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What Does a Government Shutdown Mean for Medical Cannabis?

Americans for Safe Access

If you have seen the news lately, you know that the possibility of a partial government shutdown is looming. Although Congress has passed funding extensions, the President is threatening to veto any appropriations packages that do not contain sufficient funding for border security. Without further action, much government funding will end at 11:59 PM on Friday, December 21, meaning that many non-essential government operations and agencies will be suspended until a budget is passed.

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The Importance Of Terpenes In Cannabis & Their Powerful Impact On Health

The Fresh Toast

The Importance Of Terpenes In Cannabis & Their Powerful Impact On Health The addition of different terpenes can help improve a cannabis user's mental and emotional state of being that takes them to another level. The post The Importance Of Terpenes In Cannabis & Their Powerful Impact On Health appeared first on The Fresh Toast.

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Athletes Continue to Turn to CBD Oil for Pain and Inflammation

Puff Puff Post

Although CBD has been a viable alternative to synthetic medications for decades, recent studies conducted by the FDA have pushed the plant compound into mainstream favor. With this newfound popularity, there has been an influx of interest in CBD amongst professional athletes seeking a reliable, natural alternative to synthetic pain relievers and anti-inflammatories.

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Colorado’s New Cannabis Rules Advance its Growing Market

Sensi Seeds

With the announcement in September that Colorado’s cannabis market had generated more than $1 billion in revenue by August 2018, reaching the milestone much earlier than predicted and flooding state coffers with more than $200 million in tax revenue, it’s clear the industry’s move from black to green is on track. One of the trends driving sales is consumer preference for edibles and concentrates.

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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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New MMCC ID Card Policies in Effect for 2019

Peninsula Alternative Health

Beginning January 1, 2019: All NEW patients must purchase a MMCC ID card during the registration process. Cards purchased after 01/01/19 will be valid for three years. Beginning April 1, 2019: ALL PATIENTS must present an MMCC-issued ID card in order to purchase medical cannabis. Please understand that recommendations from a certifying provider must be renewed on a yearly basis and is separate from the mandated MMCC ID cards.

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Cannabis and Exercise go Hand-in-Hand For Some Fitness Buffs

Puff Puff Post

TORONTO — As an avid runner with some two dozen marathons under his belt, Adrian Landini is thoroughly familiar with the runner’s high. He’s also quite experienced running while high. Yes, the longtime pot smoker says he routinely lights up during a run, and sometimes before — a recent habit that he says has become inextricably linked to his endurance training. “I just kind of zen out, I pay attention to my movements and what’s around me and whatnot and just bring it in w

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New Zealand is Set to Vote in 2020 for Cannabis Legislation

Leaf Science

2020 could be the year New Zealand becomes a greener country. Alongside the general election that is due to take place in 2020, New Zealanders will vote in a referendum that will decide whether or not cannabis should be legal for recreational use. The news comes a week after lawmakers gave medical cannabis the green light. Why Now? Jacinda Arderns Labour Party entered a coalition government supported by the Greens and New Zealand First on a cross-party promise that they would hold several conces

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Here Are the 5 States Most Likely to Legalize Marijuana Next

The Joint Blog

10 states have legalized marijuana for recreational purposes. Which state will be the 11th? Below is a list of the top five states we believe are the most likely to legalize marijuana next, becoming the 11th in the U.S. to do so following Colorado, Washington, Oregon, Alaska, Massachusetts, Maine, Nevada, California, Vermont and Michigan. New Jersey.

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10 Types Of Marijuana You Can Take To Get Rid Of A Hangover

The Fresh Toast

10 Types Of Marijuana You Can Take To Get Rid Of A Hangover We’ve all been there. Hangovers. It starts nicely enough. A good friend calls and invites you out for dinner and “a drink.” The post 10 Types Of Marijuana You Can Take To Get Rid Of A Hangover appeared first on The Fresh Toast.

