Americans for Safe Access

OCTOBER 5, 2023

By Kate Robertson for MJBizDaily State marijuana regulators, producers and other stakeholders are grappling with how to safeguard consumers at a time when lab-testing requirements and enforcement differ dramatically nationwide and large-scale product recalls are common. Each state currently takes its own approach to medical and adult-use cannabis lab testing for potency and contaminants as well as production standards and inspection – a situation that has led to inconsistent testing regulations

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Leafly

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Notice anything different this month, Leafly nation? The leaves are changing, the days are getting shorter, and spooky sensations abound. As Libra season takes us through October, we have a list of festive strains to help you thrive through this transition. The post Star signs and cannabis strains: October 2023 horoscopes appeared first on Leafly.

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Illinois News Joint

OCTOBER 4, 2023

As markets mature, so do consumers’ consumption habits. This is what has driven the expansion of the availability of 1-gram vape carts in Illinois. Consumers are reaching for more robust and longer-lasting options. Stiiizy has entered this blossoming market with not only 1-gram pods for its battery system but also an all-in-one disposable 1-gram option.

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United Patients Group

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Medical marijuana has gained significant recognition for its potential therapeutic benefits, ranging from pain management to anxiety relief. However, much of the conversation surrounding medical cannabis focuses on the two primary cannabinoids: THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) and CBD (cannabidiol). While these compounds are undoubtedly crucial in determining the therapeutic potential of cannabis, another lesser-discussed component, terpenes, plays a vital role in defining each strain’s unique c

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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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Americans for Safe Access

OCTOBER 5, 2023

By Hannah LaClaire for the Portland Press Herald Steph Sherer, founder of medical cannabis advocacy group Americans for Safe Access, stressed during the panel Tuesday that contaminants are often an innocent mistake. “It doesn’t mean that there’s someone who has some evil plan to contaminate patients,” she said. Cannabis is a bioaccumulator, meaning it will suck up and hold onto any pesticides and heavy metals in the soil.

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Illinois News Joint

OCTOBER 6, 2023

In May 2023, the Illinois Senate created an omnibus with several cannabis-related items that ultimately failed. One of those items was the addition to licensed craft grower’s canopy space, which included increasing the grow space to 14,000 square feet (from 5,000). Today, Illinois proposed a new rule that would allow craft grower to “request an increase of 3,000, 6,000 or 9,000 square feet of canopy space.

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Canna Care Docs

OCTOBER 3, 2023

On top of overwhelming struggles or feelings, patients who have been diagnosed with a terminal illness can face a broad range of both physical and psychological effects. As a devastating diagnosis, patients with a terminal illness must not only learn to cope with this information about their health but find restorative ways to alleviate the most common symptoms and effects.

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United Patients Group

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Tinctures, liquid extracts derived from plants or herbs, are typically consumed orally—either dropped under the tongue or mixed with a drink. Plant tinctures have long been used as herbal remedies. They’ve gained popularity for their potential health benefits, addressing issues like pain, anxiety, insomnia, and more. In cannabis plants, the most common terpene is Myrcene.

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Leafly

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Learn about the bacteria and other microrganisms that call your body home, and how marijuana can interact with them, by Leafly's Nick Jikomes PhD.

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Illinois News Joint

OCTOBER 6, 2023

When I chose to review the Sativa Flower category of the Illinois High Times Magazine People’s Choice Cannabis Cup , I wasn’t only motivated by the fact that the category had the most entries but also by a search for more motivating Work Sativa. There’s a real value to the clearheaded boost I get from the right strain, so I’m always on the lookout for another addition to our list.

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PrestoDoctor

OCTOBER 2, 2023

In recent years, the use of cannabis has become more mainstream and socially accepted in many parts of the world. However, many have been smoking cannabis and tobacco together for a long time, especially in European countries. Alongside this, the question of mixing cannabis with tobacco has become a topic of much debate and curiosity. Whether it’s in a joint or a vape, the combination of these two substances can have significant effects on the body and mind.

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The Blunt Truth

OCTOBER 5, 2023

On September 20, 2023, the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Central District of California (“Court”) confirmed a plan for a cannabis-related business (“Debtor”) to sell its equity interests in a Canadian cannabis company, Lowell Farms, and distribute the proceeds to its creditors. In contrast with bankruptcy courts that routinely dismiss cannabis-related business filings primarily due to alleged Controlled Substance Act (“CSA”) violations, the court found that any CSA violations occurred before th

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Leafly

OCTOBER 5, 2023

It's fast, easy, and only on Leafly. The post New Yorkers! Now you can order your legal weed for pickup like it’s Chinese takeout appeared first on Leafly.

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Illinois News Joint

OCTOBER 3, 2023

While Illinois’ adult-use cannabis market continues to set records, the monthly cannabis sales totals for Illinois’ Medical Cannabis Patient Program continues to decline. The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today released its September 2023 medical cannabis sales totals of $26,000,066.64, which was the lowest monthly total since March 2020.

