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Conversations with Cannigma: Putting the “Medical” into Medical Cannabis

Leafwell

Originally published at [link] You can listen to the podcast by following the above link. USE CODE “CANNBE10” FOR $10 OF YOUR FIRST APPOINTMENT WITH LEAFWELL Marijuana/cannabis. From [link] There are many questions that are left unanswered when it comes to medical cannabis. “Which product should I use, and how much? Source.

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Dr. Lester Grinspoon encouraged America to ‘reconsider’ marijuana

Leafly

A remembrance: The Harvard physician's 1971 book laid the scientific foundation for today's legal cannabis laws. The post Dr. Lester Grinspoon encouraged America to ‘reconsider’ marijuana appeared first on Leafly.

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A Founder Looks at 50: The Early Legalization Movement – From LeMar to Amorphia to NORML

NORML

That enormous challenge of reversing marijuana prohibition would not have been possible without the earlier work of LeMar, Amorphia and those pot-head jazz musicians and hip poets. The post A Founder Looks at 50: The Early Legalization Movement – From LeMar to Amorphia to NORML appeared first on NORML.

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House Members Offer Resolution Condemning Police Brutality and The War on Drugs

Veriheal

Protesters continue taking to streets. Crowds in the streets are still increasing daily with those outraged over the death of George Floyd and police brutality in general. The cries of this crowd speak volumes about the disproportionate effects of police interaction and people of color (POC). Discussing whether this incident was racially motivated is not what we are talking about, but rather the massively increased risk that comes with being a POC and having any police contact.

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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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Meet the Medicinal Mushrooms

Project CBD

Immune-boosting mushrooms have powerful healing properties.

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Breaking: US Attorney General falsely targeted 10 cannabis companies, whistleblower says

Leafly

DOJ staffer says William Barr ordered antitrust investigations of cannabis mergers, just because Barr hates legalization. The post Breaking: US Attorney General falsely targeted 10 cannabis companies, whistleblower says appeared first on Leafly.

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Cannabis Litigation in the Time of COVID-19

Canna Law Blog

Last week, I wrote about the sad and anti-climatic ending of the first cannabis patent infringement case. UCANN is in the same predicament as many other businesses in the industry, and most experts expect the pandemic to create a surge of bankruptcy cases in the second half of this year. Civil courts are seeing tons of filings directly relating to COVID-19 as well – employees are suing their employers over leave and workplace safety issues, contract parties are suing each other over force majeur

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Eight Major Myths About CBD Products (and the Truths Behind Them)

LIWTS

CBD products are the phenomenon of the therapeutic product space at the moment. You can barely open a health and wellbeing publication these days without there being at least some mention of CBD oil, CBD extracts and CBD products in general. Not to mention, wildly conflicting information about what CBD is, what it does and [ ] The post Eight Major Myths About CBD Products (and the Truths Behind Them) appeared first on Legalize it.

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Nevada governor pardons thousands of past cannabis convictions

Leafly

Gov. Steve Sisolak's move restores opportunities in financial aid, housing, voting, and other life basics previously denied. The post Nevada governor pardons thousands of past cannabis convictions appeared first on Leafly.

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Govt Media Release Missouri: DHSS launches investigation into fraudulent medical marijuana certifications

Cannabis Law Report

JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Based on findings during a recent and ongoing investigation, the Section for Medical Marijuana Regulation within the Department of Health and … Read More.

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Can CBD help with your immunity? An immunologist weighs in

Leafly

Medterra works with an immunology expert to help test their latest product, CBD Immune Boost. Together they answer the question: Can CBD help with immunity? The post Can CBD help with your immunity? An immunologist weighs in appeared first on Leafly.

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L.A. Cannabis: Is An Overhaul on the Horizon?

Canna Law Blog

The Department of Cannabis Regulation (DCR) in the City of Los Angeles is making a big push for a comprehensive overhaul of certain parts of the City’s cannabis licensing protocols and its Social Equity Program. Los Angeles has been through the ringer on cannabis legal reform from the inception of the passage of Measure M back in March 2017. The long and the short of it is that L.A. has three licensing phases for doing cannabis business in the City.

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Study Finds Marijuana Use Associated With Reduced Migraine Frequency

The Joint Blog

Those who consume marijuana through inhalation for extended periods of time are likely to report reductions in migraine frequency. This is according to a study published in the journal Brain Sciences, and first reported on by NORML. The measure was also published online by the U.S. National Institute of Health. For the study researchers from Israel examined the impact of prolonged cannabis use (median treatment duration = three years) on the frequency of monthly migraine attacks. “The majo

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Treating Depression with CBD

Otherside Farms

Cannabidiol (CBD) is a type of natural compound that is called cannabinoid. Cannabinoids are available in a plant known as cannabis. Cannabis plants are sometimes called marijuana or hemp depending on their level of THC. THC is responsible for creating a state of high in people. CBD can be taken from either hemp or marijuana plant. The popularity of CBD has taken a huge surge in recent years.

