NORML
JANUARY 30, 2023
“These findings contribute robust evidence for clinicians regarding the potential benefits of medical cannabis in reducing the opioid burden for patients receiving long-term opioid therapy and possibly reduc[ing] their risk for overdose.” The post Study: Cannabis Use Reduces Daily Use of Prescription Opioids in Chronic Pain Patients appeared first on NORML.
Project CBD
FEBRUARY 1, 2023
Cannabinoid compounds show promise in treating skin diseases, both as topical applications and as systemic medication.
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Leafly
JANUARY 31, 2023
The 7 most energizing weed strains with reviews from real Leafly users. The post 7 high-energy cannabis strains to help you get active and fight fatigue appeared first on Leafly.
United Patients Group
JANUARY 30, 2023
The Benefits of Cannabis in the Treatment of Myasthenia Gravis Introduction Myasthenia gravis ( MG ) is a rare autoimmune disease that affects the nerves and muscles. The symptoms of MG vary greatly, but they often include double vision, difficulty swallowing, and muscle weakness. Doctors usually treat MG with thymectomies, immunomodulating drugs, acetylcholinesterase inhibitors and IV immunoglobulin treatments.
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.
NORML
JANUARY 30, 2023
If public safety is an actual priority for either chamber, then they will approve legislation to begin sales at licensed dispensaries as soon as possible.”. The post Poll: Virginia Voters Support Legalizing Adult-use Cannabis Retail Sales appeared first on NORML.
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The Cannigma
FEBRUARY 1, 2023
Patients are often left to their own devices when looking into cannabis and cancer, given the lack of clinical evidence, and stigma surrounding the use of the plant as medicine. Individuals who use cannabis-based medications often want to cure their cancer, not just reduce the symptoms that come with the condition. 1 So can cannabis cure cancer? The answer: Maybe!
Leafly
JANUARY 31, 2023
Did you know you can catch a buzz while cleaning your grinder? Here's how. The post How to boil your grinder to clean it and get high at the same time appeared first on Leafly.
NORML
FEBRUARY 3, 2023
"The option to grow for oneself is a fundamental right which has been part of legalization in the great majority of the 20 other states which have now taken the historic step of repealing the criminal prohibition of responsible adult marijuana use." The post Missouri: Adult-Use Cannabis Sales Begin, Regulators Accepting Home-Cultivation Applications appeared first on NORML.
Project CBD
JANUARY 31, 2023
On Jan. 26, the FDA issued a CBD policy statement that reaffirmed its longstanding unwillingness or inability to regulate nonpharmaceutical CBD products. The announcement is riddled with disingenuous doublespeak, starting with the wordy title: “FDA Concludes that Existing Regulatory Frameworks for Foods and Supplements are Not Appropriate for Cannabidiol, Will Work with Congress on a New Way Forward.” After stonewalling for years, the Foot Dragging Administration is basically admitti
MaxQ Cannabis
FEBRUARY 3, 2023
The SAFE Banking Act, also known as the Secure and Fair Enforcement Banking Act, is proposed legislation that aims to provide legal protection for financial institutions that work with cannabis-related businesses. Currently, traditional financial institutions do not facilitate cannabis-related transactions due to marijuana’s federal illegality.
Leafly
FEBRUARY 1, 2023
HBO's hit series 'The Last of Us' has us asking: Does this mushroom really work like that? The post What are cordyceps mushrooms? Can they really turn their hosts into zombies? appeared first on Leafly.
NORML
JANUARY 30, 2023
“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 Rhode Island: Courts Begin the Process of Erasing Marijuana Records appeared first on NORML.
Project CBD
JANUARY 31, 2023
The FDA announcement is riddled with disingenuous doublespeak.
Cannabis Life Network
FEBRUARY 3, 2023
Where does Health Canada come down on extracts vs edibles? Last week, Canada’s federal bureaucracy caught the cannabis industry by surprise. Some licensed producers have been marketing “chewable extracts,” which Health Canada says are actually edibles. In an email to CLN, a Health Canada spokesperson said: “Health Canada has identified edible cannabis products erroneously being classified and marketed as cannabis extract products.
Leafly
FEBRUARY 1, 2023
Is that love we smell in the air, or the perfect strain for impending Valentine's? Either way, here are the best weed strains for your sign in February 2023. The post Star signs and cannabis strains: February 2023 horoscopes appeared first on Leafly.
NORML
FEBRUARY 2, 2023
State Question 820 permits adults to legally possess and home-cultivate personal use qualities of cannabis while also establishing a licensed, retail marketplace. The post Oklahoma: Voters Still Have Time to Register Ahead of March Legalization Vote appeared first on NORML.
