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New York: Regulators Expand Medical Cannabis Eligibility to Include “Any” Patient for Whom a Practitioner Believes Will Benefit From It

NORML

"A patient’s treatment options should not be limited by the government, but rather should be determined in confidence between a patient and their doctor. Doctors should be fully empowered to decide what treatment options are best -- free from political interference.". The post New York: Regulators Expand Medical Cannabis Eligibility to Include “Any” Patient for Whom a Practitioner Believes Will Benefit From It appeared first on NORML.

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Guide to Valencene, the Terpene That Smells Like Oranges

Leafwell

Terpenes play an essential role in the distinct bouquets of any cannabis strain, and chances are if you’re a fan of Tangie or any other citrus-smelling strain/cultivar, you’re familiar with valencene. Valencene is a less common terpene found in cannabis that produces the smell of sweet oranges, herbs, and fresh wood. It is so-named for its abundance in Valencia oranges and features a host of.

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Cannabis Can Help Puerto Rico’s Economy Recover

Canna Law Blog

Puerto Rico has taken an important step on the road to economic recovery, with the approval by a federal judge of “the largest municipal debt restructuring in U.S. history.” As the island looks for a fresh start, it should adopt a forward-thinking legal framework that allows it to harness the vast economic opportunities presented by cannabis.

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Research Breakthrough: Cannabis & Autism

Project CBD

An interview with Bonni Goldstein, MD about autism and medical cannabis.

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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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South Dakota: House Lawmakers Move to Repeal Citizen-Initiated Home Cultivation Rights

NORML

This vote is the latest of many actions taken by lawmakers to undue voters' actions on Election Day, when they approved a pair of ballot initiatives legalizing marijuana for both medical and adult-use purposes. The post South Dakota: House Lawmakers Move to Repeal Citizen-Initiated Home Cultivation Rights appeared first on NORML.

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The Perfect CBD To THC Ratio? This Is What A New Study Suggests

The Fresh Toast

The Perfect CBD To THC Ratio? This Is What A New Study Suggests. Is equal parts THC and CBD the magical medical ratio for best results? The post The Perfect CBD To THC Ratio? This Is What A New Study Suggests appeared first on The Fresh Toast.

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Become a pro with these 7 top vaping tips and tricks

The Cannigma

Vaping is an increasingly popular way to consume cannabis. Yet, there’s a lot to know if you want to vape weed properly. You should be aware of the health risks, different types of vape products, and tips on how to vape correctly. Vaping vs. smoking marijuana. Vaping is a popular alternative to smoking marijuana. Although both methods involve inhaling cannabinoids, vaping greatly reduces the amount of the toxic compounds produced by combusting cannabis, making it a safer option. 1.

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State Policy Weekly Update 1/28/2022

NORML

Here is NORML’s weekly update on pending state legislation in Washington, Virginia, Utah, Tennessee, South Dakota, South Carolina, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Kansas, Illinois, Hawaii, and Delaware. The post State Policy Weekly Update 1/28/2022 appeared first on NORML.

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Norway: Drug Policy, Punishment & Human Rights Document to the Court 22-01-2022

Cannabis Law Report

Remember last year when Norway’s Alliance For Rights Orientated Drugs Policies challenged existing laws by holding a small protest outside the country’s central police station offering the sale of cannabis. If not, here’s a couple of our articles published at the time. Norway’s Alliance for Rights-Oriented Drug Policies (AROD) To Hold Cannabis Sale Outside Oslo Police HQ Sept 11 To Highlight Country’s Drug Policy Failures.

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7 Things To Keep In Mind When Using Cannabis As A Sleep Aid

The Fresh Toast

7 Things To Keep In Mind When Using Cannabis As A Sleep Aid. Want to feel more rested during the day? Here are some things to keep in mind when using cannabis to help you clock in your eight hours. The post 7 Things To Keep In Mind When Using Cannabis As A Sleep Aid appeared first on The Fresh Toast.