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Underrepresented Groups in the Cannabis Industry

Leafwell

Sheena Noire is the Founder and CEO of Cannabis Noire, an organization dedicated to providing education, opportunities, and resources to minorities and underrepresented groups within the cannabis community and industry. In Sheena’s own words: “Cannabis Noire is an organization dedicated to helping underrepresented groups and minorities enter the cannabis industry.

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Cannabis And Strokes: Debunking Myths And Misconceptions

The Fresh Toast

Cannabis And Strokes: Debunking Myths And Misconceptions. Cannabis elevates blood pressure, putting strain on the heart and body, which can cause issues for people with underlying or even unknown health conditions. The post Cannabis And Strokes: Debunking Myths And Misconceptions appeared first on The Fresh Toast.

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Gallup: Seven in Ten Americans Say That “Smoking Marijuana” Is Morally Acceptable

NORML

Seven in ten Americans say that it is morally permissible for adults to “smoke marijuana,” regardless of the plant’s legal status, according to nationwide polling data compiled by Gallup. The post Gallup: Seven in Ten Americans Say That “Smoking Marijuana” Is Morally Acceptable appeared first on NORML.

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Feeling Corona-Crazy?

Project CBD

There are many ways to mitigate stress by boosting endocannabinoid tone.

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Cannabis oil distillate concentrate: pure THC

Leafly

Cannabis distillate concentrates are becoming increasingly more popular. This cannabis concentrate almost guarantees above 95% THC. Learn more about this potent form of marijuana. The post Cannabis oil distillate concentrate: pure THC appeared first on Leafly.

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The Week in Weed: June 26, 2020

The Blunt Truth

Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. We begin with the claim that the Justice Department brought antitrust actions against cannabis companies due to Attorney General Bill Barr’s antipathy towards the industry. The state of New Jersey is contemplating decriminalization, and Montana may have cannabis on the ballot.

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NORML Remembers Dr. Lester Grinspoon

NORML

Dr. Grinspoon's extraordinary personal commitment to advancing both marijuana policy and the NORML organization demonstrated his deeply held belief that we all have an obligation to fight injustice whenever and wherever we find it. The post NORML Remembers Dr. Lester Grinspoon appeared first on NORML.

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Fungi Photo Gallery

Project CBD

Fungi have astonishing therapeutic properties. Several species of medicinal mushrooms strengthen immunity and promote neurogenesis, the growth of new brain cells, through molecular pathways regulated by the endocannabinoid system.

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How to dab cannabis concentrates

Leafly

Curious about trying dabs? This guide walks you through everything a first-timer should know about tools, safety, and the process itself. The post How to dab cannabis concentrates appeared first on Leafly.

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Don’t Rush to Apply for that CBD Trademark Just Yet!

The Blunt Truth

As we previously reported , the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) issued a trademark examination guide last year, broadening the class of cannabis-related goods for which cannabis companies could register their trademarks. The examination guide explained that, because certain hemp-based products with less than 0.3% THC–including CBD–are no longer controlled substances under the Controlled Substances Act (CSA), companies could apply to register trademarks in connection

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NORML Partners with Green Flower to Launch First-of-its-Kind Online Training Program for Cannabis Advocates

NORML

This 100% online course will teach you the essential tools and nuanced techniques NORML has deployed over the last 50 years to shape cannabis policy at the local, state, national, and international levels. The post NORML Partners with Green Flower to Launch First-of-its-Kind Online Training Program for Cannabis Advocates appeared first on NORML.

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Eight Medicinal Mushrooms

Project CBD

Fungi have astonishing therapeutic properties. These eight species of medicinal mushrooms strengthen immunity and promote neurogenesis, the growth of new brain cells, through molecular pathways regulated by the endocannabinoid system.

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What is hash?

Leafly

Learn all about hash (or “hashish”), including what it is, where it came from, how to make and use it, and how it relates to the cannabis plant. The post What is hash? appeared first on Leafly.

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How California is defending statewide cannabis delivery

Cannabis Law Report

The viability of many California cannabis delivery businesses may be at stake next month as a landmark lawsuit brought by local municipalities against the Bureau … Read More.

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Traces Of Cannabis Found on a 2,700-Year-Old Altar in Israel

Veriheal

Cannabis use is historic. The cannabis plant has been used by humans for thousands, possibly tens of thousands, of years. While Cannabis was placed in the Cannabaceae family by Stephan Endlicher, an Austrian botanist in 1837, recent evidence suggests it was first used at least 30,000 years ago. As more and more sacred sites across the globe are discovered and researched, cannabis is showing up in temples, altars, and tombs of ancient times.

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Cannabis And Ketamine: Is There A Risk Of Interaction?

The Fresh Toast

Cannabis And Ketamine: Is There A Risk Of Interaction? Both help the body experience euphoria, and recently, researchers studied the use of both drugs to better understand their links and interactions. . The post Cannabis And Ketamine: Is There A Risk Of Interaction? appeared first on The Fresh Toast.