AUGUST 24, 2020

Strains at local dispensaries often vary a few dollars per gram. But, have you ever wondered about the most expensive cannabis strains in the world? I’m talking about the best money can buy! Let’s see how much someone is willing to spend for a fine ounce of weed. The Most Expensive: Cannabis Caviar It ain’t […]. The post The Most Expensive Cannabis Strains in the World appeared first on Latest Cannabis News Today - Headlines, Videos & Stocks.

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NORML

AUGUST 27, 2020

Investigators reported a “strong positive association” between subjects’ frequency of cannabis use and self-reported improvements in pain, health-care utilization, and overall health-related quality of life. The post Study: Medical Cannabis Use by Seniors Associated with Improved Quality of Life appeared first on NORML.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 26, 2020

A curtain-raiser to an in-depth study on the effect of criminalising drug use in Mumbai SUMMARY: New research study by Vidhi shows that not only … Read More. The post VIDHI Centre For Legal Policy Article: The Case for Decriminalising Cannabis Use in India first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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Leafly

AUGUST 25, 2020

Heading back to school? Ever thought about giving cannabis college a try? You wouldn't be the only one. The post Back to school: COVID-19 boosts cannabis college enrollment appeared first on Leafly.

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The Blunt Truth

AUGUST 27, 2020

Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. Pennsylvania’s governor is supporting cannabis legalization. Arizonans will have a chance to vote on legalization in November. Vermont is considering expungement and decriminalization. The DEA has a new hemp rule. Senator McConnell is promoting hemp face masks.

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NORML

AUGUST 26, 2020

"The five earliest states to legalize recreational marijuana -- Alaska, California, Colorado, Oregon and Washington -- all had less than one EVALI case per 100,000 residents.". The post Study: Adult-Use Legalization Markets Not Tied to Vaping-Related Lung Illness appeared first on NORML.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 28, 2020

Very interesting piece in the Guardian-Here’s the introduction The study of fungi has long been overshadowed by more glamorous scientific quests. But biologist Merlin Sheldrake … Read More. The post UK Guardian Report: The future is fungal: why the 'megascience' of mycology is on the rise first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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Leafly

AUGUST 24, 2020

'You can't rebuild if you try to fight this fire and die,' says one NorCal grower who nearly lost his life last week. The post ‘It rained fire’: A California cannabis grower’s hellish wildfire fight appeared first on Leafly.

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Cannabis Life Network

AUGUST 27, 2020

Leverage the internet to level up during your quarantine! There are so many things you can do to gain relevant experience for personal development while you’re stuck at home during COVID-19. Take an online course Take the free time you might have now to learn a skill you could later utilize in your professional or […]. The post 6 Personal Development tips for those stuck at home during COVID-19 appeared first on Latest Cannabis News Today - Headlines, Videos & Stocks.

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NORML

AUGUST 28, 2020

He clearly enjoyed smoking good weed and hanging out with stoners, and up-close, Woody is a genuinely nice individual. The post A Founder Looks at 50: Reflecting Upon My Times with Woody Harrelson appeared first on NORML.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 28, 2020

If you want a perspective on how allowing regulated banking in the cannabis industry would be monumental, just ask Robert Hoban. A leading cannabis … Read More. The post Why the Cannabis Industry Needs to Be Part of the SAFE Banking Act first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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Leafly

AUGUST 27, 2020

CBD producers are starting to add L-theanine, a compound commonly found in green and black teas, to their products. Learn about its wellness benefits and how it works well with CBD. The post This new compound in CBD products can help with sleep, anxiety, and focus appeared first on Leafly.

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Leafwell

AUGUST 24, 2020

Cannabichromene (CBC) is one of them, and is the third most prominent cannabinoid found in the cannabis plant. It is important for you to start thinking beyond THC and CBD, as the other cannabinoids can impart unique effects all of their own and help for a huge number of conditions. CBC is a potent anti-inflammatory, and could possibly be more useful than CBD as an antidepressant.

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NORML

AUGUST 24, 2020

Voters in several states will have the opportunity to decide at the ballot whether to legalize cannabis for either adult-use or for medical purposes. In addition, numerous local, state, and federal races involve candidates who have made marijuana legalization a key part of their platform. The post Vote to legalize it! appeared first on NORML.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 28, 2020

by Douglas Sargent | Aug 27, 2020 | Tuesday marked not only the start of Illinois’s inaugural High Times Cannabis Cup, but also a completely … Read More. The post REVAMPED HIGH TIMES CANNABIS CUP SPARKS GREAT INTEREST AND LONG LINES IN ILLINOIS first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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Leafly

AUGUST 25, 2020

Gov. Tom Wolf puts recreational legalization at the top of his autumn 2020 legislative agenda. The post Pennsylvania governor calls for marijuana legalization to boost economic recovery appeared first on Leafly.

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CannaMD

AUGUST 26, 2020

File this under headlines that never would’ve happened ten years ago ! A new review published by scientific journal, Pharmacology Biochemistry and Behavior , has found that marijuana cannabinoid, CBD, is a “promising” therapy for treating cocaine dependence. Find out more about the studies scientists reviewed – and why they think cannabis could help cocaine addiction – below!

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NORML

AUGUST 26, 2020

“In the adjusted analysis, at-least-daily cannabis use was significantly associated with increased rates of injection cessation.". The post Study: Cannabis Associated with Increased Cessation of IV Opioid Use appeared first on NORML.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 28, 2020

By Cannabis Law Group As longtime Los Angeles cannabis business lawyers, we recognize that there are significant legal barriers to entry in California’s legal marijuana … Read More. The post The Legal Complexities of California Contract Cannabis Farming first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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Cannabis Life Network

AUGUST 28, 2020

New Music Friday is back, with more recommendations for great music that you might have missed, right in time for the weekend. SuperGood – Duckwrth Duckwrth’s new album is a refreshing taste to the somewhat stale hip-hop scene. Working off the success of his song “Crush” Duckwrth has doubled down into that 70’s esc style, […].

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CannaMD

AUGUST 27, 2020

First Florida Doctors to Certify Edibles. On August 26, the Florida Office of Medical Marijuana Use (OMMU) uploaded long-awaited production standards for medical marijuana edibles. The next morning, physicians received detailed instructions from the OMMU and within 20 minutes, CannaMD – the fastest growing network of medical marijuana doctors in Florida – had already issued the first medical marijuana edibles certification in the state.

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NORML

AUGUST 25, 2020

"I'm calling on the legislature to to legalize recreational marijuana, with the revenue going to: small business grant funding [and] restorative justice programs.". The post Pennsylvania: NORML Praises Governor’s Call to Legalize Adult-Use Marijuana Market, Restore Justice to Those with Past Convictions appeared first on NORML.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 27, 2020

In late August 2020, at the time this article was written, more than 5,000 prison inmates in Florida have tested positive for the coronavirus as … Read More. The post Richard DeLisi's 90 Year Non Violent Cannabis Sentence, the Last Prisoner Project & The Lawyers Looking For Justice first appeared on Cannabis Law Report.

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Leafwell

AUGUST 26, 2020

Talking about cannabis can be difficult. You may have experienced difficult or dismissive conversations with friends and family as you explore the use of medical marijuana. But Leafwell believes that talking about medical cannabis should be an open, honest and frank discussion, just like any other medication. That’s why we only work with physicians who understand the value of medical cannabis and.

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