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America’s hottest cannabis of 420 ’22

Leafly

With Seed Junky J Beezy, Capulator, Alien Labs, Phat Panda, and Cheech Marin. The post America’s hottest cannabis of 420 ’22 appeared first on Leafly.

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Ohio: Cleveland Officials Move to Expunge Over 4,000 Low-Level Marijuana Convictions

NORML

“Far too many citizens unduly carry the undue burden and stigmatization of a past conviction for behavior that many jurisdictions, and most Americans, no longer consider to be a crime. Our sense of justice and our principles of fairness demand that officials move swiftly to right the past wrongs of cannabis prohibition and criminalization.”. The post Ohio: Cleveland Officials Move to Expunge Over 4,000 Low-Level Marijuana Convictions appeared first on NORML.

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Debunking the myth: what is a stoner?

The Cannigma

If you enjoy cannabis, are you automatically a stoner? Well, there’s a few different definitions of what a stoner is. The dictionary definition of stoner is someone who habitually uses cannabis. But those are vague guidelines; what actually constitutes habitual use? That depends on who you ask, but a 2021 study found that most cannabis users could be defined as stoners.

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CBD & Bipolar Disorder

Project CBD

Bipolar patients and pioneering doctors report life changing benefits from CBD , including mood stabilization, the holy grail in bipolar disorder symptom management.

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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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I tried THC-O, aka the ‘spiritual cannabinoid.’ Here’s what happened

Leafly

I tried the extremely potent THC-O, aka the ‘spiritual cannabinoid.’ Here’s what happened next. The post I tried THC-O, aka the ‘spiritual cannabinoid.’ Here’s what happened appeared first on Leafly.

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AVB edibles: top 5 recipes for already vaped bud

The Cannigma

AVB is leftover weed that’s been used in a dry herb vaporizer. AVB is short for already vaped bud, although you may also know it as “already been vaped” (ABV) cannabis. There is no agreed upon acronym. AVB weed is special because, unlike smoking, a dry herb vaporizer simply heats the bud to create a rich vapor. While this vapor gets you high by heating the cannabinoids and terpenes, it doesn’t destroy them like smoking does.

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The Week in Weed: April 8, 2022

The Blunt Truth

Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. The House of Representatives passed both the MORE Act (again) and a bill dealing with medical marijuana research. In Maryland, the legislature voted to put marijuana legalization on the November ballot. DC has also been considering, but not passing, marijuana legislation.

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N13 Kush Feminized Grow Report

Sensi Seeds

N13 Kush Feminized is a compact and hardy indica that produces significant harvests. Hailing from an impressive heritage of Mr Nice G13 x Hash Plant x Nicole Kush, this 90% indica combines the best attributes of all of its parents. The post N13 Kush Feminized Grow Report appeared first on Sensi Seeds.

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House Lawmakers Advance Bipartisan Bill Facilitating Clinical Cannabis Research, Allowing Scientists to Access State-Approved Marijuana Products

NORML

NORML’s Deputy Director Paul Armentano said: “These common-sense regulatory changes are necessary and long overdue. The reality that nearly one-half of US adults have legal access to these multitude of cannabis products, but our nation’s top scientists do not, is the height of absurdity and it is an indictment of the current system.”. The post House Lawmakers Advance Bipartisan Bill Facilitating Clinical Cannabis Research, Allowing Scientists to Access State-Approved Marijuana Products appeared

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When’s the best time to harvest cannabis flowers? 

The Cannigma

Harvesting cannabis is simultaneously the most exciting and stressful time for growers. During this time cultivators might be thrilled to see the fruits of their labor, but many don’t know when’s the best time to break out the scissors. But before you rush to the finish line, make sure you know the basics of cannabis cultivation for beginners.

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Apple & Amazon Show Support for Cannabis

CannaMD

The stigma around cannabis has been long-standing and stubborn, but recent policy trends at major tech companies hint at a shift in attitude. Last year, Amazon came out in support of the Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment and Expungement Act of 2021. Now, it has been uncovered that Apple quietly made cannabis-friendly changes to its App Store […].

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The case for sustainable cannabis

Leafly

Creating a sustainable cannabis industry is harder than it seems and there is a huge case for making weed more eco-friendly. The post The case for sustainable cannabis appeared first on Leafly.

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Maryland: Voters to Decide Legalization Question in November

NORML

"Just like voters have done elsewhere over the past decade, Marylanders will choose in favor of legalization at the ballot box and they will do so overwhelmingly.". The post Maryland: Voters to Decide Legalization Question in November appeared first on NORML.

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This Recent MMJ Study Shows Promise for Multiple Sclerosis Patients

Veriheal

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an autoimmune disease that can have very serious implications for those living with it. The disease is chronic and rather unpredictable but can significantly decrease the quality of life for the current estimate of 2.3 million people worldwide who have been diagnosed with MS. Now, a new study has found that medical marijuana (MMJ) shows promise as a treatment for MS. .

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Grower Beware: Use Sensitive Hop Latent Viroid Tests with Caution

Medicinal Genomics

In recent weeks we have witnessed plant pathogen test providers advertise the extreme sensitivity of their hop latent viroid (HLVd) testing kits. While we agree that the numbers are impressive, growers must remember to use this tool with caution. If they are not careful, that sensitivity can do more harm than good. Setting a threshold for infectiousness.

