Cannabis and the Immune System: A Complex Balancing Act
Project CBD
MAY 8, 2019
A new wave of research points toward cannabinoids having an adaptive, immunomodulating effect, rather than just suppressing immune activity.
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Higher Education: The Top Universities Offering Cannabis Degrees
Leafly
AUGUST 27, 2019
With the cannabis industry booming, employers are looking for highly skilled labor. Check out these US universities offering degrees in cannabis. The post Higher Education: The Top Universities Offering Cannabis Degrees appeared first on Leafly.
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House Passes Cannabis Banking Bill in Historic Vote
Leafly
SEPTEMBER 25, 2019
A strong vote, 321-103, moves cannabis banking reform over a major hurdle. Now it's the Senate's turn. The post House Passes Cannabis Banking Bill in Historic Vote appeared first on Leafly.
Scientists Sue DEA as it Drags its Feet and Hampers Cannabis Research
WeedAdvisor
JULY 4, 2019
It comes as a surprise to absolutely no one that the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration is not a fan of drugs or legalization. Despite mounting evidence into cannabis’ therapeutic benefits, the DEA continues to close its eyes and plug its ears, constantly claiming that there is not enough research to support its medicinal value, according to Marijuana Moment.
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.
Marijuana Consumers Have a Lot to Be Thankful For
NORML
NOVEMBER 28, 2019
At NORML, as we gather around the table today, we’re thankful not only for the dozens of legislative victories and the historic votes in Congress in 2019, we’re thankful for you, our supporters, members, and donors, who’ve made this progress possible. It’s because of your passion, commitment, and generosity that NORML has been able to sustain the fight to end marijuana prohibition for nearly fifty years… and together, we’ll keep winning.
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Cannabis in the UK: Why Being a Brit Sucks
LIWTS
NOVEMBER 25, 2019
The whole subject of cannabis in the UK right now is rather embarrassing. Cannabis culture is alive and well, but remains confined to the underground. All forms of cannabis in the UK are 100% illegal and are destined to remain as such for some time to come. Meanwhile, tens of millions of stoners in the [ ] The post Cannabis in the UK: Why Being a Brit Sucks appeared first on Legalize it.
UK: Tommy Corbyn’s Hemp Business Goes Into Receivership
Cannabis Law Report
NOVEMBER 24, 2019
The original report was in the Daily Mail so we did fact check and as you’ll see from the UK Gazette, receivership has been declared. The story goes something like this. Tommy Corbyn son of UK Labour party leader Jeremy Corbyn has gone into receivership with debts of £100K with his hemp company National Hemp Service “NHS” Accusations are flying about but at the moment simple mismanagement appears to be the issue.
Cannabis History: How Cannabis Came to America
Sensi Seeds
DECEMBER 19, 2019
The prehistory of cannabis in the Americas is really a mystery that has not yet been fully explained. In order to do so, it is important to analyse man's relationship with the plant since ancient times. While many people believe Christopher Columbus brought cannabis to the Americas, there is evidence that cannabis was on the continent long before his arrival.
5 Ways Medical Marijuana Can Help You Deal With Chronic Pain
The Fresh Toast
JULY 24, 2019
If you are part of the 20% of Americans facing chronic pain and you haven’t yet turned to marijuana as an option, here’s what you need to know about the way medical marijuana can help you deal with pain. Continue reading 5 Ways Medical Marijuana Can Help You Deal With Chronic Pain at The Fresh Toast.
Hemp-Derived CBD Now Allowed On Flights By TSA
MassRoots
MAY 27, 2019
TSA ( Transportation Security Administration ) now allows CBD (Cannabidiol) in airports and on flights. TSA clarifies that the CBD products must be hemp-derived “under the Agriculture Improvement Act 2018.” They recently updated a section of their website “What Can I Bring?” regarding medical marijuana shown below. Possession of cannabis and “certain cannabis infused products” are still prohibited, but the wording opens up the possibility of some cannabis infu
Toxic FDA-Approved Food Additives
Project CBD
DECEMBER 19, 2019
The FDA recently reiterated its official disapproval of any nonpharmaceutical use of CBD. But their precautionary overreach contrasts sharply with its lax policy towards many common, and problematic, food additives.
