Americans for Safe Access
AUGUST 6, 2021
A common challenge patients often experience when adult-use laws are adopted in their state is that legislative and regulatory improvements to medical cannabis programs are suspended while states pivot to organize adult-use models. As states continue to update laws regarding adult-use, it is imperative that they continue to prioritize policies that affect patients.
CannaMD
AUGUST 5, 2021
There is a growing body of evidence that suggests medical marijuana may help military veterans and others suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). CannaMD has previously reported that cannabis therapies may be more effective for the treatment of PTSD than current pharmaceutical options, may block certain PTSD-triggering memories, and that long-term marijuana use has been […].
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Cannabis Life Network
JULY 31, 2021
Doctors are far too liberal with anti-depressants that target serotonin when so few of them understand cannabis and especially the endocannabinoid system (ECS). Serotonin and the ECS are tied tightly together. In fact, serotonin deficient depression can cause a host of effects on the mind and immune system by disengaging the endocannabinoid system (ECS).
NORML
AUGUST 4, 2021
Here's a breakdown of current statewide, citizen-initiated efforts so far. The post 2022 Marijuana Reform Ballot Initiative Efforts Underway Nationwide appeared first on NORML.
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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.
Project CBD
AUGUST 4, 2021
During the 1950s, LSD therapy showed great promise of treating the “spiritual disease” of alcoholism.
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Cannabis Law Report
AUGUST 6, 2021
Bloomberg Law is reporting. A cannabis and biotechnology entrepreneur was arrested and charged with securities fraud over his secret sale of shares in two companies in which he served as board chairman. Avtar S. Dhillon, 60, executive chairman of medical marijuana firm Emerald Health Therapeutics Inc., was arrested Wednesday on charges brought by federal prosecutors in Boston, who said he made more than $2 million from the scheme.
NORML
AUGUST 6, 2021
A separate ordinance passed by the city clears the criminal records of those convicted of low-level marijuana possession offenses. It is estimated that some 10,000 residents will be granted blanket pardons under this action. The post New Orleans: City Eliminates Penalties for Marijuana Possession, Vacates Thousands of Past Convictions appeared first on NORML.
Project CBD
AUGUST 4, 2021
Scientists are studying psilocybin and LSD to treat migraines and cluster headaches.
Leafly
AUGUST 5, 2021
In the Garden State, 'cannabis' is legally good, while 'marijuana' is legally bad. What is this, 1937? The post Why is New Jersey reviving the old ‘marijuana’ stigma? appeared first on Leafly.
Cannabis Law Report
AUGUST 3, 2021
Here’s the introduction read all the Q&A’s at [link]. The Indigenous Peyote Conservation Initiative Communications Committee took questions from participants during the Peyote and Decriminalization Webinar which took place onMay 25th, 2021. Because there were more than 200 questions asked during the webinar, we combined many of them and answered as much as possible.
NORML
AUGUST 3, 2021
Under the expanded law, employers may not discriminate against authorized patients of medical cannabis in the recruitment, hiring, designation, or termination process or when imposing disciplinary actions. The post Puerto Rico: Law Signed Protecting Medical Cannabis Patients from Employment Discrimination appeared first on NORML.
The Blunt Truth
AUGUST 5, 2021
Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. The Illinois licensing lottery takes center stage this week. Several states may have ballot initiatives in 2022. Louisiana’s decriminalization law went into effect this week. And finally, we introduce you to Cannabis the Cat. illinois. The never-ending saga of Illinois’ cannabis licensing continues.
Leafly
AUGUST 2, 2021
It's August 2021 and the stars are ablaze with new wisdom. Check out your August horoscope and strain info now! The post Star signs and cannabis strains: August 2021 horoscopes appeared first on Leafly.
Cannabis Law Report
AUGUST 6, 2021
Paraguay will begin exporting oil, proteins and other non-psychoactive cannabis derivatives to the United States and Australia. This was confirmed this Wednesday by Mario Abdo Benítez, president of Paraguay , during a visit to the industrial plant of Healthy Grains S.A. According to Infocampo, the market was opened thanks to an agreement between Tangho Technology, a U.S. firm, and Healthy Grains S.A. , an important Paraguayan company in the sector.
NORML
JULY 31, 2021
House Bill 652 amends state law so that offenses involving the possession of up to 14 grams of marijuana are punishable by a fine of no more than $100 – no arrest and no jail time. The post Louisiana: Marijuana Decriminalization Law Takes Effect Today appeared first on NORML.
Leafwell
AUGUST 6, 2021
Imagine if scientific evidence emerged that cannabidiol (CBD), a fundamental medical cannabis extract, showed potential to prevent people from lapsing back into cocaine addiction after they had been rescued from their substance abuse disorder. Can you imagine how valuable that data would be to the medical infrastructure, to many thousands of afflicted individuals struggling with cocaine relapse.
Leafly
AUGUST 4, 2021
I, for one, welcome our new machine overlords. The post Watch this machine sort 440 pounds of weed per hour appeared first on Leafly.
