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Neuroplasticity and Neurogenesis: Is Cannabis a Nootropic that Boosts the Brain?

Leafwell

In the film How High (2001), the characters Silas (Method Man) and Jamal (Redman) use a magical cannabis strain that allows them to ace their college entrance exam. As farcical as it may seem, they may have been onto something. Let’s take a look as to why (and it has nothing to do with ghosts of deceased friends) … The brain is extremely complex, and figuring out how cannabis affects it.

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Congress considers allowing COVID-19 relief for cannabis companies

Leafly

Rep. Earl Blumenauer's bill would end the Small Business Administration's ban on direct and ancillary businesses. The post Congress considers allowing COVID-19 relief for cannabis companies appeared first on Leafly.

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Marijuana-Based Parkinson’s Medication Moves Forward

CannaMD

Parkinson’s disease is a type of neurodegeneration characterized by tremors, issues with balance, and other movement-related problems. Patients with Parkinson’s disease also frequently suffer from mood issues such as apathy and depression. Although the cause of Parkinson’s is unknown, the disease is clearly marked by reduced dopamine production in an area of the brain called the substantia nigra.

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New Jersey: Most Voters Support Passage of Statewide Marijuana Ballot Measure

NORML

More than six in ten registered voters say that they intend to vote for a statewide ballot measure this November to legalize the adult-use cannabis market, according to polling data compiled by Monmouth University. Sixty-one percent of respondents said that they will vote for the measure, which amends the state Constitution to permit the possession, production, and retail sale of cannabis to those age 21 or older.

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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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State of the States: 2020 Ballot Initiative Efforts

NORML

As we all learn to cope with our new socially distant realities amidst a global pandemic, its difficult to think of any aspect of society that hasn’t been affected by COVID-19. Unfortunately for marijuana reform, what began with at least a dozen states optimistically working to qualify state level ballot initiatives in advance of the November 2020 election, has slowly dwindled to a number that can be counted on one hand.

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Over 40 Members of Congress Request SBA Access For Small Marijuana Businesses

NORML

Ten members of the Senate, led by Senators Jacky Rosen (D-NV) and Ron Wyden (D-OR), and 34 members of the House, led by Representatives Earl Blumenauer (D-OR) and Tom McClintock (R-CA), have recently issued letters requesting Small Business Administration funding programs be expanded so that they may be accessed by state-licensed cannabis businesses. “With the majority of regulated states designating medical cannabis facilities as ‘essential’ to the health and welfare of the co

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What’s the difference between CBD and THC? And why does it matter?

Cannabis Life Network

If you want to truly maximize the positive benefits of using cannabis, it’s important to understand the difference between CBD and THC. While the two cannabinoids have similarities, they work in contrasting, harmonious ways; each producing a particular effect on the human body. In order to tailor your cannabis use to your health, here is […].

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Hemp Farmers May Now Qualify for Federal Economic Relief

Canna Law Blog

Recently Congress passed a series of bills aimed at offsetting the economic impact of the coronavirus including the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (Families First Act) , the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) and the Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act (CPRSA). We recently wrote about how these economic benefits would not be available for marijuana businesses due to the continued prohibition of marijuana activities under fede

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Can cannabis prevent or cure the coronavirus? The data look dubious

Leafly

'Cannabis isn't an antiviral medication,' says a leading cannabinoid physician. 'It doesn't really function that way.'. The post Can cannabis prevent or cure the coronavirus? The data look dubious appeared first on Leafly.

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New Legislation Would Permit Marijuana Businesses to Access COVID-19 Relief

NORML

Representatives Earl Blumenauer (D-OR) and Ed Perlmutter (D-CO) have introduced legislation to allow state-legal marijuana businesses to apply for COVID-19 benefits through the Small Business Administration. Currently, the SBA is prohibited from engaging with cannabis businesses due to federal marijuana criminalization. In the majority of jurisdictions that regulate cannabis marketplaces, state policymakers have designated these operations to be ‘essential’ to the health and well-bei

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New COVID-19 model predicts when your state could reopen

Leafly

The IHME projects safe opening dates in mid-May for some states, June for others. But it'll be a slow re-entry, not a return to normalcy. The post New COVID-19 model predicts when your state could reopen appeared first on Leafly.

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Can Marijuana Help Ease Coronavirus Anxiety?

The Fresh Toast

Can Marijuana Help Ease Coronavirus Anxiety? With a national disruption to routine and a general destabilizing effect on our collective mood, the coronavirus is causing an uptick in anxiety nationwide. The post Can Marijuana Help Ease Coronavirus Anxiety? appeared first on The Fresh Toast.

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BILL INTRODUCED TO ALLOW STATE-LEGAL MARIJUANA BUSINESSES ACCESS TO FEDERAL COVID-19 RELIEF

Cannabis Law Report

Two longtime legal cannabis proponents—Reps. Earl Blumenauer (D-OR) and Ed Perlmutter (D-CO)—introduced a bill in the House today that would allow marijuana businesses access to … Read More.

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Here’s How CBD Can Treat Your Quarantine Body Pains

The Fresh Toast

Here’s How CBD Can Treat Your Quarantine Body Pains. Long hours spent sitting down in front of a computer can lead to body aches and health issues. Here's how CBD can help. The post Here’s How CBD Can Treat Your Quarantine Body Pains appeared first on The Fresh Toast.