Study: CBD May “Significantly Reduce Opioid Use and Improve Chronic Pain and Sleep Quality
The Joint Blog
DECEMBER 2, 2019
CBD could “significantly reduce opioid use and improve chronic pain and sleep quality among patients who are currently using opioids for pain management”, according to a new study. The study, titled Evaluations of effects of CBD hemp extract on opioid use and quality of life indicators in chronic pain patients: a prospective cohort study , was published in the journal Postgraduate Medicine.
Cannabis IQ drop is a myth, new twin study confirms
Leafly
DECEMBER 27, 2019
A new twin study finds that genetic and environmental factors—not cannabis—drove IQ down over time. The post Cannabis IQ drop is a myth, new twin study confirms appeared first on Leafly.
PSA: Fake Shatter Explained – Silica, Pine Resin, or Gum Arabic
Cannabis Life Network
NOVEMBER 27, 2019
Cannabis concentrates have been given a shady title as of recently. News is going around this sappy amber-glass substance is not all it seems. Many have found a product that breaks up and looks an awful lot like the sap of a tree that is known as colophony gum, or more simply, pine resin. CLN […]. The post PSA: Fake Shatter Explained – Silica, Pine Resin, or Gum Arabic appeared first on Cannabis News | Lifestyle Tips | Expert Opinions | Stocks.
BREAKING: Bill To End Marijuana Prohibition Passes Key Committee
NORML
NOVEMBER 20, 2019
For the first time ever, a congressional committee has approved a piece of legislation to end marijuana prohibition in the United States. The Marijuana Opportunity, Reinvestment, and Expungement Act, better known as The MORE Act, would remove marijuana from the Controlled Substances Act and impose a minor excise tax on the legal cannabis industry to pay for the expungement of criminal records, among other changes, passed with a bipartisan vote of 24 to 10. “This is a truly historic moment
Young Living vs. doTERRA: Utah MLM Companies and the CBD Race
Canna Law Blog
AUGUST 7, 2019
Utah is a unique state for a variety of reasons, but recently it gained additional notoriety because the “world leader in essential oils” (based on global revenue), Young Living Essential Oils, announced it acquired Colorado-based Nature’s Ultra. Nature’s Ultra owns more than 1,500 acres of hemp farms in Colorado and produces “natural, organic, vegan approved, and gluten free” CBD oil with 0.0% THC. 0.0% THC is the key.
Get Stuff Done: Using Cannabis to Improve Productivity
Kind Meds (Cannabis Education Blog)
DECEMBER 11, 2019
Media has always depicted marijuana as a “lazy mans” drug. However, now that cannabis has been medically legal in certain parts of the United States for some time now, science and research focused businesses can actually invest time and resources into legitimate studies around the various effects of the different types and strains… and, well. What they’ve found is that cannabis can actually improve productivity.
Cannabis & Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Project CBD
DECEMBER 31, 2019
What would you do if you were faced with the incurable symptoms of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome? One woman’s journey led her to a life-changing experience with cannabis.
It's Never Too Late to Start Using Medical Cannabis
Project CBD
NOVEMBER 19, 2019
Cannabis geriatrics and age-related pathologies were major topics at this year’s International Association of Cannabinoid Medicines. Seniors are currently the fastest-growing demographic of cannabis users worldwide, but is cannabis safe for the elderly? What might be the benefits?
FBI: Marijuana Arrests Rise For Third Straight Year, Outpace Arrests For All Violent Crimes
NORML
OCTOBER 1, 2019
The total number of persons arrested in the United States for violating marijuana laws rose for the third consecutive year, according to data released by the US Federal Bureau of Investigation. According to the FBI’s Uniform Crime Report, police made 663,367 arrests for marijuana-related violations in 2018. That total is more than 21 percent higher than the total number of persons arrested for the commission of violent crimes (521,103).
