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Report: Legal Marijuana Industry Employs Over 428,000 Full-Time Workers

NORML

The cannabis industry created an average of 280 new jobs per day in 2021. That represents a 33 percent year-over-year increase, and it marks the fifth year in a row of annual jobs growth greater than 27 percent. The post Report: Legal Marijuana Industry Employs Over 428,000 Full-Time Workers appeared first on NORML.

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Why the Cannabis Industry Needs Athletes

Cannabis Life Network

Pushing the human body to the absolute extreme sounds insane, but that’s the job of an athlete. Athletes push their bodies to the limit for excellence. We see them perform all year long in various sports from baseball, football, soccer, and those are just seasonal. The Olympic games have become a global event of fitness […]. The post Why the Cannabis Industry Needs Athletes appeared first on Latest Cannabis News Today - Headlines, Videos & Stocks.

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Green Risk: Cannabis Insurance Trends and Concerns

Cannabis Law Report

Cannabis Culture writes. CANNABIS CULTURE – As the legal cannabis industry enters its fourth year in Canada, the industry is finding its footing. The last year created some new openings for the commercial cannabis industry, with growth in the edibles market and the emergence of farm-gate cannabis retail. Sales are growing, with monthly record sales of $319 million in June 2021.

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‘Kush’ scare hits West Africa

Project CBD

“Kush,” a potent, chemically treated street drug, is wreaking havoc and destroying lives in West Africa. But what’s actually in this illicit concoction, and how dangerous is it?

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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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Adult-Use Legislative Efforts Advance in Delaware, Maryland, and South Dakota

NORML

Legislative proposals that seek to legalize the adult-use cannabis market have advanced in several states in recent days. The post Adult-Use Legislative Efforts Advance in Delaware, Maryland, and South Dakota appeared first on NORML.

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Why does Northern California’s craft cannabis face potential ruin?

Leafly

Stifling taxes in California's cannabis system threaten to push legacy growers out of business. That could erase a major part of cannabis history. The post Why does Northern California’s craft cannabis face potential ruin? appeared first on Leafly.

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Cannabis co-evolution: are we hardwired to use cannabis?

The Cannigma

Our bodies have a built-in framework ready to accept the active molecules in cannabis, like THC. This network is called the endocannabinoid system (ECS), and it’s a fundamental part of our biology. In fact, all vertebrates share a variation of this system, from dogs and cats to fish and birds –they all have an endocannabinoid system. This could lead one to believe we might actually be “hardwired” to consume cannabis, but this is not actually the case.

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One Year Ago Today, New Jersey Ended Mass Arrests for Cannabis Possession

NORML

It took a decade of legislative politics and nearly three million voters changing the New Jersey state constitution to end cannabis prohibition in the Garden State. The post One Year Ago Today, New Jersey Ended Mass Arrests for Cannabis Possession appeared first on NORML.

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Marijuana Leads to a Decrease in Opioid Use Among Patients With Chronic Back Pain

CannaMD

A new peer-reviewed study that was recently published in the Cureus medical journal found that marijuana use leads to a reduction in opioid prescriptions for patients with chronic back pain. Read more about the study – and why marijuana reduces opioid use – below! CHRONIC BACK PAIN: OPIOIDS VS. CANNABIS Researchers in Philadelphia studied a […].

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New legislation allows qualified farmers in NY to plant cannabis crop for 2022 season

Cannabis Law Report

NY Legislative Gazette. Sen. Michelle Hinchey’s bill S.8084-a. Gov. Kathy Hochul signed a bill today, clearing the way for qualified farmers to begin planting cannabis this spring. S8084A (ACTIVE) – SUMMARY. Provides a conditional adult-use cultivator license to process and distribute cannabis flower products without holding an adult-use processor or distributor license; provides a conditional adult-use processor license to process and distribute cannabis products; provides for the repeal

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What is bubble hash and can you make it at home?

