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16 Best CBD Strain for Migraines in 2023

Medical Marijuana Program Connection

Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. Migraine headaches affect millions of people worldwide, causing significant disruptions to their daily lives.

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Marijuana-Testing Laws Continue to Evolve Says Judge Mary Celeste at annual event

Cannabis Law Report

SHRM write Here’s the intro The ongoing flurry of marijuana legislation, court cases and cannabis-based products makes it difficult for HR professionals to craft policies that meet their company’s drug-testing needs. The significant differences in state-by-state rules, definitions and interpretations of recreational and medical marijuana products have only added to the potential confusion.

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Individual Cigarette Warnings: Is Cannabis Next?

Cannabis Life Network

This month, Canada became the first and only nation in the world to mandate individual cigarette warnings. Warning labels and graphic images have been the norm for years now. But individual cigarette warnings? Are cannabis pre-rolls next? CLN asked Health Canada, and they replied, “At this time, there are no regulatory changes proposed for the Cannabis Regulations to apply individual health warnings to cannabis pre-rolls.” At this time, suggesting that things could change in the futu

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An Urgent Plea From a Mom and Caregiver

Americans for Safe Access

I’m writing this in desperation. The organization I care so much about, and volunteer my time for, Americans for Safe Access (ASA), is in desperate need of support! ASA is the only national medical cannabis patient organization that is working towards protecting patients. ASA has and continues to do so much work to bring both access to medical cannabis patients, while also trying to help educate the public.

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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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Vermont: Legislation Becomes Law Increasing THC Limits, Plant Counts for Patients

NORML

The new law significantly increases the amount of cannabis patients may home cultivate and doubles the amount of THC available in certain marijuana products. The post Vermont: Legislation Becomes Law Increasing THC Limits, Plant Counts for Patients appeared first on NORML.

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Do High THC Levels Cause Psychosis?

Cannabis Life Network

Do high THC levels cause psychosis? That’s been the mantra of the modern cannabis temperament movement. Since cannabis can’t cause a fatal overdose and appears relatively benign (compared to most pharmaceutical drugs), public health busybodies had to find a new angle. Ergo, high THC levels cause psychosis. This isn’t your grandparent’s cannabis, they tell us.

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Can You Be Allergic To Marijuana?

The Fresh Toast

Can You Be Allergic To Marijuana? You can be allergic to water, sunlight, coins, and more. Find out if you are allergic to marijuana The post Can You Be Allergic To Marijuana? appeared first on The Fresh Toast.

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Louisiana: Governor Signs Marijuana Expungement Legislation Into Law

NORML

"Tens of thousands of Louisianans carry the burden and stigma of a past conviction for behavior that the majority of state residents no longer believe should be a crime. Our sense of justice and our principles of fairness demand that public officials and the courts move swiftly to right the past wrongs of cannabis prohibition and criminalization.” The post Louisiana: Governor Signs Marijuana Expungement Legislation Into Law appeared first on NORML.

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America’s best Jack Herer for Jack Herer Day and beyond

Leafly

Power up with this revolutionary sativa hybrid. The post America’s best Jack Herer for Jack Herer Day and beyond appeared first on Leafly.

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Review: Emerald City Kush by Bedford Grow

Illinois News Joint

While I’ve reviewed the other strains from Bedford Grow’s line of playful Wizard of Oz themed Oz Kush genetic crosses, Cheese Wiz and Flying Monkeys , I finally got around to finishing the trio when I picked up Emerald City Kush from Maribis Springfield. Emerald City Kush is an indica-leaning hybrid cross of Triangle Kush and Oz Kush BX1. This batch of flower tested at 0.7% THC and 21.02% THCa.

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Twitter Updates Ad Policies to Allow Packaged Cannabis Products

Veriheal

There are a lot of debates and misconceptions about cannabis and its use today. On one hand, it is viewed as a super medicine. On the other hand, which happens to be the most prevalent, it is seen as an evil to society. The truth, however, as revealed by advanced research, has shown that cannabis has a lot of medicinal value. Cannabis has proven to be effective in the medical field in treating chronic pain.

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Analysis: Proximity to Cannabis Dispensaries Not Correlated with Higher Rates of Youth Marijuana Use

NORML

"This study found no evidence for increased cannabis use among youth living in zip codes with active medical cannabis dispensaries. In fact, 12th graders living in zip codes with dispensaries had lower past-year and past-30-day cannabis use." The post Analysis: Proximity to Cannabis Dispensaries Not Correlated with Higher Rates of Youth Marijuana Use appeared first on NORML.

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Hittin’ the road: Summer travel cannabis gear guide 2023

Leafly

13 new pipes, shredders, trays, and terp coolers. The post Hittin’ the road: Summer travel cannabis gear guide 2023 appeared first on Leafly.

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Review: Chem OG by matter

Illinois News Joint

The most significant leap in cannabis assessment has undoubtedly been the advent and elevation of the terpene panel. While the correlation between terpenes and the effects of certain strains is still debated, there is no doubt that strains with higher terpene levels are more fragrant and flavorful. As someone who believes that the aroma is an essential component of a great cannabis experience, I was intrigued to see matter offering terpene-rich strains such as this Chem OG, which I picked up at

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Washington Courts To Spend $U100 Million To Vacate 350K Drug Convictions & Return Legal Fees

Cannabis Law Report

Washington State will spend nearly $100 million to vacate an estimated 350,000 prior drug convictions and reimburse legal fees to people who were prosecuted under laws that the state Supreme Court deemed unconstitutional in 2021.

