Project CBD

JANUARY 7, 2019

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NORML

JANUARY 10, 2019

This week, Congressman Earl Blumenauer reserved HR 420 for his legislation, the Regulate Marijuana Like Alcohol Act. A decades-long champion of cannabis reform, this marks the first time that Blumenauer has staked out the specific bill number 420. His focus however, is ever on the goal of reform, telling Forbes, “While the bill number may be a bit tongue in cheek, the issue is very serious.

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Cannabis Cheri

JANUARY 6, 2019

Ask Cheri: What is the shelf life of CBD Oil and what is the best way to store CBD oil? Jodi. Great questions Jodi. Instead of answering this question myself, I am going to turn it over to CBD expert Joy Smith, of Joy Organics , a full spectrum (minus THC) CBD hemp oil company. Take it away Joy! Exploring the Shelf Life of CBD Oil. Everything we consume has a shelf-life, including CBD oil.

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Cannabis Chronicles

JANUARY 11, 2019

Pot for pets? It may be the next step in the ever-evolving legitimization of medicinal marijuana, and a trio of South Florida companies are competing to become the Blue Apron of cannabis oils for pets. Three companies formed in recent years are selling cannabidiol (CBD) products that owners and enthusiasts claim might be more effective than traditional veterinary medicines at treating chronic pain, inflammation and anxiety in dogs and cats.

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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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Leafly

JANUARY 11, 2019

Stick to your New Year’s fitness goals with cutting-edge treatments for soreness, stiffness and inflammation. The post California Athletes’ Best Cannabis Topicals, Patches, and Edibles appeared first on Leafly.

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MassRoots

JANUARY 10, 2019

House Bill 136, an amendment to legalize medical marijuana, was introduced in the Kentucky Legislature on Wednesday, January 9, 2019. Sponsored by Rep. Diane St. Onge, R – Fort Wright, and Rep. Jason Nemes, R- Louisville, this legislation aims to help suffering residents in The Bluegrass State. “The intention of this legislation is not to generate tax revenue, but rather to provide relief to the thousands of Kentuckian who suffer from conditions that have not responded to traditional

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The Fresh Toast

JANUARY 10, 2019

The Battle Between Gun Ownership And Medical Marijuana In Conservative States A guidance letter from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) indicates that any person who “admits” to using cannabis must surrender the right to purchase firearms. A The post The Battle Between Gun Ownership And Medical Marijuana In Conservative States appeared first on The Fresh Toast.

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Leafly

JANUARY 10, 2019

At Dana's Place, you can buy several kinds of cannabis-infused beers and enjoy them in a safe and comfortable environment with your friends. The post Welcome to the Country’s First Cannabis Speakeasy appeared first on Leafly.

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NORML

JANUARY 11, 2019

Welcome to the latest edition of NORML’s Weekly Legislative Roundup! As the first full week of the 116th Congress comes to a close, we have another new federal bill introduced by Rep. Earl Blumenauer (D-OR). HR 420 (yes, you read that right): The Regulate Marijuana Like Alcohol Act would deschedule cannabis from the Controlled Substances Act, thus permitting state governments to regulate these activities as they see fit.

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MassRoots

JANUARY 5, 2019

Making history as the first country in Southeast Asia to do so, Thailand legalized medical cannabis on December 24, 2018. The amendment was passed by the National Legislative Assembly with a final tally of 166 to zero, and 13 members abstained from the vote. Somchai Sawangkarn, a lawmaker in Thailand, said the amendment “could be considered as a New Year gift to Thais.”.

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Cannabis Chronicles

JANUARY 9, 2019

LONGVIEW — Washington Gov. Jay Inslee announced Friday he will offer pardons to people convicted of minor marijuana possession between 1998 and 2012. But those offenders may be better off under other alternatives available to clear their names. Someone pardoned under Inslee’s plan, for example, would still have to answer “yes” to the question “Have you ever been convicted of a crime?

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Leafly

JANUARY 9, 2019

Explore the latest insights and discoveries in cannabis science. In this part, we'll dive into the top research headlines from winter 2018. The post The Latest in Medical Cannabis Research: Winter 2018 appeared first on Leafly.

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NORML

JANUARY 7, 2019

Since the passage of Proposition 1 , officially known as the Michigan Regulation and Taxation of Marihuana Act , which legalized the sale, possession, consumption and cultivation of marijuana for adults 21 and up last November, members of Michigan NORML have encountered a new challenge: municipal opt-out. Similar to other states that have legalized adult-use marijuana like Colorado , California and Oregon , it’s up to municipal governments in Michigan to decide if legal marijuana businesses can

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Cannabis Cheri

JANUARY 6, 2019

Ask Cheri: What is the shelf life of CBD Oil and what is the best way to store CBD oil? Jodi. Great questions Jodi. Instead of answering this question myself, I am going to turn it over to CBD expert Joy Smith, of Joy Organics , a full spectrum (minus THC) CBD hemp oil company. Take it away Joy! Exploring the Shelf Life of CBD Oil. Everything we consume has a shelf-life, including CBD oil.

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Cannabis Chronicles

JANUARY 8, 2019

SPOKANE — Nearly five years on, regulators of Washington state’s legal marijuana industry say there’s more work to be done on keeping pot out of the hands of children and assisting growers facing falling revenues due to a glut of product. “We need to be well-positioned for an eventual national legalization, and what does that require,” said Jane Rushford, who chairs the three-member policy-making arm of the Liquor and Cannabis Board, in an interview Monday recorded for The Spokesman-Review’s New

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Leafly

JANUARY 11, 2019

This docs-series is about yet another young man who goes missing in the Emerald Triangle. But as you get to know the residents of Alderpoint, California, you discover the real tragedies of cannabis prohibition. The post Netflix’s ‘Murder Mountain’ Exposes the Tragedy of Cannabis Prohibition appeared first on Leafly.

