2022

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Are Edibles Safe for Seniors?

Cannabis Cheri

Dear Cheri, Are edibles safe for seniors? I have been trying to get my mother to try medical marijuana. She does not want to smoke but she might be open to trying edibles. I have not had great experiences with edibles in the past and worry she might not either. What are your thoughts? The short answer is, yes, I think edibles are safe and therapeutic for seniors, IF they are in the proper dosage.

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6 Key Features Of A Well Made Cannabis Product

Cannabis Law Report

As the cannabis industry continues to grow, more and more products are hitting the market. It can be tough to stand out from the crowd when there are so many options available. That’s why it’s important to focus on key features that make your product stand out from the rest. In this blog post, we will discuss 6 key features of a well-made cannabis product!

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Connecticut: Governor Announces Intent to Expunge 40,000+ Marijuana-Related Convictions

NORML

“Especially as Connecticut employers seek to fill hundreds of thousands of job openings, an old conviction for low-level cannabis possession should not hold someone back from pursuing their career, housing, professional, and educational aspirations.”. The post Connecticut: Governor Announces Intent to Expunge 40,000+ Marijuana-Related Convictions appeared first on NORML.

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Reimaging weed: what if cannabis was treated like wine? 

The Cannigma

Cannabis has been around humans for millennia. In that time it has served many purposes, as an industrial crop, religious rite, and source of entertainment. But despite the importance of hemp in the developing world, cannabis has not enjoyed the widespread acceptance of a substance like wine. In the past 100 years, cannabis has undergone a dramatic transformation in the public eye, becoming enemy #1.

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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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CBG! A Compound With Intriguing Medical Potential

Project CBD

Cannabigerol ( CBG ) is a cannabis compound with intriguing medical potential.

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Movement on Medical Cannabis at the Federal level? Let’s Keep the Momentum Going!

Americans for Safe Access

Movement on Medical Cannabis at the Federal level? Let’s Keep the Momentum Going! On December 2, 2022, President Biden signed the Medical Marijuana and Cannabidiol Research Act into law. As patient advocates, we appreciate the steps taken by Congress in passing this bill. It is our hope that this is Congress’ way of getting the ball rolling.

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Cannabis class action suit over insurance moves to federal court

The NM Political Report | Medical Cannabis Program

A class action lawsuit challenging health insurance companies’ refusal to cover the costs of medical cannabis has been moved to federal court, for now. The lawsuit, filed earlier this year by a group of medical cannabis patients and one cannabis production company, originally asked a state district court judge to order New Mexico healthcare insurance companies to cover the costs of medical cannabis for members.

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The best cannabinoids for colon cancer

Cannabis Life Network

Cannabis contains phytocannabinoids, which are molecules with properties that range from intoxicating to therapeutic. Cannabinoids utalize several strategies to fight off different cellular malignancies, including oral and colon cancer. A pharmaceutical company, in collaboration with the Sourasky Medical Center in Tel Aviv, released research in 2020.

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Police Solve More Violent Crimes Post-Cannabis Legalization, New Research Reveals

Veriheal

Most of us do not realize how many resources are dedicated to dealing with cannabis-related crime in the U.S., but it is said to include a cost of over $3.6 billion annually. Many cannabis advocates have pointed to cannabis decriminalization and legalization as a means of freeing up resources for handling more serious, violent crimes. Now, findings from a recent research study —published in the February 2022 volume of the International Journal of Drug Policy—support the theory.

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Encouraging Cancer Research

Project CBD

New studies highlight therapeutic potential of cannabinoids for cancer, but clinical trials are lacking.

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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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CBD for Schizophrenia

Project CBD

Clinical study: CBD can treat schizophrenia as effectively as antipsychotic pharmaceuticals with far fewer side effects.

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CBD & the Endocannabinoid System

Project CBD

Scientists study the role of the endocannabinoid system in human health and disease.

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The Curious Case of CBN & Sleep

Project CBD

A molecular biologist deconstructs a cannabis industry myth about CBN as a sleep aid.

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Cannabis, Menopause, and the Endocannabinoid System

Project CBD

Women are using CBD and cannabis to treat the difficult symptoms of menopause.

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CBD & Bipolar Disorder

Project CBD

Bipolar patients and pioneering doctors report life changing benefits from CBD , including mood stabilization, the holy grail in bipolar disorder symptom management.

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Three New Studies on Cannabis and PTSD

Project CBD

Growing numbers of PTSD sufferers are medicating with cannabis and finding it helpful.

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Cannabis Use and Pro-Social Behavior

Project CBD

Scientists link cannabis consumption to greater empathy, agreeableness, and moral fairness.

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CBD & THC for Traumatic Brain Injury

Project CBD

CBD and THC reduce tissue damage and trauma caused by a closed head injury.

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CBD for Pain: What Does the Science Say?

Project CBD

A new book by three distinguished scientists reviews the current status of CBD as a treatment for acute and chronic illness.

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Not So Funny Bones

Project CBD

New research reveals potential applications for CBD and other cannabis compounds in treating bone diseases and disorders, including osteoarthritis, osteoporosis, and bone cancer.

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Asthma, COPD & Medical Cannabis

Project CBD

Cannabis, a bronchodilator, has historically been used as treatment for asthma, and scientific studies show that people with respiratory ailments can benefit from non-smokable delivery systems.

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Endogenous DMT: A Scientific Mystery

Project CBD

Why do our bodies produce DMT , a potent psychedelic compound?

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Anti-Viral Hype Goes Viral

Project CBD

We ask a cannabinoid scientist if cannabis can prevent COVID -19.

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Loneliness, Depression & Our "Inner Cannabis"

Project CBD

Among lonely, depressed seniors, increased circulating endocannabinoids are associated with better adaptation to bereavement.

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Japanese Cannabis Regulation Reform - Finally?

Project CBD

Nearly 75 years since cannabis was banned in Japan, policy changes in favor of medical marijuana are long overdue.

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Oral ulcers, gynecologic pain & spinal disorders

Project CBD

Medical scientists validate patient accounts of CBD and cannabis for symptom relief of oral ulcers, gynecologic pain and spinal disorders.

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Treating Pets with Medical Cannabis

Project CBD

Questions and answers about medical cannabis from veterinary professionals.

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New Research on the Use and Perception of Cannabis

Project CBD

Research update on the shifting dynamics of cannabis consumption and cultural perception.

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Cannabis Was on the Ballot in Five States - But What Do these Results Really Mean for Patients?

Americans for Safe Access

Prior to the election, there were 19 states that allowed both recreational adult use and medical cannabis, 29 allowing medical cannabis only, and 2 states with a total prohibition on cannabis. Electors in five states, Arkansas, Maryland, Missouri, North Dakota, and South Dakota, had cannabis-related ballot measures to consider yesterday. Each of the states already have an established medical cannabis law so the ballot questions were largely focused on recreational use.

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