Adult-Use Marijuana Sales Begin in Michigan
NORML
DECEMBER 2, 2019
Licensed storefronts are now eligible to engage in retail cannabis sales to adults. The first adult-use sales began on Sunday, December 1. Michigan voters last year approved a statewide initiative authorizing state officials to regulate the plant’s production, use, and sale. In October, state regulators began accepting applications from medical cannabis dispensaries wishing to also engage in adult-use marijuana sales.
American Bar Association Endorses Ending Marijuana Prohibition
NORML
AUGUST 13, 2019
The American Bar Association (ABA) has passed a resolution in support of ending federal marijuana prohibition and removing the substance from the Controlled Substances Act (CSA). In language that does not mince words, the proposal reads : FURTHER RESOLVED, That the American Bar Association urges Congress to enact legislation to remove marijuana from Schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act.
Illinois Gov. Pritzker Signs Bill to Legalize and Regulate Marijuana
NORML
JUNE 25, 2019
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker has signed legislation legalizing the adult use of marijuana and regulating its commercial production and retail sale. Illinois is now the eleventh state to legalize adult-use marijuana, and it is the second state to legalize marijuana use via legislative action rather than by voter initiative. The Prairie State is the first state to legislatively regulate cannabis sales. “Today, Illinois residents and political leaders demonstrated the power of democracy in act
Congress Votes YES to Protect Legal Marijuana
NORML
JUNE 20, 2019
We. Did. It. For the first time ever, the House of Representatives just voted to restrict the Department of Justice from interfering with the states that have legalized adult-use marijuana. The importance of this 267 to 165 bipartisan vote on the Blumenauer amendment cannot be overstated. Today, nearly one in four Americans reside in a jurisdiction where the adult use of cannabis is legal under state statute.
Study: Cannabis Safe and Effective in Fibromyalgia Patients
NORML
JUNE 18, 2019
The administration of herbal cannabis is safe and effective in patients diagnosed with fibromyalgia, according to clinical data published this month in the Journal of Clinical Medicine. Israeli investigators assessed the use of cannabis over a six-month period in 211 patients with the disease. Eight-one percent of subjects reported “at least moderate improvement in their condition … without experiencing serious adverse events.” Patients were most likely to report overall reduct
NORML Responds To Latest Cannabis and Psychosis Claims
NORML
MARCH 20, 2019
A widely reported study appearing today in the British journal The Lancet alleges that an estimated 30 to 50 percent of psychosis cases in Europe are due to cannabis exposure, and that exposure to elevated levels of THC increases this risk. NORML has previously written on the data showing a multi-directional association between cannabis and psychiatric illnesses, and we have cautioned that those predisposed to psychosis or other disorders may be at higher risk for adverse events.
THC versus Breast Cancer
Project CBD
MARCH 18, 2019
It’s no secret that many cancer patients are using cannabis to help manage pain, fatigue, nausea, and other side effects of chemotherapy. Less well known is the fact that extensive preclinical research shows that plant cannabinoids – most notably, tetrahydrocannabinol ( THC ) and cannabidiol ( CBD ) - produce antitumor responses in various animal models of cancer.
Rep. Nadler: You and I are going to legalize marijuana
NORML
AUGUST 12, 2019
Jerry Nadler is the Representative of New York’s 10th Congressional District. Last month, I introduced comprehensive legislation in Congress to once and for all end the destructive policy of federal marijuana prohibition in America and to remedy the widespread inequities and injustice this policy has brought upon tens of millions of Americans — becoming the first Judiciary Committee Chair in history to take this critical step.
Legal vape markets literally 1,000% safer than street
Leafly
DECEMBER 19, 2019
A new analysis compiled by Leafly finds prohibition states had 10X the number of vape injuries per capita as legalization states. Officials have yet to confirm any injuries exclusively associated with a licensed store or product in the US. The post Legal vape markets literally 1,000% safer than street appeared first on Leafly.
This company filed the first cannabis DNA patent—and nobody knows who they are
Leafly
DECEMBER 9, 2019
Bioscience Institute lists no executive officers and no corporate address. But it owns potentially valuable cannabis patents. The researchers who work for them don't want to talk about it. The post This company filed the first cannabis DNA patent—and nobody knows who they are appeared first on Leafly.
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