Leafly
OCTOBER 24, 2019
Some colleges in medical states are expelling students for taking legal medicine. Students are fighting back in court—and winning. The post Why are colleges expelling students for taking legal medicine? appeared first on Leafly.
Cannabis Law Report
OCTOBER 25, 2019
Here’s what he says. [link]. Key Points. Legalize marijuana in the first 100 days with executive action. Vacate and expunge all past marijuana-related convictions. Ensure that revenue from legal marijuana is reinvested in communities hit hardest by the War on Drugs. Ensure legalized marijuana does not turn into big tobacco. Details. When we talk about criminal justice reform and ending institutional racism in America, we are talking about ending the disastrous war on drugs, which has dispr
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The Fresh Toast
OCTOBER 22, 2019
Medical marijuana could reduce symptoms of PTSD, depression, and anxiety in veterans, if only the government would begin researching the matter. Continue reading Former VA Official Admits Medical Marijuana Could Save Veterans at The Fresh Toast.
NORML
OCTOBER 23, 2019
A super-majority of Americans, including majorities of Democrats, Republicans, and Independents support making marijuana use legal in the United States, according to nationwide polling data compiled by Gallup, first reported by Forbes. Sixty-six percent of respondents endorse legalization, a total that is consistent with other recent polls and that is nearly 30 percent higher than 2012 totals — when Colorado and Washington became the first two states to legalize adult marijuana use.
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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.
WeedAdvisor
OCTOBER 24, 2019
With 33 deaths and almost 1,500 vaping-related illnesses, public concern about THC vaping has increased. But according to Vox , most people did not react the way some ban-happy governments did. These incidents have boosted popular support to legalize and regulate marijuana. This is perfectly understandable, given that the prime suspect behind the epidemic – vitamin E acetate – was found in most illegal vape samples, but not legal ones.
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Leafly
OCTOBER 24, 2019
Legalization seems to have calmed the crime problem—but only at licensed stores. The post LA dispensary crime reports doubled since 2010, fueled by unlicensed stores appeared first on Leafly.
Cannabis Law Report
OCTOBER 25, 2019
“We heard compelling evidence from those involved in educating young people about drugs about the importance of education which is founded on open dialogue, honesty and trust.” Says the report. We’d suggest that Australian politicians not be so smug about other parliaments. The Commons may well be in the midst of Brexit chaos but it doesn’t stop them coming up with sensible documents.
NORML
OCTOBER 21, 2019
A federal court on Friday denied a petition for a writ of mandamus that sought to order the US Drug Enforcement Administration to begin licensing private entities that wish to cultivate cannabis. Justices for the US Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia denied the petition following a filing by DEA in the Federal Register stating that the agency “intends to promulgate regulations” to review several dozen federal cultivation applications.
MedicalJane
OCTOBER 20, 2019
This article has been updated – Stefanie LaRue died on May 31, 2017, at her home in Venice Beach, California, after a 12-year-battle with Stage IV breast cancer. In 2005, when Stefanie was only 30, a lump was found in her breast. A series of doctors misdiagnosed her, simply sending her home with antibiotics and convincing her she was too young to have breast cancer.
MMJ Recs
OCTOBER 19, 2019
Medical marijuana is used for many chronic conditions, one of which is arthritis in all its forms. Like many of the conditions that qualify patients for MMJ cards, the main course of action for arthritis suffers is management of their symptoms, which include joint pain and stiffness, among others. MMJ has been used by many arthritis sufferers to manage these symptoms.
The Fresh Toast
OCTOBER 23, 2019
States have green-lit obstructive sleep apnea as a medical marijuana issue, but many doctors are hesitant to push cannabis because the CPAP machine is still held as the gold standard. Continue reading Everything You Need To Know About Marijuana And Sleep Apnea at The Fresh Toast.
The Fresh Toast
OCTOBER 25, 2019
Though best known for its elevating properties, THC is medicinal at its core. Even in small doses, THC has been shown time and again to alleviate the symptoms of many common ailments. Continue reading 7 Incredible Benefits Of THC at The Fresh Toast.
Leafly
OCTOBER 25, 2019
Learn about the recent outbreak of vape-related lung illness in North America, and what you can do to maintain safe consumption practices. The post Health Canada speaks on the vaping-related illness crisis appeared first on Leafly.
Cannabis Law Report
OCTOBER 25, 2019
The government of Prime Minister Zoran Zaev sent a draft bill to the Parliament that would substitute the current “Law on Control of Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances.”. The most notable changes for businesses include: The creation of an independent cannabis regulatory agency. Permitting flower to become an export product. Increased requirements to have a license.
NORML
OCTOBER 22, 2019
On Wednesday, October 23rd, the Senate Senate International Narcotics Control Caucus, commonly referred to as simply the Drug Caucus, will hold a hearing entitled “Marijuana and America’s Health: Questions and Issues for Policy Makers.” The committee is co-chaired by Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and Dianne Feinstein (D-CA), both of whom have been longtime prohibitionists but recently Sen.