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Article: Medical Cannabis Users Association of Australia on patients’ rights

Cannabis Law Report

Founder, Gail Hester, explains the aims of the Medical Cannabis Users Association of Australia. The Medical Cannabis Users Association of Australia Inc (MCUA) is a … Read More.

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What Will the Cannabis Economy Mean for Africa?

Project CBD

A growing number of countries in Africa are looking to cannabis as the ticket out of poverty, and foreign investment for this sector has flooded in. Activists who pushed for legal commercial cultivation now face the challenge of crafting a cannabis economy that empowers small farmers and rural communities, rather than replicating the elitist forms of past agro-export industries.

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Medical Cannabis Patient Scores Important Victory in Employment Discrimination Lawsuit against Amazon in New Jersey

Americans for Safe Access

Employment protections for medical cannabis patients in New Jersey could soon be strengthened following an important win for the plaintiff in an employment discrimination lawsuit filed against Amazon last year -- D.J.C. v. Amazon Com DEDC, LLC, et al. The federal court ruling, issued earlier this month, will allow the lawsuit to proceed in state court, paving the way for a more employee-friendly resolution of the case.

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ACLU Report: Racial Disparities Persist in Marijuana Possession Arrests

NORML

African-Americans are nearly four-times as likely as whites to be arrested in the United States for marijuana-possession offenses, according to an analysis published Monday by the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU). According to the ACLU’s report, Blacks are 3.64 times more likely than whites to face arrest, despite both groups acknowledging consuming cannabis at nearly similar rates.

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These groups are greening up the cannabis industry

Leafly

Indoor grows can be energy hogs. These industry leaders are finding new ways to save the Earth—and save farmers money. The post These groups are greening up the cannabis industry appeared first on Leafly.

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Satchmo Visits Africa

Project CBD

Louis Armstrong, the legendary jazz artist and lifelong cannabis smoker, visited his ancestral homeland In West Africa, where cannabis had long been linked to animist spiritual beliefs.

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3 Pain Relief CBD Topicals We Love

Ellementa

Got muscle and joint aches and pains? A CBD topical could help. Disclaimer: We are not doctors. We are not verifying the claims any company is making about their products. We try CBD products for review purposes and only post about the ones we actually like, considering both our experience of using it and the effectiveness of that product to address our own personal health and wellness conditions or issues.

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Shambhala Music Festival has officially been postponed until July 2021

Cannabis Life Network

With a heavy heart, the official statement was released yesterday to announce the beloved Shambhala Music Festival will be postponed until July 2021. After weeks of uncertainty, the official announcement to postpone the festival has been made. It is important to acknowledge that this could not have been an easy decision to make. Ultimately, after […].

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5 ways to thank a cannabis worker on 4/20

Leafly

America’s 243,000 cannabis workers have your back. Tip well and pay it forward. The post 5 ways to thank a cannabis worker on 4/20 appeared first on Leafly.

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The Week in Weed: April 24, 2020

The Blunt Truth

Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. Yet again,COVID-19 dominated the news, in the marijuana industry and in every other aspect of life. The lack of funding for marijuana businesses in the stimulus packages, the halt to state legalization efforts, the issues surrounding Massachusetts (yes, those continue), even Mexico’s decision to legalize cannabis – all are caused or colored by the coronavirus.

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Can My Employer Find Out If I Have A Medical Marijuana Card?

MMJ Recs

If you’re looking for a new job or if you think your current employer might be doing a background check on you, you could be concerned that your medical marijuana usage will show up. This is a rather complicated issue, because there are a lot of unknowns at play (including your state’s current laws, the type of job you’re applying for, and so on), so here’s some general information that can help you answer the question “Can my employer find out if I have a medical marijuana card?”.

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Shambhala Music Festival has officially been postponed until July 2021

Cannabis Life Network

With a heavy heart, the official statement was released yesterday to announce the beloved Shambhala Music Festival will be postponed until July 2021. After weeks of uncertainty, the official announcement to postpone the festival has been made. It is important to acknowledge that this could not have been an easy decision to make. Ultimately, after […].

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What is a silicone bong?

Leafly

Let's face it—any glass bong will break in time. Enter silicone bong, a durable, portable bong you can take anywhere and even throw in your backpack. The post What is a silicone bong? appeared first on Leafly.

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Washington State Liquor & Cannabis Board Published April / May Issue of Topics & Trends Newsletter

Cannabis Law Report

Licensing Staff Continue Operations During the COVID-19 Response Like all of you, Licensing has made modifications to adjust to the COVID-19 pandemic. Our commitment to … Read More.

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4/20: Florida Medical Marijuana Sales [2020]

CannaMD

The opportunity to celebrate 4/20 all month long only comes once a century, which is why CannaMD has pulled out all the stops! In addition to organizing every medical marijuana sale in Florida (below), we’ve also introduced TWO new offices: Lake Mary and Port St. Lucie ! To learn more about 4/20, check out one of our most popular posts: Where Did “420” Come From?

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How to Get a Virginia Medical Marijuana Card in 2020

Leafwell

Introduction. Virginia has a Medical Cannabis Program that finally has some semblance of functioning! Moreover, there has been a movement towards liberalizing the medical cannabis qualification process since the Coronavirus outbreak, with verbal recommendations via telehealth being proposed to maintain social distancing measures and to retain access to medical cannabis to those who require it.