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My dog ate my weed! What to do if your pooch gets high

The Cannigma

Thanks to the ongoing legalization of marijuana, stories of pets eating weed are becoming quite common. Dogs, cats, and other pets have an endocannabinoid system just like us, which means they can also get high. But this system is still unique to every animal so the effects aren’t necessarily the same as in humans. Dogs in particular are likely to have an unpleasant experience from eating cannabis or edibles due to higher THC sensitivity.

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The Week in Weed: January 28, 2022

The Blunt Truth

Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. We’re just one step away from medical cannabis in Mississippi. South Dakota’s legislature is hard at work on medical marijuana licensing. And South Carolina has a medical cannabis bill in the works. Delaware, meanwhile, is looking at legalizing adult-use marijuana.

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New York medical cannabis approved for ‘any’ condition a doctor recommends

Leafly

You don’t need cancer to smoke medical pot in New York anymore. The post New York medical cannabis approved for ‘any’ condition a doctor recommends appeared first on Leafly.

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Marijuana’s Impact on Crime: Studies Support Cannabis

CannaMD

Over the past 50 years, marijuana use has been blamed for millions of criminal acts. But while this statement may seem alarming at first, it loses impact when placed in context. The overwhelming majority of marijuana-related arrests and convictions stem from the mere possession of what federal authorities continue to consider a Schedule I drug […].

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What’s the best temperature to vape weed?

The Cannigma

What’s the best temperature for dry herb vaporizing? Well, it depends on what effects you’re looking for. There is no one temperature that works best for everyone, which makes determining exactly what temperature to vape weed at subjective. But generally, the best range for vaping cannabis is between 325°F and 400°F. There are guidelines you can follow to have the best experience with vaping dry herb.

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Is CBN Going To Give Melatonin A Run For Its Money?

The Fresh Toast

Is CBN Going To Give Melatonin A Run For Its Money? The cannabinoid CBN is going to change the sleeping game going forward. The post Is CBN Going To Give Melatonin A Run For Its Money? appeared first on The Fresh Toast.

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How set and setting affect cannabis and psychedelic experiences

Leafly

It's important to be intentional and thoughtful before consuming cannabis or psychedelics. Learn about set and setting, how they can affect your experience, and how to optimize them. The post How set and setting affect cannabis and psychedelic experiences appeared first on Leafly.

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SEC Wins $1 Million In Cannabis Investor Fraud Case Against Verde Group

Cannabis Law Report

Green Market Report. The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) scored a big W this week when a California federal judge ordered cannabis investment firm VerdeGroup to pay more than $1 million in civil penalties, disgorgement, and interest. Law360 reported the final judgment was issued on January 20, 2022, and the defendants have 14 days to pay the SEC.

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5 sugar-free edibles recipes if you’re diabetic or want to cut out sugar

The Cannigma

Edibles are an excellent way to enjoy cannabis. They give you a longer-lasting high than smoking weed, and you can enjoy a delicious treat at the same time! Cannabis is highly versatile as a cooking ingredient — you can add it to desserts, snacks, smoothies, teas, and more. The best thing is that cooking with cannabis is versatile, which means you can make edibles that are sugar-free.

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Study: Medical Cannabis Use Reduces Opioid Prescriptions In Patients With Osteoarthritis

The Fresh Toast

Study: Medical Cannabis Use Reduces Opioid Prescriptions In Patients With Osteoarthritis. Researchers in Philadelphia concluded that medical cannabis reduces opioid prescription for patients with chronic OA pain and improves quality of life. The post Study: Medical Cannabis Use Reduces Opioid Prescriptions In Patients With Osteoarthritis appeared first on The Fresh Toast.

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Israeli Study Finds THC Oil Effective in Improving Symptoms of Autism

Veriheal

Contributing to Israel’s list of impressive discoveries is a new study, published in Translational Psychiatry , showing that tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) -rich cannabis oil can be effective in treating the symptoms of autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The developmental condition can be difficult to manage in severe cases, putting the individual and their family members under a great deal of stress.

