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Is Cannabis Good for Bipolar Disorder? New Study Shows Cannabis Has ‘Unique Benefits’

Veriheal

Bipolar disorder is a complex condition that impacts millions worldwide, leading to extreme mood swings, intense emotional episodes, and difficulty managing day-to-day life. But there may be some good news for those coping with this mental health issue. According to recent research, cannabis could offer unique benefits as part of an approach to managing bipolar disorder.

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Will AI Replace Your Cannabis Lawyer? (I Asked ChatGPT)

Canna Law Blog

ChatGPT is all the rage. The GPT stands for “Generative Pre-trained Transformer” Translation: this is a next level, nearly omnipotent chatbot that’s incredibly articulate and conversant. Per Wikipedia: “while the core function of a chatbot is to mimic a human conversationalist, ChatGPT is versatile, including the ability to write and debug computer programs; to compose music, teleplays, fairy tales, and student essays; to answer test questions (sometimes, depending on t

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10 Ways Most Cannabis Research is False

Cannabis Life Network

Most cannabis research is false. A bold statement. So what does it mean? In 2005, Stanford University professor John Ioannidis published the paper “Why Most Published Research Findings Are False.” In it, he argued that most published research findings are false due to a combination of factors such as small sample sizes, inadequate adjustment for multiple comparisons, and conflicts of interest.

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FDA balks at CBD regulation

Medical Marijuana Program Connection

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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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What the Extreme Drop in Wholesale Prices Means for the Cannabis Industry

MJ Business Attorneys

The severe drop in wholesale cannabis prices in many states over the past year can be traced to a few key factors: Regulatory missteps, high taxes for consumers, and competition from still-thriving illicit markets are contributing to the industry’s current woes. Additionally, in states that were early legalization adopters like Colorado, Michigan, and Oregon, production capacity has caught up to the needs of the mature market and supply continues to outpace demand.

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Mississippi: Medical Cannabis Sales to Begin This Week

NORML

“Marijuana access has been long overdue for Mississippi’s patients,” NORML’s State Policies Manager Jax James said. “The overwhelming majority of voters decided in favor of this policy change over two years ago, and lawmakers had an obligation to ensure that the process of providing access faced no further undue delays.” The post Mississippi: Medical Cannabis Sales to Begin This Week appeared first on NORML.

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Statins Dysregulate the Endocannabinoid System

Project CBD

Statin drugs cause muscle weakness and pain by suppressing cannabinoid receptor genes.

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Death of a Trimmer: A cannabis worker’s death went unnoticed for months. Now it’s raising alarms in the industry.

Leafly

When occupational asthma killed Lorna McMurrey, it should have set off alarms industrywide. But nobody spoke up, even as thousands of workers remain exposed to the same hazards. The post Death of a Trimmer: A cannabis worker’s death went unnoticed for months. Now it’s raising alarms in the industry. appeared first on Leafly.

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How Stress Impacts Your Body

United Patients Group

How Stress Impacts Your Body Introduction Stress is a normal part of life. It’s how our bodies and brains respond to changes in our environment, whether they’re positive or negative. But when stress becomes chronic—when it goes on for more than three months—it can have serious health consequences. Chronic stress has been linked to everything from heart disease and depression to anxiety disorders and autoimmune diseases to cancer.

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Study: Marijuana Legalization Not Associated with Elevated Rates of Psychosis-Related Health Outcomes

NORML

“This study is the. largest. to quantify the association of medical and recreational cannabis policies with rates of psychosis-related health care claims across US states. … [W]e did not observe a statistically significant association of state cannabis policy level with overall rates of psychosis-related diagnoses or prescribed antipsychotics." The post Study: Marijuana Legalization Not Associated with Elevated Rates of Psychosis-Related Health Outcomes appeared first on NORML.

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Statins Dysregulate the Endocannabinoid System

Project CBD

Heart disease is the leading cause of death globally. Millions of people treat heart disease by taking statins to regulate their cholesterol. Unfortunately, these drugs can cause muscle weakness and myopathy in some patients. Doctors once thought muscular pain was psychosomatic, but there’s more to it. Statin medications deplete cannabinoid receptor function, according to a recent study by a team of distinguished Italian scientists.

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High Design by LMC: Discover YouTube’s best cannabis documentaries

Leafly

In the ever-growing weed media landscape, it can be hard to find people who get the culture and community right. Documentary journalist Luc Carlin is one of them. The post High Design by LMC: Discover YouTube’s best cannabis documentaries appeared first on Leafly.

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Health Canada: Let’s Ban Potent Cannabis Extracts 

Cannabis Life Network

Despite a healthcare system already on the verge of collapse pre-COVID, Health Canada bureaucrats have focused on companies selling cannabis extracts. Health Canada recently requested federally licensed cannabis companies to discontinue the sale of cannabis products the bureaucracy considers mislabeled. Health Canada is concerned adults are consuming cannabis products labelled “extracts” as “edibles.” The move is expected to cost cannabis companies millions of dollars.

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I’m Interning with NORML to Join the Fight Against a Failed Policy

NORML

"Assisting and working toward legalization nationally will allow me not only to learn about the failed federal experiment with cannabis, but also inform me on ways to better educate constituents on how they can take action to change these policies in their own communities." The post I’m Interning with NORML to Join the Fight Against a Failed Policy appeared first on NORML.

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Cannabis & Immunotherapy for Cancer: Are They Compatible?

Project CBD

Could two rights make a wrong? Cannabis and immunotherapy have both gained traction in the oncology field in recent years — one to help treat symptoms and the other as a gentler alternative to chemotherapy — but there’s been some concern that for cancer patients using both, the former could interfere with the latter. 1,2 A newly published study in the European Journal of Cancer , 3 however, suggests there may be nothing to fear.