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The Fresh Toast

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Medical Marijuana Might Help Cancer Pain According to the research, medical cannabis helps lower the pain in oncology patients while also alleviating other symptoms as well. The post Medical Marijuana Might Help Cancer Pain appeared first on The Fresh Toast.

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Medical Marijuana Program Connection

OCTOBER 4, 2023

As more pet parents seek natural remedies for their furry friends’ health issues, CBD oil for dogs has emerged as a promising option. This potent.

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Leafly

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Go inside the Cypress Hill rapper's new LA dispensary. The post Look: B-Real and Cheech Marin launch a Dr. Greenthumb’s in West LA appeared first on Leafly.

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Illinois News Joint

OCTOBER 2, 2023

High Harbor Cannabis Lounge & Event Center is scheduled to host this Sunday the open-consumption Red, High, and Blue concert event, which showcases Afroman. The Oct. 8 event is set to start at 4:20 p.m. and end at 10 p.m. Tickets are available here. Bring Your Own Cannabis! Attendees to this and other High Harbor events can openly smoke cannabis once inside the designated-smoking area and are free to bring and consume their own cannabis.

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The Fresh Toast

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Which Do You Need, CBD Extract Or CBD With THC It's important for consumers to understand they could be losing some potency when choosing hemp-derived pure CBD vs. cannabis-derived CBD. The post Which Do You Need, CBD Extract Or CBD With THC appeared first on The Fresh Toast.

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Medical Marijuana Program Connection

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Arrest. Graphic art LUCENA CITY – Law enforcers arrested eight alleged big-time drug traffickers on Friday and Saturday (October 6 and 7) and seized P1,476,000.

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Leafly

OCTOBER 2, 2023

More candy than gas. All power. The post Treat yourself to a bag of Rainbow Belts—October’s Leafly HighLight strain appeared first on Leafly.

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Illinois News Joint

OCTOBER 3, 2023

While most cannabis labels have taken a shotgun approach to branding, attempting to serve as many segments of the market under one vision as possible, some labels are having success by honing in on a specific slice of cannabis consumption. Flower by Edie Parker was born out of the Edie Parker fashion brand , and the label is built from the ground up with the female consumer in mind.

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The Fresh Toast

OCTOBER 3, 2023

How CBD Works With Your Body’s Cannabinoid System Chronic or acute pain, stress, fatigue: CBD works in the body in all of these situations, because of the existing endocannabinoid system. The post How CBD Works With Your Body’s Cannabinoid System appeared first on The Fresh Toast.

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Medical Marijuana Program Connection

OCTOBER 6, 2023

By FAY SIMMONS Tribune Business Reporter jsimmons@tribunemedia.net A Cabinet minister yesterday said talks on marijuana cultivation and the accompanying regulatory regime will be held with.

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The Cannigma

OCTOBER 1, 2023

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 : I have seasonal allergies, and I notice that sometimes when I smoke, I can’t breathe through my nose. Is there any reason cannabis would affect my sinuses?

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Illinois News Joint

OCTOBER 2, 2023

The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation announced today recreational cannabis sales totals for September. For the second-straight month, in-state resident sales and items sold totaled new records, and September’s sales total of $139,529,179.26 was the third highest since recreational sales began. September in-state resident sales set a new record high at $104,940,014.62, and dispensaries sold a record 3,683,920 total items in September.

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The Fresh Toast

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Can Cannabis Help My Obsessive Thinking Whatever the worry that plagues you, it can be very hard to get relief from obsessive thoughts. The post Can Cannabis Help My Obsessive Thinking appeared first on The Fresh Toast.

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Medical Marijuana Program Connection

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Action dismantled 38 drug processing camps and destroyed 65 hectares of plantation TIAGO QUEIROZ/ESTADÃO CONTÚDO/AEIn operation ‘Basalto II’, 65 hectares of marijuana plantations were destroyed.

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Sensi Seeds

OCTOBER 4, 2023

For those looking for an easy-to-grow strain that delivers a satisfying harvest, 420 Punch Feminized is a great choice, and with the right conditions, any grower can succeed. We recently grew 420 Punch in our garden and were blown away by the results. The flowers were bursting with terpenes and offered a euphoric, body-tingling experience. The post 420 Punch Feminized Grow Report appeared first on Sensi Seeds.

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Illinois News Joint

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023

Friday, the Illinois Department of Financial & Professional Regulation (IDFPR) released its Annual Cannabis Report for fiscal year 2023. The 20-page report included a summary, 2023 accomplishments, goals for fiscal year 2024, and several charts and statistics. The summary of the report focused almost exclusively on Illinois’ social equity dispensary licenses and the Social Equity Criteria Lottery (SECL).

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