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Weed seeds may be legal to ship across the US, DEA says

Leafly

Cali bud could end up on the East Coast easier than you think, according to a new official determination from the DEA. The post Weed seeds may be legal to ship across the US, DEA says appeared first on Leafly.

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Dark Money Prohibitionists VS The People

NORML

Last week, a new Super PAC was launched with the sole purpose of halting our progress. This shadowy dark money group has committed to spending well into the six figures on efforts to target and take out elected officials who support legalization. No doubt this group will also be spending big this fall to try and defeat legalization ballot measures across the country.

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Thailand Lays Out Plans for Canna-Tourism Industry

Veriheal

Thailand made history earlier this year when it became the first Asian country to decriminalize cannabis. The decriminalization bill included a 120-day delay from its initial signing to when it would go into effect. With about two months left until cannabis is officially legal in the country, Thailand will soon have to make some crucial decisions regarding its incoming industry.

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First Wednesdays Publish Report, “Recreational Europe”

Cannabis Law Report

The Blurb says. We are proud to announce the launch of Recreational Europe , a report produced by First Wednesdays , the publishing arm of Hanway Associates. In partnership with Curaleaf International , Cansativa and Ince , today we release our latest report, comprising a trove of in-depth polling data and commentary on the commercial and cultural impacts of adult-use cannabis legalisation in Europe.

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Medical marijuana patients targeted by sneaky new federal drug testing rule

Leafly

A cruel relic of the 'Just Say No' era gets a refresh for the 2020s—and doubles down against medical patients. The post Medical marijuana patients targeted by sneaky new federal drug testing rule appeared first on Leafly.

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Status Update: 2022 Ballot Initiatives and Referendums

NORML

Voters in several states are anticipated to decide on marijuana-related ballot measures in November. Here is where those efforts stand… . The post Status Update: 2022 Ballot Initiatives and Referendums appeared first on NORML.

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Army Recruits Who’ve Used Marijuana: “No Riskier” Than Non-Users

CannaMD

A new government-funded study of United States Army recruits has uncovered that past cannabis use does not have a significant impact on overall performance. Currently, over half of new recruits hail from states where marijuana is legal at least for medical use, so these findings should be reassuring for military recruiters and Army hopefuls alike. […].

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NFTs, A Guide for Stoners

Cannabis Life Network

At first, cryptocurrency was an annoying topic that people wouldn’t shut up about. Now, that has become NFTs. But, what exactly is an NFT and why would anyone want to buy one? Depending on who you ask, NFTs are either the hottest new investment or a stupid trend and waste of money. If you aren’t […]. The post NFTs, A Guide for Stoners appeared first on Cannabis News, Lifestyle - Headlines, Videos & Cooking.

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Hemp puts cows in a mellow mooood, science says

Leafly

But does it induce cow-ch lock? Seriously, this research could open up new markets for hemp farmers worldwide. The post Hemp puts cows in a mellow mooood, science says appeared first on Leafly.

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State Policy Update 4/8/2022

NORML

This week’s update highlights important legalization advancement in Maryland, medical cannabis advancement in South Carolina, and additional important movements in Delaware, Illinois and other states. The post State Policy Update 4/8/2022 appeared first on NORML.

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Life as a Cannabis Attorney

Burns Levinson (Cannabusiness advisory)

Earlier this week, Burns & Levinson’s attorneys Lauren Medeiros Forster and Gustav Stickley V (Gus) spoke on a panel hosted by the Law Firm Alliance about their experiences practicing law in the red-hot cannabis industry. Today on the blog, they’re sharing their perspectives, experiences as cannabis attorneys, and industry predictions. For background: Lauren’s practice focuses on commercial contracts, mergers & acquisitions, finance, securities, lending, and private equity matters in a

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What is Delta 8 & What It Means to Cannabis

Cannabis Life Network

Delta-8 has been making headlines as the most explorative strain of all cannabinoids. As research continues on the medical benefits of cannabis, distributors and shop owners are noticing their products containing delta-8 are selling out fast for its potent effects and fast-acting relief. For some, this might be the future of cannabis but what exactly […].

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Bid on Colorado’s weed-themed license plates for a good cause

Leafly

The ”ISIT420" plate went for $6,630 in last year's auction, adding to almost $50,000 in total proceeds for disability services in Colorado. The post Bid on Colorado’s weed-themed license plates for a good cause appeared first on Leafly.

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Media Report: In some N.J. towns, groups attempt to block legal cannabis sales

Cannabis Law Report

The New Jersey Monitor reports. When New Jersey voters approved a 2020 referendum to make recreational marijuana legal, the residents of Princeton emerged as some of legalization’s biggest champions. Seventy-five percent of voters in this progressive college town gave legal weed a thumbs-up, compared to 68% of voters statewide. But nearly two years later, as talk turns to where to put a marijuana dispensary amid the artisan eateries and designer clothiers lining Princeton’s leafy streets, critic

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Qualifying for a Medical Cannabis Card in Massachusetts

Canna Care Docs

If you’re a Massachusetts resident, you’re fortunate enough to live in a state that has legalized both medical and recreational cannabis. For those who have certain medical conditions, access to cannabis can be beneficial for alleviating their symptoms. It’s normal to assume there will be hurdles in the application process – but we promise it’s easy!