Cannabis Law Report
AUGUST 2, 2021
Following the close of the market on Friday, ManifestSeven Holdings Corporation (OTC: MNFSF) reported its financial results for its fiscal second-quarter ending May 31, 2021, as revenue fell from last year and was flat sequentially. The total revenue for the quarter was $3.7 million, which dropped from last year’s $4.9 million for the same time period.
NORML
AUGUST 5, 2021
Last week, the House of Representatives went into recess before taking up action on the FY-2022 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies appropriations package, which has historically contained protections for state-legal medical programs but in recent years, reformers have had increasing success in advancing efforts to expand those protections to adult-use programs as well.
Veriheal
AUGUST 3, 2021
On Wednesday, June 30, Governor Tom Wolf (D) of Pennsylvania signed medical cannabis legislation amendments into effect. The newly signed legal framework will boost medical cannabis purchase limits, as well as prolong specific policies that were imposed on a temporary basis when the coronavirus (COVID-19) health crisis initially erupted. Under the terms of the legislation, House Bill 1024 will extend cannabis curbside services and indefinitely eradicate the patient cap for actively serving careg
Leafly
AUGUST 2, 2021
This week the Roll-up crew discuss mental health, cannabis, and the struggle of Black women to establish agency over their own health. The post The Roll-up #202: Let Black womxn live appeared first on Leafly.
Cannabis Law Report
AUGUST 6, 2021
MJ Biz reports. Read full report at . [link]. The former owners of Oregon-based Cura Cannabis, one of the subsidiaries now owned by Massachusetts-based multistate operator Curaleaf, agreed this week to pay more than $500,000 to settle a class action lawsuit over mislabeled marijuana vape cartridges. According to The Oregonian , the settlement stems from a case last year in which state regulators concluded that the Portland company had mislabeled 186,000 vape cartridges under its Select brand a
Cannabis Life Network
AUGUST 4, 2021
Runts quickly became one of the most popular cannabis chemovars (strains) in 2020. Naturally, expect the price to be steep. A renowned aroma and flavour of candy and fruit characterize Runts and varieties crossed with it — Banana Runts, for example. The secret blend that defines different fruit flavours in cannabis, however, is poorly understood. […].
Veriheal
AUGUST 2, 2021
Have you recently given up smoking substances that contain nicotine? Well, you may have noticed that it’s really hard to stop because of your nicotine dependence. When you feel as though you need nicotine and can’t go without it, you are being held hostage by nicotine dependence. Fortunately, cannabidiol ( CBD ) was suggested to help reduce the withdrawal symptoms associated with nicotine dependence in an animal study.
Leafwell
AUGUST 2, 2021
This blog is going to answer all the questions you may have about cannabis concentrates. From what exactly are cannabis concentrates? How are they made? What forms can medical patients get them in? What makes them different from other cannabis products available at your local dispensary? Keep reading to learn the in’s and out’s of all things cannabis concentrates, making sure you have the best.
Cannabis Law Report
AUGUST 6, 2021
An effort to legalize marijuana in Ohio hit a setback Thursday. Reports Cincinnati.com Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost rejected a summary of a law proposed by a group calling itself the Coalition to Regulate Marijuana Like Alcohol. Yost’s job was to decide whether the petition was a “fair and truthful” description of the proposed law. He cited seven deficiencies in the submitted language but said there could be more.
Cannabis Life Network
AUGUST 6, 2021
Referred to me by my local cannabista at Alternative Greens, Bake Sale - All-Purpose Flower seemed like a great fit for the intriguingly named SurrealEstate. New to the SyFy lineup this year, we are only three episodes in, but what three episodes we've gotten. The post SurrealEstate and Bake Sale – All-Purpose Flour – Sativa appeared first on Latest Cannabis News Today - Headlines, Videos & Stocks.
SpeedWeed
AUGUST 3, 2021
5 Clever Ways Dispensaries Use Technology to Save Money – Cannabis Business Executive – Cannabis and Marijuana industry news. skip to Main Content. View original article. The post 5 Clever Ways Dispensaries Use Technology to Save Money – Cannabis Business Executive appeared first on SpeedWeed.
Leafwell
AUGUST 1, 2021
When it comes to treating sleeplessness and insomnia, it’s THC’s and CBN’s sedative effects that reign supreme. Cannabidiol (CBD), on the other hand, is known to have the opposite effects to THC. This means that, at low-to-moderate doses, CBD is actually more likely to keep you awake, as it is an antagonist of CB1 receptors. Yet, there are many people who have reported that CBD has helped them.
Cannabis Law Report
AUGUST 5, 2021
Here’s the press release… National Law Journal’s 2020 Cannabis Trailblazer Katrina Skinner to Help Lead Company’s Legal Matters and Expansion into Banking, Financial and Payment-Related Services and Solutions for Cannabis Businesses and Related-Banking and Financial Sectors. (DENVER) August 4, 2021 – Simplifya (“Simplifya” or “the Company”), the leading regulatory and operational compliance software platform serving the cannabis industry, announced the appointment of one of the count
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