Medicinal Genomics
JUNE 18, 2020
In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, 31 states declared some form of cannabis to be “essential.” However, it would be naive to think that means the industry is invulnerable to a COVID-related shutdown. If last summer’s vape scare taught us anything, it’s that politicians will pull the plug on the cannabis supply chain if it is believed to be a vector for COVID-19 transmission.
NORML
JUNE 17, 2020
Today, members of the House Judiciary Committee marked up the Justice in Policing Act, which seeks to amend federal guidance over certain law enforcement activities. Many of the bill’s components are steps in a positive direction, such as banning “No-Knock” drug raids by law enforcement. This is a recommendation that many on NORML’s Legal Committee have long advocated for, as the proliferation of these raids have often led to tragic results.
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CannaMD
JUNE 18, 2020
The befuddled and clueless stoner is a persistent cultural image. But does marijuana really make you less intelligent? There’s no debate that strains of certain cannabis which create a high have well-known and documented effects on short-term memory and motor function. But these effects are transitory and of limited duration , as CannaMD has reported.
Cannabis Law Report
JUNE 19, 2020
by Barry Saik, Chief Executive Officer of Greenbits Big changes are coming to the cannabis industry. At least, that is the outlook shared by cannabis … Read More.
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.
SMPL
JUNE 16, 2020
Good news! Last week, Gov. John Bel Edwards signed a bill ( HB 819 ) that will allow doctors to recommend medical cannabis for any medical condition the physician “considers debilitating to an individual patient” that the physician is qualified to treat. Currently, patients can only receive a recommendation for cannabis if they have a medical condition that is specifically listed.
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NORML
JUNE 15, 2020
Democratic Gov. John Bel Edwards has signed a series of bills into law greatly expanding patients ability to access medical cannabis products. Late last week, the Governor signed House Bill 819, which expands the discretion of physicians so that they can recommend cannabis therapy for “any condition” that he or she “considers debilitating to an individual patient and is qualified through his [or her] medical education and training to treat.” Under the current law , doctor
Cannabis Life Network
JUNE 13, 2020
Since the imposition of emergency measures in response to COVID-19, some of the biggest questions that we have had as Canadians revolve around privacy and individual rights. Once simple tasks, like going to a restaurant or a coffee shop, have become complicated landmines, speckled with uncertainty. So, what are our privacy rights? And how has […].
Miss Marijuana
JUNE 14, 2020
By: Jon Guinn. What is Caryophyllene? Terpenes , organic molecular compounds produced by many different plants and some insects, have recently peaked the interest of scientific researchers as well as cannabis growers and consumers. Caryophyllene is one such cannabis terpene that really stands out from others on account of it’s kick of spice on the nose and it’s unique molecular design that gives it the potential to aid in many ailments of the human body, specifically: Reduce inflammation.
Leafly
JUNE 18, 2020
A new guidance for physicians assumes any cannabis use is drug abuse. That's nonsense, and it harms patient health. The post Fed report urges doctors to treat cannabis users as drug addicts appeared first on Leafly.
Canna Law Blog
JUNE 17, 2020
Racism in America is not confined to the criminal justice system, it is embedded in all aspects of our society, but the continued killing of Black men and women by police and law enforcement personnel has lead to a breaking point. The video of George Floyd’s murder is particularly gruesome and has lead to nationwide protests which seeking to bring meaningful and major changes to American police departments.
NORML
JUNE 18, 2020
On Thursday, members of the New Jersey state Assembly approved a substitute version of A1897 by a 63-10 vote, with five abstentions. As currently written, the measure decriminalizes the possession and distribution of up to two ounces of marijuana by adults — making these activities punishable by a $50 fine. Those found to be in violation of the law will no longer be arrested or saddled with a criminal record.
The Joint Blog
JUNE 17, 2020
According to a new study, hemp-derived CBD oil extract is associated with improved HDL cholesterol levels. The study was published in Journal of Dietary Supplements: It’s titled Effects of hemp extract on markers of wellness, stress resilience, recovery and clinical biomarkers of safety in overweight, but otherwise healthy subjects. For the study researchers examined the health effects of CBD extract (15 mg per serving) from hemp and compared it against a placebo.
Canna Law Blog
JUNE 16, 2020
Nationwide protests in the wake of the police killing George Floyd have reignited a public debate over police brutality in the United States. People are demanding police forces be defunded or even disbanded. The call to defund the police is of course a financial issue but it is also about building constructive police alternatives. It is a call to reinvest in our communities and to explore new and more equitable solutions.
NORML
JUNE 19, 2020
The daily use of cannabis by patients with chronic pain conditions is associated with prolonged improvements in pain management and subjects’ overall quality of life, as well as sustained reductions in the use of opioids, according to longitudinal data published in the journal Pain Medicine. A team of Canadian researchers assessed the short-term and long-term impacts of medical cannabis treatment in 751 chronic pain subjects.