The Cannigma

Bubble hash, also known as ice water hash, is a specific type of hash concentrate made with ice water. It’s called bubble hash because when smoked, it bubbles. It’s also called ice water hash or water hash due to the preparation method. Bubble hash can vary in color, ranging from light blond to red and even black. The color is determined by how well the hash was extracted, by the cultivar of cannabis and its ripeness.

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State Policy Weekly Update 2/25/2022

NORML

Here is NORML’s weekly update on state legislative activity in Alaska, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, New York, Oregon, South Dakota, Tennessee, Utah, Washington, Delaware, and Georgia. The post State Policy Weekly Update 2/25/2022 appeared first on NORML.

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How myrcene affects THC potency and toxins

Cannabis Life Network

Less discussed regarding myrcene is its ability to prevent the metabolism of certain drugs by inhibiting an enzyme. As a bonus, toxins become less effective which prevents adverse reactions from the terpene itself. Myrcene purportedly affects THC potency in more ways than one, though. In da’ couch with myrcene Terpenes are a vital asset to […].

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Hawaii Senate Committee Approves Bill To Legalize Cannabis For Senior Citizens 65 And Older

Cannabis Law Report

A somewhat bizarre piece of legislation. We understand the thinking but really! Marijuana Moment reports. A Hawaii Senate committee on Monday approved a bill to make it so people 65 and older can automatically qualify for medical marijuana, regardless of whether they have a diagnosed condition that would otherwise make them eligible. Critics at state agencies say this effectively amounts to legalizing recreational cannabis for the older population without creating a broader regulated adult-use m

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How to make green dragon tincture

The Cannigma

Yield: ~30 ml Prep time: 5 minutes, not including decarboxylation Infusion time: 24 hours to 6 months. Green dragon tincture is a general term for a cannabis tincture where cannabinoids are extracted from the plant with alcohol. Sometimes called golden dragon tincture, this kind of cannabis extraction has ancient roots and is easy to make at home. The alcohol acts as a solvent, dissolving the cannabinoids and terpenes off the plant and infusing them in the liquid.

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Cannabis buyer’s guide to outstanding outdoor flower of 2021

Leafly

The world’s best outdoor of the 2021 season needs you to smoke it. The post Cannabis buyer’s guide to outstanding outdoor flower of 2021 appeared first on Leafly.

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An Australian Study Reinforces That Cannabis Breathalyzers Are Poor Indicators of Intoxication

Veriheal

Cannabis breathalyzers were introduced as a means of identifying whether persons are under the influence of cannabis — particularly when operating a motor vehicle. Despite the wide availability of cannabis breathalyzers, detecting whether a person has recently consumed cannabis, and is still under the influence of it, is not as simple as detecting blood alcohol concentration.

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Bill Proposal In Illinois To Limit THC Draws Backlash

Cannabis Law Report

A bill introduced in Springfield last week that would limit the key mind-altering ingredient found in legal pot products has drawn swift pushback from both cannabis advocates and an influential trade group. State Rep. Mark Batinick, R-Plainfield, said he introduced the bill ahead of a filing deadline at the behest of the Illinois State Medical Society, whose members have concerns about potency and the “skyrocketing” number of cannabis-related calls received by the Illinois Poison Center.

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5 yummy cannabis desserts that everyone can nail

The Cannigma

When the meal is over and you’re ready to satisfy your sweet tooth, there’s nothing better than a homemade edible. Best of all, you don’t have to be an expert baker to whip up these recipes. Infusing your favorite desserts with cannabis has never been easier. Whether you’re an avid baker or just a cannabis fan who likes dessert, these five recipes will hit the spot.

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r/leaves: Why would someone want to quit cannabis?

Leafly

Cannabis isn't right for everyone. This Reddit forum helps people quitting pot find a new kind of community. The post r/leaves: Why would someone want to quit cannabis? appeared first on Leafly.

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Mayor of London Plans to Divert Young Cannabis Consumers Away from Prosecution

Veriheal

Recent reports suggesting that London Mayor Sadiq Khan would decriminalize cannabis in London may have been blown out of proportion. Khan has since issued some clarification in response to media speculation regarding his plans to decriminalize the Class B drug. Rather than going down the route of complete drug decriminalization, Khan is keen on the idea of running a trial scheme across three London boroughs: Bexley, Greenwich, and Lewisham.