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Wisconsin: Gov. Evers grants 54 pardons, brings total to 391

Cannabis Law Report

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers has granted 54 more pardons, according to a press release. In the three years he has been in office, he has issued 391 pardons which according to his office is the most by any governor in the United States. Many of the people who were recently given pardons were convicted for possession of or selling drugs, mainly marijuana.

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5 of the best no-bake edibles you can make with cannabutter

The Cannigma

Edibles are a great way to incorporate cannabis into your routine without the mess and odor of smoking. But some days, even cooking with cannabis is too much effort to get high. Enter, no-bake edibles. These five recipes are perfect for the days when you want something to satiate your sweet tooth and deliver a relaxing high without firing up the oven or the hassle of rolling a joint.

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Clones are consistent enough to prove cannabis is medicine, sometimes

Cannabis Life Network

Cannabis strains (cultivars) cause plenty of debate. Seeds from a single variety can express a multitude of phenotypes and profiles. And clones of a single phenotype can mutate and succumb to change. Terpene and cannabinoid profiles can, however, be kept consistent down a long lineage of generations, clone after clone. In fact, genetic stability has […].

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Does Using Cannabis Impair Driving? Yes, But With Some Interesting Findings

Leafwell

A recently published two-year study conducted by the Center for Medicinal Cannabis Research at UC San Diego School of Medicine confirms what many of us already knew: that using cannabis, and in particular the psychoactive cannabinoid tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), impairs one’s ability to drive. However, the study also found that experienced cannabis users’ ability to operate when “under the.

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Nevada Marijuana Dispensary Fined $45K For Self-Reported Violation

Cannabis Law Report

Common sense should dictate this retailer be given a small fine as a way of indicating that honesty is the best policy. All this does is persuade good operators to hide infractions and bad operators to increase their bad behaviour as they see upside in good behaviour. Marijuana Retail Report. State regulators this week tried to levy a hefty fine on a Southern Nevada marijuana dispensary that self-reported a regulatory violation, a decision that some questioned as being overly harsh.

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Learn to love autoflowers with top-tier genetics from Humboldt Seed Company

Leafly

Today’s autos can compete nose-to-nose with regular cannabis seeds in both potency and yield—just ask Humboldt Seed Company. The post Learn to love autoflowers with top-tier genetics from Humboldt Seed Company appeared first on Leafly.

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Cannabis Decriminalization Reduces Racial Disparity, According to New Data

Veriheal

Black Americans are being arrested for cannabis possession laws at a rate of nearly four times that of white Americans despite the fact that the groups consume cannabis at similar rates. This is an example of racial disparity, defined as “the imbalances and incongruities between the treatment of racial groups” by Howard University. Fortunately, a study recently published in Social Science & Medicine discovered a solution to the racial disparity rampant in cannabis regulation: dec

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Can cannabis prevent or treat coronavirus?

Alchimia

At the beginning of this new year of 2022, a news story about how cannabis can help fight COVID-19 was picked up by many non-cannabis media. These articles reported the findings of a study by Oregon State University into the effect that cannabis has on the cellular pathways that the COVID virus (an acronym for coronavirus disease) uses to invade the body.

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NY: Medmen Countersue Ascend – Gov Huchul In The Picture. Allegations Say Fundraising Event At Center Of Lawsuit

Cannabis Law Report

Here we go in NY, Californians will have a wry smile on their face when they start reading up on this. It didn’t take long for the politics of cannabis to make its way all the way to the Gov’s office. As always it is the trifecta in cannabis of money, influence and politics. The NY Post reports. Gov. Kathy Hochul’s office pushed to force the bargain-priced buyout of a well-positioned cannabis retailer just days before it was set to wriggle out of the deal — and just days after the l

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