Cannabis Life Network
OCTOBER 24, 2019
Growers love hanging with their buds. A freshly harvested crop of cannabis needs to dry to a perfect consistency. Curing is a vital process for quality, beyond simply removing moisture. A method that can be eliminated on a commercial scale – with microwaved weed. As crude as rapidly dehydrating flowers in 48 hours with any […]. The post Microwaved Weed: How LPs can steal Cannabinoids appeared first on Cannabis News | Lifestyle Tips | Expert Opinions | Stocks.
Leafly
OCTOBER 22, 2019
Every year the news scares parents into thinking their kids may be given cannabis edibles as trick-or-treat candy. Here's 5 reasons why they're wrong. The post 5 reasons why no one’s giving your kid edibles appeared first on Leafly.
The NM Political Report | Medical Cannabis Program
OCTOBER 21, 2019
Dueling press releases over medical cannabis fees show the continuing, contentious relationship between a medical cannabis producer and the New Mexico Department of Health. The producer, Ultra Health, has long argued, often in court, that state mandated plant limits for producers should be higher. In a press release issued last week, Ultra Health argued that even with the latest plant increase to 1,750, the state’s fee structure discourages producers from growing the maximum amount of plants.
The Fresh Toast
OCTOBER 19, 2019
Chronic or acute pain, stress, fatigue: CBD works in the body in all of these situations, because of the existing endocannabinoid system. Continue reading CBD And How It Works With Your Body’s Built-In Cannabinoid System at The Fresh Toast.
Cannabis Law Report
OCTOBER 22, 2019
Historically, cannabis was used by physicians to treat several diseases. Largely, cannabis was used in homeopathy and as a home remedy for many critical diseases. People call it weed, medical cannabis, marijuana, dronabinol, synthetic cannabis and so on. It doesn’t matter how they call it at your location but, “is it legal to trade, transport, or use medical cannabis in your location?
Leafly
OCTOBER 25, 2019
Cannabis used to grow wild in the abandoned lots of NYC, until about 60 years ago, when the city launched a slash-and-burn effort to eradicate the weed. The post How NYC wiped out wild cannabis plants appeared first on Leafly.
Canna Law Blog
OCTOBER 20, 2019
The Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (“ 2018 Farm Bill ”) legalized hemp by removing the crop and its derivatives from the definition of marijuana under the Controlled Substances Act (“CSA”) and by providing a detailed framework for the cultivation of hemp. The 2018 Farm Bill gives the US Department of Agriculture (“USDA”) regulatory authority over hemp cultivation at the federal level.
CannaMD
OCTOBER 23, 2019
Can medical marijuana reduce the discomforts of nausea and the debilitating experience of vomiting? Numerous traditional and alternative medical disciplines say yes, and there is a growing body of evidence within the mainstream medical community that also supports this conclusion. To understand the ways in which marijuana can reduce or eliminate nausea and the urge to vomit, we first need to understand the causes of these conditions.
The Blunt Truth
OCTOBER 24, 2019
Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. Hemp was in the news quite a bit this week. The 2019 edition of the Hemp and CBD Industry Factbook released figures that show retail sales of CBD topping $1 billion this year, and predicted that number could hit $10 billion by 2024. But there are some hiccups on the way to that big number.
Leafly
OCTOBER 23, 2019
Looking to get into growing weed but want something that grows quicker? Consider an autoflowering variety. The post Why grow an autoflowering variety in your cannabis garden? appeared first on Leafly.
Cannabis Law Report
OCTOBER 23, 2019
Does that mean she has no clue or is clueless ? In Canberra, the Director of Public Prosecutions says she is yet to form a view. “ My view sitting here today is that I have no absolutely concluded view,” Sarah McNaughton told estimates hearings on Tuesday, saying she would wait until police brought a brief of evidence to decide. Cannabis users are now facing a legal quagmire.
Canna Law Blog
OCTOBER 23, 2019
Recently, Governor Newsom signed 18 bills aimed to combat the housing crisis in California, including the Tenant Protection Act of 2019. The California Association of Realtors argues this new statewide rent control law will “impose onerous standards upon small property owners and, in turn, exacerbate the state’s housing crisis.” When I spoke at the California Association of Realtor’s Legal Affairs conference a couple of weeks ago, I was asked whether cannabis activity co
Nature's Way Medicine
OCTOBER 25, 2019
We are pleased to announce the start of an opiate addiction rehab that uses medical marijuana to detox patients. The post Nature’s Way Rehab appeared first on Nature's Way Medicine.
Leafly
OCTOBER 24, 2019
Learn more about the research so far investigating the link between cannabis and Crohn's disease. Does cannabis show any promise in treating this inflammatory bowel disease or its symptoms? The post Can cannabis help with Crohn’s disease? Doctors and patients weigh in appeared first on Leafly.
Cannabis Law Report
OCTOBER 25, 2019
Al Jazeera reports on 3 states Arizona, Connecticut & Florida. Here’s the introduction to their piece. Colleges in the United States are becoming a battleground in the conflict between federal and state cannabis laws as students who use medical cannabis challenge decades-old campus drug policies. In states where medical cannabis is legal, students disciplined for using it are taking their schools to court.
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