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CBD & THC for Traumatic Brain Injury

Project CBD

CBD and THC reduce tissue damage and trauma caused by a closed head injury.

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WTF: South Dakota will vote again to legalize weed this November

Leafly

It’s déjà vu all over again for the South Dakota cannabis legalization movement. Yesterday, May 3, South Dakotans for Better Marijuana Laws (SDBML) turned in over 19,000 signatures to put recreational cannabis on the state ballot…again. In a remarkable turn of events, South Dakota will be forced to re-do an entire legalization campaign, thanks to […].

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Reimaging weed: what if cannabis was treated like wine? 

The Cannigma

Cannabis has been around humans for millennia. In that time it has served many purposes, as an industrial crop, religious rite, and source of entertainment. But despite the importance of hemp in the developing world, cannabis has not enjoyed the widespread acceptance of a substance like wine. In the past 100 years, cannabis has undergone a dramatic transformation in the public eye, becoming enemy #1.

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Spring 2022 NORML Interns Answer Questions About the Job

NORML

Clear communication and task division were critical to handling a busy work day with ever-changing priorities. Our teamwork and adaptability made this experience all the more productive, rewarding, and enjoyable. The post Spring 2022 NORML Interns Answer Questions About the Job appeared first on NORML.

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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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Double Kush Cake Automatic Grow Report (Indoor)

Sensi Seeds

Double Kush Cake Automatic is a fast-flowering, compact plant that produces sizable harvests. Hailing from an impressive lineage that includes Afghani #1, Skunk Kush, and Hindu Kush Automatic, Double Kush Cake Auto offers growers plentiful harvests in a short amount of time. The post Double Kush Cake Automatic Grow Report (Indoor) appeared first on Sensi Seeds.

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NM expected to pay an estimated $15 million in tax refunds to medical cannabis companies

The NM Political Report | Medical Cannabis Program

New Mexico cannabis businesses are expected to pay cannabis excise and gross receipts taxes by the end of this month. But the state’s Taxation and Revenue Department is also expected to issue about $15 million dollars worth of gross receipts refunds to medical cannabis companies that paid those taxes prior to the enactment of the Cannabis Regulation Act, which legalized recreational-use cannabis.

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New Hampshire: Senate Rejects House-Backed Bills Legalizing Marijuana Possession and Sales

NORML

"The majority of the New Hampshire Senate is clearly out of step with the will of the voters," said NORML's State Policies Manager Jax James. "The continued failure by the Senate to advance House-passed cannabis reform legislation should not go without response from voters.". The post New Hampshire: Senate Rejects House-Backed Bills Legalizing Marijuana Possession and Sales appeared first on NORML.

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The Week in Weed: May 6, 2022

The Blunt Truth

Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. New Hampshire’s Senate decided against legalizing. Virginia will not be recriminalizing possession. Ohio’s having some difficulties with its ballot initiative. On the federal level, cannabis banking may be part of the COMPETES Act. And finally, could you pick up some marijuana along with your vegetables at the farmers’ market?

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FDA sends warning to delta-8 THC companies

Leafly

Five companies were told to stop making medical claims for their hemp-derived cannabinoid products. The post FDA sends warning to delta-8 THC companies appeared first on Leafly.

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Elon Musk On Psychedelics and Big Pharma

Cannabis Life Network

Elon Musk is challenging the establishment again as he tweets about psychedelics and big pharma. He tweeted that an antidepressant, Wellbutrin, is not safe and should be pulled off the market. He then touted the benefits of psychedelics in alleviating mental health problems. Musk bought Twitter for $44 billion in April and is committed to […].

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State Policy Weekly Update 5/6/2022

NORML

This week's update highlights legislative advancements in several states, including Colorado, Delaware, Louisiana, Missouri, New Hampshire, Oklahoma, and South Carolina. . The post State Policy Weekly Update 5/6/2022 appeared first on NORML.

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U.S. Gives Brittney Griner Update, NV Cops Use Loophole to Make Arrests, & Cannabis Overtakes Starbucks

Veriheal

The U.S. State Department gave an update on WNBA star Brittney Griner’s arrest, Nevada’s ACLU warned of cops using a cannabis loophole, and cannabis industry sales surpassed those of Starbucks. Let’s dive into this week’s cannanews. U.S. Says WNBA Star Brittney Griner ‘Wrongfully Detained’ by Russia. The U.S. State Department put out a statement indicating that it now considers WNBA star Brittney Griner to be “wrongfully detained” by the Russian government.

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I tested my breastmilk for THC. Here’s what I found

Leafly

One activist mom went straight to the cannabis lab. The post I tested my breastmilk for THC. Here’s what I found appeared first on Leafly.

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Australian General Election, Legalise Cannabis Party Candidates Profiles: Wayne Taylor – Victoria

Cannabis Law Report

The 2nd of our candidate profiles. A few weeks to go and a general election is in full swing in Australia. This time last year the Legalise Cannabis Party in Australia was comprised of a number of disparate state-based organisations. This year, the party for the first time , is presenting a unified national front for the 2022 general election and as they have virtually received no coverage from the mainstream media, here at Cannabis Law Report, we thought it might be an idea to get to know the c

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Shake weed – good, better or best?

The Cannigma

Shake weed is made up of the tiny remnants that fall off the flower as it is being handled or jostled around the bottom of a container. These remnants often contain plenty of trichomes , which is where cannabinoids and terpenes are produced and stored. Shake can also sometimes include less desirable trim, stems, or seeds, so be sure to look out for anything bulky and pick it out from your shake.