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Maine: Lawmakers Advance Legislation Protecting Cannabis Use While on Probation

NORML

“This measure reinforces the reality that the responsible, adult-use of cannabis is legal in the state of Maine and that those who engage in this lawful behavior should not face discrimination for their actions.” The post Maine: Lawmakers Advance Legislation Protecting Cannabis Use While on Probation appeared first on NORML.

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Proud loud: 8 superb queer-owned cannabis brands in 2023

Leafly

With Stone Road, Landrace Origins, Peak Extracts, and more. The post Proud loud: 8 superb queer-owned cannabis brands in 2023 appeared first on Leafly.

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Illinois medical cannabis cardholders disregarded, again

Illinois News Joint

In January 2023, Rep. Bob Morgan introduced HB1189 , which would have refunded the excess money from the Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Fund back to registered medical cannabis patients in Illinois. HB1189 never advanced beyond the Rules Committee, but the excess funds were allocated elsewhere by law as part of the final State budget. Instead of refunding the excess money back to registered medical-cannabis patients in Illinois, the sum of $40,000,000 from the Compassionate Use of Medical

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States Have Made Over $15B From Cannabis Tax Revenue Despite Decline

Veriheal

A report was released by the Marijuana Policy Project (MPP) on May 1 on the combined sale of cannabis across the U.S. states. Since the state-legal, adult-use cannabis market began in 2014, a combined total of more than $15 billion has been generated in tax revenue. However, these figures reported do not include tax revenue from medical cannabis. The revenue generated in 2022 alone was $3.77 billion.

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State Policy Weekly Update 6/14/2023

NORML

Highlights include: CA, CO, IL, LA, ME, NV, NY, OH, PA, & VT The post State Policy Weekly Update 6/14/2023 appeared first on NORML.

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Media Report: Culta Buys Dispensaries Despite Ongoing Nonpayment of Court Judgment

Cannabis Law Report

Green Market Report write Culta owner owes ex-partner over $6 million. Maryland-based cannabis company Culta is in the news for two reasons today: buying two dispensaries while not paying a court judgement or taxes. Culta announced that it would buy two female-owned dispensaries, Growing Ventures (dba Greenhouse Wellness) and K&R Holdings (dba Kannavis) for an undisclosed amount.

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Review: Grandi Guava by Revolution

Illinois News Joint

It’s a true vote of confidence when breeders not only put their name behind a strain but also put their name on it. Grandi Guava is Grandiflora Genetics’ in-house gem that carries its reputation. Revolution Cannabis recently dropped the strain as part of its Cookies genetics releases, and I visited Enlightened Mount Prospect to pick up a sample Grandi Guava is a sativa-leaning hybrid cross of Guava and Gelato.

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Denver Nuggets Fever Spreads to the Cannabis Industry as Co-founder of Cherry Introduces Exciting New Strains

Veriheal

The Denver Nuggets are tearing through the NBA playoffs thanks to the efforts of Jamal Murray and 2x MVP Nikola Jokic. Meanwhile, a Denver cannabis enthusiast and Nuggets fan is working on two new cannabis cultivars that will get folks as elevated as the Nuggets are in the NBA finals. The cultivars will have names that pay homage to two players, MVP Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray.

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How to Use Medical Marijuana for Optimal Health

United Patients Group

As more and more people turn to alternative healthcare options, medical marijuana has become a popular choice for treating various ailments. Cannabis health care has been proven beneficial for managing conditions like chronic pain, anxiety, and even cancer. But did you know there are different ways to use medical marijuana for optimal health? Here are some of them: 1.

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Publication: Parabola Center for Law and Policy – Cannabis Anti- Monopoly Toolkit

Cannabis Law Report

Today, we're launching our Anti-Monopoly Toolkit! Read the full report & take action at [link] Concerned that big businesses are taking over the cannabis industry? This toolkit is for you. It’s easier to tackle this issue when we work together.

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Illinois lawmakers call for delta-8 and hemp regulations

Illinois News Joint

Illinois State Representatives, hemp advocates, and delta-8 business owners today convened in the State of Illinois Building to discuss their intentions to quickly bring together various stakeholders to negotiate a comprehensive plan to “safely and fairly regulate” the manufacture and sale of delta-8 and other similar intoxicating hemp products in Illinois.

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California Could Become the First State to Ban All Tobacco Sales

Veriheal

When it comes to legal substances, public enemy number one is tobacco. Every year, products such as cigarettes are responsible for the deaths of hundreds of thousands of individuals across the nation. Being the trailblazing state that it is, California is now looking at a bill that would eventually ban the sales of all tobacco products. California Gov.

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Real cannabis worked in rare study on chronic pain

Leafly

Pain and insomnia reports fell. Quality of life improved. The post Real cannabis worked in rare study on chronic pain appeared first on Leafly.

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Virginia mother of 6-year-old who shot teacher pleads guilty to using cannabis while having a firearm

Cannabis Law Report

ABC NEWS USA reports The mother of a 6-year-old boy who shot his teacher in Virginia pleaded guilty in federal court Monday to using marijuana while possessing a firearm, which is illegal under U.S. law. It’s a crime under federal law that’s facing increasing scrutiny as more states legalize the drug.

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Review: Superfreak Live Resin by Rythm

Illinois News Joint

There is a level of cannabis knowledge that can only be gained through hands-on cultivation experience. Not only do growers develop a deeper appreciation for the plant, but they also tap into broader trends, such as popular strains and cultivation methods. Throughout my own journey as a cultivator, one strain that has captivated my attention is Freakshow, created by Humboldt Seed Company.

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