Project CBD
JUNE 15, 2020
Green Heffa Farms, in North Carolina’s Piedmont, has emerged as a national symbol of vision and success in America’s new hemp economy. As a producer of boutique, full-spectrum hemp-flower products, it has won a cachet in the industry — which is augmented, at least in more enlightened sectors, by the fact that it is Black-owned, and has an overt political consciousness.
Leafly
JUNE 18, 2020
Here we look at the eternal debate: Is outdoor or indoor a better environment to grow? The post Where’s a better environment to grow weed: indoors or outdoors? appeared first on Leafly.
Cannabis Law Report
JUNE 18, 2020
Multiple big name Canadian cannabis companies are being taken to court in a class action lawsuit for false labeling of products about their THC and … Read More.
NORML
JUNE 19, 2020
“Taken together, the results of this study add to the cumulative evidence in support of plant-based MC (medical cannabis) as a safe and effective treatment option and potential opioid substitute or augmentation therapy for the management of chronic pain symptomatology and quality of life.”. The post Study: Cannabis Associated with Reduced Opioid Use, Prolonged Benefits in Pain Patients appeared first on NORML.
Cannabis Life Network
JUNE 19, 2020
In the world of fashion, hemp is praised for its outstanding qualities. Although it is needless to say that a lot of us haven’t made that shift in our own personal wardrobes just as yet. Why? Well, the top three reasons are based on affordability, accessibility and style. Our list here intends to pave way […]. The post 7 Stylish and Affordable Clothing Brands Made from Hemp appeared first on Latest Cannabis News Today - Headlines, Videos & Stocks.
Leafly
JUNE 18, 2020
Whether you're sheltering, loving, living, or chilling, pick up some Runtz, Lava Cake, GG4, and more, as they burn up the charts during this crazy year. The post Best cannabis strains of summer 2020 appeared first on Leafly.
Miss Marijuana
JUNE 16, 2020
By: Kristilyn Waite. From time to time, even devout yogis need a little incentive to get on their mats. And so, inevitably, we have witnessed the marriage of cannabis and yoga. Cannabis can spice things up, reinvigorating, and even deepening your practice. . More and more studios advertise classes integrating the two, and retreats are even popping up in legal states.
NORML
JUNE 19, 2020
For NORML’s 50th anniversary, every Friday we will be posting a blog from NORML’s Founder… The post A Founder Looks at 50: Willie Nelson — America’s Favorite Marijuana Smoker appeared first on NORML.
Veriheal
JUNE 19, 2020
Just a few years ago, the state of Oklahoma had some of the most restrictive laws surrounding cannabis. If you were to ask just about anyone who lived in the state, they would tell you that there was no way they would ever think that Oklahoma would have the cannabis market that it has today. Not only has Oklahoma reformed their cannabis laws, but they also have one of the most lenient medical cannabis programs in the United States.
Leafly
JUNE 17, 2020
Getting high is fun, and so is getting drunk. But together? Be ware. The post How to avoid the dreaded crossfaded high appeared first on Leafly.
Cannabis Law Report
JUNE 19, 2020
It has nearly been two years since the then home secretary, Sajid Javed, made the unprecedented move to legalise medical cannabis in the UK. However, … Read More.
NORML
JUNE 18, 2020
Justices for the Supreme Court of the state of Pennsylvania have struck down a countywide policy that barred those on probation from accessing medical cannabis. The ruling determined that the local (Lebanon County) ban was in conflict with the state’s medical marijuana access law, which states that Pennsylvanians registered with the program shall not be punished for their use cannabis.
The Blunt Truth
JUNE 18, 2020
Welcome back to the Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. We’ve got a wide range of news this week. Members of the Cannabis Caucus asked for consideration of cannabis legalization in the policing reform bill. Nevada is issuing pardons for marijuana offenses. Minnesota has introduced a legalization bill, and South Dakota has started the campaign to legalize by ballot initative.
Leafly
JUNE 16, 2020
Police don't merely enforce unjust laws. They help create them, protect them, and profit from them. The post Can you love cannabis and support the police? appeared first on Leafly.
CannaMD
JUNE 15, 2020
Vape pens have been in the news recently, and not in a good way. After several years of trending strong in both the recreational and medical marijuana communities, in the fall of 1999 these devices were identified as the cause of a respiratory disorder known as EVALI , as in E-cigarette or Vaping Associated Lung Injury. By early 2020 , nearly 3,000 hospitalizations and deaths were attributed to EVALI, and the American Medical Association had called for a ban on e-cigarette and vaping products.
NORML
JUNE 19, 2020
NORML Founder Keith Stroup. For NORML’s 50th anniversary, every Friday we will be posting a blog from NORML’s Founder Keith Stroup as he reflects back on a lifetime as America’s foremost marijuana smoker and legalization advocate. This is the eighth in a series of blogs on the history of NORML and the legalization movement. One of the more pleasant personal benefits of spending much of my professional life working at NORML has been the opportunity to meet and work with a number
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