United Patients Group
FEBRUARY 2, 2023
Using Cannabis For Health and Wellness Introduction Cannabis is a plant that has been used for thousands of years to treat many ailments. The first recorded use of cannabis was in 2737 BC, when Emperor Shen Nung documented its value as a medicine. This makes it one of the oldest medicines on earth! But what exactly is cannabis? I’m sure you’ve heard it referred to as marijuana or pot, but those terms are actually slang terms used to describe the leaves and buds that come from the female cannabis
Illinois News Joint
JANUARY 30, 2023
In 2022, infused prerolls started appearing more and more on Illinois dispensary menus, and I believe 2023 will be the year that infused prerolls become the new standard. Terp Stix is a new label from 4Front Ventures bringing flavored distillate infused prerolls from California and Washington to our market. This Terp Stix Strawberry distillate infused preroll was on the menu at Mission South Chicago , so I picked one up to see what the label offered.
Leafly
FEBRUARY 1, 2023
These videos may elicit ironic laughs or winks, but they’re also a reminder of how absurd the War on Drugs and anti-drug messaging has been. The post 5 outrageous anti-drug videos: A retrospective appeared first on Leafly.
NORML
JANUARY 31, 2023
City lawmakers have provided final approval to a pair of bills that seek to significantly reform marijuana laws in the District of Columbia. But both bills still must undergo a 30-day Congressional review prior to becoming law. The post District of Columbia: Bills Transmitted to Congress Providing for Marijuana Expungements, Expanded Medical Access appeared first on NORML.
United Patients Group
JANUARY 31, 2023
Cannabis and Dementia: Are There Benefits Introduction Dementia is a debilitating disease that affects millions of people across the world. It’s estimated that more than 70 million people have dementia right now, with at least 10 million new cases being diagnosed each year. A common cause of dementia is Alzheimer’s disease, which causes a decline in memory functions and other cognitive abilities.
Cannabis Law Report
JANUARY 31, 2023
A GOP congressman has refiled a bill to move marijuana from Schedule I to the less restrictive Schedule III under federal law. Rep. Greg Steube (R-FL) introduced the proposal on Friday. This is the third session in a row that he’s pushed for the modest reform, titled the “Marijuana 1-to-3 Act.
Leafly
FEBRUARY 1, 2023
Missouri's medical dispensaries will start recreational sales on Monday, Feb. 6. Here's the easiest way to find your new local weed store. The post How to find the legal weed stores opening Feb. 6 in Missouri appeared first on Leafly.
NORML
FEBRUARY 3, 2023
I chose to work for NORML this spring because I believe that the destigmatization and legalization of cannabis is crucial to creating a more just, equitable, knowledgeable, and free society. The post Why I’m Fighting for Cannabis Freedom appeared first on NORML.
Veriheal
JANUARY 31, 2023
Despite the fact that the legal cannabis industry is growing, many people are still purchasing from the illicit market. A recent study investigated this matter and found that buying cannabis from the illicit market may be “better” than legal weed. The obvious reasons for choosing the illicit market over the legal market include the likes of easier accessibility and lower cost.
Cannabis Law Report
FEBRUARY 3, 2023
Ganjapreneur report Rhode Island’s top judicial official has released new guidance on expunging marijuana records under a legalization law that was enacted last year.
Leafly
FEBRUARY 2, 2023
Strawberry Gary, TropiCherry, LA Runtz, and SFV OG put to the test. The post Snoop Dogg’s Death Row Cannabis reviewed appeared first on Leafly.
Illinois News Joint
FEBRUARY 2, 2023
By TammiTokes Profesh Sesh is a free cannabis industry networking night hosted by the people at High Focus Media. The event was meant for like-minded cannabis enthusiast, professionals, artists, and anyone who wanted a safe place to consume and network with others in the cannabis community. I didn’t know what to expect when I attended the inaugural meeting yesterday, but right away, someone was there to greet me, check me in, and to tell me not to miss the Cheba Hut sandwiches that were by the b
The Blunt Truth
FEBRUARY 3, 2023
Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. This week, the big news is what didn’t happen – the FDA didn’t propose regulations for the use of CBD in food. And then we have two stories about things that haven’t happened yet, but that some people would like to see happen: interstate cannabis commerce and federal re-scheduling.
Cannabis Law Report
FEBRUARY 3, 2023
Marijuana Moment Reports A federal court on Thursday granted the early release of a man who’s served 14 years in prison over his role in operating a state-legal medical marijuana dispensary in California—with the judge recognizing that compassionate release is warranted, in part, due to the dramatic shift in the legal landscape for cannabis.
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