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Cannabis’ REM Sleep-Suppressing Properties Could Prove Useful in Banishing Nightmares

Veriheal

Ever woken up with beads of sweat rolling down your forehead, the bed sheets tangled around you in a desperately protective clutch, and the imprint in your memory of a scary dream? If so, you can consider yourself among the 50%-85% of adults who battle the occasional nightmare during REM sleep. For many people, the severity and frequency of nightmares are significantly worse.

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The parent trap: How old drug laws punish families in legal cannabis states

Leafly

Lindsay Ridgell fought for 3 years to clear her name after being reported to CPS for a single cannabis test—in a legal state. Similar laws still trap parents in 23 states. The post The parent trap: How old drug laws punish families in legal cannabis states appeared first on Leafly.

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How to Prepare for a Psychedelic Trip

Cannabis Life Network

If you’re new to psychedelics, tripping for the first time can seem intimidating, even scary. If you are intentional about the experience and take the time to adequately prepare for the psychedelic trip, you can help mitigate the nervousness you’re experiencing and be prepared if it gets overwhelming. If you’ve started researching psychedelics already, you […].

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Sensi Seeds Presents Sensi Weeds; Premium Quality CBD Flower

Sensi Seeds

Have the benefits of CBD have caught your eye, but the potential psychotropic effects put you off? Sensi Weeds has you covered. Sensi Seeds is proud to introduce its latest project: Sensi Weeds, a range of non-psychotropic premium CBD flower with less than 0.2% THC. The post Sensi Seeds Presents Sensi Weeds; Premium Quality CBD Flower appeared first on Sensi Seeds.

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Recent Study Suggests MMJ Cards Increase the Risk of CUD—But Is There More to It?

Veriheal

Cannabis use disorder (CUD) is often confused with frequent cannabis use , but CUD is significantly more worrisome. A recent study , funded by the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) and published in JAMA Network Open , reported a correlation between obtaining a medical marijuana (MMJ) card and developing CUD. The study looked into the effects of owning an MMJ card and has raised many eyebrows, but probably not for the reasons you think.

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4 mental health tips for weed lovers

Leafly

Need a little TLC for your mental health? Here are four mental health tips for weed lovers to help you through the ups and downs. The post 4 mental health tips for weed lovers appeared first on Leafly.

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Michigan: Mother charged after her 6-year-old shared marijuana edibles with kindergarten classmates

Cannabis Law Report

MLIVE report. FLINT, MI – A Mt. Morris Township woman was arraigned Wednesday, May 4, on one felony count of second-degree child abuse after authorities said she left her marijuana-infused edibles in a place where her six-year-old child grabbed them and shared them with classmates, an incident that left a handful of students hospitalized. Melinda A.

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Patient Drives In Louisiana: How Do They Work?

MMJ Recs

People in Louisiana looking to gain access to medical marijuana have to follow a few procedural steps to get approved and buy from a licensed dispensary. The first step in the process is recognizing whether or not you have a condition that qualifies for the use of medical marijuana. In the state of Louisiana, there are several approved conditions for people looking to gain access to cannabis products.

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Biotechnology Company’s Study Spotlights Medical Cannabis as a Potential Cure for Bowel Cancer

Veriheal

Of all the diseases and medical conditions that humans face the risk of being diagnosed with—even people who lead the healthiest of lifestyles—cancer is one of the most prevalent and deadly. The devastating disease results in 10 million deaths around the world every single year. Fortunately, for patients who suffer from bowel cancer, the latest research into medicinal cannabis could provide a ray of hope.

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May’s Leafly Highlight is Blueberry Muffin fresh out the oven

Leafly

It’s a brain pastry for that happy, satiated feeling. The post May’s Leafly Highlight is Blueberry Muffin fresh out the oven appeared first on Leafly.

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New York State Bar Association – Update 10, May 2022 12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Webinar

Cannabis Law Report

This looks particularly useful. Section Member Price: $40.00. NYSBA Member Price: $50.00 Join (or renew) for special member pricing. Non-Member Price: $100.00. Review of federal taxation of cannabis companies, the taxes imposed by NY on cannabis and comparisons to other states. Faculty: Senator Jeremy A. Cooney, District 56, Chairman of Committee on Cities II, New York State.

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NM expected to pay an estimated $15 million in tax refunds to medical cannabis companies

The NM Political Report | Medical Cannabis Program

New Mexico cannabis businesses are expected to pay cannabis excise and gross receipts taxes by the end of this month. But the state’s Taxation and Revenue Department is also expected to issue about $15 million dollars worth of gross receipts refunds to medical cannabis companies that paid those taxes prior to the enactment of the Cannabis Regulation Act, which legalized recreational-use cannabis.

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Free All Cannabis for Tennesseans: Is It for Real or Just Another Act?

Veriheal

Will the call for cannabis legalization in Tennessee fall upon deaf ears and closed minds again like it has so many times in the past? SB2598/HB1968 is a bill in the Volunteer State of Tennessee that is being called the “Free All Cannabis for Tennesseans Act.” If the bill passes the Tennessee Senate Judiciary Committee in the state legislature on Tuesday, May 5, history would be made.

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Delaware House passes legalization bill, but obstacles remain

Leafly

Delaware took a huge step towards legalizing adult-use cannabis yesterday. On a roughly 2-1 vote, the state House passed HB371, which would remove all penalties for possessing up to one ounce of cannabis. The proposed law would effectively legalize a “gifting” market—where free cannabis is thrown in with the purchase of a symbolic item or […].

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US Hemp Roundtable – California State Alert

Cannabis Law Report

Great News in California. You may remember last December, just a few weeks after passage of AB 45 — our three-year, landmark effort to fully legalize and regulate the sale of hemp-derived CBD in the Golden State — the California Department of Public Health (“CDPH”) issued a very controversial FAQ which appeared to indicate that it would be illegal to sell hemp products in California that were manufactured out of state.

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