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Sensi Seeds

JANUARY 11, 2019

Here’s a snapshot of some of the most popular podcasts for stoners online these days. This is a mix of podcasts dedicated to cannabis by providing the latest local and international news, product and strain reviews, cultivation techniques, and cultural shifts, as well as a few gems that are guaranteed to enhance your high. What Are You Smoking? This stoner podcast comes from the team over at Leafly and features a roster of industry heads talking about their favorite strains and ways to consume c

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The Fresh Toast

JANUARY 11, 2019

Kentucky GOP Lawmaker Chose Marijuana Over Opiates To Battle Cancer State Sen. Dan Neum, amidst support for marijuana legalization, told local reporters this week he used medical marijuana instead of opiates after he was diagnosed with colon cancer seven years ago. The post Kentucky GOP Lawmaker Chose Marijuana Over Opiates To Battle Cancer appeared first on The Fresh Toast.

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Kind Meds (Cannabis Education Blog)

JANUARY 9, 2019

Medical marijuana laws have changed dramatically across the country in recent years, and now cannabis pharmaceuticals appear to be the next big leap forward in cannabis law reform. While many critics of medical cannabis continue to debate legalization of cannabis pros and cons, the reality is that the new FDA-approved cannabis drug could reshape how pharmaceutical companies view medical cannabis and encourage them to explore new consumer medical applications of cannabis.

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Leafly

JANUARY 9, 2019

The mainstream media loves Alex Berenson's scary cannabis talking points. Too bad he's completely wrong. The post ‘Tell Your Children’ to Reject Alex Berenson’s Debunked Nonsense appeared first on Leafly.

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Sensi Seeds

JANUARY 7, 2019

With cannabis legalization fever heating up across the globe, and much speculation that the plant will be made legal at federal level in the States in the near future, some serious cannabis movers and shakers are cementing their legacies, while new names are starting to emerge. Here’s a list of the ten top U.S. cannabis movers and shakers in 2018. Steve DeAngelo.

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Cannabis Life Network

JANUARY 11, 2019

Dana Larsen, the owner of The Medicinal Cannabis Dispensary, told CLN why his dispensary will remain open despite a recent BC Supreme Court ruling that ordered his and a few dozen other dispensaries closed. He also talks about the next steps the dispensaries are taking in their battle for survival, which includes appealing the BC […]. The post Dispensary owner Dana Larsen on why he’s staying open despite court order to close appeared first on Cannabis Life Network.

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CannaTech

JANUARY 10, 2019

Reading the statistics associated with the American opioid crisis is a staggering endeavor. According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), almost 50,000 people died of opiate-related overdoses in 2017. That translates to 130 deaths every day from drug addiction and marks a 10% increase from the previous year. Since 1999, addiction and overdose rates have multiplied at an alarming rate, increasing six-fold in less than two decades.

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Leafly

JANUARY 11, 2019

San Francisco dispensary SPARC beat back wildfire to go beyond organic in Wine Country. The post Photos: Cannabis Goes Beyond Organic in California’s Wine Country appeared first on Leafly.

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MassRoots

JANUARY 9, 2019

The use of topical cannabis products to treat symptoms of psoriasis and arthritis, or to help reduce localized pain and inflammation is a relatively new concept in modern medicine. Those among the medical cannabis community will not be surprised to learn, however, that a homemade cannabis salve is currently providing relief to a toddler suffering in Nevada when doctors and pharmaceuticals could not.

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The Fresh Toast

JANUARY 10, 2019

Can Medical Marijuana Help Alcoholics Stop Drinking For Good? Could cannabis be a helping hand to alcoholics? Alcohol is the most commonly used addictive drug in the United States and it looks like marijuana can help. The post Can Medical Marijuana Help Alcoholics Stop Drinking For Good? appeared first on The Fresh Toast.

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Kind Meds (Cannabis Education Blog)

JANUARY 7, 2019

For a person over the age of 55, reconfiguring a life plan for the future is a strange mix of hopes, dreams and “How do I get around that health issue”. And the that can be anything from the expected aches and pains that come with the aging process or various illnesses and disease that not only cause discomfort and pain, but diminished quality of life.

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Leafly

JANUARY 10, 2019

CBD moves from Big Apple bodegas and bars to the TriBeCa boutique, Come Back Daily. The post New York City Gets a Curated CBD Retail Store appeared first on Leafly.

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MassRoots

JANUARY 7, 2019

Now that the recreational use and possession of cannabis is legal in Michigan, creative cannaprepreneurs are finding ways to fill the gap in the market. Residents in some areas can now order a t-shirt or a muffin and juice to receive a free “ gift of weed ” with their purchase. On December 6, 2018, the adult use of marijuana for recreational purposes became legal in The Wolverine State.

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The Fresh Toast

JANUARY 8, 2019

Sorry, But Malcolm Gladwell Is Plain Wrong About Marijuana Malcolm Gladwell posits significant concern over the public’s embrace of cannabis without demonstrating some significant context. The post Sorry, But Malcolm Gladwell Is Plain Wrong About Marijuana appeared first on The Fresh Toast.

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