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Weed is not a gateway drug, says new study

Leafly

In a new study, researchers help dispel the idea of cannabis as a gateway drug, a win for the pro-legalization movement. The post Weed is not a gateway drug, says new study appeared first on Leafly.

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IDFPR again extends cannabis curbside pickup

Illinois News Joint

After the Illinois Department of Financial & Professional Regulation (IDFPR) announced it was changing its legalities on cannabis curbside pickup for medical patients after the New Year, IDFPR then extended the variance that permitted curbside pickup through January. Now, Illinois has announced that the variance permitting curbside pickup at Illinois dispensaries again has been extended.

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Tens of Thousands of Commercial Truckers Leaving the Workforce Over Outdated Marijuana Testing Requirements

NORML

“The Transportation Department’s reliance on this outdated technology and upon these discriminatory policies is out of step with reality and is directly contributing to the trucking shortage crisis.” The post Tens of Thousands of Commercial Truckers Leaving the Workforce Over Outdated Marijuana Testing Requirements appeared first on NORML.

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10 Benefits of Infrared Sauna, Sweating and Healing

United Patients Group

10 Benefits of Infrared Sauna, Sweating and Healing Introduction Infrared sauna is a unique form of healing for your body and mind. It has been used throughout the ages to promote health, wellness, and longevity. The benefits of infrared sauna include detoxification, release of toxins stored in fat cells, improved immunity , weight loss and increased energy levels.

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History made: Mississippi’s first medical marijuana dispensaries open for business

Leafly

The first of 162 state-licensed dispensaries opened on Wednesday afternoon. The post History made: Mississippi’s first medical marijuana dispensaries open for business appeared first on Leafly.

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Illinois gives guidance for Cannabis Loan Funds

Illinois News Joint

As reported in November , the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) and Governor JB Pritzker announced in a press release that $8.75 million in direct forgivable loans, fully financed by the State of Illinois, will be made available to all conditionally-approved social-equity loan applicants in order to provide immediate access to capital.

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State Policy Weekly Update 1/24/2023

NORML

Lawmakers in many states have started pre-filing marijuana law reform legislation and some sessions have already begun holding hearings. This week's update highlights legislative developments in Connecticut, Hawaii, Indiana, Iowa, Maryland, Minnesota, Mississippi, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Utah.

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Can I substitute coconut oil for vegetable oil in weed gummies?

The Cannigma

Getting the right answers in your cannabis journey can be tricky. But with The Cannigma’s Ask the Expert, you can find questions from readers like you, answered by a real cannabis pharmacist. Question: When making gummies can I substitute infused vegetable oil for coconut oil? Answer: Regarding your question about the use of oils other than coconut to make cannabis infusions, the simple answer is – sure!

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Thailand’s first Cookies cannabis dispensary opens to huge crowds [Photo gallery]

Leafly

At the Cookies grand opening in Bangkok, Thailand over the weekend, Leafly hung out with locals, tourists, and operators to see how the country became a leader in Asia’s cannabis revolution. The post Thailand’s first Cookies cannabis dispensary opens to huge crowds [Photo gallery] appeared first on Leafly.

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Review: Sunset Sherbet Live Resin by Rythm

Illinois News Joint

By Patsy Marie As someone who’s involved with most of the Chicago and Illinois online cannabis communities, I know that OG and Kush strains are becoming more and more sought after in the Illinois market. Somewhat gone are the days of people hankering for the cookie and cake strains, though of course there are exceptions. With that being said, I was immensely delighted when I saw that Rythm had released Sunset Sherbet, a classic cross of Girl Scout Cookies and Pink Panties.

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CANNRA Responds to FDA Announcement

Cannabis Law Report

Their Statement Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released a statement on cannabidiol (CBD) and reported that they would work with Congress to pursue a new regulatory pathway for CBD. The Cannabis Regulators Association (CANNRA) looks forward to FDA’s work with Congress to develop a regulatory pathway for CBD products.

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DEA Approves Cocaine Derivative for Parkinson’s Research. Why Not Cannabis?

Veriheal

As cannabis enthusiasts, we’re all too familiar with the stigma surrounding its use and the hoops that have to be jumped through to get it into medical research trials. But recent news of the DEA’s approval of a cocaine derivative for Parkinson’s disease research has left us scratching our heads. In light of this, one has to ask: Why isn’t cannabis also being considered ?

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Death of a Trimmer (Part 2): A shocking death reveals serious health hazards in the cannabis industry

Leafly

Lorna McMurrey's death raises questions about asthma and brown lung disease in the cannabis industry. Who's looking out for workers on the factory floor? The post Death of a Trimmer (Part 2): A shocking death reveals serious health hazards in the cannabis industry appeared first on Leafly.

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Homegrown Review: Rainbow Sherbet by John Grow #34

Illinois News Joint

John Grow #34 is back to tell about another strain medical patients should know about. John Grow #34’s last review featured Lemon Bubblegum , and this review highlights Rainbow Sherbet. One major goal for this educational Medical Patient Homegrown Reviews series is to showcase strains that medical patients otherwise would not know about so that patients can make a more informed decision on which strains best serve their medical needs.

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Need Top Get A Better Understanding of Vermont’s Cannabis Advertising Laws – This Is For You

Cannabis Law Report

Tuesday, January 24, at 6pm. Vermont has some of the strictest cannabis advertising laws in the country. Join this session to ask staff questions on safely and compliantly navigating these regulations to make sure you’re reaching your intended audiences to grow your business. This is a remote-only event.

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