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Federal Survey Identifies Marked Decline in Youth Marijuana Use

NORML

Data provided by the Substance Abuse Mental Health Services Administration's (SAMHSA) most recent National Survey on Drug Use and Health finds that marijuana use fell significantly year-over-year among those ages 12 to 17. The post Federal Survey Identifies Marked Decline in Youth Marijuana Use appeared first on NORML.

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California Greenlights Hemp-Derived CBD Commerce

Project CBD

Will California’s new CBD law become the de facto national standard?

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Don't miss the latest ASA Activist Newsletter!

Americans for Safe Access

Check out the October 2021 issue of the ASA Activist Newsletter for updates on developments that matter for medical cannabis advocates, including Congressional action on the revived MORE Act that could end federal prohibition. You'll also learn about how ASA has changed its grading of medical cannabis programs for the forthcoming State of the States report, as well as the latest state to add PFC training for cannabis businesses. .

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New Study Backs Claims That Cannabis Can Reduce Anxiety And Depression

The Fresh Toast

New Study Backs Claims That Cannabis Can Reduce Anxiety And Depression. The study concluded that medicinal cannabis use may reduce anxiety and depressive symptoms in clinically anxious and depressed populations. The post New Study Backs Claims That Cannabis Can Reduce Anxiety And Depression appeared first on The Fresh Toast.

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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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Analysis: ‘Government-Grade’ Marijuana More Closely Resembles Hemp, Has Little in Common with Commercially Available Cannabis??

NORML

Scientists reported: “Our results clearly demonstrate that NIDA cannabis samples are substantially genetically different from most commercially available drug-type strains and share a genetic affinity with hemp samples in several of the analyses.". The post Analysis: ‘Government-Grade’ Marijuana More Closely Resembles Hemp, Has Little in Common with Commercially Available Cannabis??

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Scientists weren’t able to kill monkeys with excessive amounts of THC. Here’s why this matters

The Cannigma

The good news first – if you were for whatever reason to give a rhesus monkey a “massive” dose of THC it probably won’t die, though it may become extremely stoned and sit for hours with its head in its hands. The bad news? Massive doses of THC will kill rats – lots of rats. These findings were unearthed in a study titled “Comparison of acute oral toxicity of cannabinoids in rats, dogs and monkeys,” carried out at the Mason Research Institute in Worcester Massachusetts in 1973.

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The Week in Weed: October 29, 2021

The Blunt Truth

Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. Luxembourg becomes the first place in Europe to legalize adult-use marijuana. We check in on Rhode Island and Mississippi to find out where they stand in legalizing adult-use and medical cannabis. New York’s Cannabis Control Board issued some proposed rules.

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Maryland: Most Residents Want to Legalize Marijuana for Adult Use

NORML

Goucher polling dating back to 2015 has consistently reported that the majority of Marylanders endorse cannabis legalization. The post Maryland: Most Residents Want to Legalize Marijuana for Adult Use appeared first on NORML.

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Texas outlawed delta-8 THC, but the fight ain’t over

Leafly

State officials declared delta-8 illegal, but industry officials are pushing back in court. Stay tuned. The post Texas outlawed delta-8 THC, but the fight ain’t over appeared first on Leafly.

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Cannabis on a budget: 10 tips for making your weed last longer

The Cannigma

There’s nothing quite like the feeling of having an abundance of great weed all the time. You ditch the pipe and the one-hitter, invite friends over for smoke sessions without a special occasion, and discover your ability to make giant cone-shaped joints. But what about when times are a bit tougher, when you’re short on weed or you just don’t quite have the budget to be careless with your herb?

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Important Terpenes in Medical Marijuana

CannaMD

When you go to a medical marijuana treatment center, you will be presented with a variety of different cannabis strain options, most of which have very unique flavor profiles. This is largely due to the effect of terpenes. Terpenes are the main constituents of essential oils as well. These are basically molecules that provide smell, flavor, […].

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NORML Heads to Cannabis Week in NYC

NORML

Join us at CWCBExpo with a Complimentary 3-day Expo Pass just for NORML supporters, and save 20% on a Seminar Pass. The post NORML Heads to Cannabis Week in NYC appeared first on NORML.

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Florida judge rules in favor of Leafly and online cannabis ordering

Leafly

Online orders were halted statewide in February. The ruling allows patients to order through Leafly again. The post Florida judge rules in favor of Leafly and online cannabis ordering appeared first on Leafly.

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Weed slang – the most common nicknames for cannabis

The Cannigma

After about a century of prohibition, and even longer spent as a subculture of its own on every continent on Earth (even Antarctica, probably), it’s no surprise that there are countless slang words for talking about marijuana. The use of weed slang is a credential, a pass that shows you’re on the team, and you know how to speak with a wink and a nod about what we do in the shadows, even if it’s becoming more mainstream than ever before.

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Hemp firm launches blockchain effort to fund litigation

Cannabis Law Report

Hemp Industry Daily reports. An Indiana hemp company looking to finance a lawsuit to recover damages after its crop was destroyed in California is turning to an unusual source: blockchain investments in exchange for a cut of future legal awards. Apothio LLC is trying to restart a stalled effort to get up to $1 billion in damages from the California Department of Fish and Wildlife and local authorities after they bulldozed 500 acres, a total of 17 million plants, in Kern County in 2019.