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The Week in Weed: December 21, 2018

The Blunt Truth

Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. In what may become another continuing feature, another “red” state appears poised to being the marijuana legalization process. Member of the Nebraska legislature are looking to put medical cannabis on the 2020 ballot. Meanwhile, if there were an award for best name of a marijuana store, the Gas N’ Grass in Portland, ME would win, hands down.

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Give Your Christmas Feast an Added Kick with AVB

Leaf Science

Christmas Feast. One of the best things about Christmas (if not the best) is the food! Christmas cookies, chocolates, and the big one, Christmas Dinner. We can already taste the roast turkey, delicious stuffing, and tasty pigs in blankets. Why not add a kick to your Christmas Feast this year with some AVB? Make the most of your dry herb and enjoy your dinner with a little bit of difference this year.

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Venom Extracts Shatter Deal at Kind Meds AZ

Kind Meds (Cannabis Education Blog)

Do you love shatter as much as we do? You’re in luck! Kind Meds has partnered with Venom Extracts to offer a shatter deal, especially for our medical marijuana cardholders. For a limited time only, come by for five grams of Venom Extracts shatter for only $100.00. Venom Extracts Shatter Cannabis Concentrate. Shatter is a marijuana concentrate that comes from an extraction process.

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Marijuana Could Lower And Potentially Alter Sperm Count In Men

The Fresh Toast

Marijuana Could Lower And Potentially Alter Sperm Count In Men Just as scientists have previously studied what effect alcohol and tobacco could have on pregnancy, researchers have begun to place cannabis under a similar microscope. The post Marijuana Could Lower And Potentially Alter Sperm Count In Men appeared first on The Fresh Toast.

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Pay cash for pot if you can, federal privacy commissioner urges

MedicalMarijuana.ca

Cannabis buyers who are concerned about using credit cards should use cash if possible, the federal privacy commissioner said in a strongly worded statement Tuesday. Read More.

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Enter To Win 8 Weeks of Private Health Coaching With Infused Health

Dr. Michele Ross

Infused Health coaches Dr. Michele Ross & Jennessa Lea have teamed up to create a two-month program to Kickstart Your Weight Loss With Cannabis. We combine neuroscience, cannabinoid medicine, lifestyle changes, and years of personal experience working with clients to empower you to transform your life. We can’t wait to help you break free from pain, improve your sleep, boost your energy, and get rid of depression and anxiety.

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Select Oil Buy 2 Cartridges Get 1 Free December Deal

Kind Meds (Cannabis Education Blog)

Looking for a deal on Select Oil cartridges? You’re in luck! Kind Meds is offering an exclusive deal for our clients. Every Wednesday for the month of December you can purchase two Select Oil cartridges and get the third FREE! Why Buy Select Oil Cartridges? These premium vape cartridges from the Select Elite line are packed with flavor. The company uses a proprietary distillation process to active the THC levels in their oils.

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‘Vanderpump Rules’ Star Jax Taylor Says Cannabis Saved His Life

The Fresh Toast

‘Vanderpump Rules’ Star Jax Taylor Says Cannabis Saved His Life Taylor told Men's Health that he might not be here today if it wasn't for his partner Brittany Cartwright urging him to use cannabis. The post ‘Vanderpump Rules’ Star Jax Taylor Says Cannabis Saved His Life appeared first on The Fresh Toast.

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Oregon Revisits Worker Protections for Off-Duty Cannabis Enjoyment

SpeedWeed

SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Oregon lawmakers will consider making it illegal for businesses to fire employees who flunk drug tests for using marijuana off the clock, reviving a workers’ rights campaign that failed in the statehouse last year. RELATED STORY. Why Legal Cannabis Can Still Get You Fired. The Statesman Journal reports that a proposed bill would also change state law to protect job seekers who use substances like cannabis that are legal here.

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New York Governor Andrew Cuomo Calls for Marijuana to be Legalized

The Joint Blog

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo today called for marijuana to be legalized in his state as part of a “true justice agenda” New York Governor Andrew Cuomo (photo; Reuters). “Let’s legalize the adult use of recreational marijuana once and for all,” said Cuomo. He said that he plans to push for the measure within 100 days, reports NBC New York.