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New York changing medical cannabis rule prohibiting strain names

Cannabis Law Report

Medical marijuana users in New York may soon find it easier to figure out exactly what strains they are smoking when they buy flower or vaping products from dispensaries. Reports Times Union. The state’s Cannabis Control Board loosened restrictions Thursday that had forbidden the use of strain names on packaging. New York’s original medical marijuana regulations largely prohibited the use of common names of marijuana strains that have been coined over the decades by various growers w

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Ancient Chinese Edibles – Cannabis as Food During Dynastic China

Cannabis Life Network

Eating edibles seems like a recent development. But did you know that ancient people used cannabis as food during dynastic China? For quite a while, we have known that ancient Chinese villagers used cannabis as a food source. Decades ago, archeologists uncovered texts detailing the P’o Chu-i, a porridge that resembles modern-day congee. The ancient […].

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“Entrenched in purpose: ” Founders of Viola and Gold Standard Farms live out their Black family legacies in the cannabis industry

Leafly

Explore what it means for Al Harrington and Jarrel Howard to build on the idea of Black family in the cannabis industry. The post “Entrenched in purpose: ” Founders of Viola and Gold Standard Farms live out their Black family legacies in the cannabis industry appeared first on Leafly.

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Should Workers’ Comp Cover Medical Marijuana? Feds To Weigh In On Growing Issue

The Fresh Toast

Should Workers’ Comp Cover Medical Marijuana? Feds To Weigh In On Growing Issue. The issue of workers' medical marijuana compensation for injured employees is being approached from various angles. The post Should Workers’ Comp Cover Medical Marijuana? Feds To Weigh In On Growing Issue appeared first on The Fresh Toast.

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E Street Saxophonist’s Son Facing Regular Fines For Using His Father’s Name & Likeness Without Permission From Trust

Cannabis Law Report

The son of Clarence Clemons is now facing regular fines for using his father’s name and likeness to sell cannabis without first getting permission from a family trust that controls the late Bruce Springsteen saxophonist’s assets. Nick Clemons was sued last year over “Big Man Blazed Baked Goods,” which he launched in 2020, but he did not respond to the suit.

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Ask Dr. Codi: Do cannabis edibles cause eye twitching?

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: Hi I just want to ask a question, do cannabis edibles cause eye twitching and if yes how do I make it stop? Answer: Thanks for your question. To try to answer your question most directly — yes cannabis could be contributing to your eye twitching problems.

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The US cannabis industry now supports 321,000 full-time jobs

Leafly

The cannabis industry added 77,300 jobs last year, a 32% gain over 2019—despite a pandemic and economic recession. The post The US cannabis industry now supports 321,000 full-time jobs appeared first on Leafly.

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How long do psychedelic mushrooms last on the shelf? Potency and toxins

Cannabis Life Network

Two friends bring out a bag of decanted mushrooms identified with a sense of experience. The question at hand does not regard the fungi’s identity and the friends are equipped to handle a psychedelic experience. Dry in a sealed container, cold, but for a few months, the question at hand regards quality. The shelf-life of […]. The post How long do psychedelic mushrooms last on the shelf?

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Guilty plea in plot to bribe Sheriff Jon Lopey to buy protection for cannabis grows in Siskiyou county,

Cannabis Law Report

The Sac Bee Reports. One of two marijuana growers charged with offering the Siskiyou County sheriff a $1 million bribe in 2017 pleaded guilty in federal court in Sacramento Tuesday in a plea deal that allows her to escape trial. Gaosheng Laitinen, 41, of Cottage Grove, Minnesota, pleaded guilty in a Zoom hearing before U.S. District Judge John A. Mendez to conspiracy to commit bribery and conspiracy to manufacture marijuana, felony counts that could have netted her up to 20 years in prison.