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NORML Remembers Bill Piper

NORML

NORML is incredibly saddened to receive the news that longtime drug policy reform advocate and ally William "Bill" Piper has passed away after a long battle with a personal illness. Bill spent much of his life fighting against our draconic Drug War policies and was pivotal in many of our movement's early successes and helped get us to where we are today.

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How does delta-10 compare to delta-8 and THC?

Leafly

Contributing writer Danté Jordan tries some new delta-10 products to see what they're all about. See how they stack up to THC and delta-8. The post How does delta-10 compare to delta-8 and THC? appeared first on Leafly.

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How to make and use a water bottle bong

The Cannigma

A cannabis fan with some great herb can be truly ingenious when backed into a corner with no bong, pipe, or rolling papers in the vicinity. When the need arises, a water bottle bong can serve as a great DIY smoking solution and one of the most practical and effective ways of recycling plastic. Here’s how to make your own. What is a water bottle bong?

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Marijuana Research Bill Would Allow Scientists To Access Products From Dispensaries

The Fresh Toast

Marijuana Research Bill Would Allow Scientists To Access Products From Dispensaries. The legislation would remove barriers for research into cannabis and facilitate access to an increased supply of higher quality medical-grade cannabis. The post Marijuana Research Bill Would Allow Scientists To Access Products From Dispensaries appeared first on The Fresh Toast.

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Weekly Cannabis Roundup October 29

Veriheal

A Johns Hopkins study suggests cannabis can alleviate symptoms of depression and anxiety, cannabis flower can now be found in New York medical dispensaries, and Mike Tyson is showing his love for the green by starting his own cannabis company. Let’s dive into this week’s cannanews. Study Finds Link Between Cannabis and Lower Depression. A study published in the peer-reviewed journal Frontiers in Psychiatry in September suggests that medicinal cannabis use is associated with decreased self-report

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6 California weed brands that go the extra mile with merch and accessories

Leafly

Find out which California weed brands have the best merch and accessories - straight from the budtender's mouth. The post 6 California weed brands that go the extra mile with merch and accessories appeared first on Leafly.

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Is Marijuana a Natural Treatment for Malaria?

Leafwell

According to data from the World Health Organization, more than 400,000 people die of malaria every year around the world. Young children are the worst affected, with close to 70 percent of malaria fatalities in the age group under five years old. Malaria is caused by parasites that are transmitted to people through the bites of infected female Anopheles mosquitoes.

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I’d Like A New Car Please……Police In Maine Aided Illegal Cannabis Operation Say Feds

Cannabis Law Report

This is not good. Could it be happening in other jurisdictions around the country? Westport News reports. PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Two sheriff’s deputies accepted new cars and an ownership stake in an operation that illegally sold more than $13 million in pot grown for Maine’s medical marijuana program, federal prosecutors said. Two other law enforcement officers and a prosecutor aided the operation by providing intelligence and tipping off participants, prosecutors said.

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A Survey Reveals 60% of People Would Get High With Their Grandparents

Veriheal

Would you get high with your grandparents? Cannabis edible company Azuca asked this question to 1,089 people across the United States and found that 60% of the cannabis consumers who participated would indeed toke up with Gram and Gramps. Times are changing, and while this would have been an obvious “no” from most folks not long ago, many are open to the idea of enjoying some cannabis with the g-rents.

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Give your pets the LUXEARI they deserve with Pet Drops

Leafly

With the same standards that you’d have for yourself, LUXEARI extends its quality products to our furry friends with Pet Drops. The post Give your pets the LUXEARI they deserve with Pet Drops appeared first on Leafly.

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How to Make THC Dabs at Home

Leafwell

Here is your complete guide to making THC dabs at home in this guest article by Eren Christen. Eren is a content manager at fvkasa, a platform dedicated to providing information people need to know about cannabis and its benefits. Dabs are a type of cannabis concentrate and one of the most popular ways to consume wax. Cannabis dab wax is a soft, opaque oil that crystallizes and lacks transparency.

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Law Firm Husch Blackwell Cannabis Group Releases New Podcast

Cannabis Law Report

Here’s what their press release says. The cannabis industry has exploded in the past decade, from a taboo topic to a multi-billion dollar industry. As the legal cannabis industry continues to evolve, it is crucial to stay on top of industry trends and the ever-changing regulatory landscape. Tune into The Grass is Greener: Cannabis Law News, hosted by Husch Blackwell’s Cannabis Law team as they discuss the most pressing topics in the cannabis industry.

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Israeli Companies Partner To Create Cannabis and Mushroom Supplements

Veriheal

Israeli cannabis company Tikun-Olam Cannbit has partnered with Israeli nutritional supplement company Ambrosia-SupHerb to produce and market a series of unique supplements made from cannabis and mushrooms. Both companies’ research and development teams are currently working on creating the products, which will incorporate other nutritional supplements such as vitamins, minerals, amino acids, and plants.

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How a Georgia medical marijuana card changed my life

Leafly

Cops stopped harassing me for smelling like weed. The post How a Georgia medical marijuana card changed my life appeared first on Leafly.

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How to Make Cannabutter at Home

Leafwell

Making cannabutter at home is easy if you know a few simple tricks. Cannabutter, short for cannabis butter, is a staple for your marijuana edibles. Learn the step-by-step process to make cannabutter at home, along with how to use and dose cannabutter and where to store this popular weed edible. DIY Cannabutter: The Basics How do you use cannabutter?

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