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Breaking! Mayor of the Big Apple Endorses Marijuana Legalization…Finally

Cannabis Maven

The mayor hopes for a "clean slate and a fair future," and called for low-level weed convictions to be expunged.

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Sterilising cannabis: comparing all the options

Sensi Seeds

The discussion about the sterilisation of medicinal cannabis creates two camps. In particular, the procedure required in the Netherlands, which uses the mildly radioactive cobalt-60, is regularly criticised by patients as well as by some medical experts. This is because consumers are traditionally sceptical about the use of radioactive components, even if this method has been shown by many studies to be harmless, at least as far as food is concerned.

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Colorado Supreme Court to hear arguments in case that will decide future of pot-sniffing police dogs

SpeedWeed

Beaker the Belgian Malinois was only 7 years old when changing marijuana laws led his handler to hang up the dog’s police vest. Beaker, like many police dogs across the country, is trained to alert his handler when he smells marijuana. But his signal for pot is the same as it is for other drugs, such as heroin or meth, said Arvada police Officer Brian Laas, the dog’s handler.

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Oregon Garners Over $11.6 Million in Taxes From Marijuana Sales in October, Setting New Monthly Record

The Joint Blog

Oregon garnered over $11 million in taxes from the legal sales of marijuana and marijuana products in October. The $11,609,479 in marijuana taxes Oregon made in October is an over 10% increase from the previous monthly record of $10,114,594, which was set in August. The record before that was set in July (around $9.2). This is all according to data released by the Oregon Department of Revenue.

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Religion, Social Injustice and the Health Benefits of Marijuana

Cannabis Maven

Medical marijuana has numerous medical benefits and a long history with humankind.

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From Chocolatier to Purveyor of Fine CBD Oils- An Interview With Jewel Zimmer, Founder of Juna

Miss Marijuana

What does chocolate have to do with CBD oil? As it turns out, a whole lot. Jewel Zimmer, founder of Juna, started her CBD journey with chocolate. Her company, {cocoa}, focuses on pure ingredients, fine craftsmanship, and sustainable practices (which has carried over to her line of CBD oils.). RELATED: The Best CBD Chocolate For Menstrual Cramps And Chocolate Cravings.

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5 Questions Canadians Have about Medical Marijuana

Medicinal Marijuana Association

The rules governing medical marijuana in Canada are changing on account of the Cannabis Act coming into force on October 17, 2018. Despite recreational cannabis now being legal across the country, medical cannabis remains separate. There are still programs in place to help patients access the medication they need.

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Health Canada has released draft regulations for cannabis edibles & extracts

MedicalMarijuana.ca

Health Canada has released draft regulations for cannabis edibles and extracts, which include strict limits on dosage and ingredients. For edibles, Health Canada is proposing plain child-resistant packaging, restricting the ingredients that can be used and limiting the edible to 10 milligrams of THC per package, which is largely considered the typical amount for a single dose.

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Cannabis and Video Games: The Brangelina of Supercouples

Cannabis Maven

The combination of playing video games while using cannabis can provide an enhanced escape, but can also be therapeutic.

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President Trump Signs Bill Legalizing Hemp Throughout The U.S.

The Joint Blog

President Trump has signed the 2018 Farm Bill into law, which includes a provision that legalizes hemp. The 2018 Farm Bill was passed last week by the House of Representatives by a vote of 369 to 47. The vote came just a day after the Senate approved the same bill 87 to 13. Today, President Trump signed the measure into law, making hemp legal for the first time in decades.

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FDA casts shadow on hemp win, calling CBD items illegal

Cannabis Chronicles

SEATTLE — The hemp industry still has work ahead to win legal status for hemp-derived cannabidiol, or CBD oil, as an ingredient in food or dietary supplements despite the big farm bill President Donald Trump signed this week designating hemp as an agricultural crop. CBD oils have become increasingly popular in lotions, tinctures and foods, but their legal status has been murky and the Food and Drug Administration has sent warning letters to some companies making health claims for CBD.

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